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Shawna Welz,
Registered Massage Therapist
Shawna is passionate about helping people feel their best through compassionate, hands-on care. As a Registered Massage Therapist, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, and Certified Reflexologist, she blends advanced therapeutic techniques with a gentle, intuitive touch to create a truly personalized experience for each client.
Her background includes training in myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, maderotherapy, reflexology, hot and cold stone therapy, salt stone therapy, cupping, and stretch therapy. Shawna takes the time to listen and understand her clients’ needs, whether they’re seeking relief from pain, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to unwind and recharge.
Known for her calm presence and thoughtful approach, Shawna’s goal is to help each person leave feeling lighter, more balanced, and deeply cared for.
Shawna Welz,
Registered Massage Therapist
Shawna is passionate about helping people feel their best through compassionate, hands-on care. As a Registered Massage Therapist, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, and Certified Reflexologist, she blends advanced therapeutic techniques with a gentle, intuitive touch to create a truly personalized experience for each client.
Her background includes training in myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, maderotherapy, reflexology, hot and cold stone therapy, salt stone therapy, cupping, and stretch therapy. Shawna takes the time to listen and understand her clients’ needs, whether they’re seeking relief from pain, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to unwind and recharge.
Known for her calm presence and thoughtful approach, Shawna’s goal is to help each person leave feeling lighter, more balanced, and deeply cared for.
Hemant Kumar,
Registered Massage Therapist
Hemant is a graduate of the Makami College Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program and a member of the Canadian Registered Massage Therapy Association.
He aims to become someone who will be recognized for his therapeutic work and provide physical relief to clients. Hemant thinks massage therapy is still very underrated and there is a genuine need for the people to utilize massage therapy to experience the great benefits to their range of motion after.
Hemant is trained in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Myofascial cupping.
Hemant Kumar,
Registered Massage Therapist
Hemant is a graduate of the Makami College Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program and a member of the Canadian Registered Massage Therapy Association.
He aims to become someone who will be recognized for his therapeutic work and provide physical relief to clients. Hemant thinks massage therapy is still very underrated and there is a genuine need for the people to utilize massage therapy to experience the great benefits to their range of motion after.
Hemant is trained in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Myofascial cupping.
Tania Swankhuizen,
Registered Massage Therapist
Tania completed her massage degree in 2009, graduating with honors from CDI College. She is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.
Early on in life, Tania found she had a talent for massage therapy. She found that massaging friends provided them with pain relief, and she learned that she loved doing it.
She is trained in both basic massage therapy and advanced. She is experienced with Trigger Point Massage, as well as Deep Tissue and Therapeutic Massage.
Tania feels every client has different wants and needs. She tries to tailor each appointment to each client. She has spent a large part of her career in physiotherapy and is very good at injury rehabilitation.
She is a mom to 3 girls which also keep her very busy. When she does find some time for herself, she enjoys reading and baking. The best relaxation is reading in front of a fire with a good book and a great snack.
Tania Swankhuizen,
Registered Massage Therapist
Tania completed her massage degree in 2009, graduating with honors from CDI College. She is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.
Early on in life, Tania found she had a talent for massage therapy. She found that massaging friends provided them with pain relief, and she learned that she loved doing it.
She is trained in both basic massage therapy and advanced. She is experienced with Trigger Point Massage, as well as Deep Tissue and Therapeutic Massage.
Tania feels every client has different wants and needs. She tries to tailor each appointment to each client. She has spent a large part of her career in physiotherapy and is very good at injury rehabilitation.
She is a mom to 3 girls which also keep her very busy. When she does find some time for herself, she enjoys reading and baking. The best relaxation is reading in front of a fire with a good book and a great snack.
Prathyusha Badda,
Registered Massage Therapist
Prathyusha graduated from the Massage Therapy National Institute in June, 2023 and is a member of the Natural Health Practitioner of Canada Association. As well as a graduate of this program, has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and a Bsc in Psychology.
She became an RMT because she has a passion for helping people feel better and improve their well being. She enjoys the hands-on nature of the work and the positive impact it has on her client's health and relaxation. She also believes in a holistic approach to health care. Her goal is to offer the best possible care to her clients. By being both a physiotherapist and an RMT, she can tailor their treatments to meet their specific needs, whether they require rehabilitation, pain managements, or relaxation.
Her style of treatment in massage therapy is a blend of swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release and trigger point release, tailored to the clients individual needs. She focuses on addressing specific issues, such as muscle tension and stress, while promoting overall relaxation and well being.
Prathyusha is a naturally empathetic person, which helps her connect with people and understand their needs. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and is dedicated to continuous learning.
Prathyusha Badda,
Registered Massage Therapist
Prathyusha graduated from the Massage Therapy National Institute in June, 2023 and is a member of the Natural Health Practitioner of Canada Association. As well as a graduate of this program, has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and a Bsc in Psychology.
She became an RMT because she has a passion for helping people feel better and improve their well being. She enjoys the hands-on nature of the work and the positive impact it has on her client's health and relaxation. She also believes in a holistic approach to health care. Her goal is to offer the best possible care to her clients. By being both a physiotherapist and an RMT, she can tailor their treatments to meet their specific needs, whether they require rehabilitation, pain managements, or relaxation.
Her style of treatment in massage therapy is a blend of swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release and trigger point release, tailored to the clients individual needs. She focuses on addressing specific issues, such as muscle tension and stress, while promoting overall relaxation and well being.
Prathyusha is a naturally empathetic person, which helps her connect with people and understand their needs. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and is dedicated to continuous learning.
Andrea Fillion,
Registered Massage Therapist
Andrea graduated from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in 2025. She is a member of the Alberta Registered Massage Therapist Association.
Massage Therapy has always interested Andrea, and she decided to get her registered massage therapy accreditation in 2025 and join the industry.
She is trained in all the major modalities, including Hot Stone, Therapeutic Massage, Relaxation and Swedish Massage. She excels at providing therapeutic massage.
In her spare time she loves to read and walk nature trails.
Andrea Fillion,
Registered Massage Therapist
Andrea graduated from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in 2025. She is a member of the Alberta Registered Massage Therapist Association.
Massage Therapy has always interested Andrea, and she decided to get her registered massage therapy accreditation in 2025 and join the industry.
She is trained in all the major modalities, including Hot Stone, Therapeutic Massage, Relaxation and Swedish Massage. She excels at providing therapeutic massage.
In her spare time she loves to read and walk nature trails.
Kayla Detta,
Registered Massage Therapist
Kayla graduated from Makami College in 2026 and is a member of the Canadian Massage Therapy Association.
She became a massage therapist to help people with pain management and improve their overall well being and to feel better.
She is trained in hot stone, deep tissue and relaxation massage. Her specialty is providing a deep pressure massage that incorporate relaxing techniques as well as traction.
When not working as a massage therapist, she enjoys spending time with her two kids, four dogs and 3 cats. She shows purebred Canadian Inuit dogs, and loves to go camping.
Kayla Detta,
Registered Massage Therapist
Kayla graduated from Makami College in 2026 and is a member of the Canadian Massage Therapy Association.
She became a massage therapist to help people with pain management and improve their overall well being and to feel better.
She is trained in hot stone, deep tissue and relaxation massage. Her specialty is providing a deep pressure massage that incorporate relaxing techniques as well as traction.
When not working as a massage therapist, she enjoys spending time with her two kids, four dogs and 3 cats. She shows purebred Canadian Inuit dogs, and loves to go camping.
Shiva Ferasat,
Registered Massage Therapist
Shiva graduated from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in December, 2025. She is a member of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association.
She became an RMT because she is passionate about helping people feel better, reduce pain, and improve their overall well being. Shiva finds it rewarding to support clients in reaching their health and wellness goals through hands-on care.
Shiva's treatment style is client centered and therapeutic, with a focus on pain relief, stress reduction, and improving mobility. She specializes in Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and personalized treatment plan based on each client's needs and goals.
She enjoys learning about health and wellness, and loves spending quality time with her family. Shiva also loves doing yoga and caring for her cats. She enjoys reading, staying active, and continuously expanding her knowledge in therapeutic care and overall well being
Shiva Ferasat,
Registered Massage Therapist
Shiva graduated from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in December, 2025. She is a member of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association.
She became an RMT because she is passionate about helping people feel better, reduce pain, and improve their overall well being. Shiva finds it rewarding to support clients in reaching their health and wellness goals through hands-on care.
Shiva's treatment style is client centered and therapeutic, with a focus on pain relief, stress reduction, and improving mobility. She specializes in Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and personalized treatment plan based on each client's needs and goals.
She enjoys learning about health and wellness, and loves spending quality time with her family. Shiva also loves doing yoga and caring for her cats. She enjoys reading, staying active, and continuously expanding her knowledge in therapeutic care and overall well being
Amrita Thiara,
Registered Massage Therapist
Amrita graduated from Makami College in 2025 and is a member of the Canadian Registered Massage Therapy Association.
She became an RMT as she has a calm presence and a healing touch with clients. This helps clients engage in deep relaxation. She prioritizes holistic healing in her personal life and promotes nervous system healing through her work with her clients.
Amrita specializes in deep relaxation with a focus on stress relief management. She has an excellent spa touch but can deliver whatever level of massage a client needs.
In her spare time Amrita loves to read, write, cook and bake, and loves spending time outdoors.
Amrita Thiara,
Registered Massage Therapist
Amrita graduated from Makami College in 2025 and is a member of the Canadian Registered Massage Therapy Association.
She became an RMT as she has a calm presence and a healing touch with clients. This helps clients engage in deep relaxation. She prioritizes holistic healing in her personal life and promotes nervous system healing through her work with her clients.
Amrita specializes in deep relaxation with a focus on stress relief management. She has an excellent spa touch but can deliver whatever level of massage a client needs.
In her spare time Amrita loves to read, write, cook and bake, and loves spending time outdoors.
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Pritesh Parmar,
Massage Student
Pritesh is currently a second year massage therapy student at the Alberta Business & Health Institute in Red Deer, Alberta. He is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.
He chose to become a Registered Massage Therapist because he saw how powerful touch and therapy can be in improving someone's quality of life. He wanted a career where he could make a real difference in people's healing and help them feel their best every day.
The courses he has currently trained in are Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage. He focuses on a therapeutic approach, combining deep tissue and relaxation techniques to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve overall mobility and well-being.
In Pritesh's spare time, he enjoys staying active through fitness and walking. He has a strong interest in health and wellness, and is passionate about helping people feel better and live a pain free life.
Pritesh Parmar,
Massage Student
Pritesh is currently a second year massage therapy student at the Alberta Business & Health Institute in Red Deer, Alberta. He is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.
He chose to become a Registered Massage Therapist because he saw how powerful touch and therapy can be in improving someone's quality of life. He wanted a career where he could make a real difference in people's healing and help them feel their best every day.
The courses he has currently trained in are Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage. He focuses on a therapeutic approach, combining deep tissue and relaxation techniques to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve overall mobility and well-being.
In Pritesh's spare time, he enjoys staying active through fitness and walking. He has a strong interest in health and wellness, and is passionate about helping people feel better and live a pain free life.