Nissa Larkin, BA, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Nissa has been a massage therapist for 15 years and brings a unique blend of technical skill, mind-body presence and deep understanding of the functional movements of the body to her practice. Her expertise lies in functional movement and postural balancing, offering clients a full body perspective on how their ailments can be corrected through manual therapy, movement and recovery. Nissa also specializes in TMJ dysfunction with a unique approach to helping clients relieve jaw pain, headaches and stress management. She shows up with the intelligence and power of simple and healthy touch, honouring the immense power in developing self-awareness, self-confidence and the knowing how to care for oneself. Nissa has extensive training in fascial therapy, functional movement and postural dysfunction, offering clients a special way of learning to how they can experience self healing. She is involved in community outreach programs, mental health advocacy and is a Massage Therapy educator in the community.
Nissa has been practicing a holistic way of maintaining a balanced lifestyle for over two decades. She practices what she preaches, by taking care of her body through movement, spending time in nature and making selfcare a priority. Nissa is a mother of four, actively pursuing growth in all aspects of her life and is a life-long learner. She can be found adventuring with her husband, lifting heavy things at the gym, playing mom taxi and running with her dog in the woods.
Registered Massage Therapist
Nissa has been a massage therapist for 15 years and brings a unique blend of technical skill, mind-body presence and deep understanding of the functional movements of the body to her practice. Her expertise lies in functional movement and postural balancing, offering clients a full body perspective on how their ailments can be corrected through manual therapy, movement and recovery. Nissa also specializes in TMJ dysfunction with a unique approach to helping clients relieve jaw pain, headaches and stress management. She shows up with the intelligence and power of simple and healthy touch, honouring the immense power in developing self-awareness, self-confidence and the knowing how to care for oneself. Nissa has extensive training in fascial therapy, functional movement and postural dysfunction, offering clients a special way of learning to how they can experience self healing. She is involved in community outreach programs, mental health advocacy and is a Massage Therapy educator in the community.
Nissa has been practicing a holistic way of maintaining a balanced lifestyle for over two decades. She practices what she preaches, by taking care of her body through movement, spending time in nature and making selfcare a priority. Nissa is a mother of four, actively pursuing growth in all aspects of her life and is a life-long learner. She can be found adventuring with her husband, lifting heavy things at the gym, playing mom taxi and running with her dog in the woods.
Bree Richards, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist (currently on Maternity Leave)
Bree is a graduate of ICT Northumberland College and has been a practicing therapist since 2015. Her clinical focus is on postural dysfunction, sciatic nerve pain, stress related conditions and trigger point therapy. With an innate ability to sense and feel the body, Bree brings a unique talent for addressing both acute and chronic conditions with an overall quiet and relaxing energy to provide the utmost comforting environment for all of her clients. She is patient and professional, allowing time to listen to the body so each individual receives the most personalized treatments. She has a special interest in sport therapy, as an athlete herself, she enjoys incorporating fascial therapy, active myotonic release and offers the ability to adjust pressure and techniques to accommodate each client's personal preferences and needs.
Bree is an active member with MTANS and is up to date with First Aid and CPR. She brings a friendly and calming energy to our team and shows both enjoyment and pride in her practice. She's a life long learner, enjoys travel (within the Atlantic bubble now) and beating her friends in card games! She's a loving yet struggling plant mom, but continues to be patient and strives for success!
Registered Massage Therapist (currently on Maternity Leave)
Bree is a graduate of ICT Northumberland College and has been a practicing therapist since 2015. Her clinical focus is on postural dysfunction, sciatic nerve pain, stress related conditions and trigger point therapy. With an innate ability to sense and feel the body, Bree brings a unique talent for addressing both acute and chronic conditions with an overall quiet and relaxing energy to provide the utmost comforting environment for all of her clients. She is patient and professional, allowing time to listen to the body so each individual receives the most personalized treatments. She has a special interest in sport therapy, as an athlete herself, she enjoys incorporating fascial therapy, active myotonic release and offers the ability to adjust pressure and techniques to accommodate each client's personal preferences and needs.
Bree is an active member with MTANS and is up to date with First Aid and CPR. She brings a friendly and calming energy to our team and shows both enjoyment and pride in her practice. She's a life long learner, enjoys travel (within the Atlantic bubble now) and beating her friends in card games! She's a loving yet struggling plant mom, but continues to be patient and strives for success!
Marla MacKay, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Marla obtained her degree in Massage Therapy from ICT in Halifax. She is someone who brings her passion for the practice with pride for her hometown community. Her focus is on relieving chronic pain and the effects that stress has on both the mind and therefore the body. Her technical skills and clinical focus on the relationship between the soft tissues of the body and the mental and emotional effect it plays in each person's unique experience and day to day life. She has a special interest in trigger point therapy, myofascial release, fascial stretching and selfcare education. Her treatment plans are outcomes-based and specialized for each individual person, allowing her clients to feel both real-time and lasting positive results.
Marla is an active member with MTANS and is current with her CPR and First Aid. She is a fun loving and energetic soul who enjoys spending time in the country, on the water, and with friends and family. She enjoys being creative with vegan cuisine, has a sweet taste for the fun adventures of life and is a life-long learner!
Registered Massage Therapist
Marla obtained her degree in Massage Therapy from ICT in Halifax. She is someone who brings her passion for the practice with pride for her hometown community. Her focus is on relieving chronic pain and the effects that stress has on both the mind and therefore the body. Her technical skills and clinical focus on the relationship between the soft tissues of the body and the mental and emotional effect it plays in each person's unique experience and day to day life. She has a special interest in trigger point therapy, myofascial release, fascial stretching and selfcare education. Her treatment plans are outcomes-based and specialized for each individual person, allowing her clients to feel both real-time and lasting positive results.
Marla is an active member with MTANS and is current with her CPR and First Aid. She is a fun loving and energetic soul who enjoys spending time in the country, on the water, and with friends and family. She enjoys being creative with vegan cuisine, has a sweet taste for the fun adventures of life and is a life-long learner!
Courtney Arbuckle, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Courtney has been practicing as a massage therapist since her graduation in 2017 and has previous work experience in the world of self care as a medical aesthetician. She is a strong advocate for others in helping them achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through her practice and as an educator. Courtney is committed to helping her clients by unearthing and understanding the underlying and contributing factors that cause pain and dysfunction, and helping to give the best treatment plans and education to get positive results. Her practice focuses on back, neck and shoulder pain, postural alignment issues, headaches, TMJ and low back pain. She uses a variety of techniques and tools, including cupping, jade stones, deep tissue therapy and trigger point release. She is skilled in sport massage therapy as well as using energy work for those with trauma and pain.
Courtney is an active member with MTANS, has her updated CPR and First Aid certification and is excited to be practicing in Pictou County. She loves being a football mom to her young son, enjoys hiking with her family and can be found at the gym during her downtime.
Registered Massage Therapist
Courtney has been practicing as a massage therapist since her graduation in 2017 and has previous work experience in the world of self care as a medical aesthetician. She is a strong advocate for others in helping them achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through her practice and as an educator. Courtney is committed to helping her clients by unearthing and understanding the underlying and contributing factors that cause pain and dysfunction, and helping to give the best treatment plans and education to get positive results. Her practice focuses on back, neck and shoulder pain, postural alignment issues, headaches, TMJ and low back pain. She uses a variety of techniques and tools, including cupping, jade stones, deep tissue therapy and trigger point release. She is skilled in sport massage therapy as well as using energy work for those with trauma and pain.
Courtney is an active member with MTANS, has her updated CPR and First Aid certification and is excited to be practicing in Pictou County. She loves being a football mom to her young son, enjoys hiking with her family and can be found at the gym during her downtime.
Dr. Alyssa Moraze
Doctor of Chiropractic
Since graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2019, Dr. Alyssa has worked in Toronto, Ontario and more recently Truro, Nova Scotia. She is thrilled to be returning back to her roots here in Pictou County and practicing her passion with her community. She is keen on helping anyone with a muscle or joint issue (not just the spine!) and has a variety of techniques and tools under her practical belt to help you restore and maintain the vibrant life you deserve! Each care plan is tailored to the individual patient's condition and comfort level, following a complete evaluation and assessment with your health history. Your treatments may consist of soft tissue therapy, spinal manipulations and joint adjusting, rehabilitation exercises, kinesiotaping and acupuncture to name just a few. Dr. Alyssa is passionate about educating her patients about the significance a holistic approach to wellness including chiropractic care can have on achieving your best way of life!
Dr. Alyssa is in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. She is certified in Emergency First Aid and CPR as well. Outside of her practice you can find her hiking Nova Scotia's beautiful trails with her pup Piper, making a mess in her kitchen baking or cozied up with a good book!
Doctor of Chiropractic
Since graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2019, Dr. Alyssa has worked in Toronto, Ontario and more recently Truro, Nova Scotia. She is thrilled to be returning back to her roots here in Pictou County and practicing her passion with her community. She is keen on helping anyone with a muscle or joint issue (not just the spine!) and has a variety of techniques and tools under her practical belt to help you restore and maintain the vibrant life you deserve! Each care plan is tailored to the individual patient's condition and comfort level, following a complete evaluation and assessment with your health history. Your treatments may consist of soft tissue therapy, spinal manipulations and joint adjusting, rehabilitation exercises, kinesiotaping and acupuncture to name just a few. Dr. Alyssa is passionate about educating her patients about the significance a holistic approach to wellness including chiropractic care can have on achieving your best way of life!
Dr. Alyssa is in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. She is certified in Emergency First Aid and CPR as well. Outside of her practice you can find her hiking Nova Scotia's beautiful trails with her pup Piper, making a mess in her kitchen baking or cozied up with a good book!
Chawntae Campbell, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Graduating from Eastern College, Chawntae has a deep passion for self-care, and helping others feel empowered, which combines naturally with massage therapy. Spending years working with the public, Chawntae understands the importance of human connection and how valuable a positive experience can alter one's journey. As a therapist, she is skilled in myofascial release, cupping, trigger point therapy, and deep relaxation techniques. She is also well versed in postural dysfunction, headaches, recovery, and preventative care. Chawntae has a passion for energy work and its relation to the nervous system and our body's innate ability to heal.
Chawntae is registered with MTANS and has her First Aid and CPR training. When balancing work and life, Chawntae always finds time for her family, her dog and outdoor adventures. She enjoys reading with a good snack surrounded by nature!
Registered Massage Therapist
Graduating from Eastern College, Chawntae has a deep passion for self-care, and helping others feel empowered, which combines naturally with massage therapy. Spending years working with the public, Chawntae understands the importance of human connection and how valuable a positive experience can alter one's journey. As a therapist, she is skilled in myofascial release, cupping, trigger point therapy, and deep relaxation techniques. She is also well versed in postural dysfunction, headaches, recovery, and preventative care. Chawntae has a passion for energy work and its relation to the nervous system and our body's innate ability to heal.
Chawntae is registered with MTANS and has her First Aid and CPR training. When balancing work and life, Chawntae always finds time for her family, her dog and outdoor adventures. She enjoys reading with a good snack surrounded by nature!
Jan MacKay, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Jan is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and is a dedicated massage therapist and wellness advocate. She has developed a strong ability to understand the body in a technical and intuitive way. Jan's reputation aligns with her genuine compassion for her community and her understanding of the importance in creating an inclusive, body-positive and healing environment for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Jan prides herself on her skill progression in her practice, highlighting swedish massage, myofascial release, joint mobilizations and cupping and more.
Jan is active in community outreach and thrives in the healing world. She is active member with MTANS and is thrilled to be building her practice in Pictou County. Outside of her practice, she can be found spending time with her son, reading and being outside!
Registered Massage Therapist
Jan is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and is a dedicated massage therapist and wellness advocate. She has developed a strong ability to understand the body in a technical and intuitive way. Jan's reputation aligns with her genuine compassion for her community and her understanding of the importance in creating an inclusive, body-positive and healing environment for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Jan prides herself on her skill progression in her practice, highlighting swedish massage, myofascial release, joint mobilizations and cupping and more.
Jan is active in community outreach and thrives in the healing world. She is active member with MTANS and is thrilled to be building her practice in Pictou County. Outside of her practice, she can be found spending time with her son, reading and being outside!
