Shannon fell in love with massage therapy the first time she received a massage by a RMT. She instantly developed the desire to pass this same feeling on to others; the exhilarating feeling from receiving a massage.
Shannon graduated from The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2012 and provides massage therapy for various conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, nerve pathologies, pre-menstral symptoms, migraines, tension headaches, edema, strains, sprains, disc herniation, sports injuries, spasms, respiratory conditions, fascial restrictions, postural disorders, constipation, TMJ disorder, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome and several other conditions.
Techniques Shannon uses in her treatments include: deep tissue massage, manual lymph drainage, joint mobilization, and fascial work. Shannon especially feels fulfilled working with clients who suffer from mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief as well as traumatized individuals. She specializes in Thai yoga massage which includes a series of yoga postures, stretches and massage for the joints and tissues of the body. Other modalities Shannon is trained in include Indian Head Massage, Hypnomassage, Hot Stone massage, Lomi Lomi, cupping massage reiki massage and Thai foot reflexology.
Through on-going learning, Shannon strives to maintain well-roundedness in her field. Shannon also volunteers part-time as a counsellor with homeless and at-risk populations.
"Shannon was amazing.... she got right to the issue and did a great job" - Sanjeev L