Therapists Bios
Lucille Gallant, RMT
Lucille Gallant graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. While in school she took optional courses in pregnancy massage. Since graduating she has acquired qualifications in Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Kinesio Taping level 1&2. Also most recently trained in the United States for a 5 level certification in Neuromuscular Therapy.
Lucille believes the “body speaks its mind” when expressing pain and tension. Through massage she can communicate with people on a healing level. Lucille offers therapeutic, relaxing and rejuvenating techniques customized for each of her client’s needs. She is also interested in treating clients who want to incorporate massage therapy into their self-care regimens for continued health benefits.
Lucille is committed to educating, uplifting and nurturing her clients on their journey to health and well-being. “I am honoured to walk with you on your path of health and your return to wellness,” Lucille Gallant, RMT.
Samantha Day, RMT (Also offers Jade Stone Massage)
Samantha is a creative and intuitive therapist who believes massage can do something for everyone. From relieving the stress and tensions of everyday life, helping to heal new or previous injuries, or helping to manage the symptoms of neuromuscular conditions, massage therapy can have a place in everyone's health care regime. Using various techniques such as myofasical release, gentle stretching, manual lymph drainage, body movement, and at home exercises, Samantha hopes to help make it part of yours.
Samantha is pleased to be now offering Jade Stone massage in addition to her other modalities. Combining both the properties of Basalt and Marble with its own unique mineral properties, Jade can be used in alternating temperatures alone or in combination with basic massage to help alleviate and combat injury, inflammation and stress, while at the same time improving blood circulation, muscle tone and detoxifying vital organs to leave you feeling rejuvenated and energized for the days to come following your treatment. Samantha Day, RMT, ICT Northumberland College.
Hani Mushahwar, RMT
Hani is recognized as an excellent care provider in Swedish Massage, GTO, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue Massage & Body Strengthening. Hani also offers Reflexology (Foot Massage), and Reiki (Energy Work). He is able to help his clients progress in their rehabilitation from trauma, illness or injury. While his specialization is in deep tissue massage, Hani is also an excellent choice for general relaxation sessions. Hani Mushahwar, RMT, ICT Northumberland College.
Catherine Richard, RMT (Myofascial Release Specialist)
Catherine is a skilled & versatile therapist who finished at the top of her class. Finding inspiration in body-mind connection and awareness, Catherine integrates Myofascial Release in her treatments. She believes that by finding and treating the source of your dysfunction, your body will let go of the tensions causing you pain. Treating a wide variety of conditions from whiplash and tension headaches, to sports injuries and postural conditions, her main treatment goal is to restore maximum function, and help her clients achieve optimal health. Catherine Richard, RMT, ICT Northumberland College with Honors. Certified by John F. Barnes, PT.
Michael Wood, RMT, BA (Myofascial Release Specialist)
Michael graduated from Dalhousie University with a degree in philosophy and history before moving into the field of massage therapy. While at college, Michael was the student association president and received the award for outstanding contribution to the school community, mostly for tutoring his fellow students. Michael integrates different modalities of therapy into his treatments, such as myofascial release and suikodo.
Myofascial release incorporates gentle prolonged touch to the body's fascial system in order to release restrictions due to adhesions, scar tissue, prolonged poor postural habits, structural imbalances, stress or trauma. This release is guided by the client's own body as tissues realign and stretch in order to initiate the body's natural self-correcting process. Suikodo, on the other hand, works primarily with the brain and nervous system. The brain constantly monitors and regulates the tone of our muscles, tendons, ligaments, as well as bone position, body posture and the function of internal organs. Derived from Japanese manual therapy, Suikodo allows the therapist to reset the brain's hold on these structures, allowing better energy flow, restoring proper posture, decreasing pain and breaking down holding patterns by using gentle, specific, repetitive motions.
Michael believes in the healing power developed through the interrelation of touch, intuition, intention from the therapist and the trust, openness of the client. With a solid foundation of knowledge, he also believes it is of the utmost importance to educate each client on what their body-mind needs in order to begin the journey of self-healing. Michael Wood, RMT, ICT Northumberland College with Honors. Certified by John F. Barnes, PT.
Dekita McNamara, RMT
Dekita is a warm & friendly Massage Therapist who graduated with honors courses from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. She combines General Swedish Massage with a variety of therapeutic techniques and personalized homecare to help her clients relieve stress & tension and restore optimal function. Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, Bedford, NS.
Kimberly Scott, RMT
Kimberly spent the last 16 years practicing massage therapy in California, and recently moved home to Halifax to continue her career here. Kimberly’s college studies included physiology, adaptive PE education, nutrition, human development and health education. In 2010 she was also certified as a personal trainer through Can-Fit-Pro.
Kimberly’s clients have included doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, personal trainers, professional athletes and body builders, and she has worked in a variety of settings, including fitness clubs, wellness centers, chiropractic offices, physical therapy offices, anti-aging clinics, and on location for movie & television studios in California. She is highly experienced working with issues such as frozen shoulder, tendonitis, migraines, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, post injury/surgery recovery and neck/back pain; just to name a few.
Ani Delice, RMT
Ani is proficient in treating both postural dysfunction and various stages of injuries. She specializes in deep tissue techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge about posture & stretching to enhance her client’s overall wellness and physical performance. Ani leads an active a lifestyle and enjoys hiking, traveling & reading in her spare time. Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, Bedford, NS.
Michelle Wallace, RMT
Michelle Wallace enjoys helping her clients heal and rejuvenate their body, mind and soul through massage therapy. Her focus is to educate and inform her clients on the importance of incorporating massage into their lifestyle as a part of a healthy wellness regime. She enjoys treating a variety of conditions and ailments such as tension headaches, insomnia, acute and chronic injuries such as whiplash, tendonitis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, sprains, strains as well as postural concerns among many others. She also obtained a certificate in prenatal massage upon graduation from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy.
Originally from a rural town, she loves the diversity and vibrancy the city has to offer. As part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, she enjoys yoga, eating a well balanced diet, laughing and spending time with good friends and always making time for a massage.
Joanna Blades, RMT
Online bio coming soon
Erin Wentzell, Reiki Master
Erin received her level I, II and III Master/Teacher certificates in the traditional Usui system of Reiki in Dieppe, NB while finishing her Bachelor of Arts at Mt. Allison University. She began practicing on fellow students in exchange for tea and baked goods, specializing in stress-related illnesses and pain management.
Erin believes that the key to good health lies in the balance of body, mind and spirit, and works with clients to maintain this balance of energy on and between each level. An intuitive and open-minded practitioner, Erin treats not only symptoms, but root causes of unbalance.
Reiki (rei: universal; ki: energy) can be used to treat a myriad of dis-ease, from speeding the healing of a broken leg or diminishing the negative side effects of chemotherapy to treatment of depression or spiritual crisis. Reiki does not try to replace western medicine, but to work alongside and complement it. While the ways to use Reiki in treatments are too numerous to list, if anything at all in your life doesn't feel right, Reiki can help. And if everything does feel right, Reiki can help you relax and maintain that balance!
