Franc is a therapist with expertise in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and fascial release techniques, he stands out not only for his professional skills but also for his passion for movement and fitness. His dedication to restoring the body to its natural posture and optimal state is complemented by his personal hobbies: kettlebell training, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and digital art. This unique blend of interests underlines Franc’s holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing the importance of a balanced body structure for self-rejuvenation and healing. A proud member of the CMTO, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a multifaceted perspective to Annex RMT Physical Health Clinic. Here, Franc is not just excited to share his therapeutic expertise but also to integrate his passion for active lifestyles and creative expression with his clients, fostering a comprehensive path to wellness and recovery.
As a client with Franc, you’ll receive a tailored therapeutic experience that addresses your specific needs and goals. He combines his expertise in massage and bodywork with insights from his passion for movement and fitness, ensuring a holistic approach to your wellness journey. Expect a welcoming environment where your path to improved health and balance is supported with personalized care and guidance.
Franc is a therapist with expertise in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and fascial re...
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As a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist, Darlene specializes in alleviating pain and discomfort through gradual and progressive techniques that enhance circulation and support the body’s natural healing process, effectively releasing tension in the tissue. Her passion extends to prenatal care, infant massage, and lymphatic drainage, drawing from her extensive experience teaching at various massage therapy schools. Darlene tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, promoting overall well-being and a holistic healing experience.
As a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist, Darlene specializes in alleviating pain and discomfo...
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Meet Celeste, a seasoned Registered Massage Therapist boasting over 8 years of expertise in the field. Renowned for her exceptional skills and holistic approach, she has become the preferred therapist for countless weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts seeking relief and rejuvenation.
Throughout her career, Celeste has continuously refined her craft, delving into various massage modalities and wellness practices such as Functional Mobility Training (FRC), Kinstretch, Functional Range Assessments, Myofascial Stretching, Thai Massage, Pre/Post Natal Massage, Osteo Mobilizations Of The Hip, Hot Stone Therapy, and more. She is now offering Infant Massage and Post Natal sessions.
Celeste’s commitment to ongoing education is evident in her diverse skill set, which includes specialized treatments for pre and postnatal mothers and their infants. Clients trust her not only for her technical proficiency but also for her compassionate and empathetic approach to healing.
Guided by her mantra, “If we feel better, we will move better, and when we move better, we think better,” Celeste believes that enhancing physical health positively influences every aspect of life. Through the integration of the most effective techniques, she endeavors to facilitate profound transformations in her clients’ lives, empowering them to experience greater freedom of movement, clarity of mind, and overall vitality.
Please Note: Female clients only
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Christiano is an honours graduate of Bryan College and has always been intrigued by biology and mechanisms of life science.
He is passionate about working with people to make a positive difference in their lives. Christiano uses a diverse range of techniques tailored to the individual needs of the client. Some techniques include Swedish massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, joint mobilization, and trigger point therapy.
In his free time, he enjoys partaking in self-care activities, such as bike rides, nature trails, and has also started practicing yoga. Christiano is a keen learner, constantly seeking to incorporate new techniques into his practice to provide the best care for his clients.
Christiano is an honours graduate of Bryan College and has always been intrigued by biology and m...
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Andeka is a Registered Acupuncturist who earned her Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner advanced diploma from Humber College. She is also a member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist of Ontario (CTCMPAO) in good standing.
Andeka is committed to creating a safe and healing space for her patients, and believes in using evidence-based practices and interprofessional collaboration to optimize patient-care. Each treatment she performs is individually catered to meet patients’ needs, and is modified accordingly with each session! Andeka’s clinical experience includes treating stress and anxiety, acute and chronic pain, digestive disorders, gynecology and insomnia. Along with acupuncture, Andeka is proficient in performing gua sha, cupping, moxibustion and tuina.
When not caring for patients, Andeka enjoys an active lifestyle! She spends her free time hiking, taking long walks and playing sports.
Andeka is a Registered Acupuncturist who earned her Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner adv...
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Will is passionate about the process of human healing and how we can be active components of it. Prior to becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, he completed his undergrad in Kinesiology with Honors at York University. This is where he developed an interest in the human body and how the physical, mental, and even spiritual aspects can determine how well a body functions and heals.
During his time at York, he got his personal training certificate from Canfitpro, and has been training clients to help them reach their goals safely and effectively for the past three years. He believes that his background helps him understand the dimensions of health, making his treatments for clients effective, enjoyable, and safe.
In his personal time, Will loves to work out, play soccer, and learn spanish.
Will is passionate about the process of human healing and how we can be active components of it. ...
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Elmar Sharifov is a highly skilled Massage Therapist with comprehensive training from the Protégé School Massage Therapy program. His expertise includes deep tissue massage, myofascial release, joint mobilization, and PNF techniques. In addition to massage, Elmar is proficient in remedial exercises, with a focus on stretch and strength training, offering clients a holistic approach to wellness.
Elmar’s journey into massage therapy was fueled by his passion for holistic health and his long-standing involvement in martial arts. He holds a brown belt in Aikido, has a background in wrestling, and is currently practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The discipline and anatomical knowledge gained from martial arts have greatly enhanced his massage practice.
As a full-time single father, Elmar values quality time with his daughter, often hiking and enjoying nature together. This fall, he is excited to begin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with her, sharing his passion while fostering a deeper bond. These moments of connection provide him with the balance and energy he brings to his practice, ensuring each client receives personalized and attentive care.
Elmar has lived in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Albania, and is fluent in Russian and Turkish, enabling him to connect with a diverse range of clients.
Elmar Sharifov is a highly skilled Massage Therapist with comprehensive training from the Protégé...
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Lucas is an accomplished massage therapist with a passion for sports massage, deep tissue therapy, and rehabilitation from injuries and surgeries. As co-owner of Annex RMT, Lucas blends therapeutic massage, cupping, fascial release, and stretching to deliver exceptional results. He possesses an intuitive and direct approach, swiftly identifying areas of restriction and trigger points to enhance mobility and alleviate discomfort. With a wealth of experience assisting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels—from office professionals to athletes—Lucas is committed to guiding you toward optimal health and performance.
Originally from Brazil, Lucas loves to travel, is fluent in Portuguese and French, and has a degree in Psychology from York University.
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Jackie graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, and is also an acting graduate from The National Theatre School of Canada.
In her practice, Jackie is people-orientated and takes care to understand clients’ motives when facilitating a treatment. Jackie is a queer-positive therapist and strives to work inclusively with a broad spectrum of people, making sure everyone feels taken care of and rejuvenated through massage therapy.
She has worked with athletes at the Invictus Games, has experience creating treatment plans for people with muscular dystrophy, as well caring for scar restrictions from chest surgeries.
Jackie has studied Neurofunctional Acupuncture at McMaster University and can incorporate dry needling as part of her massage treatments. She is fascinated by the nervous system and is always learning more about gait mechanics and foot rehabilitation.
When she’s not working as an RMT, Jackie makes plays with her theatre company Re:Current Theatre and also enjoys playing ukulele and bouldering.
Jackie graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, and is also an acting graduate f...
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Roger’s client-centered approach incorporates traditional Swedish massage techniques including deep tissue work to reduce your pain, increase your mobility and help you relax.
Roger loves working with a wide variety of clients. He is an expert at alleviating aches and pains associated with poor ergonomics, often due to working from home, and can offer helpful tips to improve your postural awareness.
He also enjoys working with athletes of all levels, from aspiring Olympians to weekend warriors. Roger can help optimize your workout recovery to ensure you achieve your maximum potential.
Roger is experienced treating pre- and post-natal clients, as well as those with sport-related injuries, postural imbalances, post-concussion syndrome, tendonitis, scoliosis, TMJ disorders and headaches.
Roger graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto in 2016. He is a member of good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario.
When he is not helping others achieve their health and wellness goals, Roger enjoys photography, exploring nature, playing tennis and competitive Scrabble.
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Caprice Boisvert offers Alexander Technique and Pilates here at Annex RMT. She has a keen interest in anatomy, biomechanics, and how the body is designed to move. She has experience with scoliosis, hip & knee replacement, tendonitis (RSI), Parkinson’s, stenosis and cerebral palsy.
Alexander Technique has been part of Caprice’s life since 2003. She qualified as a teacher in 2012. She makes regular visits to the Alexander Technique Centre Amsterdam, and enjoys Continuing Education opportunities with many International teachers in the Alexander Technique community. She also studies how to combine craniosacral therapy with AT, since it has had a positive impact on her own wellbeing.
Caprice has been certified to teach the Pilates Method since 2004. She teaches in a rehabilitative style that marries well with the Alexander Technique. Pilates is not choreography: it is a system of exercise that works best when your body is well-prepared and you have an understanding of the work. Gentle and timely progression will ensure success. Caprice recently qualified as a Core Confidence Specialist which means she can work alongside your Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist to help you rehabilitate pelvic floor dysfunction.
Caprice wants you to finish each lesson feeling better than when you began. You will learn about efficient movement patterning, which will lead to expanded movement choices. This, in turn, will help you relinquish ineffectual movement patterns and regain natural ease, flexibility and power. This approach can relieve neck and shoulder discomfort, address back pain, release tension from the body, improve coordination, and enhance your awareness of your deep core muscles by removing the focus from the overworked, superficial muscles of the body.
Caprice has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto. She is a runner and avid cyclist.
Caprice Boisvert offers Alexander Technique and Pilates here at Annex RMT. She has a keen interes...
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Kevin graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2016 and has since been working as an RMT. He utilizes sports massage, deep tissue and general Swedish massage techniques regularly in his practice in combination with remedial exercises to effectively target and treat the cause of discomfort or pain rather than just treating the symptoms. He works closely with clients to address their specific goals, whether it be rehabilitation or relaxation!
Kevin graduated from Queen’s University with a Master’s in Physiotherapy and is a fully licensed Physiotherapist. During his schooling, Kevin combined his knowledge of manual therapy with assessments and different modalities to treat athletes, geriatric patients, post-operative patients. He also has experience treating vestibular conditions including vertigo. Kevin believes in a holistic approach to healthcare and strives to get clients back to what they enjoy doing!
Kevin graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2016 and has since been working as an RMT. He utilizes sp...
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Matteo is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO). His osteopathic approach involves a comprehensive head-to-toe examination followed by a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Matteo employs a holistic method, addressing immediate concerns while also targeting deeper root causes.
With experience working with clients of all ages, Matteo assists individuals in achieving their goals at various stages of life. To complement his hands-on techniques, he leverages his clinical background as a kinesiologist to incorporate tailored movement and exercise into his treatment plans.
This combined hands-on and exercise-based approach has enabled many to return to sports and activities they love, ensuring a highly individualized treatment experience. Outside the clinic, Matteo can often be found testing new workouts at the gym or enjoying quality time outdoors.
Matteo is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopath...
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Bibi is a 2005 graduate of Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic and a licensed Massage Therapist in good standing with the CMTO. She is also a member of the Ontario Massage Therapist Association.
She has special interests in repetitive stress injury treatments and holistic massage that seek to find and treat the cause as oppose to treating the symptom.
Bibi’s focus is to use massage as a tool to decrease inflammation in the body to achieve a sense of health and wellbeing. Her approach to patient care includes a treatment plan that encompasses assessment, massage, post-treatment discussion, recommendations for self-care.
Bibi is a 2005 graduate of Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic and a licensed Massage Ther...
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Jaz became an RMT after graduating from Sutherland-Chan in 2019, pursuing a career in helping people to understand their bodies and comfortably interact with their physical environments.
They have been an aerial circus artist and instructor since 2012, which is where their passion for movement and safely exceeding ‘normal limits’ comes from. Their goal is to help optimize clients’ bodily experience by combining soft tissue work with specific training.
Jaz is looking forward to growing their experience and understanding while helping people along the way.
Jaz became an RMT after graduating from Sutherland-Chan in 2019, pursuing a career in helping peo...
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Dr. Laleh specializes in functional neurology and has extensive experience treating knee & shoulder dysfunctions. She is an evidence-based chiropractor and follows the latest research to provide the most up to date treatments. She is also a registered nutritionist, certified in advanced medical nutrition and sports performance nutrition which she uses to provide adjunctive care to common medical conditions, weight loss management & sports performance advice.
Dr. Laleh is available for Custom Foot Orthotic Assessments using gait and foot analysis.
Dr. Laleh specializes in functional neurology and has extensive experience treating knee & sh...
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As a practicing RMT for over 25 years, Kristin has an exceptional amount of experience in all aspects of client care and continues to be passionate about her work. She brings her depth of knowledge to each treatment, seeking to uncover the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction while integrating the body’s innate relaxation response to massage in the process. She happily collaborates with other health care professionals and has an open-minded approach to success.
Kristin is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, where as an alumna, she facilitated treatment planning workshops for several years. She currently works part-time at the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario as part of the examination team for new registrants, where she continues to further her professional growth in a challenging and stimulating environment.
Kristin has an excellent knowledge of health care in general that informs her treatment planning and the home care exercises she teaches her clients. Her results-oriented approach features techniques such as deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and joint mobilizations. She works with clients of all ages with a special interest in pediatric care and sports rehabilitation. Kristin delivers effective therapeutic care and looks forward to helping you achieve your wellness goals.
As a practicing RMT for over 25 years, Kristin has an exceptional amount of experience in all asp...
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Lee Sheng is a licensed professional in the fields of Acupuncture, Tao Shiatsu Therapy, and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, and has been in private practice since 1993. She received diplomas in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, followed by hospital training at Shangdong University of T.C.M. and a certificate in Cosmetic Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine at the Beijing Institute of Acupuncture. Complementing this are graduate qualifications in both Zen Shiatsu and Tao Shiatsu in Canada and Japan. Subsequent training includes Japanese-style Reiki.
Lee has been a practitioner, workshop leader, and facilitator providing a compassionate, attentive and holistic approach to individual and corporate clients including many movie actors for 20 years. She has dealt with a variety of diseases and symptoms, including Pain and Stress management, injury related problems, and has treated menopausal-related issues.
Lee’s Acupuncture treatments may combine various modalities, including Tuina Massage, Moxibustion, Gua Sha, and Cupping Therapy.
Lee Sheng is a licensed professional in the fields of Acupuncture, Tao Shiatsu Therapy, and Tradi...
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Gillian is a holistic therapist trained in Swedish massage and excelling in deep tissue musculoskeletal manipulations, fascial techniques, active release therapy and sports massage. She has had experience working with athletic teams, those suffering from anxiety, rehabilitation clients, chronic stress and pain clients and those just wishing to relax and melt away.
Gillian is a holistic therapist trained in Swedish massage and excelling in deep tissue musculosk...
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