THERAPISTS
Heather Thomson
Owner, Registered Massage Therapist
Heather Thomson is the owner of Waterdown Massage Therapy & Wellness Clinic and a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She graduated in 2009 from Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto. In addition, Heather is certified in Hot Stone Massage Therapy and Cupping.
Heather proposes a personalized treatment plan based on an initial assessment and health history, striving to address her clients’ needs while feeling very relaxed. She is trustworthy and has a great passion in working with toddlers and children. Heather’s treatments include Swedish massage techniques varying from mild to deep pressure, trigger point therapy, stretching and relaxation which are based on each individual. Her goal is to have a therapeutic effect on the body and optimize overall health and well-being.
Renata Adamczyk
Registered Massage Therapist, Manual Osteopath, Reiki Practitioner
Renata has a strong background in manual therapy and helping people bounce back from injury. Her personal interest in health and wellness combined with her education has led her to become a well-rounded practitioner, approaching health issues from different perspectives. She earned her bachelor of arts degree studying Kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Followed by a short career playing basketball professionally in Europe. Renata then returned to further her education at the National Academy of Osteopathy and is also a 2018 graduate of the advanced registered massage therapy program at Ontario College of Health and Technology.
Renata believes in the body’s ability to heal itself and works with you to help realign your body, to promote healing. She has taken courses in treating women during their pregnancy, cranial sacral and has completed her Reiki Level 1 and 2. With a gentle approach she listens to your body and guides you to become more aware of your movement. A variety of techniques are integrated into a treatment such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, along with strength and mobility exercises when needed. Renata specializes in healing people through trauma, stress, anxiety, motor vehicle accidents, and chronic pain. In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading, gardening and being active.
Lisa Cardinali
Registered Massage Therapist
Lisa graduated with honours and has been in good standing with the CMTO since 2004. She treats an array of ailments with traditional Swedish massage techniques and has additional training in deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, acupressure, pregnancy massage, cupping, kinesio tapping and Micro Current Point Stimulation (integration of tense and acupuncture without needles).
As an alternative to massage, Lisa is also a certified Bowen therapist. Bowen is a hands-on therapy that addresses the central nervous system and soft tissue, much like massage, but with no lotion or repetitive strokes yet with very gentle sequenced “muscles roles” to address acute and chronic pain.
Growing up as an active individual, primarily as a dancer, and having a background in Pilates, Lisa understands the importance of discipline, body awareness and believes in preventative care. Whether you are an adolescent athlete, weekend warrior, suffer from repetitive strain or a retiree trying to resolve chronic pain, Lisa will do her best to educate, and help you achieve balance. Knowledge is power!
Crystal Saunders
Registered Massage Therapist
Crystal Saunders received an Advanced Diploma with Honours in Massage Therapy from Mohawk College in 2022. She is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario as well. Crystal is passionate about the power of touch and looks forward to providing each client a targeted treatment plan that will help them reach their goals. During your treatment, whether it is for rehabilitation or relaxation, she will also provide you with homecare advice to help improve your daily life activities as well as your overall wellbeing.
Dr. Lucas Rizzo
Chiropractor
Dr. Lucas Rizzo is a licensed chiropractor from Burlington, Ontario. His passion for sports and health led him to Wilfrid Laurier University where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. From there, his education took him to Spain, where he earned his Masters in Science at Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia with a focus in post-exercise recovery.
This long path led him to New York Chiropractor College to pursue his dream of becoming a chiropractor. At NYCC, He learned a great deal from his professors, mentors and colleagues. Throughout his four years, he was presented with several shadow opportunities with professional sports team doctors who have shaped his style of treatment. He integrates a combination of diversified adjusting, active release techniques, evidenced-based rehabilitation protocols and individualized exercise programs in order to optimize the health and long-term wellness of his patients.
When he’s not in the office, He’s in the kitchen cooking up a storm, doing yoga, running, playing soccer or just catching up with friends and family.
Susan Maciulis
Registered Massage Therapist
Susan Maciulis graduated from the Ontario College of Health And Technology and has been registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since 2014.
Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Susan was a Child and Youth Counsellor specializing in working with children and adults living with developmental disabilities and who had difficulties regulating behaviour. She has a vast range of experience from working with adults with physical disabilities such as CP and MS, to seniors with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries. Susan has combined both careers and regularly treats patients with Developmental Disabilities/Autism in their residential setting.
Susan has spent her RMT career working alongside physiotherapists, chiropactors and othropedic surgeons focusing on injuries as well as chronic conditions and post-surgery care. Susan also provides a relaxing and calming therapeutic treatment to focus on calming the central nervous system and regulating stress.
Mandy Joseph
Registered Massage Therapist
Mandy Joseph graduated from Alexandrian Institute and began practising massage therapy in 1999. She enjoyed working in her own practice and as part of a team in wellness clinics until 2011. She then took the last 13 years to be at home with her 4 wonderful children. She successfully completed the Massage Therapy Refresher Course via the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in 2024.
Along with her years of experience, Mandy is a caring person who listens to each client and tailors each massage to what is needed for improved function and well-being. She seeks to identify and address the root cause and help her clients prevent further injury and pain.
Mandy is experienced in deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, trigger point therapy as well as stretch and relax techniques. She is looking forward to completing a Prenatal Massage program this fall to add to her skillset, as she has felt firsthand the benefits of massage therapy during pregnancy.
When not at the clinic, Mandy, is spending time with her family, friends and being involved in her church. She enjoys being in nature or curling up with a good book in a comfy chair with a tea in hand…and possibly some chocolate too.
Nicole Nifo
Registered Massage Therapist
Nicole Nifo is a Registered Massage Therapist with 20 years of experience with a special focus on Prenatal/Postpartum Wellness and Scar Therapy. As an experienced online C-section Recovery Coach, Nicole is dedicated to supporting mothers through the physical and emotional challenges of Cesarean recovery.
Her personal experiences with both traumatic and empowered Cesarean births inspired her mission to improve the pre/post-operative care of new mothers. She focuses on the crucial first 12 weeks postpartum, offering a holistic approach combing emotional support and physical rehabilitation.
Nicole is skilled in helping clients understand key elements of postpartum rehab, such as birth processing, restoring movement, promoting scar healing, and aiding core muscle recovery. Her expertise includes manual scar release techniques and using the Neurostim Micropoint Stimulation Machine to treat both new and old C-section scars effectively.
Nicole’s compassionate and knowledgeable approach makes her a trusted choice for mothers seeking comprehensive postpartum care.
Priya Jhaveri
Energy Healing
Priya is a Trauma Bodywork Specialist, Energy Healer, Intuitive, and Nutrionist with a backlground in Psychology. She earned Psychology degree from Ryerson University and later pursued nutrition and holistic healing modalities after navigating her own long journey with chronic illness, trauma, and nervous system burnout.
Through lived experience and deep study, Priya discovered that true healing goes far beyond eating well and exercising – it requires balance, nervous system regulation, and gently addressing the trauma stored within the body. The path led her to fully embrace and integrate her intuitive gifts, which she has been developing since childhood, allowing her to weave together science, somatic healing, and intuition into a deeply supportive practice.
Today, Priya works with clients through trauma-informed bodywork, nutrition, intuitive guidance, and deep meditation to support profound release and restoration. Her work is holistic, grounded, and compassionate – helping clients reconnect with themselves, feel regulated in their bodies, and often leave sessions feeling better than when they arrived.
Priya is especially well-suited for those who feel burned out, disconnected from themselves, unwell, or stuck in cycles of stress or trauma, and who are ready to heal on a deeper, whole-being level.