{"id":6,"date":"2015-12-02T08:01:19","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T08:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medical.omnicom-dev.com\/clinic\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-06-28T11:52:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T15:52:21","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/?page_id=6","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section id=\"bt_section6a76046b59b06\"  class=\"boldSection topExtraSpaced bottomExtraSpaced gutter inherit bt_bb_hidden_xs bt_bb_hidden_ms bt_bb_hidden_sm wBackground cover\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-photo-1556691.jpeg');\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextCenter animate animate-fadein inherit\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear huge btDash topDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\"><b class=\"animate\">Mission Statement<\/b><\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">It is our commitment to provide each client with exceptional service and the highest quality of care in a safe and ethical manner. Our therapists work as a community to enhance the integrity, credibility and influence of the profession. Our primary goal is to facilitate an opportunity for positive change, a healthier lifestyle and improved self awareness.<\/p><br><p>At Parkway Massage we are a team working together to provide you with the best quality of care. We offer a wide range of modalities and services. Each therapist specializes in specific modalities so we encourage you to try the variety of services in order to experience the diversity of our skilled practitioners.<\/p><br><p>We look forward to seeing you!<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section6a76046b5a024\"  class=\"boldSection gutter inherit\" style=\"margin-top: -7.5em;\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft animate animate-fadein inherit\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"boldRow boldInnerRow btDarkSkin \" style=\"background-color: #698947; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0;\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-md-12  btTextLeft btMiddleVertical btDoublePadding\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear large btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h2><span class=\"headline\">Our Team<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Customizing treatments is a feature of our clinic. Mixing the perfect blend of therapeutic massages is not only an art but comes with experience, dedication and commitment. Our team of Registered Massage Therapists (RMT\u2019s) are hand-picked professionals, skilled in a broad variety of techniques.<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section6a76046b5a455\"  class=\"boldSection topSpaced bottomSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-2  col-sm-4 col-ms-12 btTextCenter inherit\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-8 col-ms-12 btTextCenter animate animate-fadein animate-moveup inherit\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear extralarge btDash topDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">Get to know your massage therapist<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\">We\u2019re here to<br \/><br><b class=\"animate\">help you feel better<\/b><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-2  col-sm-4 col-ms-12 btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s> Rebecca Struhar RMT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Registered Massage Therapist<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Rebecca has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2021 and has grown to love working with patients to help alleviate their postural pain, stiffness and discomfort.\u00a0 Rebecca works slow, deep and soothingly along musculoskeletal lines looking for restrictions in the tissues between the muscles, tendons and joints. She utilizes a number of different deeper techniques to obtain the outcome you are looking for, while at the same time putting you at ease to help increase relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca has a background in therapeutic massage with a focus on quick recovery, making a difference in patients range of motion, decrease pain and stress levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rebecca is taking on new patients.\u00a0 Does not direct bill Claims Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s> Courtney Crawford RMT <\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Registered Massage Therapist<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Courtney has a passion for helping people feel their best through therapeutic bodywork. She prefers medium to deeper pressure massage, and tailors each session to meet your individual needs &#8211; whether you are recovering from an injury, managing chronic tension or simply in need of some focused relaxation. She continues to add new skills, such as Cupping.<\/p>\n<p>Courtney has a goal to create a welcoming, results-focused environment where you can relax, restore and leave feeling better than you arrived.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accepting new patients at this time.\u00a0 <em>Does not direct bill to Sunlife<\/em>, does bill Veterans Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Amanda Matchett RMT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">RMT<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Amanda has been a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) since January 2020.\u00a0 She is focused on creating a comfortable, welcoming enviroment tailored to each clients needs. She offers therapeutic and relaxation massage treatments aimed at reducing pain, improving mobility, relieving tension, and supporting overall wellness. She is passionate about helpng others feel comforable and educated during the every treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accepting new patients, <em>does not direct bill to sunlife<\/em>. Amanda adds HST to our base rates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Catherine Visser RMT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">RMT<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Catherine Visser, RMT is not accepting new Patients at this time. She does however recommend anyone of the talented therapists woring at Parkway Massage Therapy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Amanda Scurk RMT, MLD<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">RMT, Reflexologist<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Amanda originally began her studies as a Holistic Practitioner in 2006. She fell in love with the idea of being able to help others so she decided to advance her education and graduated from the Canadian College of Health Science and Technology in February 2011 and is registered with the CMTO. Amanda is driven by the needs of her clients and believes in maintaining up to date training and advancing your skills to meet their needs.<\/p>\n<p>With her dedication and passion for her clients and promoting good health, Amanda will incorporate the serenity of a spa like experience with her clinical training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal,\u00a0 Anti- Arthritic, Indian Head, Reflexology and MLD to create a professional and safe environment to help her clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amanda is accepting new clients. <em>Does not direct bill Sunlife<\/em> or Claims Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Ashley Mullin RMT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Registered Massage Therapist<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>\nAshley has been a RMT since 2016 and has developed a strong trusted practice.\u00a0 She not only listen to what the muscles are saying but through communicating and client involvement she is able to work with clients to obtain optimal results. She is best known for tailored treatments as defined by you, the client.<\/p>\n<p>The first client she ever has as a professional was prenatal, and since that day she has held a passion for treating parents-to be. She has taken a few courses related to this focus: including prenatal kinesiotaping to help relieve the stress on the pregnant person&#8217;s body, and she encourages every pregnant person to seek massage therapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accepting new clients &#8211; Ashley adds HST Tax to our Base Rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Trevor Swiston RMT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Registered Massage Therapist<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>\nTrevor started at Parkway Massage 2023 and quickly started building is client base. In between caring for his beautiful daughters, this sports minded father takes a client-centered approach to his massage therapy, tailoring each session to the unique needs of his clients and improving their recovery. He applies a therapeutic approach to his treatments, including Stretching, PNF, Deep Tissue Massage, Fascial work and Sports Massage .<\/p>\n<p><strong>He is Accepting New Clients. Trevor adds HST Tax to our base rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Desiree Theriault RMT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Registered Massage Therapsit<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>\nDesiree is a welcoming and attentive Massage Therapist, she is passionate about helping clients feel at ease, especially through relaxation and hot stone massage &#8211; two styles she is especially drawn to for the calming, restorative benefits.\u00a0 That said, she is fully trained in therapeutic techniques to support clients with specific goals like athletic recovery, tension management or mobility work.<\/p>\n<p>Desiree believes massage should meet you where you are at &#8211; whether that is a quiet hour to unwind or a focus session for relief. Her goal is to help every client leave feeling a little lighter, looser and more balance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desiree is accepting new clients.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Cynthia Eagan RMT- AOBT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">RMT, AOBT<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia graduated from the Canadian College of Health Science and Technology (Windsor) in 2017. She is a member of the ABMP(Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals) the RMTAO(Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario) and the CMTO(College of Massage Therapist of Ontario).<\/p>\n<p>Cynthia has long known about the benefits of massage from her own experiences, and so is pleased and excited to be able to join Parkway as a Registered Massage Therapist. She has a special interest in using bodywork to help those living with post-traumatic stress disorders and those wanting to relax their nervous systems. Anxiety is common to humanity, but professional bodywork can help calm the nervous system. Cynthia believes in lifelong learning. Her continuing education includes myoskeletal coursework with Erik Dolton and specialized training in Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does not direct Sunlife or Claims Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveup btTextIndent inherit\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color:#eeeeee;\"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\"><s>Melissa Van Buskirk RMT<\/s><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">RMT<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Melissa is all about helping others and strongly believes that massage linked with other Health Care Professionals can help people minimize pain and reach a higher level of health and wellness. Throughout her career, Melissa has worked with a diverse clientele to successfully address a wide variety of stress-related concerns, injuries, as well as acute and chronic pain conditions. Melissa uses a range of therapeutic techniques including deep tissue therapy, and trigger point release, all while promoting a safe and calming atmosphere, to benefit clients and help support them in their treatment goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Melissa Adds HST Tax to our base rates, Melissa is accepting new patients.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2218,"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions\/2218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/massageismedicine.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}