Hollis location
Anne Adams
Anne Adams graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 2004. Having always been active in sports and running, Anne feels strongly that self-care is the key to maintaining a physical lifestyle. Anne has worked in clinics and spas treating athletes, providing prenatal care and helping to improve postural imbalances. A desire to continue learning has led Anne to additional training in cupping therapy, deep tissue and pregnancy massage as well as Thai massage. Anne is also a volunteer massage therapist at The Sunshine Room for cancer patients. You can find Anne at our Hollis Street location.
Ashley MacDougall
Ashley MacDougall is from Saint John, NB but grew up in Cape Breton. She graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in 2017 and began her career at Spirit Spa. Ashley blends deep tissue massage and trigger point work with a relaxing and comfortable massage environment. She enjoys treating the head and neck area, and specific concerns such as TMJ dysfunction and chronic headaches. Ashley has additional training in cupping therapy and enjoys following clients through their pregnancy journey as well as offering body treatments. You can find Ashley at our Hollis Street location.
Anna Wahlin
Anna Wahlin Stern spent her life in Sweden before moving to Halifax in 2014. Anna graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 2017 and joined the team at Spirit Spa soon after. She loves the science of massage therapy and the holistic aspect of treatments. Anna has a passion for massage and continuing education which lead her to additional training in Suikodo, prenatal care, salt stone treatment and cupping. You can find Anna at our Hollis Street location.
Ina Stroya
Ina Stroya hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba and has lived in Nova Scotia since 2011. Interests in biological chemistry and human anatomy led Ina into her career as a massage therapist. She also enjoys yoga, music and energy medicine. Ina has additional training in pre and post-natal massage, aromatherapy, facial acupressure and traditional Hawaiian massage techniques. Ina is the in-house aromatherapist at Spirit Spa and is proud to create our seasonal aromatherapy blends. You can find Ina at our Hollis Street location.
Jill Mihichuk
Jill Mihichuk’s massage career of over 20 years has allowed her the opportunity to treat a variety of concerns and explore many modalities. Jill was introduced to hydrotherapy early in her career and she continues to use these methods in her treatments today. Jill is a key member of our service development team, fueled by her desire to travel and try new treatments herself. Jill uses her training as a Pilates instructor to recommend home care exercises to her clients. You can find Jill at our Hollis Street location.
Kate Whynot
Kate Whynot is originally from Liverpool, Nova Scotia. She attended the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax. Kate offers relaxation and therapeutic treatments. She has a special interest in helping clients manage chronic pain, and to alleviate neck and shoulder tension. Kate has additional training in cupping therapy and body treatments. You can find Kate at our Hollis Street location.
Kielly Christie
Kielly Christie relocated to Halifax from Antigonish over 20 years ago when she began working as an esthetician. In 2007 she graduated with an Honours Diploma in massage therapy and went on to work in a clinical setting providing rehabilitative and therapeutic massage. Kielly continues to add to her education with courses in craniosacral therapy, kinesis taping, TMJ Mastery, fascial stretch therapy, cupping therapy, myofascial release, structural integration and Rapid Neurofascial Reset. You can find Kielly at our Hollis Street location.
Maura Meade-Sperry
Maura Meade-Sperry has been living in Halifax for over 10 years, and is originally from Boston. She has completed massage therapy training in both Nova Scotia and Massachusetts, and loves to expand her knowledge. Maura has additional training in myofascial release and Reiki. Maura’s treatments provide a therapeutic approach with a relaxing feel. You can find Maura at our Hollis Street location.
Sarah Biggar
Sarah Biggar graduated with Honors from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in Fredericton, NB where she was raised. Her specialties include treating shoulder and neck tension, deep relaxation and chronic stress management. Sarah believes that the first step to healing the body is to get our often over-active stress response under control. Sarah’s favorite treatments include body scrubs and wraps as well as face and scalp massage> You can find Sarah at our Hollis Street location.
Stephen Head
Stephen Head grew up on Cape Breton and has made Halifax home for over 10 years. A massage with Stephen provides the perfect balance of therapeutic treatment as well as relaxation. His experience as a massage therapist has given him the opportunity to focus on pre-natal massage, Thai techniques and working with trauma survivors. You can find Stephen at our Hollis Street location.
Whitney Andrews
Whitney Andrews was born and raised in Nova Scotia and has a deep love for the ocean. With over 7 years of experience working in clinics and spas, Whitney offers a comforting and supportive touch during treatments, though is not afraid to work deep knots when needed. Whitney has additional training in cupping therapy, prenatal massage, deep tissue and sports massage and incorporates Thai and Hawaiian methods in her treatments. You can find Whitney at our Hollis Street location.
Hydrostone location
Amanda Crocker
Amanda Crocker is a 2005 graduate from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy. She specializes in aromatherapy, hot stone, craniosacral and Reiki therapy. Amanda enjoys providing her clients therapeutic and deep tissue treatments while they can benefit from the sensory experience of a tranquil environment. She is passionate about hot stone massage and has developed many effective and therapeutic ways to work with alternating temperatures. Her commitment to educating her clients has grown into a passion for health care education as she is currently an educator at the massage college. You can find Amanda at our Hydrostone location.
Allen Hall
Allen is from Newfoundland and has lived in multiple cities across Canada. He was initially drawn to massage therapy to help people mobilize their bodies and become pain free during activity. Allen enjoys using massage therapy as a preventative approach to support client’s needs in reaching short and long-term goals. Whether you are treating a dysfunction, improving a range of motion, or working with other health care professionals to obtain a specific goal, Allen is able to create a treatment plan to cater to your needs. He enjoys a therapeutic focus using fascial techniques, mobility, deep tissue, and dynamic stretching. Allen has additional training in hot stone massage. You can find Allen at our Hydrostone location.
Erin Wolfe
Erin Wolfe is originally from New Brunswick. She graduated in 2004 from ICT Northumberland College. Erin’s treatments are a perfect balance of relaxing and therapeutic. She enjoys focusing her treatments on upper body work including the neck and shoulder region as well as face and scalp massage. Erin has additional training in cupping massage and enjoys the added benefits of working with aroma blends. You can find Erin at our Hydrostone location.
Jacob Noye
Jacob Noye is from Vancouver Island, BC. He graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2018. Jacob enjoys deep tissue treatments, cupping and the overall result of using massage to help calm the nervous system. You can find Jacob at our Hydrostone location.
Jodi Greene
Jodi Greene grew up in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She received her massage therapy diploma from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2016. Jodi has additional training in pre and post-natal massage, pelvic health level 1, cupping therapy, guasha level 1 and myofascial release. You can find Jodi at our Hydrostone location.
Lindsey D’Ambrogi
Lindsey D’Ambrogi is from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated 2014 from ICT Northumberland. Lindsey uses a holistic approach when treating the body and has a fondness for head and scalp massage. Lindsey has added to her massage training with courses in Lomi Lomi massage, Pilates and aromatherapy. You can find Lindsey at our Hydrostone location.
Mike Everson
Mike Everson is from Ottawa and graduated in 2010 from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax. Mike has furthered his education by taking courses in Guasha and Osteopathy, and completing his yoga teacher training. Mike also hosts a YouTube channel that offers courses in beginner and advanced massage techniques. You can find Mike at our Hydrostone location.
Sondra Robinson
Sondra Robinson is from Dartmouth,Nova Scotia. She graduated from massage therapy in 2005 from ICT Northumberland College and esthetics in 2007. Sondra is passionate about making people feel safe, relaxed, empowered and beautiful. She provides both therapeutic and relaxation treatments and enjoys combining both massage and esthetic treatments. Sondra’ s specialities include TMJ dysfunction, migraines and headaches and cupping therapy. You can find Sondra at our Hydrostone location.
Taliena Howden
Taliena is originally from Ontario and fell in love with the East Coast when she moved to Prince Edward Island in 2017. Taliena enjoys working one on one with people to benefit their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through massage. She became a certified yoga instructor in 2009 and has practiced Thai Massage since 2010. Taliena graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax and has additional training in Thai hand & foot reflexology, myofacial release, taping, reiki level 1, pelvic floor release, and hot stone massage. You can find Taliena at our Hydrostone location.
