Our Student Massage Therapists

Karen Bregar, Massage Student   

Karen is a Massage Therapy student at Mount Royal University, graduating in August 2025. She loves learning how the body works and wans to help people feel their best. Her love of Pilates and horse back riding have taught her the importance of self care and healthy muscles and believes everyone can benefit from massage. She has been trained in Swedish Relaxation Massage, deep tissue, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, stretching, lymphatic Drainage, including treatment of injuries such as strains, tendinopathies, and plantar fasciitis. She hopes to focus more on therapeutic massage or massage for athletes as her education advances.

Her number one passion is horse back riding, from team roping to running wild with the Calgary hunt club. She thoroughly enjoys Pilates and has been working towards becoming a certified instructor. When not on a horse, at school or doing Pilates, you can find her puttering around the garden or spending time with her dogs.

Sydney Kranjcevic, Massage Student   

Sydney is a Massage Therapy student at Mount Royal University. Some time ago, Sydney had a very positive experience from a massage therapist. This experience peaked her interest, lead to her pursuing studies in massage therapy, to continue down a career path where she is able to help individuals by relieving them of pain and discomfort.  Sydney is trained in relaxation, cupping and hydrotherapy. Her current treatment style is catered to clients seeking relief and relaxation. 

Outside of work Sydney loves to be one with nature! She enjoys walking, rock climbing, biking and hiking during her free time.

Laura Bergsma, Massage Student    

Laura is a Massage Therapy student at Mount Royal University, graduating in August 2025. She is passionate about massage therapy's ability to transform lives and finds delight in seeing her clients experience relief from their conditions. Laura is currently associated with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. During her spare time, Laura enjoys swimming, hiking and trips to the mountains!