Our Registered Massage Therapists

Courtney Burgess-Lee. Registered Massage Therapist

• Mild to deep pressure
• Myofascial work
• Sports Massage
• Prenatal Massage
• Cupping
• General Swedish Massage
• Injury rehabilitation 

Natasha Chow, Registered Massage Therapist

• Graduated ICT Northumberland College 2010
• Specialize in Deep Tissue massage
• Therapeutic treatments focusing on Trigger Point Release
• Works towards whole body health with relaxation massage

Chris Hall, Registered Massage Therapist

• Specializes in sciatica and tendinitis
• Workplace related strains
• Extensive background in health and wellness
• Sports Massage
• Pain management for headaches, stress and overall mobility and function

Carrie Smith, Registered Massage Therapist   

Carrie has been a Massage Therapist since spring of 2021, after graduating with distinction from trIOS College in Kitchener, Ontario, and was a registered member of the CMTO in Ontario before relocating to Nova Scotia to be closer to family.

As an RMT, Carrie has had the privilege of caring for clients of all ages and from all walks of life. She uses a medium to deep pressure and combines General Swedish Massage techniques with fascial release, trigger point therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Tailoring treatments to the individual needs of her clients, her goal is to provide clients with relief from stress, pain, and discomfort brought on by daily life, injury, or surgery. She believes in the benefits of regular stretching and strengthening exercises to help us reach our full health potential and often assigns these as homecare to her clients.  With specialty courses in hot stone and cupping therapy, Carrie is dedicated to providing relaxation and therapeutic massage treatments for all ages. Her goal is to help all clients move towards better health and function, reducing stress on the body, mind, and spirit.

When not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and close friends, hiking, kayaking, or reading a good book with her cats, Eliot and Mazikeen.

Lisa Brookes, Registered Massage Therapist   

Lisa is a 2014 graduate with honors of the 2200 hour Massage Therapy program at CCMH Halifax. She believes that we achieve our best health state when we consider our bodies from a holistic and preventative perspective. Her particular therapeutic interests are in postural rehabilitation, disorders of the TMJ and in running related musculoskeletal concerns. Lisa holds specialty certificates in TMJ treatment, basic manual lymphatic drainage, cupping therapy, Indian head massage and jade stone therapy. 

In her time outside of the clinic Lisa is a devoted runner, having participated in numerous races including the full marathon. She enjoys sharing her expertise in both treatment and prevention of running related injuries.

Sydney Coughlin, Registered Massage Therapist   

Sydney is a registered massage therapist from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She graduated from the 2200 hour Eastern College Massage Therapy program with honors. She is a member of the Massage Therapist’s Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS). 

Sydney was drawn to the field of Massage Therapy by her passion for health and wellness. She believes that massage therapy and its holistic approach to dealing with health and injury plays a major role in health and wellness.

Sydney looks forward to helping clients with their short term and long-term goals pertaining to their health.
 
Sydney is trained in:
•    General Swedish Massage
•    Deep Tissue Techniques
•    Trigger Point Therapy
•    Myofascial Techniques
•    Active/Passive Stretching Techniques
•    Hydrotherapy

Noah Stoddart, Registered Massage Therapist   

Noah is a Registered Massage Therapist from Bridgewater, NS. He graduated from the Eastern College Massage Therapy Program in 2018 and began working as an RMT Fredericton, NB. 
Noah Stoddart is a friendly, chatty, professional, who also knows when it’s time to work. He is always ready with a sympathetic ear, great personality, and healing hands. He uses moderate to deep pressure while focusing on therapeutic remedy and a relaxing setting.

Outside of work Noah spends most of his downtime reading, writing, playing games, and taking in the fresh air.

Sophia Gatez, Registered Massage Therapist    

Sophia is a 2023 graduate of Halifax’s ICT Northumberland College. She has a therapeutic approach to treatments and upon graduation received the award for Clinical Excellence and Professionalism for her strong clinical standards. She is adaptable to clients' needs and enjoys myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, and working towards improving the quality of movement and tissue health for her clients. During her studies Sophia enrolled in additional training and is certified in Cupping Massage. As a result of this training, Sophia has become increasingly intrigued about the role of connecting tissue and its influence on both mind and body. Her style varies between moderate to deep pressure and she often finds herself following the body’s line of tension to assist in resolving soft-tissue limitations and discomfort. She customizes each treatment plan to the individual and is intentional about creating a comfortable environment for each client while supporting them in their short-term and long-term health goals. Sophia is excited to help you in your wellness journey.