Massage Therapy

The Swedish massage is one of the most common types of massages you can get. This type of massage involves actions like effleurage, kneading, vibration, tapping and rolling. Massage oil or lotion is used to protect the skin from friction. Deep or relaxing, oil or dry, there are many options to the type of techniques used for the most beneficial therapeutic outcome.


Advanced Manual Osteopathy

Stewart’s Manual Osteopathic Treatments focus on two main processes in the body; Function and Structure. Functional Treatment: These clients will present with more functional symptoms like: digestive issues, neurological ( central nervous system / vagus nerve), sleep disturbances, poor posture, head aches, post concussion, issues with the ability to focus, multitask or deal with stress, the... Read More

Stewart’s Manual Osteopathic Treatments focus on two main processes in the body; Function and Structure.

Functional Treatment:
These clients will present with more functional symptoms like: digestive issues, neurological ( central nervous system / vagus nerve), sleep disturbances, poor posture, head aches, post concussion, issues with the ability to focus, multitask or deal with stress, the feeling of low energy, systemic pain or achiness to name a few.
This treatment is done with the client fully clothed and lying on their back on the table. Some of the techniques that Stewart applies during this treatment are: Cranio-Sacral or Cranio-Osteaopthy, Indirect Myofascial Release, Held Compressions, Visceral Manipulation, Therapeutic Visualization etc.

Structural Treatment:
These clients will present with more structural symptoms from injury, trauma, surgery or overuse pain and dysfunction.
This treatment is also done over the clothes and the client will start on their back and be asked to turn to their sides throughout the treatment. Some of the manual techniques that Stewart applies during this treatment are: Indirect Myofascial Release, Joint Compressions, Matrix Repatterning, Visceral Release etc.

Jessica graduated with honours from the Massage Therapy program at Georgian College in 2009 and has been practising for 14 years. While on a 6 month volunteering excursion to Tanzania, Africa she had the epiphany that she wanted to change her life entirely and become a massage therapist. She acted on her intuition, quit her job, and enrolled in the massage therapy program. Jessica’s passion for her work and her caring attitude with her clients shows that she made the right choice! She is constantly learning and looking to upgrade her skills and is certified in Acupressure, Reiki levels 1 and 2, and Dolphin (yes, it’s called that - ask Jess what it is!) to further serve her clients’ massage therapy needs.

Further training Jessica has: 2010 - Cupping massage technique 2012 - Acupressure 2013 - Reiki Levels 1 & 2 2016 - Walt-Fritz’s Myofascial Release 2016 - MPS intro course 2016 - MPS advanced circuits 2017 - MPS advanced scars and trauma

Jessica graduated with honours from the Massage Therapy program at Georgian College in 2009 and h... Read More

Ashley graduated with Honours from the Georgian College Massage Therapy Program. She is looking forward to a long and successful career helping her clients to achieve their health and wellness goals. Ashley is passionate about her chosen profession and believes in the profound power of touch, and the part that energies and intent play in a holistic approach to physical and emotional wellness. She loves to share her knowledge with her clients so they can recognize the importance of their own role in their personal healing. She has experience with sports massage, deep pressure techniques, relaxation and injury rehabilitation; Ashley is constantly learning and looks forward to continuing her education and adding alternative modalities to her portfolio to help serve clients even better.

Ashley graduated with Honours from the Georgian College Massage Therapy Program. She is looking ... Read More

Sat graduated from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2012 and has been an RMT for 11 years. She emigrated from England in 2007. Having worked in a busy, stressful corporate world for many years, massage for relaxation, stress and muscular pain became a way of life for her. She soon realized the long-term physical and emotional benefits and so decided to learn more. Sat has years of experience in both spa and clinic settings. You’ll leave her treatment feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and thoroughly restored!

Sat’s further training:

2014- Hot Stone Massage 2015 - Myofascial Release 2016 - Bioflex Laser Therapy 2017 - Table Thai Massage 2017- Indie Head Massage 2017 - Chakra Balancing 2018 - Reiki level 1 & 2

Sat graduated from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2012 and has been an RMT for ... Read More

Sylvia is a compassionate, intuitive and skilled practitioner and her humour shines through her treatments. Sylvia keenly understands the frustration that patients can experience while trying to find both compassionate and effective care for pain in our healthcare system. Embracing the notion of lifelong learning, she holds designations of Research Analyst, Registered Practical Nurse and Registered Massage Therapist along with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Sylvia’s special interest in pain has led her to current studies in a Masters of Clinical Science program at Western University in Interprofessional Pain Management. With this, her goal is to become more knowledgeable and more successful in treating the multi-faceted puzzle of pain.

Sylvia is a compassionate, intuitive and skilled practitioner and her humour shines through her t... Read More

Alex graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2006 and has been practicing as an RMT for 17 years. Alex is known for her intuitive touch, skilled hands, and an empathetic approach to providing a treatment unique to each client’s needs with both therapeutic and relaxation massage therapy. Her caring and positive attitude makes her easy to talk to and puts her clients at ease.

Alex’s further training:

2019 - Bioflex Laser Therapy Certification 2022 - Bioflex Laser Therapy Master Class 2023 - Reiki Level 1 & 2 2024 - Reiki Master Practitioner

Alex graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2006 and has been practicing as... Read More

Alicia graduated from Centennial College in 2002 and has been an RMT for 21 years. Before coming to Newmarket Massage she worked at a physiotherapy clinic for 15 years and has experience working with clients who have been in car accidents, post surgery, and post injury as well as general relaxation treatments. Alicia loves introducing her clients to Myofascial Release. She has taken courses in myofascial release for the full body and also courses focused on neck, voice, and swallowing disorders; she has been excited to see it helping her clients. Alicia is passionate about educating and supporting pregnant women. In 2017, she trained to become a doula - though she isn’t currently working as a doula, she uses her knowledge to help pregnant women experience a pain-free pregnancy through massage therapy and Spinning Babies techniques, while also teaching and educating them on pregnancy and birth and the importance of advocating for themselves.

Alicia’s further training:

2012 - Myofascial Release - Full Body (Jennings)

2016 - Myofascial Release - Lower Body (Fritz)

2017 - Maternal Support Practitioner Training (Prenatal and Postpartum Doula Course)

2018 - Spinning Babies Workshop

2018 - Certified in Bioflex laser therapy

2019 - Myofascial Release - Neck, Voice and Swallowing Disorders (Fritz)

Alicia graduated from Centennial College in 2002 and has been an RMT for 21 years. Before coming... Read More

Chloe is a graduate of Georgian College’s Massage Therapy program. She also obtained a Bachelor of Life Sciences Degree with Honours in Biology and Psychology at the University of Toronto. While working with other knowledgable health care professionals, she has treated a variety of conditions through massage and remedial therapy including but not limited to acute or chronic pain, sports-related injuries, neurological, pre and post operative, long-term care, pre-natal, and post natal. Chloe has experience with deep tissue massage, sports therapy, trigger point therapy, connective tissue treatments and Swedish Massage. She is dedicated to providing quality care through continued participation in professional development courses.

Chloe is a graduate of Georgian College’s Massage Therapy program. She also obtained a Bachelor ... Read More

Stewart has owned and operated Newmarket Massage Therapy Clinic with his wife, Nicole Caple, since 2000. Stewart is in his 28th year of manual practice (class of 1995) and has done tens of thousands of treatments thus far in his career. Stewart is a natural teacher and has taught and taken so many courses that he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our clinic and to his clients.

Further training and certification: 1994 - certified in Reflexology, Acupressure, Craniosacral Therapy level 1* 1995 - Diploma from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy 1996 - certified in Personal Training by the American Council of Exercise, Taping and Supportive Techniques, Positional Release Therapy* by the Canadian Sports Massage Assoc. 1996 - 1999 - Practical Instructor and Clinical Supervisor for Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, Newmarket campus 1997 - certified Fitness Appraiser by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Vitamin Supplementation and it’s Clinical Application, Introduction to Myofascial Release* 1998 - certified in Post Rehab Conditioning, Ultrasound and Tens, Myofascial Mobilizations, Myofascial level 1 and 2, Myofascial Unwinding 1999 - certified in Myofascial Pelvis/Osseus Release* 1999-2001 - Certified Myofascial Release Instructor (instructed and assisted in 15 Certification Courses) 1999 - 2000 - Assistant Education Director and Instructor for the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, Windsor campus 2000 - certified in Craniosacral Therapy level 2, Visceral Manipulation level 1, Contracted by Massage Therapy school to write Orthopedic Assessment course notes and exams 2001 - certified in Reiki level 1 and 2, Intuitive Teachings, Holographic Repatterning 2002 - certified Reiki Master, Etheric Healing level 1, Spiritual Healing level 1 2003 - Empowering the Healer Within, certified in Spiritual Healing level 2, Multidimensional Healing 2004 - certified in Integrated Manual Lymphatic Drainage level 1and 2 2005 - certified in Integrated Manual Lymphatic Drainage level 3* (Certified Decongestive Therapist)* 2013 - certified as Meditation Teacher/Coach 2014 - Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practise DO(MP), Hoffman Quadrinity Process Graduate 2015 - Art of Self Healing Level 1 and 2, Bioflex Laser Therapy, Matrix Repatterning-Lower Quadrant, Upper Quadrant, Cranium/Dental, Visceral/Fascia 2016 - Bioflex Laser Therapy Master Class 2017 - Certificate in Matrix Repatterning (Certified Matrix Reaptterning Practitioner 2017-Feb 2023), Bioflex Laser Therapy Master Class 25 Anniversary Conference Keynote Speaker 2018 - Osteopathic Approach to Health Care Workshop (OOAMA), British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners Manual Techniques Refresher Workshop (BCAOMP) 2020 - Biotensegrity: Information on Science Workshop, Matrix Repatterning Symposium 2021 - Rehab Lab: Concussion Bootcamp Workshop, Rehab Lab: Cranial Approaches to Concussions Workshop, Rehab Lab: Cervical Considerations to Concussions Workshop

Stewart has owned and operated Newmarket Massage Therapy Clinic with his wife, Nicole Caple, sinc... Read More

Melissa’s ultimate goal is to provide clients with safe and effective massage treatments that will facilitate the body’s healing and recovery processes, as well as promote individual health and wellness. She’s had 18 years clinical experience as an rmt and graduated from York University with a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and went on to complete her massage therapy training with Sutherland Chan Massage Therapy College. Melissa holds additional training in: - perinatal massage - massage therapy for infants and children - Neuromuscular Integration and Structural Alignment (NISA) - Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage - massage specifically for ptsd, anxiety and depression - aromatherapy

Melissa’s ultimate goal is to provide clients with safe and effective massage treatments that wil... Read More

Nicole owns and operates Newmarket Massage Therapy Clinic with her husband, Stewart Carter, since 2000. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (class of 1999) and has been practising as a registered massage therapist for 24 years. Nicole knew she wanted to be an RMT when she was 16. She received a massage from a registered therapist and felt such profound pain relief and relaxation she felt it was a revelation to feel better without pain relieving drugs. Nicole saw the opportunity to help others and be able to teach people about their health so she enrolled in massage therapy schooling as soon as she could and the rest is history!

This is the further training Nicole has: 1999 - certified in Myofascial Pelvis/Osseus Release 2000 - certified in Craniosacral Therapy level 1 2001 - certified in Pregnancy Specific Massage Therapy 2003 - Hoffman Quadrinity Process Graduate 2009 - certified in Infant Massage Therapy, certified Infant Massage Instructor 2015 - Bioflex Laser Therapy 2016 - Bioflex Laser Therapy Master Class 2017 - Bioflex Laser Therapy Master Class 25 Anniversary Conference Keynote Speaker

Nicole owns and operates Newmarket Massage Therapy Clinic with her husband, Stewart Carter, since... Read More

Maria graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydroptherapy, became an RMT in 2007 and has been practising for 16 years. Maria thoroughly enjoys helping people and is mindful and intuitive in her approach to her work; she has experience using myofascial release, swedish massage therapy , and Matrix Repatterning, and combines an excellent blend of relaxation and therapeutic massage while using the experience she’s gained treating many conditions and concerns. Maria enjoys constantly learning new techniques to better assist her clients.

Maria’s further training: 2013 - Reiki level 1& Art of Self Healing Level 1 and 2 2016 - Bioflex Laser Therapy 2017 - Bioflex Laser Therapy Master Class 2020 - Matrix Repatterning

Maria graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydroptherapy, became an RMT in 2007 and... Read More

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