Our Registered Massage Therapists

Divina Poulsen-Maye, Registered Massage Therapist

Divina Poulsen-Maye graduated from Trillium College with honors diploma in Massage Therapy Program in 2018. Divina is client-centered, concentrating in deep tissue, trigger point therapy and relaxation massages. She has seen first-hand how massage therapy can enhance a person’s self-image and improve an individual’s health and wellness on both physical and mental level. “It’s a very rewarding feeling knowing that I have helped someone heal and made a positive impact on their overall wellbeing”.

On her spare time, she is often reading, doing research and taking courses to further help her clients, working out, meditating and spending time with her family.

Jill Speight, Registered Massage Therapist  

Jill has been practicing massage therapy in the Niagara area for over 10 years and has won multiple Niagara Falls Review awards. Jill graduated from the Massage Therapy program at the Ontario College of Health and Technology with honours. Since graduation she has also continued her education to include Hot Stone Massage, Reiki Levels I/II, Lumbosacral & Pelvic Mobilization Techniques.
 
Her further educational interests include but are not limited to  Matrix Re-patterning Therapy, Somatics, Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, Reflexology, Craniosacral Therapy, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga training.
 
Massage Therapy can help with so many ailments we encounter throughout our lives. Jill  is very grateful and passionate about having the ability to offer help to those in need. Jill focuses on building a treatment plan based on each of her patients needs.

Amanda Enns, Registered Massage Therapist    

Amanda has graduated from Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2013. She is dedicated to giving the best care possible to her patients using Swedish techniques, deep tissue and trigger point therapy. Amanda is certified in hot stone massage as well. Amanda's goals are to diminish tension and patients stress while increasing their range of motion and improving their quality of life.

Amanda has worked at the Vintage Inns and Spa for over 7 years, as well as, throughout the area in local clinics. She has previously been involved with equine massage and is a current horse trainer and owner.

Paul Holjak, Registered Massage Therapist

Paul has been a Registered Massage Therapist for the past 4 years. Graduating from Ontario School of Health and Technology in Stoney Creek in 2017. Paul has a background in athletic therapy from the United States, where he worked with university athletes, while playing Division 1 soccer. 

Paul focuses his treatments based on each patients needs and goals. He focuses on improving range of motion, releasing muscle imbalances, and improving quality of life. Paul has experience in deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release as well as general therapeutic massage. Paul uses cupping therapy to help increase patients circulation and decrease their pain levels.

Paul is the co-owner of the Massage Addict Niagara Falls as well as an RMT. His previous practice has been focused in the Niagara area where he had a successful business before obtaining ownership of this location. Paul has recently been awarded double platinum recognition in 2019 from the Niagara Falls Review Readers Choice. 

Paul looks forward to meeting all the new patients of Massage Addict as well as all his previous patients!

Scot Fisher, Registered Massage Therapist

Scot Fisher is returning to the Massage Addict Niagara Falls, as not only an RMT but also as the new co-owner. Scot has been a Registered Massage Therapist for the past 22 years. He spent 7 years working at Brock University with varsity athletes as well as students. Prior to Massage Addict, Scot practiced at the Pillar and Post Spa for 18 years where he was lead therapist for 5 years of his time. Scot has done talks with local businesses to discuss the benefits of massage therapy as well. 

Scot is trained in numerous massage techniques including soft tissue release, deep tissue muscle work, and active isolated stretching. Scot's goal is to develop the treatment plan needed to fit each patient's needs and goals. 

Scot has a focus on muscle imbalance issues specifically related to, but not only, the office and computer worker, and people who spend long periods of time driving or sitting. Scot looks forward to continuing his dual roles at Massage Addict and meeting all of our patients.

Jenny Sheppard, Registered Massage Therapist   

Jenny graduated from Trillium College in 2018 and has been practicing massage therapy since then. Jenny focuses on each individual patient, and creates a treatment plan specifically for them.

Jenny is skilled in both Swedish massage techniques, as well as advanced therapeutic techniques to provide the best care possible. Jenny continues to increase her knowledge base by continuing education to further assist patients.

David Pandolfi, Registered Massage Therapist   

David joins us as an RMT graduate from Ontario College of Health and Technology. For the past two years, David has been the head Athletic Therapist for the OHL's Niagara Ice Dogs, working with the highest level of young athletes. As a massage therapist, he uses a holistic approach to address the root cause of pain and incorporates injury prevention to each of his patients. David has experience in deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release as well as general therapeutic massage. David tailors his treatments based on the needs and goals of each individual patient. He strives to help people become the best version of themselves. David incorporates not only the physical aspect of treatment and rehabilitation, but also the mental aspect through adding a positive mindset to the treatment room. 

In his 20-year Tae Kwon Do career as an Athlete and Coach, he has competed on the international stage for Canada 5 times (ITF, GTF and ICTF). Despite being a specialist in combat sports, David holds a wide range of experience as he worked alongside Ryerson’s Men’s Hockey Team, Ontario Basketball, Ontario Wrestling and The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club.

Ivo Ivanov, Registered Massage Therapist   

Ivo has been practising massage therapy for over 20 years. Ivo is a holistic therapist concentrating in deep tissue, sport massage, trigger point therapy and relaxation massages. He is trained in hot stone therapy as well as many other techniques. Ivo creates treatments for each individual while discussing nutrition, stress coping, and lifestyle. Ivo has experience in multiple clinical settings, as well as over 10 years in various spa settings. Ivo also spent over 3 years in Toronto hospitals caring for patients.

Ivo believes that the key to longevity in life is self care. In his off time, Ivo likes learning about natural preventative approaches to well being.