Our Registered Massage Therapists

Katrina Young-Powers, Registered Massage Therapist    

Katrina graduated from Mount Royal University and has been practicing massage since 2012. She has always been interested in medicine and felt she had a natural feel for massage therapy. 
Katrina is trained in relaxation, therapeutic, pre and post natal massage as well as dynamic cupping. Her focus is in helping office workers through their aches and pains with a deep relaxing style. 

Katrina was a competitive dancer in her youth. In her spare time she enjoys writing, and is an avid dungeons and dragons player.

Tracey Fitzhenry, Registered Massage Therapist

Tracey Is a graduate of Mount Royal University’s Massage Therapy program and has been practicing since 2017. Tracey has been interested in massage ever since she was young and after her husbands kidney transplant she decided to get involved with helping others to live an active an healthy life. Tracey is trained in deep tissue, prenatal, trigger point release, basic MLD, and relaxation techniques. She is also is certified in dialysis training so she can do it at home for her husband. In her spare time Tracey enjoys playing sports, music and movies.

Lindsay Watier, Registered Massage Therapist

Lindsay graduated from Makami College in 2020. She got into massage therapy because she has been interested with it for years after learning the effects on both mental and physical health. She wanted a more rewarding career where she could work with people while being able to help them.

She specialize in Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy and cupping. She love working on the back, neck and shoulders and enjoy doing both therapeutic and relaxation. In her spare time, she love to travel, spend time with friends, go hiking and reading a good book.

Kathryn Robicheau, Registered Massage Therapist

Kathryn is a graduate of ABM College’s Massage Therapy program and graduated in 2020. Choosing a career in Massage was a spontaneous decision, but one of the best decision’s she’s ever made, as she derives great satisfaction from helping people escape their daily stresses. She is trained in Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Sports Therapy and Swedish Massage. In her spare time Kathryn loves learning about and spending time with animals, going on adventures and watching YouTube video’s.

Ashley Kotsos, Registered Massage Therapist

Ashley is a graduate of ABM College’s Massage Therapy class of 2020. With a positive attitude, compassion, capability and an in-depth understanding of the body, Ashley has great passion for massage therapy and for the health of her clients. She is trained with both Swedish and non- Swedish massage techniques, deep tissue work, myofascial and trigger point release, orthopedic assessments, and much more. Ashley enjoys treating postural corrections, sports related injuries as well as incorporating stress relief and relaxation massage. She specializes in treatment of the cervical spine and attachments, TMJ work and finds great progress in integrating stretches during sessions. Ashley’s treatments are specifically fitted for each one of her clients needs and general wellbeing.

In her spare time Ashley can be found hiking, reading, spending time with her family or off on adventures with friends.

Reylan Picardo-Forbes, Registered Massage Therapist

Reylan is a graduate of ABM College's Massage Therapy program. He is an active member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). He enjoys treating problems related to shoulders, lower back and neck. He is adept in performing deep tissue work, trigger-point therapy, sports therapy, therapeutic, and Swedish massage. Where Reylan gets his drive, passion and reason for Massage Therapy all stem from his ever-growing curiosity about the human body. The mysteries discovered and newfound researches only pique his interest in what the world of medicine is capable of unfolding.

On his off days, Reylan likes to watch anime and play videogames. He is also interested in drawing and sketching.

Amanda Frank, Registered Massage Therapist

Amanda graduated from Eastern College in Halifax NS and has been practicing since 2018. She chose to become a massage therapist after experiencing first hand the benefits and wanted to help others to reduce their daily stress and recover from injuries.

She is trained in general Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point release, myofascial and prenatal massage. In her spare time Amanda enjoys traveling, spending time outside, preferably by the water and spending time with friends and family.

Esbe Banderas, Registered Massage Therapist   

Esbe graduated from the Massage Therapy program of Makami College in Edmonton. She has been a practicing therapist in the last 4yrs. She's always been interested in human anatomy, injury prevention and pain management, that's why she chose to became an RMT.

Her skillset includes relaxation massage, therapeutic and deep tissue treatments, myofascial work and trigger point release. She is also certified to perform hot stones and cupping treatments.

Esbe strives to have a healthy and positive mindset. Some of her hobbies includes meditation, yoga and running on her off days.

Mark Arreola, Registered Massage Therapist   

Mark graduated from ABM college in 2021. He is a member in good standing with CCMOTA. Through the experience of being in competitive sports, he can truly understand the feeling and the importance of getting a treatment massage. His goal is to be client-centered and be able to provide the desired treatment for clients who want to better themselves in regards to staying physically healthy. 

In his spare time, Mark participates in MMA training 4x a week and likes to play the guitar.

Melissa Johnson, Registered Massage Therapist   

Melissa graduated from Makami College’s Massage Therapy diploma program in April 2017. She decided to become a massage therapist because massage helped her with her back problems, and she wanted to help others feel as good as she did after trying massage. Melissa is trained in deep tissue, relaxation, hot-stone therapy, cupping and prenatal. During treatment, she likes to focus in on specific areas to help the body relax.

In her spare time, she likes to paint, do puzzles, cook and bake, go camping and spend time with her pets.

Lillian Goopio, Registered Massage Therapist   

Lillian graduated from Makami College's 3000-hour Massage Therapy Program. She is a member of good standing with the Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association (CRMTA). 

She always had passion for looking after people. She was a nanny for 13yrs and worked at a senior's home for over a decade now. She wanted to continue with her journey and decided to became a massage therapist so that she can bring wellness to more people. 

As an RMT, Lillian specialize in deep tissue, Swedish and Myofascial release treatments. He goal is to help clients release stress and tension from their body to improve their mobility and overall well-being. She is certified to do dynamic cupping and hot stone treatments as well.

On her off day, Lillian likes to hang out  with her family and friends.

Tibor Soltesz, Registered Massage Therapist   

In 2017, Tibor successfully completed a rigorous 3000-hour Massage Therapy diploma at Makami College. From an early age, he has held a deep appreciation for the therapeutic potential of massage therapy, understanding its remarkable ability to promote well-being through the power of touch.

Tibor’s expertise spans a diverse range of modalities, including-therapeutic, relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone, and injury-specific treatments. With a sincere dedication, he is committed to bringing tranquility, relief, and relaxation to the lives of individuals who spend extended hours in front of computers or on their feet, whether they’re busy professionals or families seeking respite.

Beyond the massage room, Tibor engages in various workout classes, fostering both physical wellness and personal enjoyment. Additionally, Tibor values cherished moments spent with loved ones, recognizing the essential role these connections play in cultivating joy and equilibrium.

As an insured member of the esteemed Certified Registered Massage Therapy Association (CRMTA), Tibor upholds unwavering standards of professionalism. A new chapter is on the horizon for Tibor, as they eagerly anticipate delving into the study of manual osteopathic therapy in Calgary this September. This next step reflects Tibor’s ongoing commitment to enhancing their skills and knowledge, thus ensuring an even higher level of care for their valued clients.

Haleh Amani, Registered Massage Therapist   

Haleh, a dedicated massage therapist with over 10 years of experience in this field is here to help you to release your chronic pains and stress! Haleh was born and raised back in Iran and moved to India in 2003 to complete her education in environment engineering. She was introduced to Massage in India by getting Indian Head Massage for the first time. Since that time, she decided to learn more different kinds of massage by getting her International Massage Therapy certificate from College of Thai massage in Slim-body massage, Thai massage, Feet massage, Hand massage and of course Indian Head massage & completed her practical courses in Thailand in 2010. She then opened her own clinic in Iran and run it for 6 years until moving to Canada.

Her passion and hunger to learn more and became a better therapist guided her to continue her education in this field and obtained her Canadian massage therapy certificate from the prestigious Eastern College located in Nova Scotia/Halifax in January 2019. Since moving to Alberta, Haleh joined the Canadian Manual Massage and Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA).
Haleh is committed to personalized care for each of her clients, tailoring her treatments to address specific concerns & promote Healing & Relaxation, with her warm & compassionate demeanor, she creates a comfortable & rejuvenating experience for all those who seek her expertise.

She specializes in Therapeutic massage techniques, including Swedish, Deep tissue, Sport massage, Relaxation, Cupping (Silicon and plastic), Hot stone, Trigger points & prenatal treatments. She is also certified to do Traditional Thai Massage.

Haleh is a super active person outside of work. She spends a lot of time in nature with her husband and daughter. She loves Skiing, Dancing, Hiking, Horse riding, going to gym practice Body-pump. To chill out, she loves to laydown with a glass of red wine and listen to her favorite music.

Evelyn Pagaran, Registered Massage Therapist   

Evelyn completed ABM College's Massage Therapy program in 2020. She was a successful entrepreneur in Philippines but decided to migrate in Canada to provide a better future for her family. She previously worked at the Calgary Progressive Lifestyle Foundation as a Personal Support Worker for people with disabilities.

She decided to take up Massage therapist just like the rest of her family members in the states. Now that she is a full time RMT, Evelyn is excited to give the best service for her clients. She specialize in Swedish, deep tissue and trigger point therapy. Evelyn is very passionate with her practice and she believe that every body deserves to relax and renew, so they can have a healthy mind and spirit. She finds fulfillment in knowing that she is able to help a client with their condition.

On her off days, Evelyn loves to cook for her family, do paintings and take care of her indoor plants.

Luciana Jose, Registered Massage Therapist   

Luciana is currently at the end of her studies and soon to be graduated student for Massage Therapy at ERP college. Luciana interest and passion for Massage Therapy starts with love for people and family values. Massage Therapy is one of many ways she found to help people find relief and comfort in a variety of stressful situations on life.

Luciana’s friendly and warm personality makes people at ease. Her interest in their wellness and the ability to see each individual situation as a challenge not as a problem, enriches her treatments. It is not just a routine massage. It is a treatment that addresses the client’s concern. She speaks fluently in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish

Luciana has one of a few highest marks on clinical practice of her school and became certified with CMMOTA on earlier stage of her career in which she is in good standing. Luciana is committed to apply all the skills and knowledge she acquired from her training and offer the best treatment to clients. Her studies and training allow her to practice modalities such as: Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point, Myofascial combined with stretching technics for comfort and improvement of the client's health and wellness.

Luciana’s personal interest are: Travelling , cooking and baking her own recipes, read a good book, listen to music and go for a long walk.

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