Our Registered Massage Therapists
Kendra Oliver-Dares, Registered Massage Therapist
Kendra graduated July 2015 from ITC Northumberland College School of Massage Therapy. With a passion for health and fitness Kendra would like to pass along her knowledge and help those seeking treatment for sports injuries, whiplash and MVA injuries, work place injuries, exercise and everyday life injuries. Kendra has practice with TMJ dysfunction, myofascial releases and pregnancy massage, and continues to grow with her educational courses. Kendra is a determined and caring therapist who has your best interest at heart and loves being a part of the Massage Addict team.
Matthew van der Velde, Registered Massage Therapist
Matthew is a new member to Massage Addict, graduating from Fanshawe in 2019. Matthew has obtained many different experiences treating an array of client conditions with success. With the use of many different techniques such as petrissage, Swedish massage, trigger point release, and joint play; he maintains and augments client’s overall health. In order to support the achievements during each treatment, he provides specified stretches and homecare to clients. Matthew’s goals for each client is to make them feel comfortable and empowered within their treatment. Matthew believes everyone deserves to be cared for fully and welcomes all with devoted heart.
Ashley Ford, Registered Massage Therapist
Ashley is one of the newest members of the Massage Addict family. She very much enjoyed and excelled within the Fanshawe Massage Therapy program, graduating in 2019 with honours. Ashley has effectively developed her skills to become an empathic RMT through interactions with many diverse clients. With general Swedish massage, fascial techniques, and joint mobilizations, Ashley focuses on maintaining and rehabilitating one's overall health. Ashley provides and upholds quality care with the utmost respect to every client, within a safe and positive environment. She is eager to continue her education by continually growing and expanding herself. Ashley welcomes all with a kind compassionate heart and a warm caring smile.
