Our Registered Massage Therapists
Jesse Proulx, Registered Massage Therapist
Jesse graduated from the massage therapy program at Georgian College in Barrie Ontario and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s diploma in health sciences at the University of Ottawa. He became interested in massage therapy after a severe nerve lesion injury; after which he sought physiotherapy and massage therapy care. During Jesse’s time in college he had the opportunity to provide care to athletes during various sports tournaments and helping those with chronic disabilities. Jesse has a strong interest in helping those with sports injuries and providing postural and chronic care. He provides post-treatment remedial exercise with each treatment, as he strongly believes that regular physical fitness and stretching, work hand in hand with massage therapy. Jesse is an avid runner and he enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking and fishing.
Lisa Lane, Registered Massage Therapist
Lisa strives to help her clients achieve maximum health benefits through massage therapy. As a registered massage therapist, she understands that injury and illness prevention start with healthy habits and stress management. Lisa tailors her treatments to suit each individual client's lifestyle and needs. Lisa offers a wide range of pressure from relaxation to moderately deep tissue. She often incorporates myofascial release and trigger point therapy with relaxation massage. Combining these techniques allows the body to fully relax while still achieving effective treatment.
Lisa offers a wide range of treatment modalities including: Fascial Release Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention, Prenatal and Hot Stone Massage. Lisa is a graduate of the Massage Therapy Program at Lambton College, Sarnia.
Jason Teale, Registered Massage Therapist
In the healthcare profession since 1987, first as a nursing student; then in massage therapy, and still loving the one-on-one experience of being a part of the client’s journey moving from a state of pain to a place of freedom.
During the past 34 years Jason has had thousands of hours of direct client care, including nine years teaching 3500 hours of classroom time covering pathophysiology, orthopedic assessment, ethics and communication as well as clinic supervisor mentoring 150 future massage therapists practicing in the profession today.
The massage therapy journey allowed Jason to work for a five year period from 1992 to 1997 as the personal massage therapist to 1996 Atlanta Olympics Gold Medalist Robert Esmie.Jason’s 24 years in a multidiscipline sports medicine environment alongside orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, physiotherapists and kinesiologists, has expanded his understanding of the complete turnaround from pain and dysfunction to flourishing in functionality.
Being exposed to all of these experiences over the past 34 years has allowed Jason to be a part of over 4000 clients’ journeys from discomfort to complete rehab from life altering injuries.
Valentina Ignatenko, Registered Massage Therapist
I have been practicing Registered Massage Therapist since graduating from the Wellspring College of Massage Therapy (Toronto) in 2011. I was drawn to a profession in massage therapy because of my caring personality, and over the years have felt so grateful to be able to spend my days creating a positive impact on the clients I see for treatment, it’s been such a fulfilling blessing.
Some of the elements I find most beneficial during treatment are trigger point therapy, relaxation, stretching techniques and deep tissue work. My years of experience treating clients for a wide range of issues including general wear and tear of the body, repetitive strain injuries, prenatal and postpartum, and post-surgery, injury and accident, have given me the tools and knowledge to provide the highest level of care to each of my clients and provide them with the best path the achieving their health and wellness goals.
I am passionate about my own health and wellness journey and believe my greatest teachers are the clients that come into my treatment room daily. I am grateful to offer my services in this beautiful community, and whether you enjoy a massage for its therapeutic benefits - targeting chronic areas of discomfort, injury, or rehabilitation - or simply enjoy the time for relaxation and stress relief, I look forward to helping you meet those goals.
Jonathan "Jona" Absi, Registered Massage Therapist
Jonathan graduated with Honors from the International Academy of Massage and Is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. He’s passionate about getting people back to 100% and do what they love. Jonathan Is all about treating others with respect and working as a team and is motivated and determined to ensure the best client-centered care. Jonathan’s treatments start from A to Z, without skipping a step. His goal is to find the root cause and helping the client understand the treatment plan.
Jonathan offers many treatments such as:
Sports massage/injuries
Deep tissue
Trigger point therapy
Breaking up acute/chronic scar tissue
Pre- and Post-natal massage
Post MVA
Relaxation massage
Aaron H., Registered Massage Therapist
Aaron Hadwyn graduated from the International Academy of Massage in 2020. He specializes in deep tissue and sports massage therapies, including Swedish massage, tailored to enhance physical well-being and performance. With a background in running, weightlifting, CrossFit, and personal training, Aaron offers targeted sessions to relieve muscle tension, aid recovery, and optimize the body's potential.
Gabriel L., Registered Massage Therapist
As an enthusiast of sports and physical activities, I know too well the world of injuries and pains. Playing and competing in various sports such as Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, MMA football and being an avid runner along with being a gym enthusiast, I know firsthand how injuries and discomforts prevent us from doing the things we love.
From working as a personal trainer for 5 years, to now being a recent graduate from Algonquin's Massage therapy Program (2024) and a graduate of the fitness and health program from Algonquin in 2018, I have accumulated a vast array of experiences in the fitness and health industry. From personal training to now massage therapy, combining the various experiences from the various fields, my objective is helping people live pain free through massage therapy and using my previous experiences and continued learning as pathway to help clients live pain free.
Everyone should have the opportunity to live and do the things they want without pain or discomfort. As I like to say, Movement is medicine.
Cody Woods, Registered Massage Therapist
Cody has been pushing the limits of anatomy and physiological output long before his years as a Massage Therapist in attempt to maximize peak strength, endurance and mobility. Having over a decade of experience working with professional athletes and weekend warriors, he understands deeply the desire felt to get back to full potential performance after injury.
Completing his Advanced Diploma of Massage Therapy and spending a majority of his career in London, Ontario, he gravitated to treating in prominent Physiotherapy environments while working in a larger scale of multidisciplinary healthcare services before spending 2 years treating in Queenstown, New Zealand. These environments provided him invaluable expertise in pre/post operative care, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and sports science with the later in the more extreme domains of downhill mountain biking, mountaineering and ultra trail running.
As an athlete, Cody grew up skateboarding, biking tough trails and long-distance cycling turning to the practice of Ashtanga yoga to counteract the injuries acquired along the way before pushing hypertrophy in bodybuilding and gaining strength in the realms of powerlifting. His current goal has him venturing into the world of ultra sports. (Thanks’ New Zealand).
Cody applies his own trail and error knowledge along side clinical research to provide the best possible treatment outcomes whether you are looking to improve existing performance or get back to the activities you’re passionate about.
“I help people become more functional and move with increased efficiency. Techniques are a dime a dozen. Results are achieved but understanding the dysfunction and / or identifying the desired outcome, then implementing a treatment plan that works with their body. I gravitate to the use of myo-fascial, active and passive release and IASTM but this is my no means the limitations of my ability as a Massage Therapist.” ~ Cody Woods, RMT
Ariella (Becca) Wilcox, Registered Massage Therapist
As a Registered Massage Therapist, I have a deep passion for helping people feel less pain and more at ease in their bodies. I’ve always been drawn to work that allows me to support others, and massage therapy has become a meaningful way for me to do that.
My treatments are focused on encouraging the body’s natural healing process through healing, therapeutic touch. I strive to create a space where you can feel safe, grounded, and truly cared for—whether you're navigating stress, dealing with pain, or simply needing time to reconnect with yourself. It’s an honour to be part of your wellness journey.
