Therapists:
Our Team of Massage Therapists are...
Tara-Lynn Mitchell, RMT
Tara-Lynn, Registered Massage Therapist and owner of Fergus Massage Therapy, graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2005 and has been practicing in Fergus ever since. Tara has spent a lot of time working with sports injuries, post operation recovery, over use injuries, people with chronic pain, special needs clients, clients enduring cancer treatments and women during their pregnancies.
She became certified in Hot Stone Massage in 2011. Tara is very devoted to her practice and cares for each one of her clients individually. She continually works to improve her skills as a Massage Therapist while owning and operating Fergus Massage Therapy.
Erin McTavish, RMT
Erin, Registered Massage Therapist, graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming in 2008 and has been practicing in the Fergus area ever since. Erin has experience with motor vehicle accident claims, work place injuries, sports injuries, and chronic pain. While in school Erin has participated in many outreaches focusing on pre/post sport competitions, pregnancies, and people fighting cancer. Erin is enthusiastic and is very committed to each one of her clients. In 2013 Erin completed her Therapeutic Ultrasound Course. She is now able to preform this technique at the clinic.
Tina Martin, RMT
Tina graduated from The Canadian College of Massage & Hydro Therapy in Cambridge, Ontario in June 2012 and has earned her RMT certification.
Through playing sports and enjoying time on her farm, Tina has developed a passion for healing the body and helping clients achieve relaxation and therapy when needed. Tina also spent a lot of her time during her period in college at specific outreaches at Trinity Village, University of Waterloo, and Hospice of Wellington. Her clinical experience has prepared her to work with a variety of sport injuries, overuse injuries, nerve compression syndromes, joint dysfunctions, and postural dysfunctions.
In her practice as a Registered Massage Therapist, Tina includes General Swedish massage techniques. Other treatments provided are trigger point therapy, myofascial release, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, facilitated stretching, and strength exercises to help promote and help achieve your treatment goals. Tina is here to help our clients achieve a better understanding of their own personal health and she is always available to answer questions that pertain to her field.
Through playing sports and enjoying time on her farm, Tina has developed a passion for healing the body and helping clients achieve relaxation and therapy when needed. Tina also spent a lot of her time during her period in college at specific outreaches at Trinity Village, University of Waterloo, and Hospice of Wellington. Her clinical experience has prepared her to work with a variety of sport injuries, overuse injuries, nerve compression syndromes, joint dysfunctions, and postural dysfunctions.
In her practice as a Registered Massage Therapist, Tina includes General Swedish massage techniques. Other treatments provided are trigger point therapy, myofascial release, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, facilitated stretching, and strength exercises to help promote and help achieve your treatment goals. Tina is here to help our clients achieve a better understanding of their own personal health and she is always available to answer questions that pertain to her field.
Kayan Trommelen, RMT
Kayan graduated from Georgian College’s 3 year Massage Therapy program in 2012. She was previously a massage therapist with us here at Fergus Massage Therapy (under maiden name Graham) from May 2015 to October 2016 before getting married and heading off to the great white north, in Yellowknife Northwest Territories.
She was living in Yellowknife for 2 years before returning home to Ontario, and rejoining us.
Kayan always includes a relaxation aspect in her treatments. Using a medium pressure with General Swedish Massage techniques, hydrotherapy, and myofascial techniques, she prefers to gently work her way through your muscles allowing them to release with ease. While she can apply a deeper pressure to specific areas of concern, she typically sticks to her medium pressure.
Kayan provides treatments for such issues and conditions including but not limited to; Wellness/relaxation, Headaches/migraines, Pregnancy, Stress relief, Strains, Tendonitis, Postural dysfunction, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel.
She was living in Yellowknife for 2 years before returning home to Ontario, and rejoining us.
Kayan always includes a relaxation aspect in her treatments. Using a medium pressure with General Swedish Massage techniques, hydrotherapy, and myofascial techniques, she prefers to gently work her way through your muscles allowing them to release with ease. While she can apply a deeper pressure to specific areas of concern, she typically sticks to her medium pressure.
Kayan provides treatments for such issues and conditions including but not limited to; Wellness/relaxation, Headaches/migraines, Pregnancy, Stress relief, Strains, Tendonitis, Postural dysfunction, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel.
Rebecca Davis, RMT
Rebecca Davis, Registered Massage Therapist graduated from the Canadian College of Hydrotherapy with honours in 1999 and has been practicing in Elmira for the past 18 years within a chiropractic environment.
She joins our clinic on Saturdays providing evidence based Massage Therapy for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Rebecca is committed to helping clients reach their personal health goals and to advance her own knowledge of pain science as the Massage Therapy profession moves forward.
She joins our clinic on Saturdays providing evidence based Massage Therapy for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Rebecca is committed to helping clients reach their personal health goals and to advance her own knowledge of pain science as the Massage Therapy profession moves forward.
Amber Parkes, RMT
Amber has recently received her Registered Massage Therapist certification in January 2020 after graduating from the Massage Therapy program at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. While at Georgian, she participated in outreach programs at Royal Victoria Hospital and Grove Park Home. During her clinical experience she was able to learn how to modify treatments pertaining to pregnancies, injuries, fibromyalgia, long term care and complex care.
Amber is able to provide thorough assessments, including range of motion and special testing for muscular, joint, and neurological concerns. During her treatments, she is able to include Swedish massage techniques to promote relaxation, as well as; hydrotherapy, fascial techniques, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, and remedial exercise to assist you in reaching your treatment goals.
Amber is able to provide thorough assessments, including range of motion and special testing for muscular, joint, and neurological concerns. During her treatments, she is able to include Swedish massage techniques to promote relaxation, as well as; hydrotherapy, fascial techniques, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, and remedial exercise to assist you in reaching your treatment goals.
Halie Thompson, RMT
“Hello! My name is Halie Thompson. In 2018 I made the decision to redirect my career path from being a registered early childhood educator to pursue becoming an registered massage therapist. I was so excited for this change and to have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others by providing hands-on therapy to optimize the health of the body.
I have graduated and received my diploma from the Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2020. Through my education I possess many skills and techniques to ease those ailments that are causing discomfort in your body. I am eager to listen to your health concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan that will assist you through your pain, injury, stress or other condition in order to help you relax, release tension, and achieve your wellness goals.
Outside of work I spend my leisure time with my amazing family members and exploring new experiences with my friends.
I look forward to meeting you and having you as my client!”
I have graduated and received my diploma from the Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2020. Through my education I possess many skills and techniques to ease those ailments that are causing discomfort in your body. I am eager to listen to your health concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan that will assist you through your pain, injury, stress or other condition in order to help you relax, release tension, and achieve your wellness goals.
Outside of work I spend my leisure time with my amazing family members and exploring new experiences with my friends.
I look forward to meeting you and having you as my client!”