optimal health
Our Therapist


Peter Volkes

Graduated from Darcy Lane School of Massage Therapy in 2002.  Peter has a degree in Kinesioloy from the University of Western Ontario.  He has completed his third year of study at the Canadian School of Osteopathy.  Peter uses his massage therapy skills along with osteopathic technique to treat his clients. 

Peter specializes in: 

Osteopathy

Sports Injuries

          Craniosacral therapy

                  


Angela Nardella

Graduated from the Canadian Therapeutic College in 2005. Angela studied Athletic therapy at the University of York and is a Certified Athletic Therapist  and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  She has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education and Health from the University of Toronto.  

Angela specializes in:    

Soft tissue release

          Pregnancy massage

          Sports massage

          Hot stone massage

 


Tara Lukezic

Graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2003. She has HBSc from the University of Western Ontario in Foods and Nutrition. She has certification in Ultrasound, Esalan Deep Tissue Massage and Prenatal massage.

Tara specializes in:  

Hot stone massage

          Pregnancy massage

          Deep tissue massage



Vikki Crane-Small

Graduated from Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School in 1996. She is a Certified Sport Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer and Registered Sport Nutrition Advisor. Vikki has been part of the core medical team for the 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, as well as the 2002 Commonwealth Games and 2007 ParaPanAm Games. She instructed courses on sports massage and remedial exercise from 1997 – 2002 for Sutherland-Chan and for the Canadian Sport Massage Therapist Association. She has completed her diploma in Advanced Holistic Nutrition and is currently pursuing a second diploma in Nutritional Counseling.

Vikki specializes in:    

Sports massage

          Core strengthening sessions

          Reflexology

Rehabilitation therapy (post injury/surgery and recovery from stroke, chemotherapy, etc)

           

Dawn Rockall

Graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming College in 2002.  Dawn has been a Reiki Master since 2003, a Certified Acupuncture Practitioner since 2008 and is a Certified Professional Coach. Dawn enjoys taking an active role in her community by volunteering at fund raisers and community events. She is a firm believer in staying current and up-to-date with research and development in health care and is continually taking courses to provide the best care for her clients.

Dawn specializes in :    

Medical Acupuncture                                    

Reiki

Life Coaching

Stress Management

Feng Shui

 

 

Carla Battiston

Carla graduated from Sutherland-Chan Massage School in 2002. Since graduating she has gone on   to specialize in Hot Stone Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Infant Massage, as well Pre/Post-natal Massage.  She has also obtained certificates in personal training, prenatal fitness specialist as well as teaching prenatal and mom and baby yoga classes.  She has a passion for continuing her education and has gone on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Health Studies as well as a Bachelor of Education.

Carla specializes in:

Pregnancy/Post-Partum massage

Hot Stone Massage

Lymphatic Drainage

Children who are active in competitive sports and dance