Meet our Practitioners

Welcome our newest RMT, Shubham!

Shubham graduated from Hua Xia Acupuncture & Massage College in December of 2025. He is intuitive with his hands, detail-oriented, and he takes pride in creating a calm, safe space where clients feel comfortable and supported. Shubham is always eager to learn and improve his skills.

Shubham became an RMT because he wanted a career where he could help people feel better both physically and mentally. He has always been interested in the human body and healing, and massage therapy allows him to make a real, hands-on difference in people’s lives every day.

In his free time, Shubham enjoys staying active, spending time with friends and play cricket , and finding ways to relax and recharge. He also likes learning new things, whether it’s related to health and wellness or personal hobbies. Shubham enjoys meditation to relax his body & mind.

Shubham specializes in Deep Tissue, Myofascial release, Swedish relaxation massage, Chinese manipulation, Stretching, and Trigger Point Therapy.

Shubham will be starting with Massage Addict – St Vital on January 28th 2026 and can’t wait to meet you!

Please welcome our newest RMT to our team, Genevieve Schmidt!

Genevieve gravitates towards helping others & natural forms of healing for years. Her friends finally convinced her to stop dreaming & go after what is destined for her, healing others through massage therapy.

In her spare time, she loves hiking, being in nature, baking, & reading.

Genevieve’s specialty styles are lighter pressure focusing on your nervous system & activating your own body's healing system. MLD is by far her favourite healing technique as you can see & feel results immediately. She also likes therapeutic massage to focus on a specific area or muscle for instant relief.

Some modalities are: MLD, Pre/Post Surgery Massage, and Oncology Massage.

Genevieve graduated from Oxford College in Ontario in February 2025 and will be at Massage Addict St Vital 5 days a week starting December 22nd 2025! She can’t wait to meet you!"

Welcome our newest RMT, Larisa Waters!

Larisa graduated from The Massage Therapy College in June 2006 which is now Evolve College of Massage Therapy. Just shy of 20 years, and time has flown! She is certain it is because she still loves what she does.

As well as being an RMT, Larisa is the Office Administrator at the college she graduated from, as well as periodically a Supervisor for Student Clinic.

Larisa loves to get together with her friends and family, and walks with her adorable pomsky.

The types of treatments she loves to do are: relaxation, and deep tissue wwork.

She is so excited to join the Massage Addict-St Vital team!

Meet our newest Massage Therapist, Daren! What makes Daren unique is his interest in how the body responds to exercise. He is passionate about helping clients not only recover from their workouts but also prevent injuries. Through personalized massage plans, he focuses on reducing muscle soreness, improving circulation, and increasing range of motion so clients can perform their best, recover faster, and stay injury-free.
What drew Daren to massage therapy was the opportunity to combine his love for fitness with his desire to help others live healthier, pain-free lives. He wanted to become someone who could support people through the challenges of physical activity, offering them relief, recovery, and the tools to maintain long-term health. Daren finds it incredibly rewarding to help individuals feel better, get back to their workouts, and achieve their fitness goals in a safe and effective way.

For fun, Daren enjoys a mix of creative and active pursuits. He is an avid reader, a fan of both video and board games, and he loves making digital and physical art. Staying fit is also important to him, with a focus on strength training and cardio to stay energized and balanced.

Daren graduated from Robertson College in August of 2025, and is looking forward to treating you at Massage Addict-St Vital!

Lydia graduated from Robertson College in June 2025. She is someone who brings a calm and attentive presence to every treatment. She genuinely cares about creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable and supported. Her approach is thoughtful and intuitive, with a focus on helping people feel more connected to their bodies and more at ease in their daily lives.

Lydia’s journey into massage therapy began with a deep interest in health and wellness. The ability to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote healing through touch inspired her to pursue this path.
Outside of massage therapy, her hobbies are going to the gym, travelling, and being with friends and family. Whether she’s exploring a new destination or just enjoying good company, these experiences help her stay energized, present, and inspired both personally and professionally.

Lydia’s treatment style is centred on promoting relaxation, targeting specific muscle groups, or personalized care, and she incorporates a range of modalities, such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, to address the unique needs of each client.

She looks forward to supporting others on their wellness journeys.

Amber is a mother of 2 girls, a former boxer and a former fitness instructor. 

She became an RMT a little bit by accident.  Her life and interest for as long as she can remember was the human body.  It started as an interest in fitness which led her to a career in fitness instruction and time at the University of Manitoba in the Physical Education department.  Two years into her degree she knew it wasn't the right fit.  Amber wanted to connect with people in a way the athletic therapy degree wouldn't allow.  As fate would have it, she wound up working with a student studying massage therapy in 2000.  She found her niche; A way to incorporate her interest and fascination with the human body with her love of human connection.  23 years later, massage therapy has been her work and remains the thing she loves to do and share everyday.
Friends and family are Amber’s everything. She takes joy in simple things, loves to vintage shop, and every year travels overseas with her family to reconnect, and other times, to adventure a little and experience the world. 

Amber will be starting with Massage Addict-St Vital mid-May 2025, and can’t wait to treat you!

Jessica Lynn Mendoza, RMT is a 2024 graduate of Evolve College of Massage Therapy, and was also the recipient of the 2024 Massage Addict – Excellence in Massage Therapy award! She went through the athletic therapy program and found herself being drawn to manual therapy techniques compared to the other modalities that can be used for treatment. She found it very fascinating to see the body adapt to the basic massage techniques that she was taught during her program, so she decided to make the switch and solely focus on learning more about manual therapy. After studying the body for nearly eight years, she wanted to help individuals by easing their pain through the art of massage. Her goals moving forward would be to offer more treatment based sessions as well as focusing and emphasizing on women’s health. She would like to specialize in lymphatic drainage and to help educate the community especially with the female body and the changes it goes through. 

Her experience in customer service has helped her strengthen her professional persona and has allowed her to separate it from her personal life. Although the customer service experience sets her apart, being an athletic therapy transfer has helped her increase the depth of her knowledge as a massage therapist. 

Jessica Lynn is excited for her career as a RMT and to continue furthering her education within the field.

Joan Roberts attended Massage Therapy College of Manitoba (now known as Evolve) for massage therapy and graduated in 2017, and is aligned with NHPC. She chose massage therapy as she had a dog that had a lot of muscle adhesions and couldn't find a massage therapist to treat him so wanted to learn how to herself.  Joan finds Love and find comfort in nature, and has even completed 8 ten-day silent meditations. She has always surrounded herself with lots of pets- and currently has a dog, cats, fish, and hermit crabs.

When she is not massaging, she can be found  spending time with her pets and family - she would describe herself as a definite home body.
Joan's primary focus is on having clients feel safe and welcome,  her treatments' tend to be more fascial in approach, and clients describe her treatments as relaxing, unique and continue to book on a regular basis.

Joan looks forward to assisting you with your wellness goals very soon!

Sherry graduated from Hua Xai Acupuncture Massage Herb College in Winnipeg in June 2021. Previously, she worked extensively as an RMT in China, with thousands of treatments completed before relocating to Manitoba.

She is trained in Swedish massage, myofascial therapy, joint mobility, muscle energy release techniques, and TMJ treatments. She is also trained in cupping, reflexology massage, hot stone, and Indie Head Massage.

Sherry specializes in Chinese acupuncture point massage, particularly for tension headaches, neck pain, sciatica, shoulder, back, and pelvic/glute issues. Passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine, she spends her spare time reading and furthering her education.

Cynthia Andrushko is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist with over five years of professional experience in therapeutic and relaxation massage. Cynthia combines her extensive training with certifications in TMJ treatment, instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation, cupping and sports-specific training including Glute and Bodybuilding Specializations.

Known for her strong communication skills and client-focused approach, Cynthia takes pride in providing personalized treatments that address both acute and chronic conditions. She is committed to ongoing education and collaborates closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care.

In addition to her massage therapy work, Cynthia is a Certified Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, and Health Coach with a background in strength training and wellness coaching. Her multidisciplinary experience allows her to support clients in achieving holistic health and wellness goals.

Cynthia graduated from Robertson College's Massage Therapy Diploma program in 2020 and is looking forward to treating you at Massage Addict-St Vital!

Aaron attended Robertson College, graduated in 2016, and belongs to the RMTSMB Association. He became an RMT because of his strong interest in health and the human body and his desire to help people. Aaron has worked in both spa and sports clinic settings, but prefers a deep tissue clinical treatment approach.

When not assisting clients with pain and stress management, Aaron enjoys golf, snowboarding, hockey, and spending time with his daughter Penny and his husky Luna.

Getachew graduated in 2017 from the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies. He received the Don Bennett award of Excellence upon graduation for his dedication to his studies. Getachew likes the therapeutic side of massage and pursued a career in massage therapy to help and meet new people. Getachew has taken extra courses in Indian Head massage, Rib Mobilization and Lymphatic Drainage.

Getachew grew up in Ethiopia and began loosing his vision due to illness when he was 6, and became fully visually impaired in 2009. He began his journey into Massage Therapy after moving to Canada. His loss of sight has enhanced his massage abilities with heightened sense of touch.

Please welcome our newest RMT, Ginelle! 

Ginelle has been an RMT for 10 years and offers therapeutic, relaxation, and cupping massage. She graduated from Massage Therapy College of Manitoba (now Evolve Massage College) in 2015. She likes helping people reach a better state of wellness whether that’s through injury specific treatment or relaxation and stress reduction. 

Ginelle enjoys spending her downtime going for walks, working out, reading, playing Animal Crossing or spending time with her cat, Poe!

Ginelle will be with Massage Addict-St Vital starting June 22nd on Monday evenings and Tuesday days!

Dr. Sheena is a health and wellness advocate. She was introduced to chiropractic during her undergraduate degree at the University of Winnipeg, and she fell in love with it immediately. Dr. Sheena attended Chiropractic School in Bloomington, Minnesota along with her now husband, who is also a chiropractor! After graduating in December 2019, she moved back to Winnipeg where she grew up, to be closer to family and serve her home community.

Outside of work, Dr.Sheena enjoys going for long walks in the summer, travelling and spending time with her loved ones. Her mission is to spread awareness about the impact of musculoskeletal conditions and help you live a pain-free, active lifestyle. She believes in an integrative health care system, and focuses on patient-specific and patient-centred care.

Dr. Sheena enjoys working with patients of all ages and all occupations. Additionally, she has a special interest in caring for pregnant women, throughout their pregnancy and labour, as well as newborns and children to help them live a healthy life right from the start.

After a thorough evaluation of the spine, Dr. Sheena will determine a specific individualized treatment plan that works for you. Dr. Sheena provides chiropractic adjustments using manual and activator techniques. She also performs Graston technique (Instrument Assisted Soft tissue therapy), trigger point therapy, cupping, functional muscle testing, postural assessments and taping, as needed. Through chiropractic care she wants you to achieve optimal health & wellness!

Yang Wei graduated from Hua Xai Acupuncture Massage Herb College in Winnipeg Summer 2024. She worked as an RMT in China previously and has thousands of treatments experience prior to relocating to Manitoba. Sherry has always had a passion for Wellness, Massage and Acupuncture; and has a true passion for continuing her education. 

Yang specializes in Chinese Acupuncture point massage playing a major role in coping with all kinds of chronic tension headaches especially in the neck due to chronic pain, shoulders, lower back (due to sciatica problem), and pelvis/glutes regions. 

She loves Traditional Chinese Medicine, and spends her spare time reading, focusing on continuing education learning more useful knowledge to benefit you as a client. 

Yang Wei looks forward to helping you at Massage Addict St. Vital!

Tracy Gao is a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist in Winnipeg (CMAAC) and graduated from the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture College of Manitoba, becoming a well-rounded and experienced TCM Practitioner in Winnipeg. Based on the ancient book <Huangdi Neijing> principle, Tracy through pulse diagnosis and inspection, understands the human body’s energy system to select accurate acupoint to heal body and mind. This treatment focuses on restoring the flow of Chi. Tracy specializes in mental and body energy balance, pain management, treating weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, injuries and overall health. She enjoys adding complimentary services such as cupping, and infant massage when needed.

Tracy’s passion for her work and the holistic medicine she practices is evident in her commitment to ongoing education and unwavering dedication to her client's well-being.

Meet our newest student, Lyndsey!!  Lyndsey is observant, patient and empathetic, and chose massage therapy because she wanted to do something that involved helping people. Massage therapy came up as an option and as she did more research into the industry, the more interested and excited she was to learn more.

In her (very limited) spare time, Lyndsey loves to read and tries to stay as active as possible. 

Lyndsey will graduate from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies in June 2026.

She is at Massage Addict-St Vital Tuesday evenings, Thursday and Sunday mornings, and can’t wait to meet you!

Trenna is certified in foot, hand, and face Reflexology, trained in ear Reflexology, and is a Reflexology teacher. Trenna is a lifelong learner and researcher who sees each client as an individual and discusses the best possible treatment plan for them.  Working primarily with PTSD (and its spectrum), athletes, and autoimmune diseases, Trenna finds success alleviating pain, anxiety, and inflammation while improving sleep, energy, mood, and overall health and wellness.  Because of this, Trenna has won three platinum awards from Community Votes Winnipeg 2021, 2022, 2023; Reflexology Therapist of the Year 2022 in Manitoba from Corporate Vision Canadian Business Awards as well as Reflexology Association of Canada Manitoba chapter volunteer of the year 2023 (because promoting Reflexology in the community is very important to her)   She looks forward to helping you discover better health and wellness.  Outside of Reflexology, Trenna is also a Volleyball Coach and enjoys spending time in nature.

Meet Olga! As a second-year student at Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies, Olga is passionate about helping others feel their best through the power of therapeutic touch. Certified in general relaxation massage, she strives to share positive energy with each client and support their overall well-being.

Olga is very attentive to individual needs and always takes time to listen and focus on areas of concern. Whether you’re looking to relieve tension, reduce stress, or simply unwind, her goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where your wellness comes first.
Olga truly loves what she does and brings dedication, compassion, and care to every session.

Lyndsey is observant, patient and empathetic, and chose massage therapy because she wanted to do something that involved helping people. Massage therapy came up as an option and as she did more research into the industry, the more interested and excited she was to learn more.

In her (very limited) spare time, Lyndsey loves to read and tries to stay as active as possible. Lyndsey will graduate from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies in June 2026.

She is at Massage Addict-St Vital Tuesday evenings, Thursday and Sunday mornings, and can’t wait to meet you!

Welcome our newest student, Kirk!

Kirk is very attentive to small details and body language and stays calm under pressure. Kirk enjoys helping people feel better physically and mentally, and remains curious about how the body works.
Why massage therapy?
Kirk wants to help people reduce pain, stress, and tension naturally. He is fascinated by how the muscles, nervous system, and fascia all work together. Kirk likes the idea of combining science with hands-on care to make a real difference in someone’s well-being. It feels meaningful and practical at the same time.
In Kirk’s spare time, he loves to go to the gym and stay active. He’s usually listening to music, or spending time with his friends or family. 
Kirk’s treatment style focuses on sports massage, deep tissue and relaxation, and will be with us on Friday and Saturday mornings starting March 6th.
We will be cheering Kirk on at his graduation from Wellington College in June 2026!