Jody Baun R.M.T.
Jody graduated from the Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies in Regina Saskatchewan in 1992. In 1994, Jody received an Advanced Massage Therapy diploma from the Northern College of Physical Therapies located in Blackpool England, and Sports Massage accreditation from the Sports Massage Training Institute in Cosa Mesa California. Following a few years of practice building, Jody established Saskatoon Therapeutic Massage Centre Ltd. which has served Saskatoon and area for 30 years. On November 1st 2010, Saskatoon Therapeutic Massage Centre Ltd., transitioned into Myo-Therapies Myofascial Treatment Centre and Massage.
Throughout his 33 year practice, Jody has explored varying assessment and treatment philosophies with respect to MusculoSkeletal conditions and concerns. Some of which include, Muscle Energy techniques, Soft Tissue mobilization, CranioSacral therapy, Strain/Counterstrain therapy, Ultrasound and Deep Tissue massage.
For approximately the past 25 years, Jody has studied Myofascial Release Therapy as developed and taught by John F. Barnes P.T. (www.myofascialrelease.com).
Jody s professional proficiencies have enabled him to become an advanced Myofascial Release Therapist and a full instructor with Myofascial Release Seminars for the past 20 years.
Considering his experiential component with respect to the application of many varying modalities, Jody believes Myofascial Release creates the most favourable environment in the body for significant change to occur.
Jody s passion for Myofascial Release allows him to utilize and practice it s respective principles not only in his professional realm but his personal life as well.
Such ambitions have assisted Jody in developing Saskatoon s largest primary destination resource for Myofascial Release Therapy.
Brock Robinson R.M.T.
Brock Robinson is a graduate from the McKay Massage and Hydrotherapy program. Brock was honoured with receipt of the Professionalism Award amongst his graduating class.
During his schooling, Brock was introduced to Myofascial Release as taught by John F. Barnes. P. T.
It quickly became apparent to Brock that if the fascial system affects all body systems, working with it would have to prove advantageous.
Applying this safe, natural and effective treatment method, as taught by John F. Barnes P.T., consistently provided his clients with favourable results.
Brock decided to direct his career to solely study and practice Myofascial Release Therapy.
Brock has been with Myo-Therapies for the past 10 years and has become an integral part of our knowledgeable, enthusiastic team.
Erin Jabusch R.M.T.
Erin is a graduate of the 2300-hour Medical Massage Therapy Program at Axiom Career College. Her treatments are client focused and intuitively lead. Erin utilizes Therapeutic Swedish and Deep Tissue massage while incorporating her MusculoSkeletal knowledge and Physiology to incorporate Active and Passive release along with Trigger Point Therapy as well. Since joining Myo-Therapies, Erin has pursued myofascial training and continues to upgrade and embrace it s respective philosophies. Erin welcomes her existing clients as well as any new clients to receive MFR treatment as well. Myofascial Cupping additionally assists Erin in obtaining the favourable results our clients desire.
Doria Michalishen P.T.
Ms. Doria Michalishen graduated in 1989 from the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan. She has worked in both public and private healthcare for 36 years. She has spent many years specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal and orthopedics conditions. This includes surgical and post-accident rehabilitation, biomechanical treatment, and neural tension mobilization.
She has obtained certification in anatomical and traditional acupuncture and has been utilizing acupuncture for the past 27 years. She has taken special training in dry needling (Gorkavi Transverse Technique) as well as Chinese Scalp acupuncture for the treatment of neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson's, and post-concussion injuries.
She has also obtained certification in Contemporary Cupping methods. Cupping is an incredible modality that among other benefits - include circulation, relaxes soft tissue, draws out stagnation and toxins in the body. Three therapeutic outcomes produced during a proper cupping treatment include myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and detoxification. It also allows a deep breath relaxation to move throughout the entire body.
When not in the clinic Doria enjoys spending time working in her flower gardens, walking her dogs, and spending time on her bicycle or exercising in the gym.
Nicole Poirier P.T.
Nicole graduated with honours from McKay Massage and Hydrotherapy program in 2002. She loves the human body and has a passion for trying to help people achieve a higher quality of life.
In 2004 she attended her first seminar with John Barnes Myofascial Release. Since then, she has devoted her career specializing in this type of work. She loves how myofascial release looks at the entire body and how unique each treatment can be.
Nicole has a wonderful husband and 3 beautiful children. She's been a stay at home mom while still working part time over the past several years. Now that her children are getting older and in school, she has decided to slowly increase her work hours. Working at a clinic in which she knows the therapists, and knows they share the same passion for myofascial work, is a gift.
She is hard working, passionate, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and 23 years of Massage /Myofascial Release experience with you.
Isaac Dagenais R.M.T.
Isaac recently graduated from the medical massage therapy program at Axiom Career College in Saskatoon. While in college, he was also introduced to the John F.Barnes P.T approach to Myofascial Release Therapy. Isaac immediately recognized the complex dynamics of Myofascial Release and has since embraced MFR as his main treatment modality and continues his myofascial pursuit of excellence through continuing education.
Isaac shares his passion for the work with each treatment session as he aims to create a comfortable welcoming environment for everyone.
He further recognizes the respective needs of each and every client and works towards establishing individualized treatment plans to help achieve their desired goals. Please contact Isaac directly or online to schedule your next appointment!
Briana Descalchuk R.M.T. (She/Her/Hers)
Briana graduated from the Mckay Massage and Hydrotherapy program in December 2005 and became an active member of the Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan in January 2006.
In 2012 Briana began her journey in into the Myofascial Release approach as taught by John F. Barnes P.T.
Myofascial Release (MFR) made so much sense to her that it quickly became her main treatment modality. It has helped her resolve her own persistent pain issues and has had a significant effect on the development and direction of her practice.
You will always find Briana expanding her knowledge base at training seminars, reading books, and learning through her own personal experience(s).
She has become an established leader in our MFR community and Myo-Therapies is very pleased to have her join our team.
Briana is a mother to two wonderful children and four dogs! She was very active growing up. She played multiple school sports, track and field and competed in Ringette for over 20 years.
She remains committed to being active and passionate about health and wellness.
Briana looks forward to joining you on your healing journey.
You can contact her directly at Myo-Therapies (306)249-4099 or myotherapies@sasktel.net.
Online appointment scheduling is also available with Briana through our website; saskatoonmyofascialrelease.com or by searching Myo-Therapies.
We look forward to seeing you!