Windermere Massage Therapists

Carla Santos

Joined Team: March 2016

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Specialties: Assissted Stretching, Cross-fiber Friction, Myofascial Release, Relaxation, Medium Therapeutic, Swedish Massage

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

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Carla graduated from Makami College in 2016, bringing five years of industry experience. Carla was drawn to a career in massage therapy because she loves helping others achieve their optimal wellness through treatments; her favorite technique to incorporate in her sessions is dynamic cupping.

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Carla also appreciates the flexibility that her career has brought to her lifestyle. Outside of work, Carla enjoys jigsaw puzzles, baking, travel, and watching anime and dramas.

Carolina Baniqued

Joined Team: August 2019

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Joined Team: February 2017

 

Specialties: Therapeutic, Swedish Massage

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

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Carolina was a registered nurse in Asia. She came to Canada to become a Registered Massage Therapist, graduating from Makami College in 2017. Carolina pursued Massage Therapy to serve and help others by providing her clients with comfort and solace. Her goal is always to relieve pain and offer maximal relaxation.

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Carolina spends much of her time working but enjoys cooking Asian cuisine and exercising during her free time. Whenever she gets a chance, Carolina loves going to the beach or lake and watching the sunset. Carolina is also a big NBA fan so you can catch her watching basketball too!

Cecilia Batu

Joined Team: March 2018

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Specialties: Assissted Stretching, Deep Tissue Massage

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

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Since childhood, Cecilia knew she wanted to become a Massage Therapist. She remembers her parents struggling with chronic back pain, so she would always practice massage on them.

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Cecilia came to Edmonton from the Philippines and attended Makami College, where she graduated in 2018. Cecilia is passionate about massage and likes taking the time to educate her clients on the preventative benefits such as pain relief/management of regular massage. Cecilia believes massage therapy is like a vitamin for our muscles!

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Di Wu (Dara)

Joined Team: April 2022

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Specialties: Cross-Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy. 

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Certified Modalities: Hot Stone Therapy

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Di is a graduate of CDI college and has completed the full 2400 program and training requirements. As a registred massage therapist Di brings to Massage Heights 3+ years of experience and is a welcome member of the Windermere team!

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When not at work, Di enjoys reading and jogging around the city and community. 

Hector Rubio

Joined Team: August 2019

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Specialties: Muscle Stripping, Therapeutic Techniques, Swedish, Medium Therapeutic, Deep Tissue Massage

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

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Hector was born in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. He moved to Canada in search of better opportunities for his family. Hector started working in the construction industry but realized that the industry lacked aspects of social interaction that he would enjoy in a work setting.

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Hector wanted to find a way to contribute to other people and their well-being. Thus, he decided to enroll at Makami College to become an RMT, where he graduated from the 3000-hour advanced program in August 2019. Hector hopes to continue impacting as many people as possible by furthering his skill set through continuing education, such as training seminars and conferences throughout his career.

Justin Guerette

Joined Team: October 2016

 

Specialties: Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Intra-Oral Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Maternity, Sports, Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage

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

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Justin became a Registered Massage Therapist because he felt it was his best opportunity to help others manage their pain and improve their quality of daily living. Justin graduated from CDI College in 2016 and joined Massage Heights shortly after. Justin enjoys providing relief from pain and discomfort for his clients and entertaining his co-workers with a joke and a good laugh.

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Justin finds nothing more satisfying than having a client leave a massage session feeling better than when they walked in.

Lana Fulton

 

Specialties: Myofascial Release, Joint

Mobilization, Trigger Point Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Sport, Pre/Postnatal, Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage

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

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Lana Fulton comes to Massage Heights with 14 years experience as a Registered Massage Therapist. Finding fulfillment with assisting people in achieving a better quality of life.

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Graduating from Alberta College of Massage Therapy 2200 hrs diploma academic achievement, and in the years following, further education in the myofascial meridians and release network, as well as other soft tissue manipulation modalities. Kinesiology and the importance of daily stretching, using your body effectively, over the years is what drives her career.

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Away for work, Lana enjoys gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Olga Gomez

Joined Team: December 2021

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Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross-Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Medium Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Massage, Prenatal, Postnatal, Postural, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy.

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

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Olga began her massage career after receiving a massage in the Philippines and immediately fell in love. After being fascinated by the craft she began schooling and graduated with a therapy diploma and hasn’t looked back since. 

Massage helps in so many ways – from relieving pain or aches within the body to lowering blood pressure and increasing the bodies ability to cope with stress or fatigue. 

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Outside of work, Olga enjoys spending time with her daughter, shopping, dining or driving around Calgary listening to her favourite songs.

Rajvinder Kaur 

Joined Team: September 2019

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Specialties: Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization, Trigger Point Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Sport, Pre/Postnatal, Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage

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

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Rajvinder received her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in India but wanted to train more in a hands-on technique, so she moved from Chandigarh, India, in August of 2017 to pursue education. She chose Massage Therapy because of her passion for meeting new people. Since working for Massage Heights, she has become one of our Team Lead Therapists.

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Rajvinder considers herself an extrovert and finds her career in Massage Therapy hugely satisfying, as she can help clients feel better so they can carry out daily activities, feeling great.

Kamar Stewart

Joined Team: February 2018

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Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross=Fibre Friction, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Medium Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Postural, Rehabilitation, Relaxation, Soft-Tissue Release, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy.

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Kamar is a graduate of 2018 class of Makami College, Edmonton AB. During his period of time at Makami, Kamar studied advanced clinical massage therapy.

Specializing in deep tissue, therapeutic, relaxation, sports, pre and post natal, trigger point therapy, joint play and muscle manipulation Kamar will incorporate his years of experience into a professional and educational session. With communication and understanding being top of mind for each of his guests you will expect to receive a treatment that lines up exactly to your needs of the day. 

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When not practicing, Kamar enjoys working on various DIY projects. In addition, you may see him on the bike trails or enjoying the sites around Edmonton on his days off.

Natasha Knoske

Joined Team: June 2023

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Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross-Fibre Friction, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Postnatal, Postural, Reflexology, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy.

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

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Natasha is currently a second year student who is finishing up her studies at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy. 

As a therapist she enjoys working with people to try and find the root cause of problems and help maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. 

Pain management and working with guests who have chrinic issues to improve daily living is a point of passion in Natasha's career. 

When not studying or perfecting her skills Natasha enjoy's hiking, gardening and working out. She enjoys being active, working with her guests and ensuring that each treatment she offers is specific to the guest so that they may live their best life.

Shandi Rankin

Joined Team: August 2022

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Specialties: Assisted Stretching, Cross-Fiber Friction, Deep Tissue, Medium Therapeutic, Orthopedic Massage, Prenatal, Postnatal, Relaxation, Swedish Massage, TMJ, Trigger Point Therapy.

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

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Shandi is a welcome addition to the Massage Heights team! Her commitment to her guests and her passion for helping others has helped her embrace the wonderful world of health and wellness. 

When not working she remains active around the community and enjoys baseball, golf and volleyball. In addition Shandi can be found around Edmonton hiking or skiing in the mountains during the winter months.

Shawna MacDonell: On Maternity Leave

Joined Team: November 2019

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Specialties: Neck, Shoulder, Back Pain, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage

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

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Shawna has always had a passion for Massage Therapy; she recalls massaging her family members as a child. Shawna graduated from Makami College in 2017. She made the decision to leap professionally into Massage Therapy because her Fiancé suffers from an auto-immune disorder that causes a great deal of pain. Shawna strives to help as many people as possible to feel and live better. She believes that being body conscious is the key to working with muscles.

Sheila Quinoveva

Joined Team: January 2017

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Specialties: Relaxation, Medium Therapeutic, Pre/Postnatal, Swedish,

Advanced Orthopedic Massage

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

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Sheila earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and became a Registered Nurse in the Philippines.  After moving to Canada, in order to continue her profession, she became a Licensed Practical Nurse authorized in Advanced Foot Care. Sheila cultivated a passion for helping people which translated into her becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. Sheila wanted to be able to touch the lives of her clients dealing with pain and stress.

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She graduated from the South Edmonton School of Massage Therapy with a 2200-hour program in June of 2017.  She has been in this industry for more than four years and has been an active member of NHPC since January 2017.

Wai Chan: 

Joined Team: April 2015

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Specialties: Relaxation Techniques, Swedish, Stretching, Deep tissue, Prenatal Massage

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

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Wai graduated from the 3000-hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program at Makami College in 2016. She became a Massage Therapist because her husband loves massage, so she thought, what better way to help her family be more relaxed than to become one!  

Wai loves meeting new people and is passionate about providing her clients with the ultimate relaxation experience. She has a balanced approach to her technique, where she uses various modalities to relax and mobilize the muscle.