Health and fitness have always been an important part of Drew’s lifestyle. These experiences have helped him develop strategies for working with a multitude of clients. Whether dealing with chronic injuries and pain, or weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts, Drew will work with you to facilitate recovery and performance by supporting the bodies innate ability to heal itself.

Drew graduated from WLU with his B.A. in Kinesiology, a diploma in Massage Therapy from CCMH, as well as the 5 year program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO). 

Drew defended his thesis at the CCO, examining the effect of cranial techniques on stress and inflammation in individuals with chronic diseases.

A diversity of experiences in the health field world has given Drew a variety of treatment options to help fit recovery strategies to each individuals goals and lifestyle.

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Johanna has been an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (OMP) since 2021 after graduating from the Canadian College of Osteopathy.

Her treatments incorporate a variety of techniques including muscle energy, visceral work, cranial sacral techniques & biodynamics. 

Growing up Johanna played competitive Ringette giving her a passion for treating sports injuries. Johanna has previously been involved with hockey as a team trainer for 15 years. This has led Johanna to understand the importance of rehabilitation and complex sports injuries.

Johanna when not at the clinic is always close to the rink or with her feet up at the cottage!

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Alex has first hand experience with what it’s like to live with chronic pain. While working as a professor for a Toronto culinary school, he herniated 2 spinal discs and was unable to walk for several months. The recovery process was painful and took over a year for an entire team of health practitioners to help him back to a pain-free state. The journey inspired him to learn the most effective ways to help treat others suffering with chronic pain, while reducing common painful setbacks.

Alex graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Kinesiology while working as a personal trainer. He had the opportunity to volunteer in Dr. Stuart McGill’s laboratory, accompanying clinical research for the mechanisms of lower back and hip pain. Shortly after, Alex graduated from the National Academy of Osteopathy (NAO) with the designation of an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He’s since taken specialized courses for cranio-sacral therapy, myofascial release therapy, and exercise therapy with Postural Restoration Institute principles.

He’s passionate about helping clients who suffer from minor to severe pain, because he knows how challenging it can be. Whether you’ve had chronic pain for years, you’ve been involved in an accident, or something has come out of blue, let Alex help guide your body back towards a pain-free life.

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Rama is a 2015 graduate from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. She is an active member and in good standing with the governing body - The College Of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Rama utilizes wide range of techniques, including Trigger Point Therapy application, Myofascial Release Technique, Joint Mobilization Technique, to best assist her clients. Rama also applies her knowledge of Cranio-Sacral Therapy to compliment her massage skills.

Rama resides in the small town of New Hamburg with her husband, 3 wonderful children and a dog named Meeko.

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Valerie, the clinic unicorn/Realm walker, graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2012. 

After having a baby in 2020, Valerie was surprised to learn how little Postpartum care was available for new parents. She has taken it upon herself to try and be a small part of a solution to that problem.

She has taken courses on (Non-Internal) Pelvic floor Assessments/treatments and Cesarean scar treatments/desensitization, addressing long and short term issues that can occur because of this major abdominal surgery. Valerie is still pleased to offer relaxation massage, fascial release as well as prenatal/postnatal massage. 

When Valerie is not working she’s spending time with her family, or exercising her creative mind with reading, painting and playing Dungeons & Dragons.

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Taylor has been an RMT since 2015, and started working at Elysis in 2017. He is a deep tissue therapist and our resident indoor plant whisperer!

With an undergrad in Kinesiology from York University and massage therapy education from Sutherland-Chan, he mixes his massage styles with cupping, kinesio taping, and an extensive knowledge in self care stretching and exercises into treatments to help you feel your best going forward! Book an appointment today and feel those stubborn knots disappear.

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Claira is our newest addition to the team of practitioners here at Elysis. You may recognize her as our Clinic Experience Coordinator, having often been the one you’ll chat with behind the desk! She has received her B.Sc (honours) in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph and has most recently received her Master of Practice Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc.) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.

Claira is passionate about all things health and wellness. Having been involved in athletics for most of her life, she understands the toll that life can take on the body. Claira discovered Osteopathy after suffering a debilitating low back injury, but it was ultimately the care she received after two severe concussions that made her realize that she too wanted to be able to change people’s lives with the practice. Her goal is to provide people with a holistic and preventative approach to their health and wellness, and to get you back to living life at your best.

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