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Our Team

Fatima

Fatima graduate from Makami’s 2-year massage therapy program. She is trained in western style massages and can offer deep tissue or relaxation massage.  She has knowledge in Trigger point therapy, myofascial release and lymphatic drainage. Fatima experience firsthand how massage therapy relieved stress and tension. Fatima was inspired by this opportunity to help fellow people find relief from their pain, reduce their stress and reconnect with their sense of well-being. She wanted to be able to share this gift with others. She pours her empathy and passion for holistic healing so that her clients feel restored and cared for.

In her spare time, you will find Fatima travelling to her enjoying the great outdoors. Whether she is hiking, camping or out for a picnic with family and friends.

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue & Relaxation

Languages: English & Spanish

 

Victoria

Victoria is a compassionate and professional massage therapist with over 10 years of experience. She is certified in a wide variety of massage techniques. Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, an injury or just stressed from daily life, Victoria has the knowledge to provide you a quality massage. Victoria will also recommend and example home care stretching techniques so that her clients can continue to improve their health.

Languages: English 

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue

 

Winnie

Winnie is a fully certified Massage Therapist who graduate from Makami College. She completed their 2-year program (3000 hours), graduating with outstanding scores. In addition, Winnie travelled back to Thailand in 2017 to study at WatPo & Chetawan Thai Traditional Massage School to receive her certification in Thai style massages.

Winnie not only is a friendly and caring therapist but is extremely passionate about helping her clients improve their physical health.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue & Thai Oil Table

 

Fong

Fong has over 10 years of experience in massage therapy and remains in good standing with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association. She graduated from massage therapy school completing a 2-year program (2,200 hours). She travelled back to Thailand to study at Wat Pho’s Thai Massage school and received her certification in Thai style massages.

Fong likes to blend massage techniques, adding some of her own touches to each therapy where the patient could find benefit, adding to the overall experience of a massage with her.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue & Thai Table

 

Kaley

Kaley has always known that she wanted her career to be one that focused on her helping people. She was inspired to apply for massage therapy following a day out where she noticed Makami College. She looked further into the programs they offered and knew right away that massage therapy would be for her! Kaley graduated from Makami college and is certified to provide Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massages.

In Kaley’s spare time you will find her spending quality time with her friends. They are always interested in trying new restaurants so if you have any recommendations, please let her know!

Kaley looks forward to continuing her education I the future and hoping to be certified in the Prenatal massage and Thai Style massages.

Languages: English & Spanish

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue & Relaxation

 

Piyawan (Almond)

Almond graduate from Makami College’s 3000-hour program. Upon graduation, she finished her certification inf Thai Style massages.

In her spare time, you will find her spending quality time with her dog.

Almond focuses on getting to know her clients and their bodies so that she can work effectively every appointment. Her priority is to make sure her clients feel comfortable and leave feeling like their concerns were addressed. Her friendly nature makes clients feel welcomed.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Thai Style Massages & Deep Tissue

 

Zebeder (Zebe)

She graduated from Makami College certifying her in western style massages. She offers Deep Tissue, Relaxation & Hot Stone massages. Zebe is interested in taking the courses for Thai Massage & Myofascial cupping in the future. She enjoys expanding her knowledge so that she can incorporate different massage techniques into her massage style.

Her passion for massage therapy came about when she studied the benefits massage could offer. Once she started training, she enjoyed being able to see clients feel immediate muscle pain relief. Her friendly nature makes Zebe approachable and allows the clients to feel comfortable in their massage treatments.

In her spare time you will find Zebe catching up on all the new movies as well as you will find her in the kitchen cooking delicious food!

Languages: English, Arabic & Tigrinya

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Relaxation & Hot Stone

 

Montha (Annie)

Annie is a certified Registered Massage Therapist with a 3000-hour certification from Makami College. Annie furthered her training at Banyan Thai Massage Academy receiving her certification in Thai Oil Massages. She looks forward in the future to enrolling in more Thai massage courses!

Annie finds that the most rewarding part of her profession is being able to provide a relief of pain, reducing their stress and seeing an improvement in client’s overall well-being. Annie’s kind nature and knowledge about massage only enhances her massage treatments!

In Annie’s spare time you will find her in the kitchen cooking delicious Thai food! She also likes to stay active & relax by doing yoga. One fun fact about her is that she enjoys playing the guitar!

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Relaxation & Thai Table

 

Watraya (Pla)

Pla graduated from Makami College’s Massage therapy program. She later travelled to Thailand and attended Wat Pho’s Thai Massage school and received her certification in Thai style massages. She is constantly wanting to learn more and add to her massage techniques so she can meet a variety of client needs.

When Pla was young, she got an injury playing volleyball and was having pain. She was recommended to go see a massage therapist which helped her immensely! See saw the benefits that massage provided for people firsthand and it inspired her to become a massage therapist!

In Pla’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her kids, cooking in her kitchen and watching hockey! A day filled with all three of these events in one is a day well spent!

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Relaxation & Thai Table Massage

 

Dora

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Dora graduated from Makami College and is certified to offer western style massages.  She is looking forward in the future to enrolling in a Thai Massage & Thai foot massage course (Thai Reflexology)

In her spare time, Dora loves to spend time with her family cooking & eating Spanish foods. You might also find her spending quality time with her dog whether it be out for a walk or throwing a ball around the house.

Dora was inspired to enroll in the massage therapy course since she was little. From a young age she would stand behind her mom & grandmother massaging their shoulders. They would complement her on her capabilities and strength – this would spark her professional interest in the massage therapy course.

Languages: English & Spanish

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Prenatal & Lymphatic

 

Fe

Fe graduated from Makami College. In 2019 she travelled to Thailand to attend Watpo & Chetawan Thai Massage School where she completed her certification in Thai Massage. Fe is currently taking the Manual Osteopathic Therapy course and can offer a wide variety of Western style massage as well as Thai style Massages.

Fe loves getting to know her clients during their massages. She finds joy in being able to work and talk with her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable which enhances her clients massage experience and the effectiveness of the treatment. Fe has an extreme passion of helping people and her goal is always for her clients to leave feeling better than when they arrived.

In her spare time, you might find her out for a walk enjoying the nice weather. She often finds herself on a detour during her walks which leads her to many storefronts window shopping.

Languages: English, Tagalog & Bisaya

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Tahi Style Massage & Myofascial Cupping

 

Ohm

Mr. Ohm  studied Thai style massages at Wat Pho in Thailand & ITM Massage Training School in Edmonton. When he arrived in Canada, Ohm enrolled and graduated from Makami’s Massage Therapy program. Ohm was constantly getting massages in Thailand which encouraged him to enroll in massage therapy. In 2019 Ohm was fortunate to train with massage for the Edmonton Elk’s Football team. Ohm is also one of very few massage therapists in Canada who is trained in the ‘Thai Warrior’ Massage. His wide range of knowledge is what adds to the quality of his massages.

In Ohm’s spare time you will find him playing a lot of sports! Many clients might recognize him from playing volleyball or badminton around the city. You might also find him in the kitchen cooking and eating delicious Thai foods.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Thai Style Massages & Fire Cupping

 

Wanee

Wanee graduated from Wat Pho Thai Massage School. Upon arriving in Canada, she has completed 2200 of further training. She is currently interested in taking the Reflexology course when it is next offered. She is a Registered Massage Therapist with 15 Years experience. Wanee is extremely knowledgeable and is trained in many different types & techniques of massage.

In Wanee’s spare time you might find her enjoying the fresh air outdoors while she jogs. She also Cooks delicious Thai Food.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue & Thai Oil on Mat

 

Jiraphon (Jira)

Jira enjoys coming to work because she gets to help her clients feel pain relief. It is always so rewarding when you see a client leave feeling relaxed with less muscle tension. Jira enjoys getting to know her clients and their troubled areas as she is very knowledgeable in massage.

In Jira’s spare time, you will find her eating and cooking delicious Thai food. She spends a lot of her time preparing Thai food.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Thai Oil & Thai Table Massage

 

Maria

Maria began working at our clinic 2023 She has graduated from Makami College from the 2200 Hours program. She is interested in enrolling in the Myofascial Cupping & Thai Foot Reflexology courses in the future. In her spare time, you will find Maria in the kitchen cooking.

Maria was inspired to join the massage therapy program because of her passion of helping people. She saw the benefits in getting massages done and wanted to help people reduce stress, relieve tension, and relax. When a deep pressure is requested, a deep pressure will be given. Maria prefers to stay quiet during her massage appointments to let her clients focus on relaxing. Maria prides herself in the clients that she has been massaging for some time. When they first come to see her, she spends the time getting to know their concerns and addressing each one during the massage. Each visit they celebrate that the client will have improvement whether it be less chronic pain, less overall tension, or a better range of motion.

Languages: English, French & Portuguese

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue & Hot Stone

 

Wanida (Nida)

Nida graduated from Makami’s massage therapy program and can offer western style massage as well as Thai style massages. She likes the benefits that myofascial cupping offers her clients, so she incorporates cupping into her massage. She looks forward to receiving her certification in myofascial cupping in the future.

In Nida’s spare time you will find her enjoying the sunny outdoors cycling or you might find her in the kitchen cooking delicious Thai food & deserts.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Prenatal, Thai & Thai Oil Massage

 

Thitima (Pancake)

Pancake originates from Thailand where she trained at Wat Pho Thai Massage School and received certification for Traditional Thai & Thai Oil Massage. Upon coming to Canada, she graduated from Makami College and is certified in the Western style massages: Deep Tissue, Relaxation & Lymphatic Drainage.

Her passion of helping people is what inspired her to become a massage therapist. She is delighted when she sees her clients leave their appointments with relief from muscle tension and feeling overall relaxed.

In her spare time, you will find her studying different massage techniques that she can incorporate into her future massage appointments. She prides herself in furthering her knowledge. You will also find her in the kitchen cooking delicious Thai food!

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Thai Oil & Thai Table Massage

 

Kritta

Kritta prides herself in being able to help her clients. Kritta makes sure to focus on her client’s troubled areas to encourage optimal results. Her favorite thing is when clients leave their massage feeling the immediate release of their body’s tension. If a deep pressure is requested, a deep pressure can be given. One of her favourite clients to massage is fellow massage therapists as Kritta understands the demand their profession has on their bodies and repercussion of that.

Kritta comes to our clinic with 10 years of experience in massage therapy. She has graduated from Wat Pho Thai Massage School with the certification for Thai & Thai Oil Massage. When moving to Canada, Kritta graduated from Makami’s 3000 Hour program & wanted to further her knowledge in Thai massage by attending ITM Massage Training School in Edmonton.

In her spare time, you will find Kritta outside in the sun either golfing or going on long hikes.

Languages: English, Thai & Lao

Massage Specialty: Thai Massage, Deep Tissue & Hot Stone

 

Matthana (Maeya)

Maeya graduated from Makami’s massage therapy program in 2024. She ins interested in enrolling in the Myofascial Cupping course I the future.

 She was inspired to become a massage therapist as she has always loved being able to help people. She enjoys getting to know her clients and their areas of concerns. She will spend the time focusing on those troubled areas to help the client relax and relieve their muscle tension.

In Maeya’s spare time, you will find her enjoying the outdoors whether it be spending time tending to/harvesting  from her garden or relaxing around an firepit while camping.

Languages: English & Thai

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Traditional Thai & Thai Oil Massage

 

Sureeporn (Penn)

Penn Graduated from Makami’s massage therapy program. She has certifications in Thai Table massage as well as a certificate in Rapid Neurofascial Reset – Upper & Lower body.

Penn was inspired by her grandma to pursue massage therapy as she saw the benefits that massage therapy provided to clients. Her passion became about helping people feel better in their bodies. Penn’s goal when working with a client is to help them feel more relaxed, restored and in tune with their bodies. Her kind nature makes clients feel immediately welcomed and comfortable. Penn focuses on getting to know her clients so that she can properly assess the troubled areas and create a plan of action for that appointment.

In her spare time, you will find Penn enjoying the outdoors camping or inside the gym doing workout classes.

Language: English, Thai & Khmer

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Relaxation & Thai Table Massage

 

Monica 

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Monica is certified in Western style massages and has taken the Thai massage course. She holds a certification in Myofascial Cupping & Hot Stone. Monica looks forward in the future to enrolling in the Thai Foot Reflexology course when it is offered.

Monica prides herself in her passion of helping people. She wants to ensure that all her clients feel better by releasing their muscle tension and pain.

In Monica’s spare time you will find her outside biking or enjoying herself travelling. You might also find her in the kitchen as she loves to cook.

Languages: English & Spanish

Massage Specialty: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Cupping & Hot Stone