Liza is the co-owner of Active Therapy Clinic Inc. and provides a dynamic combination of business skills 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 8 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 runner and 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 offering relevant services to the public. The staff at Active Therapy Clinic are chosen based on their skills, professionalism and desire to continue learning in order to most effectively treat their clients.

Liza specializes in:

• Active Release Techniques
• Reiki

Born and raised in Fredericton, Laura graduated in June 2005 from Kine Concept Institute of Massage Therapy. She came to work at Active Therapy Clinic in July 2005 and since then has furthered her speciality in Active Release Technique and acupuncture.

Laura has recently finished her training in Acupuncture and is very excited to start offering acupuncture treatments under her scope of massage therapy in January 2011. In spring 2011 she will be pleased to offer treatments as a fully certified acupuncturist. Laura's extensive training in acupuncture has only added to her ability to effectively treat a problem thoroughly.

Laura specializes in:

• Active Release Techniques
• Acupuncture
• Cupping Massage

Vanessa graduated in October 2007 from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage and is a strong member of our massage therapy team. Vanessa has proven herself to be consistent, compassionate and a steadfast team player. She has worked exceptionally hard over the past several years to improve her knowledge of specific treatments and hone her therapeutic skills. Vanessa has studied Manual Empowerment Therapy (MET) which is an upcoming trend in the massage therapy field. She has built a strong reputation for her ability to identify client concerns and address issues accurately and effectively. Her approach is gentle in nature and this enables the client to release any tension patterns that they may be holding.

Vanessa specializes in:

• Reiki
• Bio Reflexology

April moved to Fredericton from Ontario where she graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in June of 2008. April has a passion for working with pregnancy massage and as a labor support provider. She has pursued trimester and labor support provider courses over the past year and is now actively working with pregnancy cases. Although she specializes in this area, April has a keen sense of touch and offers outstanding therapeutic treatments to all her clients. She has a natural ability to provide great variety in her approach to each treatment and always finds new ways to relax and reduce discomfort in her clients.

April specializes in:

• Doula Services
• Reiki

Barbara Blunston, RMT, graduated with honours from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in December 2009. Born and raised in Fredericton, Barbara has a passion for music and art. She began working at the Active Therapy Clinic in February 2010 and is proud to be a strong member of the team since that time. Known for her skills in deep tissue massage, Barbara looks forward to taking courses in Myofascial Release, ART, and Craniosacral techniques. With her willingness to learn, and her love of meeting new people, every work day is an adventure for Barbara. Although specializing in deep tissue techniques, her acute sense of touch and intuition allow her to provide a variety of treatments: therapeutic and relaxing in nature. Each of her treatments is personalized for the client and Barbara is always looking for new ways to provide the best treatment possible. She also has introductory skills in energy healing and hopes to incorporate these into her treatments in the future.

Barbara specializes in:

• Active Release Techniques

Kelly Davis, RMT, graduated with honours from the Fredericton Campus of The Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in October 2010. While attending college she obtained a sports certification which educates on modalities that compliment massage therapy, including: an introduction to TENS, ultrasound, taping, and wrapping.

Kelley has a great passion for physical fitness and has received Basic Fitness and Resistance Leadership training with Fitness New Brunswick. She has over 100 hours of clinical experience working one-on-one with athletes at the UNB Sports Clinic. Kelly had the valuable opportunity to volunteer as a massage therapist for the IAFF World Junior Championships in Moncton where she was able to work with athletes from across the globe.

As a therapist, Kelly's first priority is to help her clients achieve their treatment goals. She believes strongly in the benefits of massage therapy and postural retraining to restore and prevent muscoskeletal impairments.

Kelly specializes in:

• Active Release Techniques

Nicole Blunston, RMT, is a recent graduate of the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage, Fredericton Campus, and a new member of the Active Therapy team. Nicole was born and raised in Fredericton and has a passionate appreciation for the beauty and cultural diversity of our city. Nicole prides herself on having a comforting presence with her clients, enabling them to feel relaxed and to get the most out of their massage treatment. During her training she also pursued an interest in energy work, and took a workshop on energy healing. She is excited to further her knowledge and training in the massage therapy field in order to assist the health and well-being of her clients.

Nicole specializes in:

• Active Release Techniques

Vicky has been at the hub of our clinic since 2006. She manages to orchestrate the schedules and demands of all the therapists at ATC while still performing many clerical duties. She is the most “hands on” with regards to our clientele and all others related to the clinic. Vicky has a knack for multitasking and we have come to appreciate her deeply for her commitment and dedication to our business.

Vicky graduated from Saint Thomas University in 1993 winning the creative writing prize in English. Vicky is interested in meditation and spiritual practices and enjoys spending time hiking with her partner and their dog. She has a passion for reading, creative writing and strategy games. If there are any problems with scheduling or other concerns, Vicky is the person to ask!

A native of Sackville, New Brunswick, Connie moved to Fredericton in 1998. She joined the staff at Active Therapy Clinic in October 2008, bringing with her the skills, effectiveness, compassion and energy she developed as a single mother of 3. Connie is our nighttime and administrator who enjoys working with others and servicing our clientele. Her hobbies include crafts, health and fitness. She is passionate about spirituality, self-empowerment and healing.

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