Meet Rachael!
All About Me
Rachael has had a lifelong passion and interest in physical activity. Growing up she was a dancer, loved playing volleyball, rugby, and track and field. She has been working in the field of health and wellness since 2017.
In 2015 Rachael began her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph Humber in the Kinesiology program, where in 2019 she obtained her Honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and her diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion.
Following completion of her undergraduate degree, she began working as an in-home personal trainer, and after aiding clients in living a strong, healthy, and pain-free lifestyle, she discovered that she wanted to incorporate manual therapy into her practice.
In 2020, Rachael attended Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy, where she graduated in the fall of 2021 with her diploma in Massage Therapy, and has been practicing massage therapy in clinic since 2022.
Having a background in Kinesiology excels Rachael's knowledge in the body, and biomechanics. Her approach to health and healing stems from living an active lifestyle. She believes that healing begins in the treatment room, but it is the daily habits of the client that will really dictate their healing journey and progression.
What to expect during your first appointment?
Rachael begins each first treatment with a comprehensive health history questionnaire that is discussed at the beginning of the session, looking into your lifestyle, habits, and potential causes of pain or injury.
An orthopedic assessment of the area in pain is then conducted in order to further understand the pain and/or injury origin.
On-table manual therapy targets the direct causes of pain, utilizing modalities such as cupping, muscle scraping, kinesiotaping, and red light therapy where indicated.
Clients will leave with an emailed exercise or stretch plan that will further speed healing and reduce pain for areas of concern.
