Who we are

Serena is a Manual Osteopath Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist. She has been providing her knowledge and practice of soft tissue manipulation, visceral manipulation, joint mobilization and Osteopathy treatments to many of her clients. Her goal is to enhance the quality of life for her clients. Lifelong learning is her belief, she is now offering Craniosacral Therapy service. She is obsessed making a difference for the people who have been suffering from any type of pain. Her vision is to help people in all walks of life to achieve their full potential in health and well-being. Serena continues to educate herself in the health field to add value to her practice and to keep finding ways to treat people in pain. 

Raje, is an RMT who discovered the beneficial effects of massage in her early twenties while immersed in the meditative and spiritual practices of India. On her return to North America she attended California's Institute for  Psycho-Structural Balancing. In California she continued her practice as a massage therapist specializing in Reflexology. In 2013 she graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist from Kikkawa College and remained in Toronto to master and teach her healing techniques.  Raje brings to Body Essence her expertise in Swedish Relaxation Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Deep Tissue, Neurological Relief, Pre and Post Natal Massage as well as Ear, Hand and Foot Reflexology.

Michelle Leavitt-Djonlic is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP), Healing Beyond Borders in Colorado, USA, a Certified Reflexologist (CR) The Academy of Reflexology and Massage in Sherwood Park, AB. 

Michelle integrates Healing Touch and energy work into her massage and reflexology practice. She volunteers Healing Touch to patients at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Michelle is recognized, both nationally and internationally, as a professional watercolourist and holds a BFA and Assoc. in Design from the NSCAD University in Halifax, NS. With interests in art therapy and psychotherapy, she has attended open study courses at St. Stephen’s College in Edmonton.

Christina is a registered massage therapist (RMT) specializing in both deep tissue and facial cupping massage. She graduated from Makami College, where she honed her skills in various techniques to provide a well-rounded approach to healing.

Her deep tissue sessions focus on alleviating tension and promoting muscle recovery, while her relaxation massages aim to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. By tailoring each treatment to individual needs, she helps clients achieve a balance of physical relief and mental calm. 

As a former Professional Engineer who has suffered many of the *itis's, Dennis takes his studies seriously.  This is reflected in his honors with distinction academic record at MaKami College.  He aims to help each individual by using  his skills and understanding of biomechanics to help his clients recover from the discomforts of daily activities or chronic injuries.  

Book a session with Dennis today and discover the differences, care and expertise  he can make in your wellness.  

Elizabeth (Liz) is an Acupuncturist and Holistic Practitioner. She attended Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta to complete two programs on alternative medicine. She has a diploma on Holistic Health and a second diploma based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Her treatments are informed by viewing the patient holistically, meaning she incorporates all components of health into her acupuncture practice. This includes considering a patient's physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing. She is committed to providing a comprehensive and compassionate of level care paired with an empathetic communication style and attention to detail. She is looking forward to meeting and working with you! 

Kerri MacDonald is a registered massage therapist (RMT) who is accomplished in various modalities including deep tissue and swedish relaxation massage.

While working as a Child and Youth care worker, she worked with many youth and families who suffered in different areas of life where she was faced with challenging emotional, physical and mental illness. It taught her to always be kind, patient and respectable to people in all walks of life 

Wing is a dedicated massage therapist currently studying at Makami College, where she is working towards becoming a RMT. 

 Throughout her studies, she has excelled in deep tissue massage, utilizing her knowledge to effectively relieve tension and improve mobility for her clients.  

Wing has gained hands-on experience through clinical practice, where she focuses on alleviating tension and improving mobility for her clients.