WELLNESS OF MIND & BODY

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At Phoenix Massage & Wellness, we provide our clients with the chance to start a new chapter in their lives. We created a centre where your wellness is our only concern. We will provide you with a platform to connect with your mind, body and soul through our massages and counselling. With our support, you will feel liberated to take the next step with your life.

Phoenix Massage & Wellness Team

The Phoenix is the ultimate symbol of strength and renewal. As a powerful symbol of fire, it continuously goes through a cycle of transformation and rebirth by rising from its own ashes. The Phoenix animal guide is also symbolic of the sun, which “dies” in setting each night only to be reborn in rising the next morning.

Just as the Phoenix rises in renewal each day, so do you! This Centre has been built as a means to connect the body and mind in this hectic world. The array of colours in our Phoenix logo represents inclusivity; being accepted no matter our individual differences. Everyone deserves to be heard and to feel safe physically, mentally, and emotionally.

At Phoenix Massage & Wellness YYC, we provide you with a platform to connect with your mind, body and soul through massage treatments, individual counselling and coaching sessions. Allow us to support you in your journey.

Encouraging You To Be The Best You

Meet Our Registered Massage Therapists

Brittany Weckesser, RMT

Brittany graduated from the Lethbridge College Massage Therapy program in 2014 and worked as an RMT for 4.5 years. She took a break from massage therapy so she could raise her 2 children. She has really missed massaging and has been loving getting back into it.

Brittany has a client-first approach and has strong skills in Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Therapy, and Suction Cupping. She considers herself to be a well-rounded therapist and specializes in Pre/Postnatal Massage. Brittany priorities trust and communication with each client, to ensure they receive the best treatment.

When she’s not working, Brittany is most-likely spending time with her family. Her husband and children mean the world to her. She also loves singing and playing sports.

"Amazing massage From Brittany Weckesser today. Highly recommended."

David Feinstein

Jordan Olsen, RMT

Jordan graduated from Humber College in 2021 from their 3000-hour advanced program and is a Registered Massage Therapist with the CRMTA.

Jordan is very passionate about improving the quality of clients' daily activities. He believes in massage therapy and the positive impact regular treatments can have as he used it throughout his childhood for sports related recovery.

Jordan has a strong foundation in:
- Relaxation Massage
- Therapeutic Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Active Release Techniques

Jordan believes that through massage therapy he can help with client’s issues and concerns. He feels that the first step to providing a safe and effective treatment is building trust with each client. In Jordan's free time you will find him at the gym or involved in some activity outdoors.

“Got a 90 min deep tissue from Jordan; I've already booked a follow up and sending more people their way. Jordan was probably the best massage I've had in a while, very thorough, knowledgeable and committed to ensuring I had a great session and feel better. 100% recommend.”

Andrew C.

Katie Howard, RMT

Katie graduated from the MaKami College from their 3000-hour advanced program and is a Registered Massage Therapist with the CRMTA.

Katie has a thriving interest in healing and helping clients reach their goals. She has excellent knowledge and skills with Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial release, and Sports Massage.

Katie believes that through massage therapy, clients have an opportunity coming away feeling mentally and physically relieved which can have such a huge impact on their daily lives. Katie continues to stay committed to her profession by expanding her knowledge and is constantly sharing it with others with treatment plans and exercises.

“Perfect amount of pressure and really worked out those knots. Felt super relaxed after.”

Diem M

Leslie Sabturani, RMT

Leslie graduated from a 2200 hour program in 2022 and loves being a massage therapist. She is registered and in good standing with CRMTA.

Leslie finds that being a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is an extremely rewarding career as she gets to help people live a better life everyday. She specializes in relaxation, therapeutic, deep tissue, cupping, prenatal and postnatal treatments. She also specializes in RAPID Neuro Fascial Reset (often shortened to RNFR) which is focused on the central nervous system. Using soft tissue movements, it helps to relieve restrictions in the muscles, fascia, nerves, and ligaments. It can play a significant role in releasing tension, relieving pain, and restoring the function of the body's tissues, and helps clients with chronic pain.

In her free time Leslie enjoys playing with her children and being outdoors.

"I rarely leave reviews for massage places as I get a lot of massages and am generally pretty happy about them. But today’s massage was so fantastic! I almost don’t want to give the name of the therapist in fear that everyone will go book with him and I won’t be able to get in. However, Oliver was absolutely amazing. It was one of the most efficient and well organized massages I’ve had. Often I’ll have a therapist that is wonderful but they will spend a bit too much time on an area and then rush in others as they ran out of time. But Oliver left just enough time for everything and the pressure was perfect. I also went with my mom and daughter and both of them loved it as well. Would recommend 10/10"

Jennifer Fryk

Lily (Yu Ling), RMT

Lily attended Makami College in 2003 and received her 3000-hour certification in 2015.

Lily is known as a therapist with a warm heart and strong hands. She had a car accident in 2016 and truly understands physical pain, tension, and discomfort.

Lily is experienced in treating a myriad of conditions using a wide variety of techniques that help with pain and stress relief. She particularly enjoys helping clients who have arm pain when lifting, as well as waist and leg nerve paralysis. Additional modalities include Sports massage/injury, soft tissue release for the spine, Myofascial massage (TMJ), Post-stroke rehabilitation, Deep Tissue massage, Hot Stone massage, as well as Dynamic Cupping, and Thai Massage/Stretching.

Lily is a passionate massage therapist who loves her work and is dedicated to helping her client’s live life to the fullest, while keeping their stress levels to a minimum, and increasing mobility and strength.

"Overall my experience was great. I felt very welcomed by the staff and my therapist did a great job at helping me relax. It was my first time going there and for a prenatal massage. Didn't know what to expect but my therapist did a great job at explaining everything. I would say it was more relaxing than therapeutic but would still recommend and would come back maybe when I'm not pregnant."

Aileen Fernandez

May Madulid, RMT

RMT May Madulid is a graduate of the ABM College in Advance Massage Therapy and is a member in good standing with the CMMOTA.

After spending years working in restaurants and almost three years in the airline industry in customer service and customer relations, RMT May is committed to helping others with their unique goals in achieving their best health, well-being and healing goals from the ground up. She looks forward to expanding her knowledge on a continuous basis so she can provide the most suitable treatment to each of her clients.

Certified Modalities: Swedish Massage, Therapeutic, Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, Hydrotherapy, Joint Mobilization, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial release, Pre & Post Natal Massage and Trigger Point Therapy.

When she is not in the Clinic, you can find May and her entire family spending time outdoors as they love the outdoors and camping with friends.

“May is very professional and personal. Professional that she is always in her neat and clean uniform, she is well presented and is always on time. She is very personal in a sense that she makes sure to always ask and execute the pressure of her massage according to the liking of her clients. I always end up very relaxed and satisfied with her service. She goes above and beyond whenever she massages.”

Joy M

Oliver Estoesta, RMT

‘Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground’ is the type of energy that Oliver brings to Phoenix Massage & Wellness. He has been a registered massage therapist in good standing since 2016 as well as an instructor and supervisor of massage therapy students at ABM College.

Treatment Modalities that Oliver specializes in include:

• Myofascial release techniques
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Deep tissue and Sports massage
• Swedish/Relaxation massage
• Hydrotherapy/Hot Stone massage
• Dynamic Cupping massage
• Thai Foot Reflexology
• Aromatherapy

As a father of three, Oliver knows what it means to have a busy and hectic life while trying to maintain your family’s health and take care of yourself at the same time. He looks forward to educating and providing clients with a treatment plan to help them along their journey.

“Using my hands as well as my heart, I help my clients relax and bring them back to a world where life is manageable.”

“Oliver is dedicated and takes pride in his work. He feels the body and overall knows where to apply pressure or massage skills. Highly recommended.”

Cynthia D

Paulina Lema, RMT

Paulina is a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the CRMTA and has been practicing massage therapy since graduating from Makami College in 2021. In the same year she also received her certification in Dynamic Cupping.

As a massage therapist Paulina has always been interested in how the body works and traditional healing practices. “I found that I really enjoy helping people relax and feel better. I believe that massage therapy is a great way to promote relaxation, reduce stress and ease pain. I am passionate about helping people feel their best and for them to reach their wellness goals.”

Paulina specializes in several massage modalities including deep tissue, relaxation, pre/post-natal massage, hot stone massage, cupping massage, aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage massage.

In addition to supporting her clients through massage therapy, Paulina also enjoys traveling, cooking and listening to music.

"I had a chance to get deep tissue from Paulina, she is spot on and always communicates about the issues we are having. I was relaxed and charged up after the session, would recommend her and definitely go back for new appointment. Thanks phoenix massage for having Paulina as one of your RMT"

Drk Khullar

Rachelle Anderson, RMT

Rachelle graduated from a 3000 hr Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy Program in 2017 and is a member in good standing with the CRMTA.

Rachelle believes we have the innate ability to heal and massage therapy can be a very important tool in this process. She has an effective, intuitive approach and each massage is tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual client. Rachelle offers a number of different modalities including: deep tissue, relaxation, therapeutic, hot stone, cupping, prenatal / postnatal massage and has Certifications in Dynamic Cupping, Kinetic Therapy and Orthopedic Massage.

When not working, Rachelle leads an active lifestyle and spends her time riding and training with her horse, hiking and walking with her dog, cooking, and practicing yoga.

"May is meticulous and mindful. Frequently checks in on pressure and spends time on both the major muscle groups and the smaller stabilizing muscles."

Joe

Tabitha Stevenson, RMT

Tabitha has been a registered massage therapist (RMT) for over 12 years. Her goal is to help people transform their pain and bring into their awareness, the body's innate healing abilities. She uses her presence and sensitivity to connect with those she works with and strives to maintain a client centered approach to healing.

Tabitha's techniques have been extremely effective with a variety of clients and conditions including motor vehicle accident cases, repetitive strain injuries and chronic stress issues. She specializes in deep tissue, therapeutic, relaxation, as well as pre/post-natal massage.

In her free time, Tabitha loves to read. Her current interests include somatic therapy, plant medicine, and indigenous medicine.

“Friendly staff with each having they’re own skill sets so depending on your needs you should be in good hands 🙌. I recommend discussing your issues the first time with the reception so they can direct you to the person who will best suit your needs.”

David Axley

Tania Gomez, RMT

Tania graduated from Makami College in Calgary, Alberta and is a registered massage therapist (RMT) with the Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association (CRMTA). She specializes in therapeutic massage related to sports injuries, motor-vehicle accidents, postural issues, and overused soft-tissue injuries.

Along with the therapeutic massage, Tania also offers stress-management through Relaxation and Swedish massage. She is passionate about supporting individuals with an integrated approach to relieve both physical and emotional stress. She utilizes a wide range of techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point, cupping, and therapeutic massage.

In her spare time, she is usually with her two little girls or out biking, and also loves to spend time at home with friends.

“Beautiful new clinic with a peaceful and professional setting. Tania gave a fantastic massage that was therapeutic and relaxing at the same time. Highly recommended!”

David Axley

WuJuan (Judy) Zhang, RMT

WuJuan (also known as Judy) comes to Phoenix with 5+ years of experience in the health care industry as a massage therapist. She has knowledge and experience in a wide range of techniques with the ultimate goal of decreasing pain and tension, improving range of motion, reducing muscle and joint soreness, and improving your sleep. Judy has a full range of techniques at her disposal and will happily provide you with additional information to help you in your healing journey.

“This is my favourite place for massage! They have a couples’ room so I can have a massage at the same time as my husband. They always offer a bottle of water afterwards. They have the best massage therapists and everyone is extremely nice! I highly recommend. We have used four different massage therapists as we take whomever based on availability in the couples room, and they have all been amazing!”

Eibhleann Eileen

Meet Our Calgary Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Alexa Birdgeneau, Naturopathic Doctor

I have been described as caring, compassionate, and a quiet leader. It brings me joy to truly connect with other people, which is part of why I love my work. I have also been known to be a bit of a nerd, an artist, and an athlete.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, it is my mission to guide others so that they may heal on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The human body has an innate capacity to overcome illness and to rebalance itself, given the right conditions. When we truly listen to what our bodies need, healing can begin.

I will listen to your story. Often, just understanding your symptoms can show us what is going on in your body. If we need to get a clearer idea of what is happening, we may choose to use diagnostic testing such as standard blood work, detailed hormone testing, and food testing.

From there, we will discuss natural approaches that can work with your body, so that it can start to heal. This may include therapeutic nutrition (using food as medicine), herbal medicines, nutritional supplementation, and lifestyle supports. I am also trained in acupuncture, cupping, and other hands-on techniques to help facilitate healing.

Healing is not often easy or fast, but if you are ready to begin, I am here to support you.

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"Dr Alexa was fantastic, she was great at asking a lot of questions, and listening to the answers to help find some dietary solutions. I was surprised at all the angles she looked at my problems from to come up with some natural based solutions. I would highly recommend working with her."

Layne Walters