Dustin Ring – 2200 Hours Certified
Graduate of MH Vicars in 2017 and a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).
The treatments that Dustin performs include therapeutic, deep tissue, Swedish relaxation and trigger point massage, TMJD, cupping, and The Graston Technique.
Dustin is also a 1000 Hr RYT and has been teaching at Metta Yoga Edmonton. He uses functional anatomy to move through various styles of yoga practices that involve: toning and strengthening as well as stretching to create mobility, reduce pain and overall improve quality of life.
Massage to him isn’t just for injuries. From experience he knows that it can be therapeutic in many ways including preventative, healing and providing that ability to perform better whether it’s with sports or daily living.
Steven is a graduate of the 2200 hr massage therapy program from ACMT (Alberta College of Massage Therapy) and a member in good standing with NHPC (Natural Health Practitioners of Canada). He is also a graduate from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
In his free time you can typically find Steven out and about around the city and perhaps may one day run into him on one of his regular River Valley runs! Outside of the treatment room, Steven lives what he practices and lives a very active lifestyle. He is always trying to explore new and creative ways to get better at various sports he pursues from soccer to swimming to basketball to tennis to hockey to baseball to golf, any sport you can name, he’s probably played it! (the current obsession for the moment has been trying to get his golf swing tuned up).
Steven’s treatment approach focuses on communication and education. He enjoys the variety and flexibility of planning custom, personal treatment techniques for the specific and unique needs for all his clients from a slower paced relaxation massage to deep tissue sports massages for all the fellow athletes out there. His goal through treatment is to make sure you get exactly what you intended when you decided to come in for a treatment and to make sure you are leaving the treatment room better and more rejuvenated than when you came in. Paired along with his background in sports and exercise, you can expect to take home one or two strength or lengthening exercises in order to prolong the long term treatment benefits of the massage.
Taylor Duncan 2200 Hours Certified
Taylor graduated from Alberta Collage of Massage Therapy in 2016. She is a registered massage therapist with CMMOTA (Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapist Association).
Taylor offers multiple modalities, such as: Relaxation, Therapeutic/Deep Tissue massage Myofascial Cupping, Prenatal/Postnatal Massage, Reflexology, Raindrop Technique (Essential oil Massage) & She specializes in TMJD Massage. She continues to take CEC’s (Continuing Education Courses) to further her knowledge to help her clients.
“The human body is fascinating at a microscopic level. Each client is different; their pain different. Each session is created for that individual. With my many modalities I am able to address each one in the way that is needed for that client. Self-care is very important and I provide ways to improve your daily lives with post care, stretching, and ways to further relax.”
Brandon graduated from Makami College's 3000 hr Advanced Massage Therapy Program and finished top of his class. His motivation to become a massage therapist stems from being an athlete himself. Brandon has trained in various styles of mixed martial arts and have transitioned into bodybuilding and power lifting. Each facet in the fitness industry has given him a much greater understanding of how the human body works and ultimately helped him become a more effective therapist.
In 2018, Brandon was granted an internship with the Edmonton Eskimos for their season as their tissue and recovery coach and continued with the team for the 2019 season. During this time, he gained plenty of experience treating pro athletes and their sport injuries. Brandon's treatment approach typically includes instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), myofascial release, joint mobilization, exercise prescription, and passive stretching. In addition to treating athletes, he also believes in helping various clientele regain their strength and mobility. This includes high performing professionals, motor vehicle accidents, and weekend warriors.
In Brandon's off time, he likes to play drums, go hiking in the mountains, play with his dog, smoke meat on his grill, and work out.
Ashley - 2200 Hour Certified
Ashley graduated from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy (2200- hour). Specializing in sports massage, deep tissue therapeutic massage, and prenatal massage, all treatments are based on the clients specific needs. Ashley is also certified with Graston technique, a form of manual therapy known as soft tissue instrument assisted mobilization. When Ashley is not at the clinic you can find her working alongside her equine athletes and riders to better their competitive performance. She has been part of the competitive show jumping world for over 10 years and is no stranger to working with many athletic injuries.
Tori is currently in her second year of the 2200hr massage therapy program at Vicars School of Massage Therapy (graduating in June, 2024) and is a member of the National Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).
She also received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from MacEwan University in 2019. While pursuing a career in music she realized the importance of taking care of the body as well as the mind.
Tori aims to expand her knowledge and offer more modalities, such as cupping, post-graduation.
In her free time, you can find her gigging with bands around Edmonton and spending time with friends and family.
Alexandra Nahirniak - 2200 Hrs Certified
Alexandra graduated from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy 2200-hr program in June 2021 and is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).
She enjoys helping others get to their wellness goals and is a problem solver when it comes to trying to narrow down and help alleviate those pesky aches and pains. She uses a variety of techniques through relaxation and therapeutic massage to help her reach those goals. Alexandra will be taking her cupping course in the near future and plans to expand her modalities as they become available.
“I am very excited to join this team at the Wellness Lab and help people reach their wellness goals. Massage and self-care have always been something I have been passionate about and I work hard to make each treatment as beneficial as possible for the client. As your therapist, we will work together to come up with a treatment plan that is suitable for you, so you can get back to your pain-free lifestyle.”
Currently in my second year of the 2200 hour massage therapy program at Vicars School of Massage Therapy.
As a passionate advocate for holistic wellness I am excited to start my Journey with The Wellness Lab. I’ve honed my skills in various massage techniques including Swedish, and deep tissue but look forward to expanding my skills with further modalities. Continuously expanding my knowledge and skills, I am committed to staying informed about the latest developments in massage therapy and integrating them into my own practice. My goal is to provide a personalized, client-centered therapeutic approach experience for my clients.