Our Registered Massage Therapists
Kendra Oliver-Dares, Registered Massage Therapist
Kendra graduated July 2015 from ITC Northumberland College School of Massage Therapy. With a passion for health and fitness Kendra would like to pass along her knowledge and help those seeking treatment for sports injuries, whiplash and MVA injuries, work place injuries, exercise and everyday life injuries. Kendra has practice with TMJ dysfunction, myofascial releases and pregnancy massage, and continues to grow with her educational courses. Kendra is a determined and caring therapist who has your best interest at heart and loves being a part of the Massage Addict team.
Matthew van der Velde, Registered Massage Therapist
Matthew is a new member to Massage Addict, graduating from Fanshawe in 2019. Matthew has obtained many different experiences treating an array of client conditions with success. With the use of many different techniques such as petrissage, Swedish massage, trigger point release, and joint play; he maintains and augments client’s overall health. In order to support the achievements during each treatment, he provides specified stretches and homecare to clients. Matthew’s goals for each client is to make them feel comfortable and empowered within their treatment. Matthew believes everyone deserves to be cared for fully and welcomes all with devoted heart.
Ashley Ford, Registered Massage Therapist
Ashley is one of the newest members of the Massage Addict family. She very much enjoyed and excelled within the Fanshawe Massage Therapy program, graduating in 2019 with honours. Ashley has effectively developed her skills to become an empathic RMT through interactions with many diverse clients. With general Swedish massage, fascial techniques, and joint mobilizations, Ashley focuses on maintaining and rehabilitating one's overall health. Ashley provides and upholds quality care with the utmost respect to every client, within a safe and positive environment. She is eager to continue her education by continually growing and expanding herself. Ashley welcomes all with a kind compassionate heart and a warm caring smile.
Gwen Couture, Registered Massage Therapist
Gwen has 10 years experience as an RMT; specializing in tendinitis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive action injuries. She is experienced and skilled in deep pressure massage.
Heather Scales, Registered Massage Therapist
A graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (Sutton, Ontario), Heather has been practicing massage therapy since 1994. She was one of the founders of the PEI Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) and served twice on the association Board. As well as membership with the PEIMTA, she holds professional Registration with the College of Massage Therapy of PEI (CMTEPI). Over the years, she has worked as a volunteer and professional therapist in a variety of settings including local, national and international sporting and music events, private practice, chiropractic clinics, health spas, long term care homes, multi-disciplinary health offices, and dedicated massage therapy clinics.
As well as her initial education at CCMH, Heather values continued education to provide best practice care to her clients. She has completed numerous diverse post-graduate studies, such as: Pregnancy Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki (Level 1), TRE (Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercises), Acupressure, Oncology Massage, and most recently Geriatric Massage and Palliative Massage. In 2002 she discovered the gentle but powerful Bowen Technique, and studied in Canada and England to achieve a level of master practitioner. It is through her experience with Bowen that she holds a special interest in the fascial system, and how it affects the body, such as pain and movement.
Heather tailors her treatments to the unique needs of each individual client, incorporating a fusion of therapeutic modalities to each session. She feels privileged to have worked with a wide variety of interesting and amazing clients throughout her professional history. She is dedicated to assisting clients at Massage Addict Charlottetown experience pain relief, stress reduction, and relaxation in a safe and comfortable environment.
