Matt’s route to massage began when he experienced the benefits of seeing an RMT during the rehabilitation of his own injuries.  Being an active sportsman, Matt has competed in many different sports such as swimming, running, soccer, and weightlifting.  He has sprained his ankles and also a torn meniscus in his knee.  Without the help of Registered Massage Therapists, he would not have been able to return to his sport as quickly as he did. Matt’s active lifestyle started at the age of 3, when he started swimming lessons. He then joined the local competitive swim team aged 5 and at the age of 11 he was approached to swim for the Great Britain Development Squad.  Matt moved to Canada from England in 2010, where he continued competitive swimming with Oakville Aquatics and York University.  Since then Matt has competed in many running and triathlon events, being selected for the Canadian Age Group Triathlon World Championship team in 2019.

While working as a Personal Trainer he has learnt valuable knowledge in the relationship of exercise and recovery.  As a result of this new knowledge, Matt has enabled clients to return to their sport after injury.  He has also helped clients lose upwards of 50lbs, resulting in a healthier lifestyle.  Matt has a desire to continue to learn, grow, and work with a clientele of all ages in rehabilitation and body maintenance, who aspire to a healthier lifestyle.

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Elia’s aim is to create a meaningful therapeutic connection with every person seen by working with each patient to build a strong alignment with the goal to pinpoint and address the root cause of the problem.

Elia Darazi is a registered PT in Ontario, and a licensed PT in multiple states in the USA. In 2017, he received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England in Maine. Elia practiced for years before coming to Canada in 2022. He has years of clinical experience in a variety of practice settings including general outpatient therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehab, and vestibular balance rehabilitation.

Elia holds multiple certifications including shockwave therapy, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), vertigo & dizziness rehabilitation, compression garment fitting, and dry needling. In addition, since 2017 he has completed over 40 continuing education courses and seminars to enhance his skills and knowledge.

Elia’s practice philosophy revolves around providing patient-centered care, with a focus on manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises to maximize improvement in daily function. When not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with family, walking, reading, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

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With over 20 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist, Ryan continues to help countless people reach and maintain their wellness goals.

Ryan graduated from Elmcrest College of Applied Health Sciences in 2004 with honours, beginning his career as an RMT in December 2004.

Ryan excels at providing massage that will relieve aches and pains and promote recovery from injury, while also using techniques that encourage full body relaxation and wellness. With his extensive experience, Ryan can help treat almost all conditions, including but not limited to: TMJ (jaw pain, clenching, grinding), head/neck/shoulder (including whiplash), upper back, mid back, low back, sciatic discomfort, rotator cuff and frozen shoulder, tennis/golfer’s elbow, hand/wrist (including carpal tunnel syndrome), knee pain, knee injuries, foot pain (including plantar fasciitis).

With Ryan, you experience the perfect harmony of therapy and relaxation.

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Shuying (Maria), she graduated with honors from Oxford College’s Massage Therapy program and is a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). During her studies, she gained extensive hands-on clinical experience and worked in two multidisciplinary clinics, further enhancing her clinical judgment and professional expertise.

Maria possesses a strong foundation of professional knowledge and excellent communication skills. She is dedicated to providing client-centered care, always taking the time to listen and understand each client’s unique needs. In her treatments, she integrates a variety of massage techniques along with traditional Chinese methods to precisely relieve muscle tension, improve joint mobility, and promote relaxation and recovery. She also emphasizes the effective home care, helping clients maintain their physical health and balance in daily life.

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Raj graduated from The Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2022. She also has her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Raj’s athletic background has contributed to her desire to help treat people and to better understand their bodies to take care of themselves, which lead her to becoming a Massage Therapist.

Raj utilizes different techniques including Swedish, Joint Mobilizations, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Stretching. Her goal is to help decrease pain, regain muscle function and increase relaxation to help clients live pain free lives.

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Helen is a Registered Massage Therapist practitioner (RMT) and Acupuncturist (RAc) in Ontario. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Helen has developed a strong passion for assisting others in feeling their best.

As a dedicated and experienced professional, as well as a member of both the CMTO and CTCMPAO, Helen is committed to delivering high-quality care to her patients. With a background in both Massage and Acupuncture therapy, Helen aims to integrate both practices to enhance well-being.

She offers a wide variety of massage techniques, as well as prenatal/perinatal treatments, ensuring that every session is customized to cater to the unique requirements of each patient. Helen takes into careful consideration the concerns and preferences of her patients, enabling her to deliver a truly personalized experience.

Helen’s goal through her practice is to provide comprehensive and effective care, as her treatments not only promote physical healing but also foster relaxation and overall health enhancement.

Helen is enthusiastic about continuing her journey in helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals.

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Klara Ric is a graduate of York University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts with Honours. She also graduated from Humber College in the Massage Therapy program with Honours and is a member of the CMTO.

Klara is interested in integrating all aspects of her patient’s health in order to optimize their care. Her style of massage combines stretching and deep tissue techniques, and has an equal focus on relaxation. She believes in collaborative care with the patient so that each treatment and patient goal is achieved. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients, such as perinatal, rehabilitation, palliative care, and wellness.

She is also a Vodder trained Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) certified therapist. Treatments that include MLD / CDT are cases with lymphedema, edema/bruising, pre/post-surgery treatments, whiplash, acute conditions among many others.

Additional special courses include Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability, Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Combined Decongestive Therapy, Perinatal Therapy, Lymphatic Taping.

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Alyson has worked at The Massage Clinic Health Centres since graduating with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2018. Over this time she has helped clients with varying orthopaedic conditions resume normal activities of daily living, and return to the activities they love. Alyson enjoys staying up to date in the latest research, ensuring her assessment and treatment is evidence-based. She has supplemental training in Soft Tissue Release and Medical Acupuncture.

Additionally, Alyson is rostered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, which is a specialized type of physiotherapy that restores pelvic floor function through internal and external assessment and treatment. She has completed training in male and female urinary incontinence and pelvic pain, pregnancy-related pelvic conditions, and diastasis rectus abdominis.

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Vivian is a Registered Massage Therapist who earned her RMT certification with an excellent score of 90+. She has rich experience in helping her clients relieve pain and restore physical function through precise, individualized treatment techniques.

Vivian graduated from Pharma Medical Science College and is skilled at integrating Western therapeutic massage with Traditional Chinese Tui Na to create personalized treatment plans for sports injuries, chronic pain, and other musculoskeletal concerns.

In her practice, she believes real recovery requires consistent follow-up. Vivian carefully monitors each client’s progress and provides targeted aftercare guidance to support long-term improvement in daily life.

For Vivian, an effective therapist is not only technically skilled but also a compassionate listener. She values clear, compassionate communication and builds genuine trust with every client. Her practice is a place to pause, reset, and refuel, supporting both body and mind, so clients can move forward feeling stronger and renewed.

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Dr. Varela is a board certfied Chiropractor and Manual Osteopathic practitioner, specializing in neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Varela graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illnois with Bachelor of Science (Honours) degrees in Human Biology, as well as a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Dr. Varela earned his Bachelor of Science Kinesiology (Honours) degree from York University. He received his acupuncture certificate from the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University. Dr. Varela also graduated with top honours from the National Academy of Osteopathy in Toronto, Ontario.

Dr. Varela has many years of clinical experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has treated a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints ranging from sports injuries and rehabiltation to geriatric injuries. His treatment focus is hands on care including; chiropractic manipulation and osteopathic mobilization of the spine and/or extremeties, spinal decompression, soft tissue release/therapy, acupuncture, custom orthotics, nasal release technique and necessary electro-modalities. Dr. Varela is committed to personally connecting with the patient as a whole person and developing a personalized treatment plan to address each patient’s unique needs.

Dr. Varela is actively engaged in continuing education in order to ensure his patient’s have access to the most up-to-date tools necessary in their recovery to optimum health and future injury prevention. He uses the most cutting edge and innovative examination and manual techniques to help you deal with pain, increase mobility, optimize health, prevent injury, and increase participation in activities of everyday living. He keeps up-to-date with current research, as well as with continuing education courses, so that he delivers and you receive the most current and effective treatment. He will work together with that patient to come up with a treament plan that will be effective and that patients are comfortable with.

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Xianmin is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner and Acupuncturist in Ontario with over 18 years of hands-on clinical experience. He brings together the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the science of Western medicine to offer thoughtful, effective, and personalized care.

Xianmin completed his Master’s Degree in TCM at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and his Bachelor’s Degree at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. To further strengthen his integrative approach, he also earned a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from Western University in Canada. This unique educational background allows him to understand the body from both traditional and modern medical perspectives.

Before moving to Canada, Xianmin spent many years working in major general hospitals in China, progressing from intern to attending TCM physician. During this time, he gained extensive experience treating a wide range of conditions, including acute and chronic pain, digestive concerns, dizziness, tinnitus, weight management issues, and stress-related concerns such as insomnia, emotional tension, irritability, and chronic fatigue.

He also has rich experience in women’s health, helping patients with concerns such as menstrual pain, irregular cycles, perimenopausal symptoms, and fertility challenges. Urinary incontinence is one of his areas of special expertise and was the focus of his master’s research in TCM.

As an active member of CMTO, Xianmin is also skilled at relieving muscle tension and restoring mobility, helping patients manage neck and shoulder pain, upper and lower back pain, sciatic pain, and other musculoskeletal issues.

Xianmin offers a variety of treatments tailored to each patient’s needs, including acupuncture, Chinese herbs and formulas, cupping therapy (including sliding cupping), Tuina, and therapeutic massage.

His goal is simple: to help patients relieve pain, restore function, reduce stress, and feel more balanced and relaxed in their daily lives.

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Meet Alex, a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Alex is registered and in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO) and the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

With training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a strong foundation in anatomy and musculoskeletal health, Alex provides an integrative approach to care that addresses both the root causes of imbalance and physical symptoms. Treatments may include acupuncture, cupping, and therapeutic massage to support pain relief, stress reduction, and functional recovery.

Alex has a particular interest in helping clients with chronic pain, muscle tension, stress-related conditions, and mobility concerns. By combining acupuncture with manual therapy when appropriate, treatments are tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.

Guided by a patient-centred philosophy and a commitment to safe, ethical, and evidence-informed practice, Alex works collaboratively with clients to support long-term health and well-being.

Meet Alex, a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Alex is regi... Read More