Channeling Jen RMT

02/28/2026

I am now a Certified Fascia Stretch Practitioner - Level 1!!!

So... What is Fascia Stretch Therapy, you ask? Great question! Because admittedly, I didn't know too much about it either. Full disclosure and transparency: I only took it because it was suggested to me as I was told that it would be easier on my body. I'm known to give deep tissue/deep pressure massage and tend to lean towards targeted treatments vs. "relaxation" - and let me tell you... As much as I LOVE my job, doing that 6 days a week has been tough on my body.

Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST) is a FULL body treatment that is both gentle AND gets deep into the soft tissue. It helps unwind your body. Imagine wearing a suit jacket and pair of pants that's 2 sizes too small and trying to move about as normally as possible. FST is like finally getting fitted and unraveled into your favourite, comfy sweats and t-shirt so you can move about or lounge as freely as you please.

The Practitioner focuses on stretching WITH you WITHIN your body's ability while also prioritizing your nervous system - leaving your body feeling nurtured and your nervous system calmed.

I didn't have much expectations but by my second and third day of this course and experiences I was blown away by how much better my body felt. My lower back and hip pain was SIGNIFICANTLY reduced and by the third day, my gait returned to normal and I was able to come to a full complete squat without ANY hip rotation PAIN FREE! AND I witnessed a girl in my class with an ACL injury get down to a low squat after being unable to do so for the longest time. I am now a HUGE believer in this style of treatment and I am so excited to help others experience the same.

For anyone who is curious in trying this style of treatment and/or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am very excited to share this with all of you.

Thank you all for reading this far and I look forward to hearing from you.

08/15/2025

Effective September 1, I will be practicing out of Pro Health Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, & Massage!

Now accepting online bookings! To book yours please visit:

Unlike other manipulation therapies, Chiropractic Therapy focuses on the manipulation of the spine through a series of adjustments and mobilizations. Adjustments are commonly high-velocity motions applied to abnormal vertebra with the goal to improve symmetry and functionality. Chiropractic mobiliza...

04/26/2024

OOooOooo... I feel so official! I made it onto the Staff/Practitioner wall at the clinic! Come see me and say hi! Maybe get some massage treatments too. Coming in to see me will result in you leaving feeling so much better than you did when you first walked in!

04/22/2024

04/19/2024

Since starting the Massage Program a couple years ago and through my limited experience at the school's practicum clinic, in-class practice, and through various outreach locations, I have noticed a connection between mental stress and how it affects the physical body and vice versa.

Sometimes living in a prolonged state of stress/burnout/depression etc. can manifest in the body as physical symptoms. Even more so for those who do not have a solid or consistent support network and lack the resources to cope. No human is meant to live in a prolonged state of overwhelm and isolation.

When our nervous system is in a constant, prolonged state of "fight" (aka heightened sympathetic nervous system firing) it can show up in the body as pain & discomfort. Other ways our body presents distress: Mood swings (interpersonal relationships, family, coping); Digestions & appetite issues (not receiving sufficient nutrients); Poor sleep (excessive sleep or deprivation, poor sleep quality, recovery); Body waste elimination issues (urination, cramping, diarrhea, constipation); hormone regulation (menstrual cycles, libido, metabolism); cognitive function (focus, comprehension, memory, info processing), and it can have an impact on our immune system (recovery, healing, fighting infection, etc.). The list goes on and on...

Inadequate rest and recovery impacts our body's ability to maintain it's overall wellness and homeostasis. There are a number of case studies suggesting regular massage treatments as an effective way to help decrease the body's state of "fight or flight" - by activating the body's state of "rest & digest" (aka increasing parasympathetic nervous system firing). Personally, the moment I feel heard, supported, and nurtured through therapeutic touch, my ability to process my own depression and anxiety, would greatly improve, and my once "unbearable" body pain would almost disappear.

Of course... as much as I would love for you to book with me, I hope that whoever this resonates with, will practice more grace with themselves and take the next steps in finding relief for yourself. Because you deserve it. 🙏🏽

04/09/2024

Availability at Optimum Wellness - Renfrew this week:

Tues, (tomorow): 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thurs: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

To book, please email: renfrew@optimumwellnesscentres.com or call: (403) 276-8800

02/21/2024

Hello! It's a pleasure to (virtually) meet everyone! Please allow me to introduce myself:

My name is Jen and I am currently a second year Massage Therapy Student with Mount Royal University. I am on track to complete the program this coming August 2024. I am also a Student Member with an Alberta Association.

I've changed careers a few times over my life - from office administrator/professional, bank teller, dance instructor, performer, personal trainer and fitness instructor. Over the years I've realized that I thrive in environments that nurture you and allow an abundance of opportunities to nurture others. I am passionate about learning as much as I can about the human body, the effects of mental health and how that manifests as physical symptoms & vice versa, and holding space for others for them to heal and recover - however that looks to them and how I fit as part of their professional wellness support team.