Valerie, massage practitioner, graduated from a 3000 hour advanced clinical massage therapy program in Alberta and is trained in orthopedic assessments, Myofascial release, Swedish (relaxation) and deep tissue massage, as well as additional training in Thai massage (level 1). With a background in personal training Valerie has always had a passion for health and helping in the community.
Valerie believes in creating a massage treatment that is catered to each client’s individual needs and goals. She believes everything is connected and always aims to ensure every client gets the most out of their massage.
Outside of work Valerie is a creative adventure seeking spirit. You will find her enjoying the outdoors, hiking with her two dogs and five year old daughter, working in women’s health and advocating for women and single mothers. A brave and bold competitive spirit she loves taking on new challenges and competed internationally on the Canadian luge team in 2010.
Her greatest accomplishment is watching her daughter strive and grow into a strong independent individual.
A former fitness, dance and yoga instructor, Anthea was certified in Clearheart Bodywork training in 2005. She also has her Reiki level 2, Thai Yoga Massage and Acroyoga instructor certifications. Anthea works intuitively, releasing tension and creating space with gentle rocking of bones and shaking of muscles, followed by therapeutic deep tissue massage. You will feel pampered, soothed and settled either to embrace a restful holiday or reset and ready to resume your life.
