Balance Massage Therapists
Bree Skiba – 2200 Hours Certified
Bree Skiba, Registered Massage Therapist, also a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).
Bree Skiba graduated from the Massage Therapy program at MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2007. She then started Balance Massage Edmonton out of Metta Yoga Edmonton.
The treatments that Bree performs include relaxation, therapeutic and trigger point massage she also has a deep interest and training in TMJ massage (temporomandibular joint disorders).
Janice Watt – 2200 Hours Certified
Janice received her 2200-hour Massage Therapy diploma with honours from MH Vicars School of Massage in June 2019 and is a licensed member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). She is also a 500 hour Yoga Teacher and can be found teaching group classes at Metta Yoga Edmonton as well as private and corporate yoga classes.
Offering a warm and welcoming environment, Janice creates space for you to ask questions and openly discuss concerns, ensuring you feel heard.
A passionate advocate of self-care, Janice offers relaxation and therapeutic massage, but believes a balance between these two approaches, with a focus on the nervous system, results in the most effective massage therapy sessions.
Trained in a variety of therapeutic massage techniques to treat common conditions including tension and migraine headaches, postural dysfunction, TMJD, and overuse injuries, Janice tailors each treatment to the client’s specific needs.
Myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, breathwork, and assisted stretches are key components of each massage alongside open communication and client education.
Janice has enjoyed being a part of the Balance Massage team since 2019 and is looking forward to helping you balance strength and ease to achieve your health and wellness goals!
Jillian Cornish – 2200 Hours Certified
Jillian has been practicing massage therapy since graduating from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2015. She has since extended her training to include Myofascial Cupping and Orthopedic Massage, which are helpful modalities for overcoming all kinds of chronic injuries and pain.
She has a natural ability to put you at ease and is committed to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals by developing effective treatment plans and providing positive support.
She enjoys yoga and is passionate about Ayurveda, Holistic Nutrition and all things natural health.
Pamela Grondin – 2200 Hours Certified
Pamela is a graduate of MH Vicars 2200 Massage Therapy program as of June 12, 2021!
With almost 10 years of yoga studies and practice, Pamela is passionate about physiology, self care, and helping others with their wellness goals. Her compassionate approach creates a welcoming environment for all clients.
She can provide therapeutic massage to the community with individualized treatment plans for clients requiring services ranging from, but not limited to; injury recovery, chronic affairs, relaxation and maintenance . Clients will be informed about techniques, benefits of massage and the importance of home care. Pamela is committed to keep up with best industry practices and current research as well as a dedication to professional and personal growth by continuing education and expanding modalities best suited to successfully treat clients.
In September 2021 Pamela will be starting studies of Manual Osteopathy therapy!
Jessica Tweed – 2200 Hours Certified
As a 2004 MacEwan University graduate and a member in good standing with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association (NHPC), Jessica has spent her career working to help relax and de-stress her clients. She recognizes that many diseases, conditions and chronic issues stem from stress and an unbalanced mind/body connection. Her approach is to couple tension melting techniques with a soothing flow of movement which helps to reset an activated nervous system. Her calm and non-judgmental nature puts clients at ease, providing a safe space for whatever needs to be released during a session, be it physical, mental, or emotional stress.
In addition to specializing in Relaxation, Jessica offers Therapeutic and Prenatal/Pregnancy massage.
Jessica has certification in Guided Meditation Massage and has received training in Trauma Integration, plus has a passion for women’s body empowerment and can assist her clients to begin to dismantle harmful internalized patterns that keeps them from living their best life in whatever body they are living in. She is trauma informed, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly. All of who you are is welcome and accepted on Jessica’s table!
Sam Kush – 2200 Hours Certified
Sequel to a background in Accounting and Economics and working a few years in the same fields, Sam decided to make a big leap into the manual therapy industry due to his love for helping people around him recover from their discomfort, pain and trauma.
He therefore bagged his 3000 hours as an RMT from Makami College in 2021 and went further to attain his MOT diploma from Manual Osteopathic College of Canada in 2022, thereby boosting his technique know-how.
Sam’s ideology is engraved in listening to the body of each potential client he sees and to therefore be a facilitator for balance in their body either through therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage or craniosacral therapy.
Sam is given to acquiring knowledge that will invariably help to solidify his base in this manual therapy industry, which in turn will be of immense benefit to the community he serves with his hands-on vocation as a therapeutic facilitator. To enhance this, Sam has attended various sessions with the Barral Institute and the Upledger Institute so as to further improve and advance his knowledge and how better to foster care and wellness in the human body.
Sam’s leisure hours are spent listening to music, reading and watching movies.
Carlos
Carlos is a graduate of MH Vicars and a member of the natural health practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Having personally experienced many years of chronic pain, Carlos brings empathy and a deeper understanding to his practice. His own experiences have expanded his perspective on pain management and strengthened his ability to connect with and support clients through their healing journey
A central goal in his sessions is to reduce pain by calming the nervous system. While he incorporates techniques such as deep tissue, PNF stretching, muscle scraping and trigger point release when appropriate, his overall approach emphasizes relaxation and stress relief to create a deeply calming experience.
His greatest joy comes from helping clients feel better, moving past pain, and experiencing an improved quality of life.
Ashley Dowrie – 2200 Hours Certified
Hi, I’m Ashley Dowrie, 2200 RMT GRADUATING DEOM
MH VICARS IN 2019. I’m passionate about creating a space where clients can slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and prioritize their well-being.
I offer deep tissue massage, cupping, Graston technique, and pre- and post-natal massage, with every treatment customized to your unique needs. I love working with clients who value health, balance, movement, and self-care, and my goal is always to help you feel supported, restored, and stronger in your everyday life.
In my practice, no two treatments are the same — your session is designed specifically for you.
When not in the clinic you will find me working with my equine athletes jumping colourful sticks or working on their wellness needs.