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Hi - I'm Jacquelynn!
I'm a Registered Massage Therapist, Thai massage instructor, and reiki practitioner. I love wellness, self-care and cats. I'm here to help you separate yourself from a life of pain and stress.
My exposure to PAIN began at 3 years old. I began suffering from SEVERE migraines. I told my parents that my head hurt - like hammers had struck me or a bomb was set off inside my head.
With time I learned to navigate my triggers and I developed quite an impressive pain threshold.
That's why when I was 18 years old I was able to stand up and walk away from a motorcycle accident. My spine was pins and needles and my lower body was nothing all at once. I continued with posture imbalances and nerve damage for years.
Chronic overuse and posture faults caused me to dislocated my shoulder among many other injuries. But I was unaware because I was an energetic healthy looking 20 year old with an inhuman pain tolerance.
Once I began experiencing electrical sharp shooting pains in my spine I realized I need help. I was not yet an RMT at this time and I took for granted the targeted approach physio took with my posture. Despite my ignorance it was recreational devotion to yoga that prevented my pain for years.
During the pandemic I lost access to yoga and physical wellness in general. Initially, I enjoyed rest and recovery. However, soon my body began to fail me again.
I was concluding my massage therapy education when I revisited physiotherapy. This time, I was inspired by the results achieced simply by a targeted approach towards correcting my posture.
I used my injuries as a learning experience: I was the perfect guinea pig. To best serve my clients I explored all of my therapeutic techniques, stretches and strengthening exercises towards my dynamic recovery. I found remedies for everything.
By 2021, when I became a Registered Massage Therapist, I was prepared with a combination of stretching and strengthening techniques and routines.
I thoroughly understand healthy posture is essential to pain management.
My mission is take all of the skills and life experiences that I have and pay them forward with the clients who KNOW pain and need help too.
Many body workers don't have this shared experience with pain, and they offer a general relaxation massage treatment, which is also extremely valuable for our wellness. But if you need targeted relief, I work together with my clients and customize massages with advanced therapeutic techniques and ancient healing arts that release and reset traumatized tissues.
Now, my body works for me in ways that seem unbelievable. I continue learning wellness techniques and I find my well-being continuously improving physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
I want to share this healing with you in my massage treatments and trainings.
Education and Experience
My Professional Development
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care with Honours
Contributing to a trauma informed and empathetic practice as well as foundation in boundaries, self-awareness and self-care.
Humber College, 2017
Diploma of Medical Aesthetics & Dermarolling
A foundation of relaxation massage techniques for the scalp, face, hands, feet and body as well luxurious hydrotherapies including aroma, hot towels, hot stones, body scrubs and wraps.
International Beauty Institute, 2017
Diploma of Massage Therapy
A foundation of swedish, deep tissue, sport, prenatal and postnatal techniques.
Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy - July 2021
Certificate of Registration
An active registrant in good standing with the college.
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) - November 2021
Thai Massage Level 1-6
A foundation of relaxing thai massage techniques for practioners and their clients.
Thai Massage Toronto - 2022-2024
Indian Head Massage Therapy
A deep dive into the westernized world of relaxing ayurvedic scalp massage techniques.
Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy - September 2022
Reiki Practitioner
The Power of Healing - January 2023
A personal healing and self-care practice you can use to manage chronic pain, anxiety and depression. Reiki can be integrated into another healing modality you're already doing.
200 HR Online Yoga Teacher Training
This comprehensive YTT will give you a strong foundation for yoga philosophy and practice.
Yoga Renew - 2023
300 HR Online Yoga Teacher Training
Builds on the foundation of a 200 hour yoga teacher training by going deeper into the practice of yoga.
Yoga Renew - 2024 (Pending)
Inner Engineering
Isha Yoga Foundation - December 2023
Designed by Sadhguru, Inner Engineering is a transformative program that includes simple Yoga practices, sessions and meditative processes guided by Sadhguru, and the transmission of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, a powerful 21-minute Yogic process. This program helps you build a foundation of health, joy and exuberance, and establish a chemistry of blissfulness.
Angamardana
Isha Yoga Foundation - March 2024
Angamardana is best translated as mastery of the limbs. It employs calisthenics yoga techniques in preparation for yoga and meditation.
Bhuta Shuddhi
Isha Yoga Foundation - March 2024
The basis for all creation, including the physical body, is the group of five elements: earth, water, wind, fire, and space. The wellbeing of the body and mind can be established by purifying these five elements within the human system.
Surya Kriya
Isha Yoga Foundation - March 2024
“Surya” means “sun,” and “kriya” means “inner energy process.” Surya Kriya activates the solar plexus to raise the samat prana, or solar heat, in the system.
Yogasanas
Isha Yoga Foundation - March 2024
Yogasanas are not exercises, but rather very subtle processes to manipulate one’s energy in a particular direction.
Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage 150 Hours
Comprising Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Sen, Therapeutic Level 1-4 (Upper and Lower Body)
International Training Massage School - May 2024
Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage 15 Hours
Comprising Thai Table Massage.
International Training Massage School - April 2024
Thai Foot Reflexology Massage 12 Hours
Working with the reflex points on the feet which corresponds with each organ and system in the body.
International Training Massage School - May 2024
Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage 12 Hours
Comprising Elbow and Knee Power Thai Massage.
International Training Massage School - June 2024
Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage 15 Hours
Comprising Lanna Thai Advanced Stretching Massage.
International Training Massage School - May 2024
Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage 15 Hours
Comprising Lanna Thai Advanced Stretching Massage II.
International Training Massage School - May 2024
Pha Khao Ma Massage Stretch 12 Hours
“Pa Khao Ma” massage stretch is the technique utilizing Thai-style cloth band to give a powerful stretch and massage.
International Training Massage School - May 2024
Thai Hand Reflexology
Spa Mantra by ITM - May 2024
Similar to foot reflexology, this course covers how to use the easily accessible and self-treatable hands as a means of restoring and maintaining bodily health. Benefits of hand reflexology include the reducing of stress as well as relieving pain in the hands and arms that may be associated more serious conditions such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Thai Herbal Hot Compress
Thai herbal ball compress treatments combine a concoction of Thai herbs and steam with traditional, Nuad Bo-Rarn techniques.
Spa Mantra by ITM - May 2024
Aroma Herbal Oil Massage
Thai herbal ball compress treatments that combine a concoction of Thai herbs and steam with traditional, Nuad Bo-Rarn techniques.
Spa Mantra by ITM - May 2024
Deep Tissue Massage
This course covers special techniques related to effectively using the thumbs, elbows and palms for digging deeply into the various aches and pains often associated with strenuous bodily activities.
Spa Mantra by ITM - June 2024
Sports Massage
Spa Mantra by ITM - June 2024
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.
Toksen Ancient Thai Massage
Spa Mantra by ITM
Learn how to use a wooden hammer and wedge for creating rhythmic vibrations that stimulate a wide range of health benefits – relief from tired muscles, to more serious ailments such as rheumatism, pinched nerves, energy lines disease and paralysis.
Anatomy Cadaver Lab
A lecture from medical professionals on the relationship between anatomy and Thai massage.
Chiang Mai University - June 2024
Basic Watsu (Version 2000)
Combining hydrotherapy and shiatsu.
Mae Ping Physical Therapy Clinic - June 2024
Chi Nei Tsang
Abdominal massage for detoxing internal organs and emotions.
Universal Healing Tao by Master Mantak Chia - June 2024
Thai Reproductive System (Karsai) Massage (30 Hours)
For treatment of the 9th and 10th energy lines leading to both the male and female outlets of the pelvic floor.
Ong's Thai Massage School - June 2024
MANA Movement
Embodied Meditation for Feminine Activation.
MindfulEve - June, 2024
Thai Massage Practitioner & Instructor 360 Hours
Certified teacher training for the following modalities: Thai table massage & Thai table stretch, Thai cloth massage level 1 & level, Thai foot reflexology, Thai pregnancy, baby and child massage.
Ong's Thai Massage School - September 2024