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Michelle Peach, RMT, ET
Michelle
is the co-owner of Active Therapy Clinic Inc. and brings with her a
steadfast foundation of experience and expertise to the field of
Massage Therapy. She is the Senior Therapist at Active Therapy Clinic
having graduated in 1997 from the 2500 hour Massage Therapy program at
Career Academy in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Michelle has been practicing in Fredericton for 11 years and has
established herself as one of the strongest, most effective, yet
compassionate therapists in town. Michelle’s undying energy
has allowed her to be a cornerstone in many different areas of the
Massage Therapy industry. She was a Head Instructor and Director of the
Student Clinic at Kine-Concept Institute of Massage Therapy for 7 years
where she had the opportunity to instruct and supervise all of the
Therapists who are now employed at Active Therapy Clinic.
Since graduating from the Massage Therapy Program, Michelle has
completed several continuing education courses including Cranial Sacral
Therapy (Level 1), Sports Rehabilitation (Level 1), Stability Core
Training, Strengthening and Conditioning, and Basic Fitness Theory. She
is certified in Exercise Therapy, Personal Training and has completed
her Masters Series in Structural Integration (Advanced Myofascial
Release Technique). Michelle is currently working towards her
Adult Education Diploma from the University of New Brunswick.
Michelle is a strong believer in giving back to the community. She is
highly involved in volunteer work for two organizations and is
dedicated to their success. She was the Director for the
Continuing Education Committee of the New Brunswick Massage Therapy
Association and is on the Board of the ALS Foundation.
Because of her dedication and sincere desire to help the community,
Michelle is committed to offering the best quality care that Massage
Therapy has to offer. Her goals are to facilitate healing and promote
education for the public about how Massage Therapy can help with
recovery from soft tissue injuries.
Michelle specializes in:
Liza Papazian, BA, RMT, ART
Liza is the co-owner of Active Therapy Clinic
Inc. and provides a dynamic combination of business skill with a solid
foundation in therapeutic assessment and treatment of pathologies. She
is a graduate of Bishop’s University (1995) with a degree in
Business Administration and Political Studies.
She moved to Fredericton in 1998 and returned to school to study
Massage Therapy. In April 2001, she graduated from Kine-Concept
Institute of Massage Therapy and earned the first
“Outstanding Practical Hands-On Award” from the
school. She is also the first Canadian to win the 2001 American Massage
Therapy Association Scholarship Award which allowed her to start up her
own business 7 years ago. Liza was a Head Instructor at
Kine-Concept from September 2001-2006 where she taught Remedial
Exercise, Gross Anatomy and Therapeutic Massage Treatments and
Assessment.
In 2004, Liza became certified in Active Release Techniques (ART) and
now specializes in this area. She works closely with ART in order to
accelerate the natural healing of soft tissue injuries. ART has offered
her the exceptional tools necessary to unlock new or long-standing
injuries that have not responded to other forms of treatment. She is
available to offer presentations on ART upon request. A former elite
level gymnast, she also brings a wealth of experience to her treatment
of athletic injuries. She is an avid boxer and loves to spend her
time training and competing across Canada.
Liza is focused on providing the public with an accurate picture of how
Therapeutic Massage can lead to improved health. She is fully committed
to establishing a top quality massage therapy facility and its ability
to offer relevant services to the clientele. All the staff employed by
Active Therapy Clinic, are chosen based on their skills,
professionalism and desire to continue learning and improving in order
to most effectively treat their clients.
Liza specializes in:
Annick Ouellette, RMT
A native of Fredericton, Annick graduated from
Kine-Concept Institute of Massage Therapy in June 2004. She is the
recipient of the “Outstanding Practical Hands-On
Award” for the Class of 2004, highlighting her exceptional
ability to combine therapeutic treatments with intuition and skill.
Annick is also a certified Master Healer in Usui Reiki and has been
practicing for 6 years. Along with this training, Annick travelled to
Thailand in 2007 to study Traditional Thai Massage and has expanded her practice
to incorporate this unique approach to treating soft tissue restrictions over
the last year. She has been able to use movement and stretching to
initiate changes in tissue structures that have otherwise been non-responsive.
Annick has been working as a Registered Massage Therapist at Active
Therapy Clinic since September 2004. She is a highly talented therapist
and a great asset to our team. Annick is always available to provide
workplace presentations regarding her services.
Annick specializes in:
- Usui Reiki
- Traditional Thai Massage
Gaye Anne Sinclair, RMT
Gaye Anne graduated from Kine-Concept Institute of Massage Therapy in June 2004 and has been practising at Active Therapy Clinic for the last three years.
In May 2005, Gaye Anne became certified in "Structural Integration" which is similar to "Rolfing". This specialized set of 10 treatments is geared towards re-aligning posture in the body and Gaye has had great success with her clientele. To build upon her foundation, Gaye practices yoga and incorporates the use of the 3 part breath in her practice.
She is also a Fitness Technician, Registered Resistance Instructor and is working towards her Yoga Instructor Certificate (Level I). She is a member in good standing with the Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists (ANBMT) and the New
Brunswick Council for Fitness & Active Living (NBCFAL). Gaye
Anne serves her clients with dedication & respect and is
committed to their optimal health and wellness. Her strength lies in
her desire to continually improve upon her knowledge-base by continuing
her education. She is available for consultations or presentations regarding her areas of expertise.
Gaye Anne specializes in:
Lori Gifford
Native of Miramichi, Lori graduated with a
Bachelor in Commerce majoring in Accounting from Mount Allison
University. After several years teaching at the University of New
Brunswick, Lori decided to return to school and study Massage Therapy.
She completed her course at Kine-Concept Institute of Massage
Therapy in June 2005 where she graduated with the award for "Academic
Excellence" and with outstanding practical hands-on skills. Lori is a
diversified therapist whose background in teaching enhances her
clinical treatments. She is able to clearly define problems and provide
relevant solutions that work.
Since her graduation, Lori has completed her infant,peri-natal and pre-natal
massage courses and become a certified "doula". Over the past two years, Lori has
supported over fifty pregnant women and assisted in her first delivery. She has a
great passion for working with infants and offers infant massage courses to expecting
parents.
Lori also has a great passion for music and enjoys regular exercise.
Lori Specializes in:
- Infant Massage
- Peri-Natal Massage
- Pre-Natal Massage
Laura Lynch
Born and raised in Fredericton, Laura has a
passion for dance and physical fitness. She is a long standing member
of the YMCA where she volunteers as a Personal Trainer. Laura graduated
in June 2005 from Kine-Concept Institute of Massage Therapy. She came to work at
Active Therapy in July of 2005 and since that time, she has become certified in
Active Release Techniques. Laura has done an outstanding job of incorporating ART
into her treatments since she trained in Montreal in the spring of 2007. She has a
great ability to identify a problem area and work thoroughly to resolve chronic scar
tissue build up. She has been working with Liza over the last year to further educate
people on the benefits of ART and to improve her skills as a therapist.
Laura specializes in:
- Active Release Techniques
Vanessa is the most recent graduate to join our team at Active
Thearpy Clinic. She graduated in October 2007 from the Atlantic College of
Therapeutic Massage and returns to our clinic, no longer as our receptionist,
but as a solid member of the massage therapy team. Vanessa has proven herself
to be consistent, compassionate and a steadfast team player. She has worked
exceptionally hard over the past two years to earn her degree. She has
made a quick entry into the field of relaxation massage and is building on her
experience with therapeutic massage. Vanessa is a young and upcoming therapist
who brings eagerness to learn and focus to her practice. We welcome her to our team.