Our Registered Massage Therapists
Jamie Black, Registered Massage Therapist
Jamie is our most established full-time registered massage therapist at Massage Addict Sherwood Park. Throughout his career, he has consistently provided clients with relaxing but effective deep-tissue massage treatments. Jamie specializes in treating clients with physically demanding jobs, nerve impingements, shoulder pain and injury. He uses a slow and steady technique to reach the deep tissue layers and trigger points to loosen the muscles in the body. Jamie became a massage therapist because of his strong desire to help people feel their best. He has a genuine and quiet demeanour. Jamie grew up in Northern Alberta and completed Alberta Massage Training’s 2200-hour program in 2015. In his free time, he likes to ski, do puzzles, and karaoke, but not simultaneously.
Cindy Ypma, Registered Massage Therapist
Cindy is a registered massage therapist and a member of the MTAA. She has over 2500 hours of training and is a graduate of Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario. She graduated in 2005 and specializes in therapeutic massage to help motor vehicle injuries, repetitive strain injuries and many other conditions. Cindy specializes in trigger point treatment, therapeutic massage, stress and pain relief as well as reflexology. She loves to promote the benefits that massage therapy can provide to her clients to help them in their busy lives.
Janine Horne, Registered Massage Therapist
Janine is not only a highly-trained Registered Massage Therapist—she is a partner in her clients' wellness journey, dedicated to helping them live healthier, happier lives. Since her graduation from Makami College in 2018, Janine has been advancing her competence with additional training in lymphatic drainage, taping, dynamic cupping, prenatal, and hot stone massage. Janine has found her niche in sports massage, catering to older adults, and working with children. She has a unique knack for presenting information in an accessible and understandable manner, teaching her clients about stretching and strength training to actively participate in their own wellness journey. Whether you are an athlete, an active senior, or someone seeking pain relief and relaxation, Janine is ready to support and guide you in achieving your wellness goals. If you are looking for a therapist to make a positive difference in your life, book your next treatment with Janine!
David Rybie, Registered Massage Therapist
David's main goal with massage therapy is to help as many people as possible achieve health and wellness. He keenly understands the body's anatomy and uses this knowledge to gauge and control the depth of his massage. He focuses on reading the client’s body to provide the most beneficial treatment to each client. David’s journey to become an RMT began with a desire to help his martial arts students relieve the physical strains from training and now treats everyone to live stress-free and pain-free. With David, you can expect a personalized treatment to suit your needs and goals and a continuing plan to maintain the lifestyle you desire. David attended CDI college and graduated in 2018, specializing in deep tissue, migraine relief, pre-natal and post-natal massage. Additionally, he is trained in dynamic cupping, kinesio-taping, hot stone and sports massage. In his free time, you can find David practicing and teaching karate and enjoying camping at his lake house. Choosing David as your RMT ensures an ongoing plan to correct and maintain physical health and wellness.
Brian Komlance, Registered Massage Therapist
Brian is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist guided by a simple philosophy: to provide care, bring relief, and enhance the lives of those around him. Brian completed his Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program at Makami College in 2019, enhancing his repertoire with extensive knowledge and skills necessary to provide highly specialized deep tissue Swedish-style therapeutic treatments, including hot stone therapy and dynamic cupping. He is particularly popular among individuals with active jobs, including healthcare and office workers. His clients commend his knack for helping them move better, and appreciate his focused attention to their arms, legs, and other areas needing targeted relief. Outside of his professional life, Brian is a devoted family man. He lives with his loving wife and enjoys spending time with his four adult children, four grandchildren, and five pets—four dogs and a charmingly eccentric cat named Lunar. His love for the outdoors is profound, often culminating in family camping trips by the lakes in Alberta. Book a treatment with Brian today and experience the transformative power of massage therapy tailored to your needs, promoting your well-being and helping you live life to the fullest!
Selam Menberu, Registered Massage Therapist
If you’re looking for your favorite massage therapist—look no further! Selam Menberu is a hardworking and skilled Registered Massage Therapist with a passion for helping others find relief from pain and achieve optimal wellness. With over 3000 practice hours, Selam brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her clients. Selam obtained her diploma in massage therapy from Makami College in Calgary in 2017. Specializing in therapeutic massage relief, Selam has successfully treated a wide range of conditions including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, sciatica, scoliosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) issues, neck, back, and hip pain, as well as sprains, strains, and rotator cuff injuries. Her skill set includes deep tissue massage, sports massage, pre- and postnatal massage, relaxation techniques, hot stone therapy, cupping, theragun percussion therapy, and myofascial release. She is also well-versed in providing relief to individuals with neuritis, arthritis, and rheumatic conditions. Outside of work, Selam enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She finds solace in listening to music and is an avid traveler. If you're seeking a highly qualified and caring RMT who is dedicated to helping you achieve improved wellness, Selam is the therapist you can trust.
Kayla Day, Registered Massage Therapist
Kayla graduated in March 2023 from the Wholistic Training & Research centre in Edmonton. She has always desired to help people feel their best and empower them to listen to their bodies and to nurture them. She has certified in Reflexology, deep tissue, prenatal massage, Infants and children and sports massage. She has a full body treatment approach including stretching and joint mobilization. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time outside.
Emily Gutsche, Registered Massage Therapist
Emily attended Makami College and graduated in February 2022 to help people relieve their aches and pains to live more freely. She specializes in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Cupping, Hot Stone, Lymphatic, Prenatal, Spa Massage as well as nerve flossing. A treatment with Emily includes adjusted pressure to your liking, stretching, and breathwork to ease the mind and body. In her free time, she likes to swim, figure skate and Ukrainian Dance.
Bilikis Adelaja, Registered Massage Therapist
Bilikus attended the Wholistic Training Institute and graduated in 2022 to pursue her ability to improve the quality of life of her clients using a natural and holistic approach to help them heal their bodies. She specializes in pain management, health and wellness. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Caitlynn H, Registered Massage Therapist
Caitlynn graduated from CDI College in 2015. Her goal as a therapist is to help others feel better and also to have a flexible work life balance in her own life. She specializes in aromatherapy and cupping. Her treatment style is more therapeutic and relaxing with light to medium pressure with gentle hands. In her free time she likes to read and spend time with her family.
Elena Shore, Registered Massage Therapist
Elena graduated in 2017 from Makami College. Her goal in her career is to help people on their wellness journey and help them feel their best. She offers deep tissue, relaxation, hot stone as well as prenatal massage. She tailors each treatment based off the clients needs to ensure a productive treatment. In her free time, she enjoys being artistic such as drawing and painting.
Brittany Forrest, Registered Massage Therapist
Brittany graduated from Trillium College in Ontario in 2021. She has always enjoyed improving the well beings of others. She specializes in deep tissue, therapeutic treatments and prenatal massage. Her treatment style is mostly relaxation and therapeutic. In her free time she enjoys watching movies, reading and going on adventures.
Jordan Wilson, Registered Massage Therapist
Jordan graduated in 2013 from Makami college. He began his career in massage therapy due to being very into sports, weight lifting, and taking care of his body and wants to offer that to others. He specializes dynamic cupping, kinetic massage for the shoulders and hips, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, sports massage, and myofascial release. In his free time he enjoys creating and sculpting as well as playing guitar.
Anna White, Registered Massage Therapist
Anna graduated from the 3000 hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy Program from Makami College in 2021. Her interest in helping people drew her to pursue a career in massage therapy, Since then she's perfected her technique and has developed a therapeutic style of treatment to help ease pain and discomfort. She specializes in deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and myofascial work. She's also trained in Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, cupping, hot stones, and intra oral massage.
Ramon Echevarria, Registered Massage Therapist
Ramon graduated from the RMT program at Makami College in 2021. He decided to pursue massage therapy so he could help people feel better. Ramon specializes in deep tissue, sports massage, relaxation, cupping, and hot stone.
Cheryl Safroniuk, Registered Massage Therapist
Cheryl graduated from the 3000 Hr Advanced Massage Therapy Program from Makami College in 2016. Since then she's perfected her skills and advanced her knowledge of the profession and uses her experience and knowledge to relieve her clients' aches and pains. Cheryl specializes in trigger point therapy, deep tissue, sports related injuries, and therapeutic massage.
Shannon Gosling, Registered Massage Therapist
Shannon's passion for helping others find relief from pain and to help them achieve their health and wellness goals is what attracted her to finding her profession in massage therapy. Her specialty is treating clients with physically demanding jobs and helping them feel better using her skills as a therapist. Shannon specializes in deep tissue, Swedish massage, hot stone, myofacial release, and prenatal massage. Shannon enjoys teaching snowboarding at the local ski hills as well as swimming, longboarding, and living an active lifestyle.
Amy (Amrit) Khosa, Registered Massage Therapist
Since 2022, Amrit has been developing her skills in therapeutic massage, deep tissue Massage, Prenatal Massage, Swedish massage and cupping. She specializes in helping many people find relief from head, neck and shoulder tension. Regardless of a client’s needs, she enjoys creating a warm, relaxing environment in which to wind down into deep relaxation mode for maximum healing! She’s eager to apply her knowledge and passion to help you feel better and can’t wait to meet you!
