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Avneet graduated from the massage therapy program at Mount Royal College in 2009. She specializes in neck and shoulder pain as well as low back problems and is able to provide both relaxation and deep tissue techniques to achieve maximum benefits for each client. She is also a Level 2 Reiki practitioner, specializing in energy based treatments.
When choosing a career, Avneet decided on massage because of the positive feedback she received from friends and family when she would give them a massage. She’s very grateful to have found a career that she loves, the smiles on her client’s faces after her massage confirms she made the right choice. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, and craftwork.
People always ask Chris how he became interested in Chinese Medicine…After graduating with his Bachelor of Arts from King’s College at the University of Western Ontario he was unsure of the type of career he wanted to pursue. Over the years he became fascinated with Quantum Mechanics, which examines the physical phenomenon of energy and matter at the microscopic level. It didn’t take long to stumble upon some information concerning acupuncture. This was an ‘A-ha’ moment for Chris. Immediately he was able to draw the link between Quantum Mechanics and the healing energy used by the body during acupuncture. How was it possible that Chinese healers have understood for 5000 years the relatively new science of Quantum Mechanics? His driving motivation for his career choice was the quote, ‘Do what you love for a living and you will never work another day in your life.’ Two months later he found himself in a class room learning about this ancient healing modality and hasn’t looked back since. He has always been fascinated with the mystery of the human body and ways to achieve a balanced, healthy life. For Chris the feeling of being able to heal another human being is truly one of the best there is and he never tires from it.
Chris’ training in TCM includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tuina (Chinese massage), cupping, Qi Gong (meditation with movement), Eastern nutrition, as well as other advanced courses in holistic medicine and alternative modalities of treatment.
In addition to Chris’ formal program, he has attended many seminars taught by the leaders of TCM in North America. As a result he has learned several different strategies to natural healing. If your body does not respond to one approach, there are others to try. Specifically, Chris has completed his certification as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist under the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). This technique is internationally known for its efficacy in treating all forms of addiction, as well as alleviating emotional and mental stress.
Chris is passionate about supporting people on their path to total wellness by working with the body’s natural healing abilities to achieve harmony in mind, body and spirit.
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Gordon is a graduate of the massage therapy program at Mount Royal University.
He is looking forward to meeting new clients and providing them with individualized treatment plans tailored to their needs.
He is eager to face new challenges and is driven to continue learning in what the healthcare industry has to offer. During his spare time, he enjoys weight-lifing, playing hockey, and snowboarding during the winter time.
Iris is a trained massage therapist from CDI college and has received her 2200 hour diploma. She is a member in good standing with the RMTA and is a recognized practitioner by all insurance companies in Alberta.
Whether clients are looking for a deep tissue massage or more of a relaxation massage, Iris is able to customize her treatments in order to ensure that all of her clients receive the relief they are looking for.
She loves to see people get relief and experience healing through massage therapy. She specializes in low back pain, headaches, frozen shoulder and chronic whiplash.
In her spare time, Iris loves to cook healthy recipes, hike, camp, practice yoga as well as TaeBo Fitness.
Jacquie graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in June 2007. This course encompassed both therapeutic and relaxation techniques, as well as sports related injury assessments and treatments.
Before getting into massage, she graduated from Box Valley College with her nurses assistant diploma and worked with clients that suffered from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease in in long term care. During this time, she realized that human touch and massage helped these clients with wellbeing and healing.
This is one of the many reasons why Jacquie decided to increase her knowledge in massage and pursue it as a full time career.
Jacquie specializes in therapeutic massage techniques, with deeper work to muscles, as well as addressing work related computer issues with trigger point release. She also specializes in Hot Stone Massage.
Jacquie is also a full time mom to her 3 beautiful children and loves to spend time with them whenever she can.
Josh was born and raised in Calgary. He has always loved living close to the mountains. He spends a lot of his free time climbing, skiing, and skating and has never been one to shy away from cold temperatures.
Josh completed the 2200 hour massage therapy program from Mount Royal University and is a member of the MTAA. He likes to take a therapeutic approach to his treatments and always enjoys helping his clients. Josh is trained to treat various pathologies which include carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and whiplash.
He prides himself on his treatment plans, every plan is uniquely tailored to the needs of the individual. During Josh’s educational experience he had the opportunity and pleasure to volunteer with the Calgary’s woman’s shelter offering massage treatment for those in need.
Josh looks forward to meeting you and providing you the best care.
Having graduated from Mount Royal’s Registered Massage Therapy program in 2014, being an avid fashionista, world traveller and bon vivant, Julia hit the ground running and hasn’t looked back.
Julia is known for providing all of her Country Hills Massage clients with skilled and attentive hot stone, Swedish and deep tissue massage treatments.
Julia is a personable and proficient massage therapist, who prides herself on taking the time to assess each client’s specific needs prior to therapy. She does her utmost to resolve any issues during the treatment to create effective, long-term treatment plans to guide positive outcomes.
Whether tending to her Country Hills Massage clients, or volunteering her free time to friends, family and worthy causes, Julia is extremely dedicated to helping people live their best life possible.
She recently donated a full day of massage therapy services to the SportChek Pink Cup Charity Classic – an annual golf tournament dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer. Something she can feel really good about!
Laszlo migrated to Canada in 1998 from Hungary. He has been practicing massage since the early 1990’s specializing in orthopedic and Swedish relaxation and lymphatic drainage. Laszlo decided to go back to massage school in Calgary and graduated from CDI college in August 2015. In his spare time Laszlo enjoys spending time with his family, biking, hiking and taking them on camping to enjoy the beautiful site of Alberta.
Lisa took her massage therapy training in Regina, where she was born and raised. Upon completion of the 2200 massage therapy program in 1999, she moved to Calgary and is now proud to call Calgary home. She feels very fortunate to have been able to take over Country Hills Massage in 2001, as through this process she has met some amazing people, a lot of whom she is happy to now call friends.
Lisa’s massage therapy career began not unlike a lot of massage therapists. Whether it was a Christmas get together, birthday or just a family gathering, it was always Lisa’s job to give massages to cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She took that as a sign and decided to look into the massage therapy program and has never looked back.
Her treatments have almost always been more therapeutic in nature and she loves that from one massage to the next, her treatment can always be adjusted depending on the client’s needs. While she loves working on all areas, she has special interest in the neck and shoulders.
While her life has changed drastically from when she first took over the clinic, she still loves the hands on part of running the clinic. She loves being able to grow and learn from her clients and watch as their lives change from year to year. Lisa loves to stay active with her husband, two girls and 12 year old black lab, travel, bake and spend time with family and friends.
In her spare time, she loves cooking, gardening, and practicing an active lifestyle with running and yoga.
During his time at the University of Calgary, he was the student therapist assigned to multiple Dinos’ teams including Men’s Soccer, Track & Field, Cross Country, Wrestling, Men’s Volleyball, and Women’s Volleyball. In addition, Manthew has been part of the medical team for the Alberta Soccer Association since 2012.
When he’s not in the clinic, he likes to stay active by participating in different activities such as volleyball, basketball, hiking, and pretty much every other sport. You might also run into him at different restaurants and bars as he is also a big foodie (his favorite channel to watch is the Food Network and he’s a huge Guy Fieri fan).
MaryAnn successfully completed the 2200 hour massage therapy program from MA Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2012. She is trained in general Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal as well as the treatment of injuries. She is continuing to expand her knowledge through various courses and workshops every year. MaryAnn prides herself on being able to select appropriate techniques and treatment protocol for each client.
She feels privileged to work and be a part of natural health practices. Through her experience as a massage therapist, she has learned the value of a having a balance between work and life. She loves working with her clients and watching them progress through pain and injury as well as helping them balance their own work and life.
While she loves to see her regular clients, she also loves meeting new ones who she can get to know and help improve their wellbeing.
Max is a licensed massage therapist with the CMMOTA since 2017. He completed the 2200-hour massage therapy program at MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Calgary.
He lives in Calgary with his wife Josée. He is always looking forward to introducing more people to new avenues of healing through massage and postural awareness. “I absolutely love helping people and learning more every day. This journey helps me to progress personally, and as a therapist.”
I’ve always been interested in the healthcare field. When I received a scholarship in high school it was a perfect opportunity to take the Massage Therapy course. I graduated from Mount Royal in 2002. I have extensive experience in treating back and neck injuries. I’ve also incorporated hot stone therapy and myofascial cupping into my repertoire. Whether clients have aches and pains, whether they have an injury or whether they simply want to relax, I get to be a part of the process and see their progress firsthand and that’s why I love my lob. I love reading and have played soccer since I was 8.
Min Cai is a member of Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). He received his massage therapy diploma from East West College in Calgary in 2021 and received certification in hot stone massage as well.
With the 2200 hours of professional training in Calgary and 3 years of clinical experience in China, Min Cai is an expert in neuromuscular and stone massage. He effectively integrates myofascial release, deep tissue, hot stone, trigger points, acupressure and meridian techniques into specific treatment.
Some of the conditions he prides himself on treating successfully are, acute and chronic neck and back pain, frozen shoulder, migraine and other headaches, injuries and rehabilitation.
I graduated from CDI College in November 2010 with over 2200hrs of schooling. I chose this field because I enjoy helping others. I have come to find a lot of my treatments focus on the upper body to which I can relate.
I feel that life is about balance and the same goes for our bodies and well-being. When the balance is off, it affects how we move every day. By being a therapist, I am able to give back what I am continuously learning about making ourselves better and healthier.
I have always been one who loves being outside and staying active, and I know that in order to keep moving and feeling at my best, a balance with life and health is very important.
Shannon Ferguson received her Massage Therapy diploma from Foothills College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2008, a BA in Psychology in 2010 from the University of Calgary, and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2016.
She is a licensed and registered member of the NHPC and and member of the CNDA. She is currently completing her 2200 hour competency exams for massage therapy through the NHPC.
She specializes in myofascial cupping and was accepted to and completed the first ever Reproductive Health Focus shift at CCNM.
She is the proud dog mom to disabled rescue dachshund Finnegan. Her favourite hobbies include cooking, staying fit, and napping.
Theresa is a skilled massage therapist and holistic health practitioner with over a decade of experience in her field. She earned her diploma from The Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage in June 2011 and subsequently passed The NHPC’s competency exam in 2015, demonstrating her proficiency in multiple modalities.
Her approach to each client is highly personalized, taking into account the individual’s unique needs and creating a customized treatment plan accordingly. Theresa is passionate about promoting optimal health and well-being, and strives to help her clients achieve balance, vitality, strength, and joy by integrating the mind, body, and spirit.
Continuously seeking to deepen her knowledge and understanding of the body, massage therapy, and the science of self-healing, Theresa is committed to providing lifelong benefits to her clients. She is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of those she serves and looks forward to continuing her journey of growth and learning in this field.
Tony Zeng was a university teacher with a PhD from the University of Calgary. He was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine, and was influenced by his family since childhood. During his teenage years, he was passionate about the I Ching and traditional Chinese culture.
Tony chose to pursue his diploma as a registered acupuncturist and is currently an active member with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. His academic background has given him a unique and profound understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. He treats all kinds of pain, especially headaches, shoulder pain, low back pain, sciatica, knee pain, menstrual pain (with great success!), and can treat all kinds of debilitating diseases of the elderly through abdominal acupuncture. Tony also does facial acupuncture, a treatment that can help tighten the skin, target wrinkles, reduce fine lines, improve the overall health of your skin and more! He is eager to acquire new knowledge and apply it into his practice. Learning endlessly, and his lifelong fascination with the study of Chinese medicine is one of his great hobbies.
Vineeta is a dedicated and compassionate registered massage therapist (RMT) with 6 years of experience in providing therapeutic massage treatments. With a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology, Vineeta specializes in addressing musculoskeletal issues, reducing pain, and promoting overall wellness through personalized massage techniques. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals through treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs, whether it’s relieving tension, improving flexibility, or enhancing relaxation. By combining various modalities such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy, Vineeta delivers effective and rejuvenating massage sessions that leave clients feeling revitalized and restored. Vineeta is also strong advocate for women’s health and does prenatal and postnatal massages. Through learning and professional development, Vineeta stays up to date with the latest advancements in massage therapy techniques and attends regular workshops and training programs. With a warm and empathetic approach, Vineeta strives to build trusting relationships with clients, empowering them to take an active role in their wellness journey.
With a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, Vineeta approaches massage therapy as a holistic modality aimed at promoting balance and harmony on all levels