Our Team

Meet our awesome team! All our registered massage therapists have over 2200 hours of training and can give insurance receipts for massage. We direct bill to many insurance companies. Our massage therapists are listed in order of seniority. To book a massage appointment please book online, call, email or try our Live Chat feature at the bottom of the page. You can also text us at 587-905-0864.

Management

Lara
LaraOwner
Lara started The Self Centre in 2004 and worked as a massage therapist and craniosacral therapist until 2015 when she retired to run the company as it grew.
Nicole Ploch
Nicole PlochAdmin

Registered Massage Therapists

Therapeutic and Relaxation massage Edmonton

Cassandra Sams

Registered Massage Therapist

Hi, I’m Cassandra, a 2015 Graduate from CDI College in Edmonton. I came to the Self Centre straight from school. I specialize in deep tissue massage and relaxation massage.

Also, I do myofascial cupping, body scrubs and wraps.

Modalities:

Therapeutic / Deep Tissue massage
Myofascial cupping massage
Relaxation Massage
Body wraps & scrubs

Therapeutic and Relaxation massage Edmonton

Kristy Nanise

Registered Massage Therapist

Kristy Nanise has 15 years experience doing variety of massage therapy, and she does an amazing blend of therapeutic and a flowing, relaxing massage.

Direct billing available to:
Blue Cross, GWL, Chambers, Groupsource, Greenshield, Maximum Benefits, Equitable Life and CBP.

Her receipts are valid for clients to self-submit to all insurance companies.

Modalities:

Relaxation Massage
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue massage
Reflexology
Prenatal Massage
Reiki

Yolanda Paradis

Registered Massage Therapist

Yolanda is excellent at therapeutic massage and myofascial cupping and has introduced many of her clients to silicone cupping (at no extra cost) during the massage, for better
myofascial release.

Yolanda graduated from MH Vicars in 2016 and has been with The Self Centre since 2017. Interestingly, she was a massage client of The Self Centre before attending massage therapy school.

Years of sporting experience as a gymnastics teacher along with a background in pediatric nursing gives Yolanda a solid foundation as a health practitioner.

Modalities:

Relaxation Massage
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue massage
Myofascial cupping massage
Prenatal Massage
Intra-oral/TMJ massage
Reflexology

Pamela Hauca

Registered Massage Therapist

Pamela Hauca has been a registered massage therapist with MTAA since 2010. Since graduating from the MH Vicars 2200 hour Remedial Massage program she has worked doing deep tissue, sports, relaxation & therapeutic massage.

She has continued her education in massage through various techniques in Deep tissue, Ligamentous Strains, Myofascial Cupping. She uses various blended techniques during massage to help clients regain and maintain body wellness.

Modalities:

Relaxation Massage
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue massage
Myofascial cupping massage

RMT

Justine Bouchard

Registered Massage Therapist

I’m a very passionate person. One of my main passions is the sport of wrestling. I competed for 17 years making it on the National Team multiple times and currently assistant coach with the University of Alberta team.

My own experience as an elite athlete helped me learn the value of healing my body through self-care exercises as well as many other values I never knew I’d come to rely on.

I graduated from the University of Calgary in 2010 with a Bsc in biological sciences and had no idea what to do with the degree. Soon after, I enrolled in a 2200 hour massage therapy program and earned my practicum hours at a chiropractor clinic which is where I stayed until I moved from Calgary at the beginning of 2017. In the chiropractor setting I worked with a variety of people and gained experience dealing with common overuse injuries as well as sports injuries or motor vehicle accidents.

Yoga came into my life as part of my training in wrestling but I gained so much more than the physical benefits. I healed emotionally and grew spiritually. My passion for yoga continues to grow and emanates at its highest when I can share it with others.

Massage, Yoga and wrestling are just some of my passions and I aspire to continue to learn and grow in all of them.

Therapeutic and Relaxation massage Edmonton

Melissa Squarek

Registered Massage Therapist

I’m a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with 2200 hours of training from CDI college. I am certified in deep tissue and relaxation massage and have a wide range of clients from post-athletic to accidents & just every day conditions.

 I have also taken an extra course on personal training to expand my knowledge on how my clients move and live allowing myself to benefit their needs more thoroughly.
I have since the age of 8 known I wanted be an RMT . I would always research massage and have always wanted to know more about how to help others . To this day I am doing what I love and am happy to be living my dream job.

I’m hardworking, motivated and I continue to take new courses to stay fresh, and learn new techniques and expand my abilities. I absolutely love my job and the people I work with.

Modalities:

Relaxation Massage
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue massage
Prenatal Massage

manual osteopathic therapy

Leonora Osio

Registered Massage Therapist

Completed a 2,200-hour massage therapy diploma from Alberta College of Massage Therapy in 2017. Completed the Manual Osteopathic Therapy program at the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta in 2019.

 I am both an RMT and MOT registered at CMMOTA. I continued education by studying Craniosacral therapy, Visceral manipulation, Osteo-articulation, Myofascial Remodeling, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Hot stone massage. I believe that our body has the ability to heal itself. In this process to assist each individual and offer range of techniques. I enjoy helping others and working with different states of health. My goal is to provide optimal health and to assist on there wellness journey.

Services:

Therapeutic massage
Relaxation massage
Prenatal massage
Hot/cold stone massage therapy
Manual Osteopathic Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Visceral Therapy
Myofascial release

Britney Irwin

Registered Massage Therapist

Britney has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2005 and her range of skills is vast. From relaxation and therapeutic, to athletes and pregnancy massage. Britney is best known for her personality and finding the right fit of pressure for each person she meets.

Modalities:

Relaxation Massage
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue massage
Prenatal Massage

Michelle Hoogstraten

Michelle Hoogstraten

Registered Massage Therapist

I am a dedicated massage therapist with a passion for promoting physical and emotional well-being through the art of touch.  I believe of the power of healing hands to restore balance and harmony to the body and mind. My goal is to support individuals in their quest for holistic wellness, helping them release stress, manage pain and enhance their overall quality of life. I am committed to creating a tranquil space where clients can relax, rejuvenate and embark on a journey to improved health and vitality.

Desiree is also a Birth Doula and so, holds a very special place for pregnant women. She has spent a great deal of time and focus understanding the changes that happen throughout pregnancy and finds passion in being able to ease those discomforts while creating a nurturing space for women

Desiree believes that whatever phase of life you’re going through, regular massage treatment is key to living a comfortable balanced life. Just as we all go to the dentist regularly to keep our teeth healthy, we should also be going for regular bodywork treatments to keep our whole selves healthy. Desiree is continuing her education in Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy and frequently incorporates these modalities into her treatments.

Modalities:
Relaxation Massage
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue massage
Prenatal Massage