I have been fascinated by human healing capabilities and the mind-body connection for as long as I can remember.

Perhaps the stars aligned when I was born with ruptured shoulder tendons, nerve damage and a paralyzed arm. My parents were given two choices: operate on their newborn with no guarantees of improvement and the risk of more damage or instantly start swimming lessons, physiotherapy and manual therapies like massage. Luckily they chose the latter.

Today, I operate at the intersection of soft tissue mechanical manipulation and central nervous system (CNS) regulation aiming to improve and restore well-being for others. I do this in a physically demanding health care practice that I was told I should not pursue due to the permanent damage in my arm.

As a veteran Registered Massage Therapist with over 17 yrs of experience, former clinical educator, mind-body health practitioner, and Clinical Hypnotist my entire framework is built around a singular objective: resetting, reconnecting and repairing body and mind. I go through the body with manual manipulation of soft tissues to still muscles, the nervous system and the mind. I hope to help patients explore, unpack, understand and utilize the mind-body connection and the emerging science of psychoneuroimmunology.

My clinical philosophy is rooted in my academic background from the University of Toronto, where I focused heavily on the Mind-Body Connection and consciousness studies. I translate this foundation into real-world recovery protocols—bridging passive soft tissue manipulation, deep myofascial releases and active trigger point techniques in combination with deeply calming massage, visualization techniques, neurobiofeedback, HRV monitoring and active sports loading science. I aim to relieve muscle pain & tension, decrease myofascial restrictions, improve functional movement, calm the central nervous system and down-regulate pain reception to achieve maximum well-being.

My Core Performance Pillars:

🔹 Structural Decompression for Load Readiness: Deploying advanced Myofascial Release (MFR) and deep tissue massage techniques to untangle disorganized scar tissue from old injuries. This restores the vital three-dimensional movement along anatomical slings, allowing muscles and joints to absorb massive mechanical volume without localized injury.

🔹 Neuromuscular Resetting & Trigger Point Elimination: Utilizing myotonic muscle release and targeted ischemic compression to deactivate hyper-irritable muscle trigger points (knots). This suppresses protective muscle-guarding, corrects mechanical compensations, and returns muscles to peak explosive power.

🔹 CNS Fatigue Mitigation: Providing deep somatic relaxation to systematically down-regulate neural fatigue. This shifts highly stressed individuals out of sympathetic dominance (fight-or-flight) and into the deep parasympathetic zone required for accelerated tissue repair and increased restorative non-REM deep sleep.

Massage therapy can be a powerful part of one’s recovery and self care. From preparing an athlete’s frame to handle rigorous workload management protocols and accelerating total systemic recovery between competitive cycles, to undoing everyday overuse syndromes and resetting the CNS, my practice ensures structural longevity and optimized physical output for all.

In our clinic, I strive to offer a space where all humans find the peace and quietude required for physical and inner healing. Where the body, mind and spirit can reconnect, reset and repair.

It is also my goal to help other RMTs develop their own independent practices within our community.

I currently run the A Vital Touch collective and operate a full time practice where I strive to help all people (not only athletes) harness their innate healing capabilities using the mind-body connection and its brilliant (yet misunderstood) biofeedback mechanisms. I incorporate registered massage therapy with neurofeedback, biofeedback, guided meditations, muscle testing, hypnosis and exciting new research in neuroscienc and psychoneuroimmunology in my treatments.

When I’m not working, I love spending my time with my husband gardening, hiking and sourdough baking. I love challenging myself and learning new things. I am currently having fun trying to teach myself mandarin, stock market psychology, working my way through A Course In Miracles. Above all else, I strive to nourish and grow my relationship with God and become a better Christian.

I am proud to say that I am passionate about what I do and feel honoured every time I am given the opportunity to contribute to the healing journey of another. I recognize that all true healing is indeed self healing, but I hope to aid and help speed things up along the way.

Angela

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Stephanie_rogers@me.com (403) 926 6751

Hi, I’m Stephanie and I practice registered massage therapy. I am passionate about what I do because I see, first hand, how massage helps us to powerfully reconnect mind, heart and body. I love massage therapy’s versatility — it offers pain relief and healing for both acute and chronic injures but it also induces deep states of relaxation that activate the body’s innate healing systems. Massage can help us move through our day-to-day lives in a more fully present, embodied way and that is such a transformative tool.

I studied in Toronto at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy where I learned Swedish massage and a variety of techniques to treat joints and fascia. Post graduation I’ve deepened my knowledge by studying craniosacral techniques at Toronto’s Cranial Therapy Centre and osteopathic techniques at the Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy. In addition to expanding my clinical knowledge, these courses have helped my hands to ‘listen’ more deeply to what your body might be trying to say. My ongoing yoga and meditation practices bring home for me the importance of mindful breathing and I will often incorporate breathwork and guided visualizations into my treatments to help you manage pain or find deeper, more lasting releases.

I strive to create a safe and inclusive space and welcome all ages, body types and orientations.

Cheers, Steph

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Jackierowlandrmt@gmail.com (647) 290 7749

Jackie graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, and is also an acting graduate from The National Theatre School of Canada. In her practice, Jackie is people-orientated and takes care to understand clients’ motives when facilitating a treatment. Jackie is a queer-positive therapist and strives to work inclusively with a broad spectrum of people, making sure everyone feels taken care of and rejuvenated through massage therapy. She has worked with athletes at the Invictus Games, has experience working with people who have multiple sclerosis, as well caring for scar restrictions from chest surgeries. Jackie has studied Neurofunctional Acupuncture at McMaster University and can incorporate needling as a tool in her massage treatments. She is fascinated by the nervous system and mind/body connection.

When she’s not working as an RMT, Jackie makes plays with her theatre company Re:Current Theatre and also enjoys playing guitar and running.

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Available for bookings Thursday mornings 9am - 12pm and Fridays from 3pm - 8pm.

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ngatseg@gmail.com (437) 443-4707

Ngawang Tsering is a Toronto-based holistic wellness practitioner with extensive education in Traditional Tibetan Medicine from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in India.

He brings many years of experience in wellness, teaching and community service.

He is a Registered Herbalist and Professional Member of the Ontario Herbalists Association, a City of Toronto–licensed holistic practitioner, and a registered practitioner in India under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine.

Ngawang Tsering offers a compassionate, person-centred approach inspired by traditional Tibetan wellness principles. His services include Ku Nye holistic bodywork, dry cupping, herbal wellness guidance, oil-compress practices, and personalized diet and lifestyle recommendations.

These practices support relaxation, self-awareness and overall well-being.

He has been invited to share his knowledge of Traditional Tibetan Medicine, mindfulness and holistic wellness at universities in Mexico and Wisconsin, USA and at events in the Czech Republic. He has also received invitations from the the Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society in Edmonton and the Pneuma Institute internationally.

His workshops explore mindfulness, emotional well-being and practical ways to navigate everyday stress.

Alongside his wellness practice, Ngawang Tsering is in his final year of the Social Service Worker at Humber Polytechnic. His background in education, wellness and community service helps him welcome each client with empathy, respect and cultural sensitivity.

His goal is to provide a peaceful, welcoming space where clients can relax, reconnect with themselves and build everyday habits that support their well-being.

Services are intended for general wellness, relaxation and education only and are not substitutes for medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment.

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