Ashtyn has always had an interest in the human body. She has loved sports, fitness and nutrition throughout high school and her young adult years. She began her career as a massage therapist over five years ago. Since then, she has added cupping and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization to her tool belt to better treat her patients. She has a passion for learning and continued education and has taught courses and supervised clinics for the massage therapy program at Trillium College. Ashtyn recognizes that her patients conditions and their daily lives are all different, so her treatments must be uniquely tailored to each individual. Her treatments are dynamic, therapeutic and rehabilitative while also being relaxing.

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Cassie completed her undergraduate degrees (BSc in Kinesiology and a BA in Sport & Exercise Psychology) at the University of New Brunswick. Being a member of both the soccer and rugby teams at UNB, she spent a lot of time with the team therapists which led her to pursue her education in this field. She completed her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster graduating in 2012.

Cassie truly believes in lifelong-learning and is devoted to keeping up with the latest research to deliver evidence-based client centered care. She has pursued continuing education courses in pelvic floor physiotherapy, acupuncture, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, and chronic pain. In November 2018 she successfully attained her Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy through the CPA, which is the highest level of manual therapy training in Canada, making her a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT).

In her spare time, she enjoys watching and playing sports (Go Leafs, Go cowboys!), working out, and travelling. She also recently started BJJ and has a whole new appreciation for various injuries because of this!

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Alana was born and raised in St. Catharines. She is a graduate of Brock University, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and of Ontario College of Health & Technology in Stoney Creek, with a diploma in Massage Therapy.

She has been a Registered Massage Therapist with the CMTO since January 2015. She has previous experience as a Registered Kinesiologist with the COKO from 2013 to 2017.

With a deep passion for supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond, Alana is a skilled and compassionate RMT with a focus on the perinatal population. Drawing from years of experience and extensive training in the perinatal world, as well as trauma-informed practices, Alana provides holistic and healing care to those navigating the physical challenges of pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and more.

Alana’s approach is rooted in creating a safe, nurturing environment where patients can relax, release tension, and restore balance. She accomplishes this by consistently participating in many perinatal education courses and programs, as well as providing a trauma-informed approach during her treatments. By combining a range of therapeutic techniques and movement, each treatment is tailored to address the unique challenges faced by this community. She is also committed to creating a trauma sensitive and trauma informed space, fostering healing through compassionate, patient-centered care. Whether you’re seeking relief from pregnancy aches or recovery challenges from childbirth and early parenthood, Alana is dedicated to supporting your well-being with expertise and care.

Alana is continually furthering her knowledge and education to better serve the perinatal community. She has a wide variety of training in prenatal massage, postpartum massage and recovery, cesarean birth rehabilitation, trauma sensitive and trauma informed approaches, MPS scar release therapy, and more!

Continuing education in:

•Restorative Stretch + Mindful Massage (Yomassage®)

•Prenatal Massage

•Postpartum Massage, Recovery & Rehab

•Cesarean Birth Self-Care

•Cesarean Birth Rehab & Recovery

•MPS Scar Release Therapy

•Trauma Sensitive & Trauma Informed practice

• And more…

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Sanskriti earned her degree in physiotherapy in 2014, and she has since worked as a physiotherapist in a variety of medical settings for eight years. In order to give her patients effective therapeutic experiences, she has worked with well-known orthopedic surgeons and physicians who specialize in sports surgeries. She uses a variety of manual techniques, including soft tissue release, joint mobilizations, and manipulation, in addition to other treatment modalities like cupping, taping, exercise therapy, and education. Sanskriti is committed to providing the best possible service and is always learning new things about fitness and wellness. She enjoys traveling to new areas and staying active while she’s not at the clinic.

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Ben began his education studying Kinesiology at Brock University, a program from which he graduated with Honors in 2012. During that time he worked at the Niagara Orthopedic Institute (Niagara) getting experience as a physiotherapy assistant.

He then studied at Bond University in Queensland, Australia, completing his Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree. While studying, Ben completed research surrounding patient outcomes in physiotherapy-led orthopedic triage, in the hospital setting.

Upon completion of his physiotherapy degree, Ben worked in private practice in Queensland, Australia. He has recently moved home to Ontario, Canada, to open the Niagara Orthopedic Institute Hamilton (NOI Hamilton), founded in March, 2018.

Ben has taken multiple post-graduate courses in manual therapy and adjunct therapies, some of which include acupuncture and dry needling, kinesis and rock taping, mat-work and reformer based Pilates and Neurokinetic therapy. He is active in the trail and road running community, and treating running related injuries continues to be one of his special interests.

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