Graduating with Honours in 2019 from the international academy of massage Alexander is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and a member in good standing of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Alexander has spent the better part of the last decade as a coach and personal trainer working with clients helping them achieve their fitness goals. Early on he transitioned towards working specifically with those interested in injury prevention or those rehabilitating from injury. In order to further his knowledge of the body and how to more effectively treat clients hands on, Alexander enrolled in a Massage therapy program. His understanding of corrective exercise as part of the rehab process along with therapeutic massage treatment is second to none. If you’ve recently taken up a new fitness routine or are looking for treatment for an acute or long standing injury Alexander is a wealth of knowledge that will make you feel like new!

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Anna Belanger graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy ( 3000hr) program in 2005. She opened her first clinic in Ottawa in 2009. Her personal motto is “lead by example” For Anna this means working, supporting and building her community, mentoring those around her and working hard to be a good employer. Being able to massage is a gift that she values and she stands true to her clinics tag line “we change how people feel”. Anna recently completed her Masters in Integral Coaching and is now exploring Neuroscience courses focussing on mental health. You will find Anna running, biking, swimming or playing tennis in her spare time.

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Natalie is a bilingual (French & English) graduate from the three year Algonquin College Massage Therapy Program. She is an active member of the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Prior to studying Massage Therapy, she attended the University of Ottawa receiving a degree in English. With her academic background and her love for sports and fitness, understanding the human body came naturally. She has experience in pre/post natal massage, sports massage, chronic pain and myofascial release. With her dedication and enthusiasm, she aims to help individuals reach their wellness goals and gain confidence in their everyday lives.

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Shawna Colbey graduated from the 3 year Massage Therapy program at Sir Sandford Fleming College located in Peterborough, Ontario in 2005. After a few months of practicing in her home town of St. Catharines, Ontario she moved to Ottawa and has been practicing there since. Shawna has worked in numerous settings including a Chiropractic office, Therapeutic Spa, and Clinical Massage Therapy. She has experience in treating numerous types of injuries including sprains, strains, frozen shoulder, pre/post natal care, myofascial hypertonicity, running/triathlon related injuries, and of course relaxation and general well-being. Shawna is a wife and a mother. And in her spare time enjoys travelling, running and spending time with her friends and family. Most of her trips take her to run races at Disney World, or to visit family elsewhere in Ontario

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Jessica Dionne is an honours graduate from the massage therapy program at Georgian College in Barrie, ON. Prior to becoming a registered massage therapist, she earned a Kinesiology degree from Lakehead University where she developed her passion for working with the human body. Be it deep tissue massage, injury rehabilitation, pre/postnatal, chronic pain management or deep tissue massage, Jessica enjoys working with a variety of clients.

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Andrew Fleming graduated from the International Academy of Massage in 2009. He is an active member of the College of Massage Therapists’ of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Prior to studying Massage Therapy, Andrew attended the University of Guelph where he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours), majoring in Sociology.

Since becoming a Massage Therapist in 2009, Andrew has continued his studies in Shiatsu, and Table Thai Yoga Massage. He likes to use a variety of modalities during treatment including: Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, PNF stretching, and Swedish massage techniques

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing guitar, gardening, training in Bataireacht (Irish Stick Fighting) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).

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NOTE: for those interested in trying acupuncture - most extended health care benefit plans now include treatments with a Registered Acupuncturist.

Current/past massage therapy clients of Arlene are invited to book one of the existing acupuncture slots and include a note that you are seeking massage therapy (so she can convert it over to an RMT session), or contact her at arlene@annabelanger.com to book if you have more flexibility in your schedule.

Arlene’s treatment approach is rooted in the belief in the body’s ability to self-correct, to return to a state of balance, of homeostasis, in particular by utilizing Eastern Medicine modalities. She is a dual registrant, both as a Registered Massage Therapist, and as a Registered Acupuncturist. Arlene is a passionate educator - teaching for both the Acupuncture and Massage Therapy programs at the International Academy of Applied Health (now TriOs College), and creating workshops. She was the Program Director for the International Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine until mid-2023.

Since becoming registered with the CMTO in 2005, Arlene has continued her studies, including: Tibetan Acupressure System; Craniosacral therapy level 1 (Upledger); Thai Yoga Massage and Reflexology (ITM, Thailand); and Balance Method acupuncture (Dr Richard Tan). In addition, Arlene offers Cupping, Gua sha, Acupuncture (since 2014 as an RMT, and then as an R.Ac.), and Acupressure as options to include in treatments. She is dedicated to continuing life-long learning and is completing her Master in Education - Health Professions Education, at the University of Ottawa (class of 2024).

When not at work, time is spent enjoying walks, skiing, writing, learning, genealogy and travelling with her family.

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Alexandra Gaw graduated from Algonquin College in 2010 after completing the Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma Program, and has been working at Anna Belanger & Associates since March of 2011. She is in good standing with The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and a member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

She has developed a unique style of massage which can be described as a firm and flowing touch, with a restorative result. She brings warmth and confidence to each treatment and her experience varies from pre and post-natal massage, deep tissue, and general well being. She cares deeply about each one of her clients and their experience while in her care.

Alex maintains her own well being by regularly walking her dog in the forest, weightlifting and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Allison is an Honours graduate of the Algonquin college Massage Therapy program, and also has an Honours Bachelor of Health Science degree from Carleton University. Health care and healing have always been of interest for her. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, she had been a doula and Shiatsu massage practitioner for more than 12 years, and has attended more than 100 births. Her approach to body work is coloured by her experience with Shiatsu and those techniques are integrated into many of her treatments. As a former doula and mother of 4 children herself, Allison has a deep understanding of the physical challenges of being pregnant and how childbearing and parenting may affect your body. In the last few years, Allison has shifted her own fitness focus from distance running to weightlifting and is interested in working with strength athletes of all types to try and encourage injury prevention and improve mobility.

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James graduated with an advanced diploma in massage therapy from Sir Sandford Fleming College in 2022. The year prior, James obtained a graduate diploma in Applied Health Sciences from the University of Western Ontario. In this time, James also obtained his personal trainer certificate. In 2019 James graduated with a Bachelors of Cognitive Science with a specialization in Psychology from Carleton University. James’ background in both the physical and mental sciences allows him to approach treatments with a holistic approach of treating both the body and the mind.

Having played sports for Peterborough city and multiple universities, James also understands what it takes to perform at a high level of athleticism, how to get back to optimal performance after injuries, and how to prevent them in the first place. In addition, James’ experience as a personal trainer also enables him to provide in-depth home care stretching and resistance exercises to equip clients with all the tools they need for optimal health and performance.

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Lindsay graduated at the top of her class with academic honours from Centennial College and is in good standing with the CMTO.

Viewing the body like a puzzle, she is determined to find the route cause of everyday aches and pains through trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, and deeper pressure if needed. With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry her treatment style is very wellness focused while still incorporating the more orthopedic side of massage into the session. As a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community she creates a safe space and warmly welcomes all clientele.

Outside of the clinic Lindsay enjoys playing music, camping, biking, and basically anything to do with the outdoors.

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Jessica has been practising as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2017 and looks forward to working for many years to come. She uses a combination of traditional and advanced techniques to adapt her treatments for each person based on their individual needs and treatment goals. Jessica views massage therapy as one of the best options for supporting your overall health and loves teaching people about its wide and sometimes surprising scope of practice. She is committed to continuing both her personal and professional growth with a special interest in the mental health benefits and medical applications of massage therapy.

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Serah is a Registered Massage Therapist and an Algonquin College graduate from the Intensive Massage Therapy program in 2018 and the Fitness and Health Promotion program in 2016. As a former athlete and coach Serah has an extensive background in sports-related injuries, injury prevention, rehabilitation and chronic pain management.

As a therapist who has spent much of her career working with motor vehicle accidents Serah is experienced in treating concussion and whiplash by relieving symptoms and assisting in the healing process.

Specializing in deep tissue therapeutic massage with a background in exercise prescription Serah hopes to bring her clients a well-rounded experience.

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Kelly began practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2011, after graduating with honours from the Sutherland-Chan School & Teaching Clinic in Toronto. Since then, she has worked in a wide variety of settings, including a massage therapy clinic and women’s wellness spa in Toronto, as well as a sports chiropractic clinic in her hometown of Orillia. Before pursuing a career in massage, Kelly attended Queen’s University; completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Biology and Health Studies. Kelly strongly believes in the healing power of touch for both the body and mind and understands that these two things are never mutually exclusive. Kelly prides herself on her ability to individualize her treatments, using a blend of deep and relaxing techniques, in order to give a therapeutic treatment that is both effective and enjoyable. Being an avid runner and cyclist herself, Kelly enjoys treating sports-related conditions and assisting clients in achieving their athletic goals. She also loves pre- and postnatal massage and working with those suffering from chronic pain conditions. Since moving to the Ottawa area, Kelly has begun pursuing nordic skate skiing and trail running as her new passions and is currently training for her second marathon in May.

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Aleisha graduated with honours in April 2021 with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy at Algonquin College. Prior to studying massage, she attended McGill University for a degree in Kinesiology and practiced as a Registered Kinesiologist for over three years. She has worked as a student athletic therapist, physiotherapy assistant, office admin and Kinesiologist and believes all of her adventures led her to find her place in Massage Therapy. She incorporates her Kinesiology (study of human movement) background into her massage practice to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Aleisha has a passion for women’s health and has training in breast massage, prenatal and oncology patients. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) and offers Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for clients who have lymphedema or acute and chronic swelling to an area of the body. She has plans to continue her education in pre- and post-natal massage. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and a member in good standing of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

If she isn’t at the clinic you can likely expect that she is golfing, taking a hot yoga class, at a family/friend gathering or eating some kind of delicious food.

Aleisha loves hearing people’s stories, and genuinely wants to help you heal. She prides herself in using a mixture of massage techniques and can also perform cupping in her treatments. She wants you to leave the treatment room feeling heard, respected, relaxed and with a smile on your face. She can’t wait to meet you.

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