Beltline Massage Therapists
Andres Madara
Joined Team: February 2022
Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross-fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Medium Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Postural, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy
Certified Modalities: Dynamic Cupping, Face Massage, Hot Stone Therapy
Andres graduated in 2002 with a Bachelors of Hotel and Restaurant Management from the Philippines. He began his Massage Therapy program in 2019 here in Calgary, AB and graduated August 2021. Andres was inspired to become a Massage Therapist when he suffered a knee injury and found pain relief and healing through massage. Andres really wants to help people who are in pain because he feels he can relate.
Andres loves playing basketball and guitar, and is a family oriented person. His top priority is to provide for his family needs. He feels being a Massage Therapist provides a balanced lifestyle for him and his family while at the same time allows him to help people who are suffering from pain.
Andrew Chiles
Joined Team: December 2022
Specialties: Cross-Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Medium Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy.
Certified Modalities: Focused Neck Tension Relief, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy.
Andrew has been a Registered Massage Therapist since July 2016 after he graduated from The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy program. He has primarily worked with high level athletes / injuries since graduation and is seeking to diversify his skill set and clientele through Massage Heights.
Brianne Blaikie
Joined Team: April 2017
Specialties: Maternity Massage, Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Foot & Hand Massage
Certified Modalities: Maternity Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Brianne attended the Massage Therapy 2200 Hour Diploma Program through Mount Royal University from September 2010 to June 2012. She started her massage journey nine years ago in 2011, between the first and second year of school. The idea was to be prepped and ready for the real world upon completion of her 2200 hours. A career in massage therapy chose her. She always loved the anatomy and biology of the human body, so this career path was intriguing. Brianne loves to provide relaxing and therapeutic massages and incorporates gentle stretching where needed, offering a deeper muscular relaxation without using large amounts of pressure. Her true love of massage is providing massage for new and expecting mothers; the female body endures so much during pregnancy. As a mother herself, she can sympathize with the muscle changes that occur through all stages of pregnancy and post-pregnancy. From Relaxing sore, achy muscles to providing at-home stretches, massage is very beneficial for both new and expecting mothers adjusting to their changing bodies.
Chaiyan Koolsak
Joined Team: November 2012
Specialties: Thai, Sports, Deep Tissue, Assisted Stretching
Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Chaiyan is originally from Thailand and moved to Canada in 2007. In 2012 he decided Calgary is where he wanted to call home as he loves the city. He studied massage in Thailand from a few masters, but he didn’t think of massage as a career until he moved here. He went to Medix School in Kitchener, graduating from their two-year program in 2011.
Massage Heights was the first company that he started to work as an RMT for in 2012. He has also worked in different clinics and spas, but Massage Heights is where he feels the most comfortable. His treatments are a mix of Thai and Western Massage.
Clara Kim
Joined Team: October 2022
Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross-Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Medium Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Postnatal, Postural, Relaxation, Soft Tissue Release, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy.
Certified Modalities: Focused Neck Tension Relief, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy.
Clara became a registered massage therapist to help support and empower herself and her family and friends and now clients toward their health and wellness goals. Clara specializes in relaxation, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue and hot stone therapy.
Clara enjoys learning and reading about the science behind the mind and body. She is a former competitive swimmer, long distance runner and personal trainer. Clara enjoys gentle yoga, running, biking, swimming, cross country skiing and hiking outdoors especially in the mountains. In her spare time, you can find Clara reading non-fiction, watching documentaries, exercising, and planning her next travel destination with her family and friend
Donald Arcena
Joined Team: May 2018
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cross Fiber Friction Massage
Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Donald graduated from ABM College School of Massage Therapy in 2018 and has been a valued part of the Massage Heights family ever since. Before migrating to Canada, Donald worked as a physiotherapist for 12 years! He believes that massage therapy is an integral part of treating injuries, orthopedic and neurological conditions. Donald is passionate about helping his guests get their health back on track through structured treatment plans and customized sessions based on each guest’s needs.
Patrick Hamilton
Joined Team: October 2021
Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross-fiber Friction, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy, Soft Tissue Release, Reiki, Deep Tissue, Medium Therapeutic, Pre/Postnatal, Postural, Relaxation, Swedish Massage
Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
After about 7 years of being in construction, Patrick began receiving massage treatments due to injuries he endured from work. A couple more years went by, and he knew it was time for a career change. Having always wanted to help people, he said to himself, “If I could only help people like my Massage Therapist helped me.” So in Moay of 2017 he enrolled at Makami College.
Patrick specializes in Swedish and Advanced Neuromuscular Techniques, as well as home care and therapeutic exercises to help with posture correction and encouraging lifestyle changes.
Patrick is very passionate about music. In his free time he enjoys writing, playing guitar, singing, listening to music, and attending concerts of his favorite musicians. He has played many ‘Open Mics’, written his own songs, attended nearly 70 concerts, and dreams of one day recording his own album. Some of the most memorable rock shows he has been to were Foo Fighters, Metallica, Black Sabbath, City and Colour, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Steve Miller Band, Tool, and The Smashing Pumpkins, just to name a few.
Grace Wang
Joined Team: September 2014
Specialties: Relaxation, Swedish, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Foot Reflexology
Certified Modalities: Maternity Massage, Dynamic Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Grace is a Registered Massage Therapist (3000 hrs) and has been with Massage Heights for six years. She is a well-rounded therapist. She is excellent at relaxation and therapeutic massages for stress, fatigue, headaches, neck and back pain.
Irene Robinson
Joined Team: December 2019
Specialties: Relaxation massage, Lymphatic Drainage
Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
In 2016, Irene attended Makami College in Calgary for the two-year, 3000-hour Massage Therapy training. Upon completing the program in 2018, she received her diploma and happily graduated alongside her classmates. Irene’s first exposure to massage therapy was in grade 7. After Experiencing Lower back pain that would prevent her from participating in physical education, she was referred to a massage therapist. Upon visiting her therapist regularly and following all home-care instructions, she was able to rejoin her classmates in physical education the following year! Irene wishes to share the same healing that she experienced with her clients. As a result, she specializes in working on upper and lower pain as well as the neck.
As someone who enjoys playing video games, Irene understands the body mechanics involved; be it console, PC, or mobile games, the muscles engaged can differ. Irene is always more than happy to talk about proper body mechanics during gaming, ways to prevent pain caused by prolonged gaming, and of course, is willing to exchange any gaming tips.
Leslie Ruelan
Joined Team: November 2017
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Thai Yoga, Sports, Swedish, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
Certified Modalities: Dynamic Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Leslie graduated from ABM College in 2017, where she gained intensive training on both theoretical and hands-on experience. With almost three years of experience in spa and clinic environments, she is grateful to be a massage therapist who can help others by relieving their stress, pain, and injuries. Her goal as an RMT is to improve the well-being of her clients through therapeutic massage.
Magiyony Garcia
Joined Team: February 2019
Specialties: Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Injuries, Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage, Medium Therapeutic Massage, Adolescent Massage
Certified Modalities: Maternity Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Magi studied to become a Registered Massage Therapist at Makami College through their 3000 hours program. Before coming to Canada and studying Massage Therapy, she spent her life as a Doctor in Cuba. Her passion is helping those who suffer from muscle pain, tension, stress, and insomnia.
She began her Massage Therapy career at Massage Heights in early 2019, and she is so grateful for the support and guidance of my colleagues. Magi has three daughters, 2 of which still live in Cuba and 1 in Calgary with her.
Maricar Lockhart
Joined Team: July 2022
Specialties: Assisted stretching, Cross-Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Prenatal Massage, Postnatal Massage, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy.
Certified Modalities: Focused Neck Tension Relief, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy.
Maricar is currently studying to be a fully registered therapist, and is in the final stretch of exams! Originally getting into the career to help others, she first realized the power of massage by working with her father and has since fallen in love with the career.
In her off time, Maricar enjoys travlling, hiking, swimming and playing golf! When not on the links, the majority of her time is spent with her 3 year old son, who loves exploring and the outdoors and who is always by my side.
Marlon Remo
Joined Team: December 2021
Specialties: Assisted stretching, Cross-Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Medium Therapeutic, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy.
Certified Modalities: Focused Neck Tension Relief, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy.
Marlon joins the Beltline team after committing himself to the Northgate location for the last year. A welcome addition!
An experience therapist, Marlon graduated Makami College with the full 3000 hours designation. After graduating in 2017, Marlon dove into the therapy and wellness industry and brings over 5 years of hands on experience.
An advocate of massage, and the benefits it brings Marlon brings a well rounded and experienced mentality to his guests.
Nick Lunn
Joined Team: October 2021
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Relaxation, Swedish Massage
Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Nick graduated from Mount Royal College and has been practicing the art of Massage for 12 years. He loves the healing power of touch and how it can soothe, comfort, de-stress, and improve performance while helping with daily functionality. Nick is interested in whole body health, including physical, nutritional, emotional, spiritual, mental and aesthetic health. Nick prefers and is best known for Deep Tissue massage treatments; “Deep Tissue is my favorite massage to perform and offers many great benefits”.
His hobbies include hiking or long walks with the love of his life and their son. Nick spends every free minute he can, being with his family and taking care of their bunnies and cats as well as rescuing animals.
Nicola Creelman
Joined Team: October 2022
Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Medium Therapeutic,
Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Massage, Reflexology, Relaxation, Soft Tissue Release, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy.
Certified Modalities: Focused Neck Tension Relief, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy.
A graduate of Makami College, Nicola brings a passion for massage to the Beltline team.
Initially drawn to the world of massage and wellness was the fascination of the healing arts and the power of physical touch . Practicing with a strong awareness for the guest and positive intention with every action Nicola brings a strong commitment to her guests day after day.
When not at work, Nicola enjoys walks in the forest, swimming and traveling as much as she can.
Mo Jaziri
Joined Team on: February 2017
Specialties: Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Active Release, Relaxation Massage, Low Back Injury Rehabilitation, Pregnancy Massage, Orthopedic Massage
Certified Modalities: Dynamic Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Mohamed Jaziri (you can call him Mo) graduated from Makami College in 2017 and has been a member of the CRMTA since. Mo also has a background in Physical Education instruction and Soccer training.
Mo’s primary goal is to provide customized treatment that promptly and effectively resolves the client’s specific concerns and ailments. His interest lies in helping people relax and recover from pain and restriction caused by postural strain, injury, and accidents. He provides customized treatment plans and offers stretches and strength exercises when necessary. Mo believes there are many roads to recovery and maintenance, and he enjoys working with other health care professionals to provide his clients with an exceptional health care journey.
When Mo isn’t at work, he is likely enjoying new adventures with his “little princesses” (daughters) and playing his favorite sport, soccer.
Sean Kim
Joined Team: July 2020
Specialties: Sports Massage, Therapeutic Treatment, Deep Tissue Techniques
Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage
Sean finished International University of Kinesiology, and later graduated from Mount Royal University in July, 2018. He spent 6 years in exercise therapy and coaching multiple sports teams. Sean likes incorporating post massage stretching to his treatments.
Outside of work, Sean loves being active whether it be in the gym or outdoors.