Mackenzie graduated from Lethbridge College from the 2200 hour Massage Therapy Diploma. She strives to help improve each of her clients’ individual concerns. She takes a therapeutic approach to every treatment she walks into. In her freetime MacKenzie enjoys taking her puppies on adventures to the mountains, as well as spending time with all her little nieces and nephews.

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Chere is a registered Massage Therapist with 12 years experience. Initially graduating her first year in 2008 she went on to retake her first year and second year with M.H. Vicars in Calgary, receiving a 2200hr Diploma in 2013 for Remedial Massage Therapy. Chere has a passion for continued education and has helped her clients with modalities such as Traditional Chinese Fire Cupping, Integrated Manual Therapy and Kinetic Massage, to name a few. Chere’s desire is to ensure she is able to target your soft tissue issues with everything in her toolbox.

When she isn’t massaging, Chere enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crafting, traveling, self-development and the occasional trip to the mountains. Her future plans are to take up a hiking trip, and to see the East Coast, and exploring new areas of massage education.

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Erin is a Registered Massage Therapist and Reflexologist graduate from Alberta Institute of Massage. She strives to understand her clients and to create a treatment plan to suit their unique needs. She is trained in Therapeutic Cupping, Reflexology, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Orthopedic techniques, Pre/postnatal, Palliative, Bioflex Laser Therapy, TMJ Techniques, and, Soft Tissue Release. Erin was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta. She is always looking to improve her personal growth through reading and podcasts.

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Dwayne is a manual osteopathic therapist who graduated in June 2015 from the National Manual Osteopathic College in Red Deer Alberta. Previous education achievements include a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University in Dallas Texas and certificates as a Golf Fitness Instructor and a Kinesiotaping Practitioner. Dwayne’s international work experience has included Dallas, Texas and Melbourne, Australia, where he and his wife Debbie lived for ten years. The name Black Rock Therapies comes from the name of a seaside suburb of Melbourne, Australia.

Currently, Dwayne spends his working time between Black Rock Therapies and the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada where he is a subject matter expert and teaches the Involuntary Mechanism module. Teaching students the art form of manual osteopathic techniques is an interest that has elevated to become a passion.

Building the gentle touch of Manual Osteopathic techniques onto the foundation of a chiropractic education has given Dwayne a unique ability to individualize your care. From golf swings to weightlifting to gardening, Dwayne will help you do more of what you love to do.

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Delaney graduated from National Manual Osteopathic college in 2022 after spending 5 years as an RMT. During her MOT schooling, she found a new passion in anatomy and physiology, and more specifically around the fascial system of the body.

Delaney uses a full body approach to deal with pain, but specializes in head, neck, shoulder and upper spine issues. Her treatments include any and all of her skill set, as she assesses the root cause of pain and works with the body where its at through individualized treatment plans to suit her clients goals and needs.

Although anatomy and physiology are Delaney’s main passions, she also has a deep love for table top games with friends, hiking and exploring with her husband and dogs, and anything food or art related.

Delaney is excited and eager to help you on your journey to a healthier, pain free lifestyle.

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Valerie graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2009. Over the years she has received certification in numerous modalities but specializes in therapeutic treatments, athletic massage, pre/post natal, myofascial cupping and therapeutic stretching.

Valerie has always believed in a wholistic approach to your treatment. She works alongside the other practitioners in your life to compliment what they are helping you with.

In her younger years Valerie did a lot of long distance running and understands what athletic training and competition requires for recovery. She also spent a lot of time at a desk job and supports the office worker with their repetitive strain issues.

Her goal is to help you where you’re at, to move to where you should be.

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Raven grew up near Eckville, AB. While working in the oilfield running heavy equipment, she acted on her passion for massage therapy in January 2019. Raven graduated from MCG Career College (formerly known as Northern Institute of Massage Therapy) in June 2020 with Advanced Therapeutic Massage and Lensen certification. After finishing massage school she continued her training by receiving Reflexology & Cupping certifications. Raven has recently completed the Manual Osteopathic Program at the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada in early March 2022.

Manual Osteopathy includes: Ostoarticulations, Myofascial Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral and Visceral Manipulation. She will now be available as both a Registered Massage Therapist and Manual Osteopathic Therapist.

Raven enjoys performing therapeutic massages with the inclusion of Lensen. As for Manual Osteopathy, she enjoys fascial work and visceral (organ) manipulation.

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Tammy is a 2200-hour graduate from the Alberta Institute of Massage in Red Deer. She practices myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, joint mobilization as well as Swedish style massage in therapy sessions. She is also certified in cupping, chest and breast massage and practices Reiki. She is always learning new techniques and modalities to provide clients with a variety of treatment options for their treatment plan. Outside of work Tammy lives for the summer months where she can be found in a garden, at the beach or on the hunt for a new berry patch ripe for picking.

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Debbie is a Manual Osteopathic Therapist, graduate from the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada (MOCC) and our Senior Registered Massage Therapist, graduate from the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy (NIMT). She began her massage education in 2002 in Dallas, Texas and had the privilege to spend her internship in Irving, Texas. Additional training at the Australian Institute of Fitness resulted in the global recognition of a Certified Personal Trainer Level IV. The combination of Manual Osteopath, Massage Therapy and with the forward thinking of a personal trainer has given Debbie a unique perspective towards health, wellness and athletic performance.

Debbie’s additional training as a Manual Osteopathic Therapist has elevated her knowledge in understanding how the body functions as a whole. She welcomes new clients to experience what it means to live life without dysfunction. Helping you do more of what you love to do.

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Dani has been a Registered Massage Therapist since May 2022 and will be going to school for Manual Osteopathy this September. She feels she has found the right career as a massage therapist that suits her personality and lifestyle and fulfills her desire to help people be their best selves and feel their best. She loves to make others laugh and tries to bring joy and laughter wherever she can. She offers relaxation, deep tissue, therapeutic massage and cupping. She is trained in treating many different conditions and looks forward to expanding her skills while in Osteopathy school. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you feel your best!

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Joan is a Registered Massage Therapist with a 2200-hour designation and is a member of good standing with the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association. She believes in an integrated approach to helping clients reach their wellness goals, restoring balance through the inclusion of postural analysis and Lensen corrections. Her practice includes relaxation massage, myofascial trigger point therapy, myofascial cupping, joint mobilization, myofascial release, RAPID NeuroFascial reset-upper body, and manual lymphatic drainage. Clients can expect a relaxing and respectful environment where needs are carefully heard and assessments anchor the individualized treatment plan. Recommendations for client self-care are also provided. Her goal is for clients to move efficiently and enjoy life to its fullest.

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JoyAnn was born and raised in central Alberta, where she has spent the last 13 years as a Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk.

She knew in early 2018 that massage was in her future. JoyAnn believes the whole body’s functional and structural mobility needs to be maintained as part of personal health and normalizing the body’s own potential to self-regulate and heal.

In 2017, JoyAnn earned her certificate in Foot Reflexology at the Alberta Institute of Massage and then graduated with honours from the Alberta Institute of Massage with her 2200hr Diploma in Advanced Massage Therapy in January 2023. She has since acquired her certification in Dynamic Cupping. As she continues her education with the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada, she will soon be offering Manual Osteopathy services!

In her spare time, she is known to be spending time with her family and two large dogs, whether they are out on longs walks, hiking, camping, or paddle boarding.

She looks forward to serving clients at Black Rock Therapies and using her skills to make sure every client can feel their best and maintain a high standard quality of living that everyone deserves.

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Dannell is a massage therapist that graduated from Alberta Institute of Massage here in Red Deer. She specializes in relaxation, deep tissue, therapeutic, sports massage, pregnancy, myofascial cupping, and hot stone. She is also currently pursuing lymphatic drainage education.

She loves massage therapy and seeing the positive impact it has on the mind and body. She especially loves the combination of hot stone and massage, and believes the heat from the stones brings a new level of relaxation to the massage experience.

In her spare time she likes to spend time with her kids and dogs, they enjoy nature walks, games, and cooking together.

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Brie Walker has been a Personal Fitness Trainer for 20 years. After graduating from NAIT in 2001 with her Diploma, her passion for helping people with their health and wellness has been a lifelong journey of learning and growing. She has been a certified movement specialist and group fitness instructor for 15 years. Certified in many different modalities of fitness training with numerous tools to help clients in all aspects; from sports specific to rehabilitation from injury and recreational athletes who just want to stay active as they age.

Each client has been a great hands on learning experience for how different bodies move and are each uniquely designed. Wanting more knowledge with a wider scope of practice. She decided that massage therapy with a focus in the Lensen Technique would be a great fit for the ability to help people feel well and balanced over all. Working on structural limitations will make learning how to use your body more effective and allow pain to stay away indefinitely. Brie wants to teach people to have more body awareness and balance.

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Jeannette has been a massage therapist since 2000. In February 2002 she took her first level of CranioSacral Therapy and her whole scope of practice changed. She has been impressed by the results that she has experienced with CranioSacral, as well as those that her patients have experienced. She finds it incredibly inspiring to be able to assist people as they allow their bodies to heal.

Jeannette has her Advanced CranioSacral Therapy. She has also studied pediatrics, obstetrics, chronic depletion, multiple brain courses, as well as many other complementary courses.She has found that the more we understand and heal ourselves, the more capable we are of treating others.

She enjoys treating everyone from newborns to the elderly and believes that we all have the ability to heal if we just allow ourselves to do that. She looks forward to helping people reach their health goals.

Jeannette enjoys spending time with her family. She has been married to Lance since 2001 and they have one daughter and twin sons who keep them very busy.

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Massage Therapy is Crystal’s second career, after working as an Architectural Technologist for close to two decades. Knowing first-hand how a career can create physiological change and functional conditions in the body is where she likes to dedicate her focus, helping her clients undo the compounded stress they put their bodies through every day. Crystal offers Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Prenatal massage, Myofascial Cupping, Thai Massage, and Prenatal Thai Massage.

Outside the clinic, Crystal works as a Yoga Therapist, where she works with trauma survivors and those looking for a trauma sensitive approach to healing. Currently both a 2200hr Massage Therapist and is completing her 1000hr Yoga Therapist designation, and beginning her studies towards 1000hr Ayurvedic Practitioner.

When not supporting clients, Crystal can be found out at the lake where she spends her downtime with her husband and two children.

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Angela graduated from the Northern Institute of Massage therapy in 2015. She loves her job as a massage therapist and being able to help her clients feel their best. Whether that be providing relief from physical pain with therepeutic work, or just a relaxing massage to help with the daily stresses of life.

When Angela is not in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her two children, and her dogs. Getting outdoors as a family is one of her favorite things to do in her spare time. Nature walks, fishing, and exploring new places are at the top of the list.

Following a break after the birth of her second child, Angela is very excited to be part of the Black Rock Therapies team once again, and is looking forward to expanding her skills and knowledge to help treat her clients as best she can.

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I am a Registered Massage Therapist and have also been incredibly fortunate to continue my training in various other modalities: Integrated Body Psychotherapy, Ortho-Bionomy(student of), Craniosacral Therapy, Neural Manipulation, Visceral Work, Lymph Drainage, Somatic Practice (Kathy L, Kain), Somatic Experiencing (Trauma work developed by Peter Levine). My massage practice incorporates all of my learning and training, creating a wonderfully relaxing healing experience. Every individual who enters my room has different outcomes from their treatment. I work with my clients to develop a specific treatment plan and assist them in moving towards health and balance.

Personally, I love to spend time with my family and grandchildren as well as enjoy traveling to experience other cultures, landscapes and food. We have a place up north where I spend much time in the outdoors. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

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Jennifer has a passion for massage therapy and thrived as an instructor for a number of years watching students graduate and build successful practices. She is thrilled to be joining the team at Black Rock Therapies!

Utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities such as Swedish massage, deep tissue, sports massage, trigger point, myofascial cupping and reflexology to name a few Jennifer is able to use a combination of treatment techniques to design the best treatment plan for her clients. Jennifer has a caring and compassionate approach with her clients.

As a supporter of life-long learning, both for herself and others Jennifer frequently pursues continuing education in a variety of modalities to enhance her massage techniques and offer the best treatment for her clients. Jennifer is looking forward to assisting her long time clients as well as meeting new clients.

In her time away from the office Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and their 2 pups, traveling, gardening and being outside as much as possible.

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Randy has been a registered massage therapist for nearly 2 years, specializing in deep tissue and therapeutic massage.

When he’s not working his magic on knots and tensions, Randy loves to spend time with his 2 daughters, and has a passion for cooking and baking in his spare time!

He is thrilled to be a part of our team, bringing his dedication and expertise to our team of skilled therapists!

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Rachel is an Advanced Massage Therapist and a 2020 graduate from the Alberta Institute of Massage Therapy.

She specializes in Neurokinetic Therapy, which addresses and disrupts dysfunctional movement patterns stored in the central nervous system. Rachel is also trained in Myofascial Cupping, Bioflex Laser, Advanced Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Acoustic Recovery Massage and is a certified Reiki Master.

What makes her especially passionate about massage therapy is seeing measurable differences in her clients healing, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing people finding new balance and happiness in their lives through therapeutic or deeply relaxing treatments.

When she is not in the clinic, she is enjoying the great outdoors with her husband, daughters and dog by hiking, kayaking, and camping. She also enjoys being active in her community through volunteer work.

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If you’re a mover or are inspired to move more, then you know what its like to work hard yet struggle to physically move through life or fall short of your goals because of that nagging hindrance you feel in your body. By seeing you as a whole, Stephen can help identify areas related to your problem other than where it hurts, treat those relevant areas, and provide you with ways you can take control of your own body. When you’re not thinking about what holds you back, you’ll begin to know what pushes you forward; continually progressing through your goals, keeping up and surpassing your peers, and even inspiring others.

Education:

Diploma of Manual Osteopathy – National Manual Osteopathic College Bachelor of Kinesiology – University of Alberta Functional Movement Screen (FMS1) Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA 1, SFMA 2) Craniosacral Therapy (CS1, CS2) – Upledger Institute Visceral Manipulation (VM1, VM2, VM4) – Barral Institute Total Body Balancing (TBB1, TBB2, TBB3) – D’Ambrogio Institute Total Body Lymphatic Balancing (TBLB1) – D’Ambrogio Institute Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT1, NKT2) – Neurokinetic Therapy Kinesio Taping (KT1, KT2, KT3) – Kinesio Taping Canada

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My name is Jacinta Barrett. I grew up in Rocky Mountain House and am from a large family. I was a Physiotherapist Aid before becoming a Manual Osteopathic therapist. I enjoy anything to do with the outdoors especially hiking and kayaking. What makes me most passionate about practicing as an Osteopathic therapist is the fact that I am able to walk along side my clients on their journey of regaining their overall health and wellness. I specialize in the musculoskeletal alignment of the body with special focus on the sacrum.

I am happy to be a part of the Black Rock Therapies team and I strive to assist each individual client achieve their goals.

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