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.
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!
Alice started her career in the spa industry as an esthetician with over 20 years of experience. Her interest in helping others prompted her to pursue a career in massage therapy at Oxford College of Arts and Technology. Since graduating, she has also become certified in pregnancy massage and certified in hot stone therapy.
Combining her spa background with her training as a massage therapist, she can provide a therapeutic treatment that is also very relaxing. Her goals as a therapist are to assist clients in their efforts to achieve optimal health and wellness.
Kristine graduated from Trillium College and received her RMT designation in 2012. As an avid athlete, participating in CrossFit, soccer, running, mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding Kristine understands that the most important equipment in an athlete’s training is their body.
Kristine believes that consistent massage therapy helps to maintain muscle performance and decreases recovery time when injuries do occur and therefore she focuses her practice on clinical deep tissue massage and sports-related injuries. However, Kristine also has a broad scope of practice ranging from pregnancy massage, to children, to seniors. Kristine has also received specialized training in the treatment of TMJ disorder, and certified in BioFlex Laser therapy. Check our on-line Appointment Book to schedule your appointment!
Saige is a graduate of Mohawk College’s advanced massage therapy program. Her mission is to create a comforting space where people can take a step back from their busy lives to connect with their mind and body.
Saige believes that massage can help us not only with physical ailments, but also with our mental wellbeing. Whether it is healing from a physical injury, a chronic condition, to de-stress, or to help ease anxiety– she is committed to helping you on your journey. In her personal life, Saige keeps herself grounded and active through hiking as well as practicing yoga. She also frequently has a stack of books close by and loves to explore the written world – whether to indulge in her imagination or to explore her own personal growth.
Saige looks forward to creating an individualized plan for each of her clients and understand that there isn’t a one size fits all approach to healing.
Marisa is a graduate of the University of Toronto and trained as a massage therapist at Kikkawa College in Toronto. Her holistic perspective comes from her interest in various cultures and her thirst for knowledge in both eastern and western medicine and healing.
Marisa is adaptable and pays close attention to each person’s individual needs and health goals. Her treatments incorporate Swedish & Thai massage, indie head massage, cupping, trigger point therapy, cranial-sacral therapy, and deep tissue massage. She effectively treats pregnancy-related pain, motor vehicle accident injuries, the elderly, athletes, stress and anxiety, headaches, TMJ issues, children, chronic and acute pain.
Marisa is motivated to help patients understand the origin of their pain and has found that body awareness and education is one of the first steps to recovery. As Marisa focuses on manual therapy & assessments, she also takes pride in creating a body-positive, restorative, and valuable experience for every person she treats.
Rowan graduated from the Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2017 and has been treating clients in a variety of settings ever since. Certified in cupping therapy, sports massage and with a background in personal training and martial arts, Rowan is passionate about working with individuals who are dealing with and recovering from acute injury as well as those who need a little TLC from their stressful work week.
She focuses on and continues to learn about scar reduction and healing for individuals following acute surgeries for operations such as top surgery, mastectomies, c-section births and other scarring procedures.
She is currently continuing her education with the Somatic Institute to learn more about nervous system responses to various types of trauma and stress.
Rowan strives to create an accessible, body positive space for people of all genders, sizes and backgrounds, prioritizing an inclusive, trauma-informed approach.
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.
Marissa’s love for nutrition and wellness stems from her days working at a health food store; she finds supplements, herbs, and how food fuels our brains and bodies intensely fascinating. Through a consultation together, she assess’ which body systems are most affected or out of balance, using a holistic approach to regain homeostasis.
Nutrition counseling is an opportunity to find change and support through diet and lifestyle, and a way to check-in and stay on track through your wellness journey. Hair mineral analysis and food IgG intolerance testing is a very insightful measurement of health from the inside, and Marissa is happy to offer these services in addition to nutrition reports through CanAlt laboratories.
Understanding nutrition, and its integral role in every aspect of our wellbeing, is something Marissa is passionate to share. Fresh, organic food should be accessible to all and she is an advocate for beginning with what we put into our bodies as the first step toward positive change. The body wants to be well, and it brings her great pleasure to see individuals of all ages succeed at transforming into their best, healthiest selves through an integrative, holistic approach.
Marissa has a B.A. in English language & literature, and she is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) teaching chair and hatha yoga in the Niagara region. As well she is a holistic nutritionist/counselor certified in herbal healing. Recently she has been leading online yoga sessions for Special Olympics (local chapter) and other regional programs.
Marissa lives a minimalist life in Niagara with her pets, and her self-care rituals include reading, hiking, traveling, yoga, and learning Russian!
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.