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Massage Therapy (RMT)

The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).

Osteopathy

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, or OMPs, are healthcare professionals who utilize hands-on, manual techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal and related conditions. They focus on restoring the body's natural ability to heal itself by addressing imbalances and restrictions in the musculoskeletal system and other body systems. OMPs are trained in various manual techniques, including stre... Read More

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, or OMPs, are healthcare professionals who utilize hands-on, manual techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal and related conditions. They focus on restoring the body's natural ability to heal itself by addressing imbalances and restrictions in the musculoskeletal system and other body systems. OMPs are trained in various manual techniques, including stretching, myofascial release, muscle energy, balanced ligamentous tension, mobilization, positional release and manipulation, to improve tissue mobility, reduce pain, and promote proper function.
Key aspects of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners:
Holistic Approach:
OMPs view the body as an integrated whole, considering the interconnectedness of its structures and systems.
Manual Therapy:
They primarily use hands-on techniques to assess and treat the body, without relying on drugs or surgery.
Focus on Function:
OMPs aim to restore optimal function in the body by addressing underlying imbalances and restrictions.
Specialized Training:
OMPs undergo extensive training, including supervised clinical hours, to develop a refined sense of touch and expertise in manual assessment and treatment.

Keeley Shantz RMT

My goal is to provide you with relief from pain. I have experienced chronic low back pain since 2011, when I started receiving massage therapy. I am also no stranger to mental health conditions which contribute to pain.

I graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2017 at the top of my class. Since then, I’ve furthered my education in pregnancy, lymphatic drainage, oncology, therapeutic/rehabilitative breast/chest massage, 2SLGBTQIA+ healthcare, fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome, mental health, and end-of-life care.

Here at Ripple Effects Massage Therapy, you can receive the following types of treatments by booking with me: traditional Swedish massage, pregnancy massage with a special pregnancy cushion, and lymphatic drainage massage (Vodder Level 1, indicated for intact lymphatic systems, where no lymphatic tissue has been removed/damaged). All treatments are trauma-informed.

My goal is to provide you with relief from pain. I have experienced chronic low back pain since ... Read More

Darren Stevens
(He/Him/His) RMT, GTC, BPHE, MA

Registered Massage Therapist, Graston Technique Certified.

Massage types: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Pre & post natal, Cupping, Rehabilitation, Chronic & Acute Pain Management, Therapeutic, Joint Mobilization, Fascial Release, and more.

Darren has over 28,000 hours of hands on practice experience and applies a patient centered, research informed model of care, since graduating from Centennial College’s Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma program, in 2002. Since then he has completed a B.P.H.E. with a minor in Health Promotion at Laurentian University and a M.A at the University of Guelph. In 2024, Darren completed the highest level of Graston Technique Certification

Registered Massage Therapist, Graston Technique Certified. Massage types: Deep Tissue, Sports Ma... Read More

Tiffany Best
(She/Her/Hers) M.OMSc, B.HSc. (Kin), O.M.P.

Tiffany holds a Masters in Practice Diploma of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO). Her education at the CAO included extensive education in anatomy, physiology, mechanics and more, and over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical training. Prior to her education at the CAO, Tiffany completed her Bachelors of Health Sciences in Kinesiology at Ontario Tech University. Tiffany uses her principles based education to personalize treatments to each patient, while focusing on the root causes of their complaints to assist them in continuing their daily activities with ease. Through treatment, she aims to restore motion capacity, symmetry and fluid dynamics, while promoting the body’s self-healing and self-regulating properties.

Tiffany holds a Masters in Practice Diploma of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc) from th... Read More

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