Instructor Profiles – Calgary

Renee’s interest in human kinetics and functional muscle movement began with Kinesiology studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU). In 2004, she graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy completing a 3000hr program and is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC and the Remedial Massage Therapists of Alberta. Since becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Renee has focused her post-graduate training and clinical practice around Myofascial Release and Visceral Manipulation techniques and is committed to providing patients with individualized treatments to discover and resolve the underlying reasons why they may have pain and dysfunction in their bodies. Teaching is a way for Renee to pay it forward and share her passion about massage therapy and mentor the next generation of therapists.

Lucy graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Regina in 2009. After working for several years in marketing and advertising, she experienced the incredible benefits of alternative therapy and decided to ditch the marketing world to become a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner. Lucy’s growing interest in anatomy and physiology led her to ACMT where she earned her Massage Therapy diploma. She credits her success to her amazing instructors at the Calgary campus and to the students she now supervises for always keeping her on her toes.
When time permits, Lucy enjoys being in nature, watching hockey (Go Habs!), and playing poker.

Ashley graduated from Alberta College of Massage Therapy and subsequently became a teacher’s assistant with the school in September of 2014. Ashley enjoys a busy practice within McKenzie Towne Chiropractic where she has worked since 2013. She is committed to helping her clients to find effective ways to manage persistent pain and work towards their goals in healing. Her focus is in deep tissue massage facilitated by movement. She is passionate about education and is excited to continue to be in the classroom learning alongside the 2nd year students.

Michelle is a Registered Massage Therapist and attended the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in Calgary. In her practice, she focuses on therapeutic (deep tissue), rehabilitation, along with relaxation techniques as she believes the body heals faster when relaxed and rested. She is also certified in reflexology to bring an extra level of expertise to her sessions.
Michelle believes that we all play a role in bringing our bodies into a state of well-being. She will release the tension, knots, and muscle stress for her clients as well as educate them on how to maintain and prevent further injury through exercises and stretching.

Antoinette was born and raised in a small town in Alberta. She attended the University of Alberta and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education. Her love for sport kept her busy as an athletic trainer for various levels of hockey as well she coached basketball, volleyball and track and field. Antoinette graduated from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy with Distinction.
Antoinette loves spending time with her family and dogs and believes a healthy lifestyle starts outside. Antoinette spends as much time as possible outside either horseback riding, downhill skiing, kayaking, fishing or hiking, just to name a few favorites. Her favorite indulgence is chocolate ice cream.

Amanda has always been fascinated by the human body. She began her career in health care in 2008 working as a Licensed Practical Nurse, in a variety of different inpatient settings. After personally experiencing the positive effects that massage and manual therapy can have on the body, Amanda graduated from Alberta College of Massage Therapy with honours with distinction.
Since graduating Amanda has been certified in orthopedic massage, dynamic cupping, fascial decompression, fascial body reading and is currently studying visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy.
You can find Amanda both in the clinic and the classroom, where she thoroughly enjoys assisting and encouraging students on their learning journey.