Massage Therapists
Diana Lihou (Dolan), RMT
Diana is a graduate from Sault College’s three year intensive Massage Therapy program. She has been an upstanding member of the College of Massage Therapists since completing her provincial examinations after graduation in 1999. Diana’s foundation of massage therapy is set in her Swedish massage techniques, but she has taken post graduate courses to expand her knowledge to include myofascial release & Structural Myofascial Therapy, Hot Stone massage, infant massage instruction, Reiki and ethics and client relations. After enjoying eight fulfilling years of work at Greenbank Massage Therapy she felt it was time to expand her wings and start her own clinic. Finding the perfect location and setting up the clinic with her own personnel touch renewed her passion for massage therapy. She conducts her practice with professionalism and compassion for her clients and it shows in her high client retention rate.
Hours of Availability:
Monday 11-7
Wednesday 8:45-1:45
Thursday 8:45-1:45
Friday 8:45-2
Diana is a graduate from Sault College’s three year intensive Massage Therapy program. She has been an upstanding member of the College of Massage Therapists since completing her provincial examinations after graduation in 1999. Diana’s foundation of massage therapy is set in her Swedish massage techniques, but she has taken post graduate courses to expand her knowledge to include myofascial release & Structural Myofascial Therapy, Hot Stone massage, infant massage instruction, Reiki and ethics and client relations. After enjoying eight fulfilling years of work at Greenbank Massage Therapy she felt it was time to expand her wings and start her own clinic. Finding the perfect location and setting up the clinic with her own personnel touch renewed her passion for massage therapy. She conducts her practice with professionalism and compassion for her clients and it shows in her high client retention rate.
Hours of Availability:
Monday 11-7
Wednesday 8:45-1:45
Thursday 8:45-1:45
Friday 8:45-2
Lindsay Gillespie, BA PSYCH RMT
Lindsay offers Registered Massage Therapy for all clients. She has specialized training in Hot Stone Massage, Structural Myofascial Release, Pre/post Natal Massage, and Thai Massage. As well, Lindsay is interested in pursuing her post diploma training in Deep Tissue Techniques, Remedial Exercise and Personal Training.
From her past work experience, she feels she can relate to her clients and be more compassionate with all her treatments. She has been active in sports and exercise for many years, therefore giving her a full understanding of how certain activities can cause musculoskeletal and joint problems.
Lindsay brings professionalism as well as honesty and care to her work as a Massage Therapist. She trained for 3 years at Algonquin College and graduated with Honours. Since graduating, she has been working full-time as a Registered Massage Therapist. She also holds a degree in Psychology and Health from Queen’s University.
Lindsay loves to see how much of a difference Massage Therapy can make and to see her clients leave with less stress and less pain.
Hours of Availability:
Monday 8-2
Tuesday 8-2
Wednesday 2-8
Thursday 2:15-8
Friday 9-2
Lindsay offers Registered Massage Therapy for all clients. She has specialized training in Hot Stone Massage, Structural Myofascial Release, Pre/post Natal Massage, and Thai Massage. As well, Lindsay is interested in pursuing her post diploma training in Deep Tissue Techniques, Remedial Exercise and Personal Training.
From her past work experience, she feels she can relate to her clients and be more compassionate with all her treatments. She has been active in sports and exercise for many years, therefore giving her a full understanding of how certain activities can cause musculoskeletal and joint problems.
Lindsay brings professionalism as well as honesty and care to her work as a Massage Therapist. She trained for 3 years at Algonquin College and graduated with Honours. Since graduating, she has been working full-time as a Registered Massage Therapist. She also holds a degree in Psychology and Health from Queen’s University.
Lindsay loves to see how much of a difference Massage Therapy can make and to see her clients leave with less stress and less pain.
Hours of Availability:
Monday 8-2
Tuesday 8-2
Wednesday 2-8
Thursday 2:15-8
Friday 9-2
Valerie Lafranchise, RMT
Valerie is a graduate of The West Coast College of Massage Therapy, located in Victoria B.C. The school’s 3000 hour program included training in advanced techniques such as: cranio-sacral, myofascial, muscle energy techniques, joint mobilization and manual lymph drainage.
Valerie has worked with a wide range of people including: national level triathletes, children & elders, as well as patients suffering from conditions such as: Alzheimers, and Parkinsons.
Valerie’s treatments extend beyond massage to include patient education, such as postural awareness and stress reduction techniques. She has created individualized stretching and strengthening programs for patients. She has also participated in wellness workshops on such subjects as ergonomics and stretching in an office environment.
A mother of two, Valerie loves working with young athletes, and has a dedicated clientele of children and youth involved in competitive sports.
Hours of Availability:
Tuesday 1:15-7
Thursday 8-2
Valerie is a graduate of The West Coast College of Massage Therapy, located in Victoria B.C. The school’s 3000 hour program included training in advanced techniques such as: cranio-sacral, myofascial, muscle energy techniques, joint mobilization and manual lymph drainage.
Valerie has worked with a wide range of people including: national level triathletes, children & elders, as well as patients suffering from conditions such as: Alzheimers, and Parkinsons.
Valerie’s treatments extend beyond massage to include patient education, such as postural awareness and stress reduction techniques. She has created individualized stretching and strengthening programs for patients. She has also participated in wellness workshops on such subjects as ergonomics and stretching in an office environment.
A mother of two, Valerie loves working with young athletes, and has a dedicated clientele of children and youth involved in competitive sports.
Hours of Availability:
Tuesday 1:15-7
Thursday 8-2
Lucie Larue, RMT
Lucie has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2002. She graduated with honors from a 2 year intensive massage therapy program. She is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, where she also serves as an examiner.
Dedicated to providing all clients with the best possible care, she continues to upgrade her knowledge by taking additional courses related to Massage Therapy. Some of the courses she has already taken include pregnancy massage, infant massage and myofascial release.Lucie has worked with a variety of clients including geriatrics, athletes, pregnant women and children. As a Massage Therapist, her focus is on general well-being while treating clients for stress, tension, muscle pain, headaches, migraines, problems related to pregnancy, sports injuries, and womens health. Her interest is in treating the whole person from a mind-body-spirit perspective.
Hours of Availability:
Tuesday 2:15-8
Wednesday 2:15-8
Friday 2:15-8
alternate Saturdays 8-1
Lucie has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2002. She graduated with honors from a 2 year intensive massage therapy program. She is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, where she also serves as an examiner.
Dedicated to providing all clients with the best possible care, she continues to upgrade her knowledge by taking additional courses related to Massage Therapy. Some of the courses she has already taken include pregnancy massage, infant massage and myofascial release.Lucie has worked with a variety of clients including geriatrics, athletes, pregnant women and children. As a Massage Therapist, her focus is on general well-being while treating clients for stress, tension, muscle pain, headaches, migraines, problems related to pregnancy, sports injuries, and womens health. Her interest is in treating the whole person from a mind-body-spirit perspective.
Hours of Availability:
Tuesday 2:15-8
Wednesday 2:15-8
Friday 2:15-8
alternate Saturdays 8-1
Melissa Beals, BA, RMT
Having graduated and been registered following an intense 2200 hour Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy program in Cambridge, Ontario, I have settled in Ottawa to begin my practice.
My passion for massage therapy is to help moms-to-be and new moms with their ever changing bodies. After completing an intensive prenatal program and training at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, I have developed many skills which help me understand the complexities and challenges of massage and pregnancies.
Through my training, I am well practiced in Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Hydrotherapy, Deep Tissue Work, PNF Stretching, Fascial Release, Joint Mobilization, Pre- and Postnatal Massage, and Infant Massage.
I am an active person who loves all things cardio - running, biking, and rollerblading are some of my favourites. I strive to share this enthusiasm with clients to aid in a more healthy and active lifestyle.
Hours of Availability:
Monday 2:15-8
Wednesday 9-1:45
Thursday 2:15-8
Friday 2:15-8
Having graduated and been registered following an intense 2200 hour Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy program in Cambridge, Ontario, I have settled in Ottawa to begin my practice.
My passion for massage therapy is to help moms-to-be and new moms with their ever changing bodies. After completing an intensive prenatal program and training at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, I have developed many skills which help me understand the complexities and challenges of massage and pregnancies.
Through my training, I am well practiced in Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Hydrotherapy, Deep Tissue Work, PNF Stretching, Fascial Release, Joint Mobilization, Pre- and Postnatal Massage, and Infant Massage.
I am an active person who loves all things cardio - running, biking, and rollerblading are some of my favourites. I strive to share this enthusiasm with clients to aid in a more healthy and active lifestyle.
Hours of Availability:
Monday 2:15-8
Wednesday 9-1:45
Thursday 2:15-8
Friday 2:15-8
