Practioners:
Our Team is here for you!
Balanced Living brings together therapists with
a wide range of skills
Brian Bennett RMT, CKTP, ART.
Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Active Release Teckniques provider, Certified Kinesio taping practioner, Streatch Therapist, Ironman provider network member.
Brian Bennett graduated from the renowned Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, the oldest Massage school in Canada. He became a registered massage therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario after completing 2200 hours of intense schooling and rigorous board exams. He has gone on to pursue post-graduate education in Medical Exercise Training, Sports Massage, Ultrasound/Tens, Active Release Tecknique, Kinesio Taping, Myofacial Release, Custom Orthotics, and other related modalities.
He has participated in high-level events like the Men's Masters Tennis series treating some of the world's top athletes and has written for Alive Magazine, Canada's national health publication. He teaches regularly at Running Room clinics and also teaches CPR and First Aid.
He is an accomplished Ironman triathlete, and runner having competed in the Ironman world championships in Kona Hawaii in 2008. competing in 3 Ironman Triathlons, over 50 shorter triathlons, 3 marathons including the 2007 Newyork city marathon, he has been a proffesional ski patroler for 18 years, a member of the critical incident stress team for the ski patrol, a former alpine & nordic ski instructor/racing coach winning coach of the year from the canadian ski coaches Federation,
Jennifer Corey-Bennett BPHA, RMT, DAc.
Registered Massage Therapist, Doctor of Acupuncture, Naturopath Student.
Jennifer’s passion is patient education and helping them find a healthy balance in their lives. This passion is a driving force for Jennifer’s continued education. She is now becoming a Naturopathic Doctor.
Jennifer started on this path at the University of Toronto and graduated with a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (9T7). She continued with Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy Schools Inc. (99), where a passion for prenatal care and Doula support was sparked. Treating athletes, like herself, utilized her Phys. Ed. background. Jennifer enjoys hiking in the White Mountains, mountain biking and road riding as well as walking her dog. She has recently challenged herself with a duathalon and a triathalon.
When Jennifer became a Doula (labour support provider) and Reiki Practitioner this allowed her practice to specialize and expand in a new direction. After many years of specializing in prenatal/postpartum massage Jennifer found that there was a great need to support her patients that were going through fertility treatments. She went back to school and studied acupuncture at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto, then continued with a short internship at Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
Jennifer’s practice is varied and she has always loved the variety of her practice, from the gardener who hurt their back, to the weekend warrior, to an elite athlete, to relaxation and prenatal/postpartum care.
Leanne Mollins RMT, CST.
Registed Massage Therapist, Cranial Sacral Therapist.
Leanne in practice as a registered massage therapist since 1992. Her treatments incorporate Swedish massage, cranial sacral and reiki to tailor fit each session to individual client needs. Many clients have come to Leanne needing emotional support, and she has discovered a real flow combining touch with powerful listening skills that allow clients to leave with an increased sense of well-being and personal power. Leanne is committed to educating her clients to the best of her ability, about other health modalities that can further put the power into the hands of the individual with regards to their own health. Leanne offers cranial sacral treatments as a stand alone treatment or in combination with therapeutic massage techniques. Cranial Sacral is ideal for those who need a deeper state of relaxation than massage alone can offer, and has shown to be very effective in treating individuals who are looking to promote a state of mental calm and peace.
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She has worked with Chiropractors, Pilates Instructors, Nutritionists, Dieticians, MD’s, and energy workers in the past to combine areas of expertise to further enhance the ability to deliver quality service to her clients. Leanne is passionate about nutrition, fitness and has had the privilege of sharing this knowledge with clients who want information about these subjects.
Danielle Nickolau, RMT.
Registered Massage Therapist
Danielle began her post-secondary education at the University of Waterloo where she completed 4 years in Social Developmental Studies and was heading into a career in Social Work. In her second year of university, Danielle was injured in a car accident and was introduced to massage therapy as part of her treatment plan. After completing university, Danielle decided to combine her passion of helping others with her love of biological sciences and enrolled in the massage therapy program at CDI College in Hamilton, ON. She completed the massage therapy program in 2005 and has been working as a therapist for just over a year, working in both physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics as well as the corporate setting. Danielle has experience in sports massage, especially with running injuries, as well as pregnancy and deep tissue massage. Danielle is committed to providing a high quality of care to her patients and is committed to continuing her education for the benefit of others.
Gail Sauer ND, DAc.
Naturopathic doctor, Doctor of Acupuncture
Gail Sauer has a post-graduate degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Ontario’s only accredited school for Naturopathic studies. She is qualified as a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) (pending) and has had specific additional training in both sports medicine and naturopathic oncology (cancer care). Gail enjoys being involved in the community by contributing regularly at the Wellspring Sunnybrook Cancer Support facility and Princess Margaret Hospital. In addition, she enjoys participating in and offering clinical care at a variety of sporting events, including the Ride for Karen and Legacy 5km run. Gail believes in an individualistic approach to health care and adopts a wide variety of modalities, including acupuncture, botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutritional and lifestyle counselling and hydrotherapy to most effectively restore balance and health.
Rhonda Monckton
Reception
Working the reception desk Tuesday to Friday 11 to 5pm, helping to arrange your appointments, and ansewer your questions.
Elizabeth Corey
Reception
Working Saturdays and holidays to help you book your appointments.
Fiona Thomson, B.A. (Hon) CHSC, RMT.
Registered Massage Therapist, Reflexologist, Doula/Labour Support Provider, Reiki Practitioner.
Fiona graduated from Brock University with an Honors degree in Community Health Sciences. Shortly after she graduated from Canadian Therapeutic College and received the most outstanding clinic and outreach award. She has been practicing massage for 3 years and is certified as a Reflexology Healthcare Practitioner, Labour Support Provider, Hot Stone Massage Therapist and Post Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist. She has also completed several levels of Reiki. Fiona has had an extensive background in promoting healthcare as well as health and fitness. She previously worked as a Personal Trainer, Pilates and Spin Instructor. Fiona’s interests include participating fitness model shows, running half and full marathons, and playing rollerderby. She enjoys being challenged and is always up for a little healthy competition. She practices using positive energy towards herself and onto others. Eventually, Fiona plans to broaden her qualifications by taking Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Are you a Therapist?
We often look to expand our team of therapists and services. If you have the skills and experiance we require, please send us your resume
with a cover letter.
Michelle McDermott-Brady RMT Our newest team member!
Registered Massage Therapist
Michelle graduated in the Recreation and Leisure Program with a focus on Therapeutic Recreation for special populations. Working in that field led her to the pursuit of natural healing. She then graduated in 2000 from Centennial College Massage Therapy Program. Michelle is certified in Hot Stone Massage, IFC and Ultrasound, & Holistic Spa Therapy. Michelle has taught in the Massage Therapy Program at Centennial College for 7 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including Chiropractic, Spas, Physiotherapy, On Site corporate, sports events, trade shows and clinics. Michelle teaches courses for Infant massage to mothers, fathers and care givers as well as a Couple's massage course for the town of Markham.
