Kanata Massage Therapist Offers Stress Relief

Jan. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- In 2005 Andrea Slevin Gomes decided that she needed a change in career, that her job as a travel agent sitting at a desk all day just wasn't the right for her.  Massage therapy had always been a part of her personal health plan, so she knew that it would provide her the perfect opportunity to help others achieve their wellness goals like it had done for her.

She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, a school that is often described as the premier college for massage therapy training in North America. Her education consisted of 3000 hours of academic and practical training, taught by RMT's, Medical Doctors, Naturopathic Doctors and Chiropractors.  The hands-on program gave her the opportunity to treat patients with Multiple Sclerosis, HIV/AIDS and Fibromyalgia. During clinical rotations at the BC Women's Hospital Andrea worked with women having high-risk pregnancies.  There was also a very strong emphasis on muskuloskeletal assessment and treatment of injuries. As a student she was given the opportunity to learn advanced treatment modalities such as CranioSacral therapy, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique and Dr.Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage.  

Recently Andrea has focused her practice on orthopedic and postural dysfunction as well as pre and post natal treatments.  She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities in each massage including swedish massage, hydrotherapy, myo-fascial release techniques, muscle energy technique, myo-fascial trigger point release and manual lymph drainage.  "I believe that including massage therapy in your health and wellness plan is a great way to overcome pain, injury and illness and is a fantastic tool for stress management. I will encourage you to take an active role in your therapy through the use of home-care exercises and stretching activities.  As your massage therapist I will strive to educate and coach you to help you reach your optimal health" explains Andrea.

Besides the work she does as a massage therapist she is also a trained Birth Doula and is passionate about working with women in their birthing year.  Andrea continues, I am the mother of two beautiful children who inspire and challenge me daily and love to spend time with them camping, hiking and doing anything that gets me out into the natural world.  I recently moved to Kanata and I am excited to work with The Wellness Group and become a part of this amazing community."  


About the Wellness Group: At The Wellness Group our mission is to enhance your well being through chiropractic, massage, and nutrition.  We aim to teach individuals and families about the body's intelligence, its' innate healing potential, and how to use this information to help you achieve and maintain optimal health.

Andrea Slevin Gomes
9-420 Hazeldean Road
Kanata, ON
K2L 4B2
(613) 271.8555

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The Wellness Group, Chiropractic, Massage & Nutrition
Andrea Slevin Gomes
(613) 271.8555

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At The Wellness Group our mission is to help the Kanata community to achieve maximum health and quality of life through chiropractic, massage, and nutrition.