Why I Do This Work

My path into therapeutic care started with a love for movement and a deep desire to help people feel more free in their bodies. I’ve lived through injury, burnout, and the pressure of pushing too hard—and I know how powerful the right kind of hands-on care can be.

Before becoming an RMT, I worked in fitness as an award-winning personal trainer, created a women’s martial arts fitness program called Tae-She, and competed in bodybuilding. Today, I hold a red belt in Taekwondo, and I still move and train—but now I do it with a lot more wisdom and compassion for my body.

With certifications in strength training, Fascial Stretch Therapy, ELDOA, Facial Massage, Table Thai and Myofascial Release, I bring over a decade of experience in movement, biomechanics, and recovery into my clinical work.

My Journey

My journey into the world of bodywork started in the fitness industry. I worked as a personal trainer and group coach, helping people build strength, confidence, and better movement patterns. But over time, I became more curious about whypeople were getting stuck, stiff, or injured—and how to help them beyond strength training alone.

That led me to Fascial Stretch Therapy, which completely changed the way I understood the body—and inspired me to open Stretch Therapy & Wellness in 2020. I started the clinic before I even became an RMT, working as a Fascial Stretch Therapist and mobility coach to help people move and feel better in sustainable, empowering ways.

Wanting to go deeper and offer more, I later pursued my Registered Massage Therapy license, graduating with honours from Kikkawa College. Since then, I have continued to grow my practice and my knowledge, choosing to focus on the treatment of fascia as it pertains to chronic pain, mobility and posture concerns.

Why Fascia Matters More Than Ever

Fascia is no longer the “forgotten” tissue in the body.

Once seen as just packing material between muscles, fascia is now understood to be a vital, intelligent system that influences posture, movement, pain, performance, and even emotion. It’s the body’s connective web—surrounding and linking everything from your muscles and bones to your nerves and organs.

Emerging research is revealing just how important fascia is when it comes to:

• Chronic pain (especially when no clear structural cause is found)

• Mobility restrictions and postural imbalance

• Injury prevention and recovery

• Nervous system regulation

• Breath mechanics, circulation, and lymphatic flow

• Emotional holding patterns and trauma stored in the body

Fascia can become dehydrated, restricted, or stuck due to injury, inflammation, stress, repetitive movements—or even too much stillness. When it’s not moving well, you don’t move well. And often, pain or tightness in one area is actually caused by fascial restrictions somewhere else entirely.

What Makes Fascia-Focused Therapy Different?

Unlike traditional massage that works mainly on muscle tissue, fascia-focused therapy is about listening to the body’s structure and gently unwinding the deeper patterns that keep you stuck. It’s subtle, intelligent work—often deeply relaxing and surprisingly effective.

At Stretch Therapy & Wellness, fascia is at the core of everything I do. My treatments are designed not just to make you feel better for the day—but to create long-term change by improving the way your body organizes, supports, and heals itself.

The science is catching up to what we’ve known intuitively for years: when you work with fascia, you work with the whole person

Professional Recognition

In 2024, I proudly placed 3rd in the Freestyle Massage category at the Canadian & International Massage Championship in Laval, Quebec—a celebration of creativity, clinical skill, and therapeutic innovation.

In 2025, I became an ambassador for the Canadian Massage Therapy Championship & Summit, where I also placed Top 6 in the Western Freestyle Massage category, competing alongside some of the most talented therapists in the country.

Mentorship & Education

I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned. In 2025, I was a featured educator and presenter at the Canadian Massage Conferences hosted by Massage Therapy Media (March & June editions), where I spoke on fascia-focused therapy and functional treatment planning.

I mentor other RMTs, movement professionals, and bodyworkers who want to deepen their understanding of fascia, biomechanics, and results-based treatment strategies. My mission is to help elevate the standard of care in our industry while empowering others to bring more depth and clarity into their hands-on work.

Whether it’s through 1:1 mentorship, teaching workshops, or speaking at events, I love supporting other practitioners in building confidence, clarity, and longevity in their work.

About Stretch Therapy & Wellness

I founded Stretch in 2020 as a space where people could come not just to “fix” pain—but to feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal. Since then, it’s grown into a trusted, RMT-owned clinic offering fascia-based therapy, postural work, nervous system care, and deeply personalized sessions in a calm, cozy space.

My approach is both clinical and intuitive. Whether you're managing chronic pain, training hard, navigating burnout, or just want to feel more aligned in your body—I’ll meet you where you’re at and help you move forward with ease.

If you're ready to feel better in your body, I’d love to work with you. And if you’re a fellow therapist or movement pro looking to learn fascia-focused care—I’m always happy to connect.