Brewery Massage Therapists

Adam Pike

Specialties:

Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage

Adam graduated from CDI college in November 2011 and has nine years of experience as a Massage therapist. He began with an interest in anatomy and physiology, which is what brought him into the industry.

Adam began with Massage Heights in 2012 in Calgary and quickly became a valued team member and a senior lead therapist. He helped establish our Edmonton locations and many of the senior therapists that work for the company today. Adam has since stepped down from a leadership role to redirect his focus back to the various therapeutic techniques of massage. Adam specializes in various modalities with a keen interest in massage therapies for treating common forearm extensor muscle issues.

Brandy Bowman

Joined Team: January 2017

Elevated RMT

Specialties:

Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage and Dynamic Cupping.

Brandy attended the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy and graduated in 1999. Along with her notable skill in deep tissue treatment, Brandy also brings 21 years of massage therapy experience in environments ranging from physiotherapy/chiropractic clinics to Massage Height’s unique mixture of a clinical approach in a spa-like environment.

Brandy’s skills range from TMJ and Intra-oral precision work to the high-pressure techniques required for the glutes and legs. Her skills and experience make her the perfect choice for the position of lead therapist at our Brewery District location, where she practices massage and is also able to provide continued training for other therapists on the team.

Herbert Rodelas

Joined Team: August 2019

Specialties: Headache and Migraine release, Deep tissue, TMJ, Post Surgeries

Certified Modalities: Cross-fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Medium Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Postnatal, Rehabilitation, Relaxation, Soft Tissue Release, Swedish Massage, TMJ,Trigger Point Therapy, Dynamic Cupping

Herbert graduated from Makami College in October 2021. His transition from a 15-year tenure in the hospitality industry to massage therapy was driven by a deep desire to serve those in need of relief from stress and chronic pain. Since his entry into the industry, he has made a significant impact on his clients' lives, utilizing his expertise in Deep Tissue massage and Cupping therapy to alleviate discomfort and promote healing. With a client-centric approach, Herbert aims to enhance the effectiveness of treatments by focusing on rehabilitation, ensuring each session is not just a moment of relaxation but a step towards lasting wellness.

JoAnne Russell

Joined Team: September 2023

Specialties: Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Medium Therapeutic, Prenatal, Postnatal, Reflexology, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy.

Certified Modalities: Dynamic Cupping, Focused Neck Tension Relief, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy.

A Registered Massage Therapist for the last 8 years JoAnne brings a wealth of knowledge to the Brewery team!

Originally getting into the industry because of the power and ability that massage therapy has she enjoys the ability to help people feel better, recover from injuries, relax and to allow her guests to simply feel better and do more in their daily life.

Joseph Ballelos

Joined Team: January 2017

Elevated RMT

Specialties:

Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage and Dynamic Cupping.

Joseph graduated from Makami College in July 2017. With three years of experience and a background in physiotherapy, Joseph quickly became a highly requested therapist when he began his career with Massage Heights.

Joseph has always had a passion for helping people feel better through physical methods, which led him to pursue his degree in Massage Therapy.

Joseph specializes in the low back region, hip complex, and dynamic Cupping (among other modalities) and uses his skills through his treatments and as a clinical instructor with Makami College.

Mario Stoychev

Joined Team: August 2023

Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross-Fibre 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.

A graduate of Grant MacEwan University in July of 2021 Mario immediately jumped into the massage therapy practice and has loved helping guests every step of the way.

With years of hands on experience under his belt Mario has developed a massage style that focuses solely on therapeutic care to relieve musculoskeletal ailments.

Mario always had an interest in the health care field and having the ability to apply his knowledge

Nica Labuson

Joined Team: May 2022

Specialties: Deep Tissue, Medium Therapeutic, Relaxation, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage.

Certified Modalities: Focused Neck Tension Relief, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy.

Nica is a graduate of Makami College and is a fully registered massage therapist in the province of Alberta.

With a family background in massage therapy, and experience in the nutrition industry Nica fell in love with the power of massage and enjoys learning about the human body and growing her own understanding of how to help her clients through the benefits of massage.

When not at work, you can find Nica hiking and traveling around Edmonton and Canada.

Rosaria Marrello

Joined Team: February 2022

Specialties: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Swedish Massage

Certified Modalities: Face Massage, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy

Rosaria graduated from ACMT in 2019 and has since been an RMT located in Fort McMurray for just shy of 3 years. Rosaria was drawn to a career in Massage Therapy by how much she could help people and make a difference. With her approach to massage, Rosaria tends to focus on the body and the mind, giving a well rounded and balanced end result. She is also known for her skills in neck and shoulder soft tissue dysfunction/relaxation treatments.

“Being a Massage Therapist allows me to have a fulfilling career with so many avenues to allow myself to advance within my career and not feel stagnant.” Rosaria has found that with being an RMT, she has been able to connect with a diverse amount of people giving her the opportunity to learn about other cultures, including their methods around massage, daily life and cuisine.

Outside of work Rosaria spends her time admiring her plants and accumulating more, spending time with friends preferably outside or cooking something that’s going to take longer to clean up than it did to eat.

Savaughna Crowchild

Joined Team: November 2014

Specialties: Manual Lymphatic Drainage, TMJ, Injury Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Massage

Certified Modalities: Dynamic Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy, Foot Scrub, Face Massage

Savaughna has always had a desire to provide care to the ones around her. After seeing how people suffering from injuries could benefit and improve from Reiki and Massage therapy, her interest in becoming a Massage Therapist grew.

Savaughna graduated from Grant MacEwan University in 2013 and began working for Massage Heights in 2014. Her skill sets have led her to become the Massage Heights Edmonton Region trainer, making her an expert in all the modalities, including Dynamic Cupping.

Her seven years of experience and skill in therapeutic massage, injury rehabilitation, lymphatic massage, Intra-oral, and TMJ work are just some of the areas in which her guests can benefit. Her continued dedication and genuine care for her guests is evident through the level of care and commitment she dedicates to each guest’s treatment plan and the lasting results that they produce.

Stephanie Godoy-Cattabeni

Joined Team: February 2022

Specialties: Medium Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Relaxation, Soft Tissue Release, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy

Certified Modalities: Face Massage, Foot Scrub, Hot Stone Therapy

Stephanie graduated from Makami College in 2021. She massaged from her home business for about a year before starting here at massage heights. Stephanie chose Massage Therapy as a career because she loves helping people to relax and not feel so stressed out, because that’s the worst! She loves that she can use Massage Therapy to show individuals how good it feels to have all the soreness taken away after a long day.

A few of Stephanie’s specialties are neck and upper arm forearm stripping.