PROFILES
BECKY WILLIAMSON | HOLLY ARISS | NATASCHA STECKEL | HEIDI SPARKES | DEVIN DAWSON | RHONDA FOWLER | SHERRY SHORTT
BECKY WILLIAMSON - REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (RMT), PERSONAL TRAINER & BOOT CAMPS: Hello and welcome! I am Becky Williamson, a Registered Massage Therapist & Personal Trainer since August 2006. I graduated from Lambton College located in Sarnia, Ontario. During the first 3 years of my practice I worked in a fitness club with a wide variety of athletes, weekend warriors, and professionals. Over this period of time I perfected my skills in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage plus provided life changing personal training. My massage career has included many outreach programs and seminars within the Kitchener-Waterloo community such as: infant massage, pregnancy massage, sports massage, and in chair massages for different fund raisers. I have also gone to many large corporations to promote the benefits of massage and fitness too repetitive strain workers and the effects of improper posture within the work place. Meeting many people over my career I decided to start Boot Camps that I run throughout the year to promote strong healthy living! I spend a majority of my spare time outdoors mostly biking and going for walks. I also love exercise, cooking, shopping, traveling and spending time with my husband and family. I believe that all of us are in need of more positive touch in our lives. As our lives become more stressful and pressured, we find fewer opportunities for healthy maintenance of life. On the clinical side, massage has been shown to increase circulation, improve respiration, ease digestion and help recovery from muscular injury and soreness. It relaxes the body and mind and calms the spirit. My massages are designed to promote both healing and relaxation. I am also the women behind the creation of VERV Wellness.
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E-mail: bw@bwrmt.com
Phone/Text: +1(226)338-2778
Achievements and Education:
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) - College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - CanFitPro
- Certified Fitness Instructor (CFI) -
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Fanshawe College
- 2014 Tough Mudder Finisher - The toughest obstacle race in the world!
Associations I Belong To:
- College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
E-mail: bw@bwrmt.com
Phone/Text: +1(226)338-2778
HOLLY ARISS - BHSc, REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (RMT), ACUPUNCTURE CERTIFICATION
Holly is currently on maternity leave until the end of the 2015. Holly is very much looking forward to returning to Verv Wellness to join a truly amazing group of professionals and to reconnect with her wonderful clients. Holly has an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Western Ontario. She then went on to graduate from the D’Arcy Lane Institute for Massage Therapy in London in 2006, and is a member of the CMTO. In, 2009, Holly received a certificate in Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University and has integrated the techniques into her Massage Therapy practice garnering great results. She also teaches at the McMaster Acupuncture Program as a Lab Instructor.
Holly enjoys participating in Becky’s awesome bootcamp sessions, exercising, reading, snowboarding, and spending time with her growing family. Holly has always had a passion for helping people and is thrilled that she can alleviate pain and help people feel better and be healthier simply by doing what she loves.
E-mail: holly.ariss@gmail.com
Phone/Text: +1(226)338-2778
Holly is currently on maternity leave until the end of the 2015. Holly is very much looking forward to returning to Verv Wellness to join a truly amazing group of professionals and to reconnect with her wonderful clients. Holly has an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Western Ontario. She then went on to graduate from the D’Arcy Lane Institute for Massage Therapy in London in 2006, and is a member of the CMTO. In, 2009, Holly received a certificate in Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University and has integrated the techniques into her Massage Therapy practice garnering great results. She also teaches at the McMaster Acupuncture Program as a Lab Instructor.
Holly enjoys participating in Becky’s awesome bootcamp sessions, exercising, reading, snowboarding, and spending time with her growing family. Holly has always had a passion for helping people and is thrilled that she can alleviate pain and help people feel better and be healthier simply by doing what she loves.
E-mail: holly.ariss@gmail.com
Phone/Text: +1(226)338-2778
NATASCHA STECKEL - REFLEXOLOGY, REIKI, NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE COACHING, DREAM THERAPY: Natascha was born and raised in Germany, where she was introduced to Alternative Health Care at an early age. She continued her journey in Canada to pursue a Social Development Degree, with a minor in Social Work. With a passion for learning and helping others, she successfully obtained a diploma as a Teacher/Trainer of Adults. She added to her skills by becoming a Registered Reflexologist, an Orthomolecular Nutritionist, Reiki Master, Dream Therapist and Life Coach.
Her main passion is helping others find balance and relaxation. And since she absolutely adores feet, she decided to focus on Reflexology. During her volunteer experience at the KW Sexual Abuse Support Centre, she quickly realized that feet were one area on the body that allowed women to not only feel safe, but to also reap the benefits of an alternative health care option. Natascha has been a Reflexologist for 14 years. Two years ago, she created EnergyWork101, a soothing, welcoming in home wellness clinic that encourages 'RELAXATION' for all that enter. Recently she has joined a dynamic team of specialists at VERV Wellness as a Reflexologist in hopes of introducing more soles to the sacred art of relaxation.
Her passion is to help others find balance in body, mind and spirit. She blends her many skills and empathic abilities, to customize a plan, together with YOU, to address your most important needs. If you wish to sooth your soul, and return to well-being, please chat with Natascha, on how to create your guide to a 'relaxed and content self'. For fun, and to educate others on utilizing their own built in coach, she hosts 'Dreamy Monday's' on her EnergyWork101 FB page ... simply message her your dream in full detail, and she'll help you figure out what your higher self might be trying to tell you.
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Her main passion is helping others find balance and relaxation. And since she absolutely adores feet, she decided to focus on Reflexology. During her volunteer experience at the KW Sexual Abuse Support Centre, she quickly realized that feet were one area on the body that allowed women to not only feel safe, but to also reap the benefits of an alternative health care option. Natascha has been a Reflexologist for 14 years. Two years ago, she created EnergyWork101, a soothing, welcoming in home wellness clinic that encourages 'RELAXATION' for all that enter. Recently she has joined a dynamic team of specialists at VERV Wellness as a Reflexologist in hopes of introducing more soles to the sacred art of relaxation.
Her passion is to help others find balance in body, mind and spirit. She blends her many skills and empathic abilities, to customize a plan, together with YOU, to address your most important needs. If you wish to sooth your soul, and return to well-being, please chat with Natascha, on how to create your guide to a 'relaxed and content self'. For fun, and to educate others on utilizing their own built in coach, she hosts 'Dreamy Monday's' on her EnergyWork101 FB page ... simply message her your dream in full detail, and she'll help you figure out what your higher self might be trying to tell you.
Achievements and Education:
- Orthomolecular Health Practitioner and Nutritionist (ROHP, RNCP)
- Reiki Master (RP, RT)
- Registered Reflexology Practitioner (R.R.Pr.)
- SNHS Dip. (Dream Therapy)
- SNHS Dip. (Life Coaching).
- Certificates of Acknowledgement (Natural Health Technologies) for: North American & European Iridology
- Sclerology
- Rayid & Pupil Tonus
- Herbology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- BA in Social Development Studies with a Minor in Social Work (U of W) (BA (SDS))
- Certified Teacher/Trainer of Adults (Conestoga College) (CT)
- German (Read/Write/Speak)
Associations I Belong To:
- IONC - International Organization of Nutritional Consultants
- RRCO - Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario
- CRA - Canadian Reiki Association
- IASD - International Association for the Study of Dreams
HEIDI SPARKES - REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (RMT):Heidi Sparkes is an RMT with 20 years experience in the Massage Therapy field. I trained at Sutherland -Chan School of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto. Prior to this I studied Kinesiology at University of Waterloo for 2years. I approach massage therapy with a view of Biomechanics and optimizing the function of your muscles through myofascial work and trigger point therapy. I also have a strong interest in sports massage and have worked with many young athletes and professional athletes as well.
Achievements and Education:
E-mail: hsparkes@me.com
Phone/Text: +1(519)497-4079
Achievements and Education:
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT
E-mail: hsparkes@me.com
Phone/Text: +1(519)497-4079
DEVIN DAWSON - REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (RMT), CERTIFIED NUTRITIONAL PRACTITIONER (CNP), CERTIFIED IRIDOLOGIST (Clr): As a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), I work with individuals to help ease pain, discomfort and stress. I have experience working with accident victims, WSIB cases, frozen shoulders, chronic headaches, whiplash, compression syndromes, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and low back and neck pain. One of my many passions includes working with individuals involved in sports and athletics, to help with recovery time and improve performance. Sports of interest to me include golf, tennis, ultimate disc, swimming, running and cycling. I graduated the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Mississauga and hold the designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) and Holistic Nutritionist. As a Nutritionist, I counsel individuals and families on proper nutrition and lifestyle practices, use homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements and herbal medicines to balance body systems, and utilize techniques like Iridology and hair mineral analysis to help discern imbalances. Using these techniques and modalities, I work with individuals to improve their health to overcome allergies and sensitivities, endocrine system imbalances, diabetes, anxiety, depression, weight challenges, digestive system imbalances such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease, and even cancer. I have great passion for empowering, motivating and facilitating optimal health in the community. If you wish to attain optimal health through a truly holistic approach, you need to get in touch with me today.
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Phone/Text: (519) 568-3009
Email: Devin@DawsonHealth.ca
Webiste: dawsonhealth.ca
Achievements and Education:
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
- Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP)
- Certified Iridologist (Clr)
Phone/Text: (519) 568-3009
Email: Devin@DawsonHealth.ca
Webiste: dawsonhealth.ca
RHONDA FOWLER - YOGA, BELLY DANCING: Rhonda established Spirit Within Wellness Services in early 2014 to embark on the next adventure in her life, and allow her to serve others with her passion for wellness and spirituality. Rhonda is a certified and insured RYT200 Yoga Instructor, LVCY Chair Yoga Instructor, Level II Certified Reiki Practitioner and unofficial Belly Dancer, in addition to her career in Training & Development at Sun Life Financial.
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Achievements and Education:
- RYT200 Yoga Instructor Certification
- Lakshmi Voelker Certified Chair Yoga Instructor
- Level I and II Usui Reiki Certified Practitioner
- CPR Certified
- Assisted Bo Forbes at the Yoga Conference 2014 in Toronto
- Completed Fall 2014 8 week session for all levels
- Currently volunteer teaching yoga classes weekly at Sun Life Financial Fitness Centre
- Act as substitute for other yoga instructors as required
- Have practiced Reiki therapy treatments on over 20 different clients (including Nina, a Basset Hound), multiple times, since 2013
- Belly dancing since 2007, performed in a troupe or solo at many different functions:
- Dionysius Festival
- Chinese New Year celebration
- Birthday parties, Christmas parties and other social functions
- Local Belly dance recitals
- Afro Festival 2012 and 20114
- 2013 – Taught Beginner Belly dance choreography
- 2014 – Taught Intermediate Veil choreography
Associations I Belong To:
- Certified Practitioner and member of the Canadian Reiki Association
- Member of Canadian Yoga Alliance – Certified Yoga Teacher (CYA-RYT)
SHERRY SHORTT - REGISTERED CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST, CERTIFIED CARIDAC YOGA® TEACHER & REGISTERED THERAPEUTIC YOGA TEACHER
Experiencing the many benefits of yoga over the years from my own personal practice and wanting to share these benefits with others led me to complete my 200 hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher training with Heather Greaves of Body Therapies Yoga Training in Hamilton, Ontario. I am a Certified Therapeutic Yoga Teacher trained in Integrative Yoga Therapy. Being trained in yoga therapy helps me adapt yoga techniques specifically for the individual and their needs.
I am a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist and a Certified Cardiac Yoga® Teacher specializing in cardiac health and wellness. I am always expanding my knowledge base and upgrading my skills with ongoing courses, workshops and retreats.
I work with individuals in small group or private yoga and counselling sessions. These individuals are recovering from a cardiac event or have risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure and are looking for a prevention program to complement their healthy lifestyle. My services will benefit anyone looking to improve or maintain optimal health but especially those individuals recovering from, or living with, injury or chronic illness. By bringing the body into balance with yoga, meditation, stress management techniques, and a healthy diet, you will improve your overall quality of life.
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Phone/Text: 519-865-1761
Email: sherry.personalbalance@gmail.com
Experiencing the many benefits of yoga over the years from my own personal practice and wanting to share these benefits with others led me to complete my 200 hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher training with Heather Greaves of Body Therapies Yoga Training in Hamilton, Ontario. I am a Certified Therapeutic Yoga Teacher trained in Integrative Yoga Therapy. Being trained in yoga therapy helps me adapt yoga techniques specifically for the individual and their needs.
I am a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist and a Certified Cardiac Yoga® Teacher specializing in cardiac health and wellness. I am always expanding my knowledge base and upgrading my skills with ongoing courses, workshops and retreats.
I work with individuals in small group or private yoga and counselling sessions. These individuals are recovering from a cardiac event or have risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure and are looking for a prevention program to complement their healthy lifestyle. My services will benefit anyone looking to improve or maintain optimal health but especially those individuals recovering from, or living with, injury or chronic illness. By bringing the body into balance with yoga, meditation, stress management techniques, and a healthy diet, you will improve your overall quality of life.
Achievements and Education:
- Registered Cardiovascular Technologist
- Certified Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Integrative Yoga Therapy
- Certified Cardiac Yoga® Teacher
- Certified Health and Wellness Practitioner
- Standard First Aid and CPR-Health Care Provider BCLS
Associations I Belong To:
- Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists - CSCT
- Ontario Society of Cardiology Technologists - OSCT
- Canadian Yoga Alliance – CYA-RYT 200
Phone/Text: 519-865-1761
Email: sherry.personalbalance@gmail.com