Our Registered Massage Therapists

Florante Deresas, Registered Massage Therapist    

Florante is a Graduate of Makami College 3000 Hours Advance Diploma Program, and a Registered Massage Therapist. 

Florante is a dedicated massage therapist, he specializes in personalized client assessments to tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring a holistic and effective approach to wellness and recovery. Florante is skilled in joint play, myofascial release, swedish massage, Pre-natal, cupping, hot stone therapy, deep tissue massage, therapeutic treatment, stretching and exercise.

As a Registered Massage Therapist, his overall mission is to strive to enhance the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of his clients through dedicated client assessment, tailored treatment plans, and a commitment to ongoing education and professional excellence. In addition, Florante is Rapid Neurofascial Reset certified.

Shermin Burton-Barnett, Registered Massage Therapist    

Shermin studied at Makami College in Calgary after deciding to pursue Massage Therapy. She is trained in swedish and deep tissue, as well as hot stone massage. Born in Jamaica she came to Canada in 2014 and worked as a Health Care Aide for 8 years. It has always been her passion to help people manage stress and help them feel mentally and physically well. She loves to dance and listen to music as it gives her a sense of peace and calmness.

Cheng Kuang Christopher (Chris) Lee, Registered Massage Therapist    

Chris graduated from Bryan college of Applied Health & Business Sciences in Toronto, Ontario in 2014. He is trained in classical swedish massage but his specialty is performing deep tissue techniques. He loves to read, exercise and play basketball and football in his spare time, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Manolo Fuentes, Registered Massage Therapist    

Manolo and his wife experienced massage therapy for the first time in 2014. Through first-hand experience, Manolo has come to appreciate the positive benefits of massage threrapy and he developed a keen interest in human anatomy and massage therapy over the years. It lead him to pursuing a career in massage therapy, successfully graduated from Makami College. Manalo takes a hollistic approach to massage therapy incorporating various techniques, such as swedish and deep tissue massage together with muscle mobilization and PNF stretching. In his free time, Manolo takes an interest in cars, staying active through walking and running and enjoying time with friends.

Analyn Dereses, Registered Massage Therapist    

Analyn graduated from Makami College in pursuit of a career that aligns with her interests, skills and desired lifestyle. She is well trained in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Pre and Post-Natal. Analyn brings a hollistic-style of massage therapy to suit the needs of various clients - in addition to therapeutic treatments, she is skilled in hot stone, cupping and stretching. During her spare time, Analyn takes an interest in learning new things. She also loves to cook!

Ilyn Banez, Registered Massage Therapist   

With background in nursing, passion for health care and curiousity in Massage Therapy, Ilyn decided to pursue a new career. Hence, she completed her education at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy. Ilyn is trained in a wide range of techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Joint Mobilization, Manual Lymph Drainage, Myofascial Drainage, Pre & Post Natal Massage, Trigger Point and Relaxation Massage Therapy. 

During her spare time, Ilyn enjoys cooking, baking, staying active and exploring new things.

Adalien Colenutt, Registered Massage Therapist   

Adalien is a Registered Massage Therapist and proud graduate of Lethbridge College (Class of 2022), and a member of the CMMOTA. She became an RMT out of a genuine passion for helping others and a desire to support the health and well-being of her community.

Adalien specializes in therapeutic massage, with a focus on identifying the root causes of pain and discomfort. She is highly skilled in soft tissue and joint manipulation, using a combination of techniques to stretch, heal, and restore mobility. Her training includes Intraoral & TMJ, Pre & Post Natal, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, and Therapeutic massage.

Clients appreciate her intuitive, effective approach and her warm, approachable personality. Outside the clinic, Adalien enjoys reading, crocheting, spending time with her cats, and recharging in nature. She finds joy in music and connecting with people from all walks of life.

Ashley Whitelaw, Registered Massage Therapist   

Ashley is a Registered Massage Therapist and graduate of the Alberta College of Massage Therapy (Class of 2025). A member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, she has completed the 2200-hour massage therapy program.

Driven by a passion for holistic health and helping others feel their best, Ashley offers personalized treatments focused on relieving tension, improving mobility, and promoting relaxation. She is trained in Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, and Pre & Post Natal massage.

Outside of the clinic, Ashley enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family, embracing nature and quality connection.

Carolina Barbosa, Registered Massage Therapist

Carolina is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Makami College’s 3000-hour program in 2017. 

She is passionate about how the body works and uses her skills to help clients relax, manage pain, and reach their wellness goals. Carolina is experienced in Swedish, deep tissue, therapeutic, sports, and prenatal massage, as well as cupping, myofascial therapy, and manual lymph drainage. She is skilled in orthopedic assessments and tailors each treatment to the client’s specific needs. Carolina believes in the importance of listening to the body and supporting healing through traditional and evidence-based techniques. 

Outside of her practice, she enjoys crocheting, knitting, sewing, and spending time outdoors with her family camping, hiking, fishing, and ice fishing—even celebrating New Year’s on a frozen lake under fireworks and morning sun

Yuri Suarez, Registered Massage Therapist

Yuri Suarez is a Registered Massage Therapist and proud member of the CMMOTA. She graduated from Makami College in 2015, bringing with her a strong foundation in both clinical and therapeutic practices. Inspired by her grandmother, who practiced massage in Colombia, Yuri’s passion for helping others through healing touch began early in life and has since become her lifelong calling.

Yuri is trained in a variety of modalities including cupping, hot stone therapy, herbal compress, and pregnancy massage. Her treatment style focuses on deep tissue therapy, Swedish massage, sports massage, and pregnancy massage, allowing her to support clients with both relaxation and recovery needs.

Outside of her professional practice, Yuri enjoys cooking and cherishing time with her family, who are her greatest motivation.

Valerie Labrecque-Harbour, Registered Massage Therapist

Valerie grew up with a love for movement since a young age, she competed internationally for Canada with the Canadian luge team. Valerie holds a background in personal training and is an adventurous single mom to a six year old daughter who keeps herself busy with a focus on health and nature, deeply inspired by the rhythms of the seasons and the interconnected of life, building balance and strength and a love for the simplicities in life and the five elements, earth, water, fire and spirit.  

Drawn to movement and the quiet magic of how the body speaks Valerie decided to pursue her passion as a healer and graduated from a 3000 hour advanced clinical massage therapy program at Makami College in 2021. Valerie is passionate about enhancing biomechanical functioning in her clients using different modalities  including deep tissue and sports massages but also employs a vast specialized area of expertise with a certification in Thai yoga massage level 1, hot stones, cupping, Swedish/relaxation massages. As a yoga fanatic, Valerie is a strong believer in the body working as a whole in balance and in strength.  

Valerie enjoys simple living, with a desire for adventure Valerie enjoys full time RV living with her daughter in the spring and summer, hiking and travelling through the different landscaping of the earth.

Roberta Altillo, Registered Massage Therapist

Roberta Altillo graduated from the Canadian Health and Business College (CHBC) on April 26, 2025, and is a proud member of the CRMTA. Inspired by a deep passion for helping others, Roberta became a Registered Massage Therapist to ease pain, improve well-being, and make a positive difference in people’s lives. For her, the profession also fosters self-awareness, offers flexibility, and provides endless opportunities for lifelong learning.

Her treatment style combines Swedish massage, deep tissue techniques, and trigger point therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Roberta’s approach is both therapeutic and restorative, helping clients find relief, balance, and renewed energy.

Beyond her professional work, Roberta finds joy in life’s simple pleasures—her happy place is surrounded by greenery and the gentle comfort of purrs. She enjoys learning new things, connecting with happy people, spending time outdoors, and meeting new faces.