A Registered Massage Therapist since 2013, Ashley is a highly-educated and well-rounded practitioner with specialization in Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. She is passionate about helping people and believes Massage Therapy to be an effective method in achieving pain relief and balance of the body and mind. Whether clients are new or ongoing, Ashley approaches every treatment with a fresh and flexible mindset, committed to assessing the evolving needs of each body. Her favourite appointments are when people say, "This is my primary concern today, but I trust you'll figure out what my body really needs."
Ashley has been a member in good standing with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) since graduating from the thorough 2200-hour Massage Therapy program at MacEwan University. Her continued education in Craniosacral Therapy has been through the highly recognized Upledger Institute and her Visceral Manipulation course work is ongoing through Upledger's affiliated Barral Institute.
In massage treatments, Ashley also integrates modalities such as Myofascial Release, Cupping, Intra-oral work, and Trigger Point Therapy as needed. “I do not consider myself a deep tissue therapist. While I can use deeper pressure where required, my goal is always to help the body realign at its own pace in the most pain-free manner."
A brief list of conditions and clients Ashley most enjoys working with and has seen great improvements with include:
When Ashley isn't at the clinic, she works part time as a published young adult fiction author. Otherwise, she keeps busy reading books that make her cry, walking her Golden-Aussie pup, or watching action movies with her love.
Ashley has been a member in good standing with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) since graduating from the thorough 2200-hour Massage Therapy program at MacEwan University. Her continued education in Craniosacral Therapy has been through the highly recognized Upledger Institute and her Visceral Manipulation course work is ongoing through Upledger's affiliated Barral Institute.
In massage treatments, Ashley also integrates modalities such as Myofascial Release, Cupping, Intra-oral work, and Trigger Point Therapy as needed. “I do not consider myself a deep tissue therapist. While I can use deeper pressure where required, my goal is always to help the body realign at its own pace in the most pain-free manner."
A brief list of conditions and clients Ashley most enjoys working with and has seen great improvements with include:
- Headaches and Migraines
- Whiplash and Concussions
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Pre and Post Surgery clients
- Pregnancy and Post-partum
- Children over five years old
When Ashley isn't at the clinic, she works part time as a published young adult fiction author. Otherwise, she keeps busy reading books that make her cry, walking her Golden-Aussie pup, or watching action movies with her love.
MORE INFO ABOUT CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST)
Craniosacral Therapy (CST), is a light touch modality that can be used both on its own as well as in conjunction with Massage Therapy. It is a process of treating the nervous system through gentle manipulations of the bones and tissues using unwinding and balancing techniques. Conditions that can be addressed with CST include:
- Headaches and migraines
- Whiplash
- PTSD
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Emotional traumas
- Any disorder involving the nerves or nervous system
MORE INFO ABOUT VISCERAL MANIPULATION (VM)
Visceral Manipulation (VM), is a gentle and intentional hands-on technique focusing on the organs to create harmony in the body. VM can be used in combination with massage or as a separate treatment. Conditions that can be addressed with VM include:
- Acid reflux or Heartburn
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Incontinence
- Constipation
- Chronic fatigue
- Hormone balancing
- Post organ surgery balancing/care
- Reoccurring hip, back, shoulder, or neck pain
