Our Registered Massage Therapists

 Alejandro Cantre, Registered Massage Therapist   

Alejandro is a skilled and compassionate massage therapist with a solid foundation in his craft, earned through Makami College’s rigorous 3000-hour Massage Therapy program in 2023. As a proud member in good standing with CRMTA, he consistently provides his clients with professional and personalized care.

Driven by his passion to improve others’ well-being, Alejandro specializes in treatments designed to meet diverse needs. From deep tissue therapeutic massage and prenatal care to relaxation techniques and hot-stone therapy, his expertise ensures that every session is both effective and tailored to the individual.

When Alejandro isn’t working to help his clients feel their best, he treasures spending time with his beloved family. His nurturing spirit and genuine commitment to wellness shine through in every aspect of his life and work.

Vasily Petrashkevich, Registered Massage Therapist

Vasily is a dedicated and enthusiastic massage therapist, proudly an active member of CMMOTA. His passion for his profession is evident in his deep understanding and mastery of various massage techniques.

Vasily offers a range of specialized services, including Joint Mobilization, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Therapy, Relaxation Massage, Swedish Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy. His skillful and personalized approach ensures that each client receives the care and attention they need to enhance their well-being.

Jacqueline Garcia, Registered Massage Therapist   

A proud graduate of Makami College and an active member of the CRMTA, Jacqueline is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness through expert massage therapy. With a deep understanding of the human body, she provides personalized treatments tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Specializing in deep tissue, relaxation, prenatal massage, and modalities such as hot stone therapy and cupping, Jacqueline helps clients reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance their overall well-being. She blends clinical knowledge with intuitive care, ensuring every session is both therapeutic and restorative.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing stress, or seeking relaxation, Jacqueline is committed to guiding you toward optimal health and balance.

Karen Matheson, Registered Massage Therapist

With 25 years of experience in massage therapy, Karen brings not only deep expertise but also a genuine passion for helping others feel their best.

Her extensive knowledge spans a wide range of techniques, including trigger point therapy, effleurage, petrissage, friction, stretching, and rhythmic movements. Karen takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs, carefully selecting and combining methods to deliver the most effective and personalized care. Known for her compassionate approach and intuitive touch, Karen creates a calming, supportive environment where clients can truly relax and heal.

Alison Wall, Registered Massage Therapist

Alison Wall is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist who continues to practice since graduating from Mount Royal University in May 2011. Her journey into massage therapy began long before her formal education—rooted in a lifelong love of working with her hands, building things, and helping her father with projects. A taster course in Shiatsu Massage during university sparked an instant passion, confirming that massage therapy was the perfect blend of skill, intuition, and purpose for her.

Alison is certified in myofascial decompression, prenatal massage, and postpartum care, and she is trained in relaxation, therapeutic, and pregnancy massage. Her treatment style is best described as a kinetic, integrative approach, combining soothing relaxation techniques with focused therapeutic work and strategic stretching to help alleviate pain, reduce tension, and restore functional movement.

Alison is a proud member of NHPC, continually seeking opportunities to grow her expertise and stay aligned with the highest professional standards.

Outside of her practice, Alison is a devoted mom to three energetic boys. When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll often find her reading, enjoying music, or unwinding with her favourite video games.

Yuri Suarez, Registered Massage Therapist

Yuri Suarez is a Registered Massage Therapist and proud member of the CMMOTA. She graduated from Makami College in 2015, bringing with her a strong foundation in both clinical and therapeutic practices. Inspired by her grandmother, who practiced massage in Colombia, Yuri’s passion for helping others through healing touch began early in life and has since become her lifelong calling.

Yuri is trained in a variety of modalities including cupping, hot stone therapy, herbal compress, and pregnancy massage. Her treatment style focuses on deep tissue therapy, Swedish massage, sports massage, and pregnancy massage, allowing her to support clients with both relaxation and recovery needs.

Outside of her professional practice, Yuri enjoys cooking and cherishing time with her family, who are her greatest motivation.

Sydney Kranjcevic, Registered Massage Therapist

Sydney is a massage therapist who graduated in 2025 from MaKami College’s 3,000-hour program. She got into massage to help individuals understand the mind–body connection and to support clients through their healing journey; inspired by a therapist who once helped her manage chronic pain, she brings empathy and evidence-informed care to every session.

Sydney offers individulized treatments focused on relieving tension and stress, increasing mobility, and reducing trigger points. Sydney is certified in TMJ (intraoral) techniques, Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, cupping, lymphatic drainage, and relaxation massage.

Outside of work, Sydney loves being in nature and spends her free time rock climbing, biking, and hiking

Shilpa More, Registered Massage Therapist

Shilpa is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Makami College in 2016. She offers a well-rounded and therapeutic approach to care, with advanced training in TMJ treatment and experience in cupping, hot stone therapy, Swedish massage, therapeutic massage, lymphatic drainage, and pre- and post-natal massage.

Shilpa’s treatment style is client-focused, combining healing techniques with relaxation to address each individual’s needs and goals. She is committed to helping clients reduce pain, restore balance, and support overall well-being in a calm and supportive environment.

Outside of the clinic, Shilpa enjoys reading and dancing, which help her maintain balance and bring positive energy into her practice.

Jiyeon 'Jenny' Yoon, Registered Massage Therapist

Jenny is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the Professional Institute of Management & Technology on January 14, 2026. Her journey into massage therapy began with a fascination for how the body heals and a genuine desire to help people live pain-free. She finds it incredibly rewarding to help clients return to the activities they love through improved mobility and effective pain management.

Jenny is trained in Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, trigger point therapy, myofascial release (MFR), hydrotherapy, and remedial exercise. Her treatment style blends therapeutic deep tissue work with functional relaxation to support both physical recovery and stress reduction. She prioritizes clear communication, tailoring every session to her clients’ specific needs and comfort levels, with a focus on restoring natural movement patterns for lasting results.

She is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) and is committed to staying current with the latest massage research to consistently provide high-quality care.

Outside the treatment room, Jenny stays active through hiking and yoga, helping her remain physically prepared for the demands of her work.

Jhon Edwin Arinzol, Registered Massage Therapist

Jhon is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Makami College in April 2025. Passionate about helping others feel better physically and mentally, he focuses on reducing pain, improving mobility, and promoting relaxation. His training includes anatomy, physiology, Swedish and deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and remedial exercise. Jhon incorporates assisted stretching into his treatments to enhance flexibility, support recovery, and improve overall outcomes.

An active and balanced individual, he enjoys sports and working out, giving him a strong understanding of physical health and recovery, along with video games to unwind and maintain focus. He is a member of the CRMTA.

Valerie Labrecque-Harbour, Registered Massage Therapist

Valerie grew up with a love for movement since a young age, she competed internationally for Canada with the Canadian luge team. Valerie holds a background in personal training and is an adventurous single mom to a six year old daughter who keeps herself busy with a focus on health and nature, deeply inspired by the rhythms of the seasons and the interconnected of life, building balance and strength and a love for the simplicities in life and the five elements, earth, water, fire and spirit.  

Drawn to movement and the quiet magic of how the body speaks Valerie decided to pursue her passion as a healer and graduated from a 3000 hour advanced clinical massage therapy program at Makami College in 2021. Valerie is passionate about enhancing biomechanical functioning in her clients using different modalities  including deep tissue and sports massages but also employs a vast specialized area of expertise with a certification in Thai yoga massage level 1, hot stones, cupping, Swedish/relaxation massages. As a yoga fanatic, Valerie is a strong believer in the body working as a whole in balance and in strength.  

Valerie enjoys simple living, with a desire for adventure Valerie enjoys full time RV living with her daughter in the spring and summer, hiking and travelling through the different landscaping of the earth.