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Massage Therapy

The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).

Graston Technique

Graston Technique is a type of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Management (IASTM). It is an effective modality that works on many conditions that involve the connective tissues of the body, including: tendons, ligaments, fascia, adhesions and scar tissue. Using top tier SFMA movement assessments and prescriptions, Graston is also used to treat mobility and motor restrictions. While Graston Tech... Read More

Graston Technique is a type of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Management (IASTM). It is an effective modality that works on many conditions that involve the connective tissues of the body, including: tendons, ligaments, fascia, adhesions and scar tissue. Using top tier SFMA movement assessments and prescriptions, Graston is also used to treat mobility and motor restrictions. While Graston Technique has been successfully used used by practitioners for over 30 years, it continues to be the subject of inquiry and new research is frequently published detailing it’s efficacy and new applications for it’s use. As Graston is performed by regulated health professionals, it is covered by extended health insurance under the category they practice under, ie. RMT.

Darren Stevens
(He/Him/His) RMT, GTC, BPHE, MA

Registered Massage Therapist, Graston Technique Certified.

Massage types: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Pre & post natal, Cupping, Rehabilitation, Chronic & Acute Pain Management, Therapeutic, Joint Mobilization, Fascial Release, and more.

Darren has over 28,000 hours of hands on practice experience and applies a patient centered, research informed model of care, since graduating from Centennial College’s Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma program, in 2002. Since then he has completed a B.P.H.E. with a minor in Health Promotion at Laurentian University and a M.A at the University of Guelph. In 2024, Darren completed the highest level of Graston Technique Certification

Registered Massage Therapist, Graston Technique Certified. Massage types: Deep Tissue, Sports Ma... Read More

Keeley Shantz RMT

My goal is to provide you with relief from pain. I have experienced chronic low back pain since 2011, when I started receiving massage therapy. I am also no stranger to mental health conditions which contribute to pain.

I graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2017 at the top of my class. Since then, I’ve furthered my education in pregnancy, lymphatic drainage, oncology, therapeutic/rehabilitative breast/chest massage, 2SLGBTQIA+ healthcare, fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome, mental health, and end-of-life care.

Here at Ripple Effects Massage Therapy, you can receive the following types of treatments by booking with me: traditional Swedish massage, pregnancy massage with a special pregnancy cushion, and lymphatic drainage massage (Vodder Level 1, indicated for intact lymphatic systems, where no lymphatic tissue has been removed/damaged). All treatments are trauma-informed.

My goal is to provide you with relief from pain. I have experienced chronic low back pain since ... Read More

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