 TouchMatters
-- I chose this name for my business because I
believe it speaks of a truth and a power more
significant than the words themselves. TouchMatters
is a belief, and a truth. From a new born child
to the most senior members of our community we
all need and know the value of touch to thrive
and grow. We touch each other in numerous ways.
A smile from a stranger when we have felt alone.
The hope filled laughter of small children. The
compassionate touch of one heart to another when
grief is visited upon us. The soothing touch of
skilled hands when our bodies ache from the trials
and bruises that life has given us.
Minds touching, revealing the greatness we have
to offer others. Consider the experiences you
have had in your own life that touched and invited
you to be your ”full size” to be truly
seen.
Touch does matter. It helps us to feel connected
with our own hearts and with the hearts of others.
Touch can offer respite, safety, and solace.
Matters and manners of life touch us daily to
remind us who we are and what we have to offer
each other. In the many years I have practiced
massage therapy, I have seen many times the positive
and enduring effects of touch.
CREDENTIALS:
H.B.P.E., R.M.T., I.M.T.P.
- Honours Bachelor of Physical Education (
H.B.P.E.), Lakehead University (1987).
- Registered Massage Therapist ( R.M.T.), Sutherland
& Chan School and Teaching Clinic ( 1990).
- Instructor at Sutherland & Chan School
(1993- 2000)
- Past presenter at the Ontario Massage Therapist
Association annual conference.
- Certified N.I.S.A practitioner.
- Integrative Manual Therapy Practitioner (I.M.T.P.)
- Member of Canadian Massage Therapy Alliance
(CMTA)
- Member of College of Massage Therapists of
Ontario (CMTO)
- Member of Ontario Massage Therapists Association
( OMTA)
BIOGRAPHY:
My journey into health care began with an Honours
Bachelor degree in Physical Education (H.B.P.E.).
As fortune would have it I received a therapeutic
massage treatment to address 15 years of chronic
pain I developed following a winter activity injury
where I broke 2 vertebrae in my lower back and
my coccyx . I knew at once the healing ability
of touch and continued my education at Sutherland
& Chan School and Teaching Clinic where I
graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist (1990).
Upon completion of my certification I was invited
to join the teaching staff where I assisted students
in effectively combining their theoretical knowledge
with clinical skills. It was here that my love
to empower individuals through knowledge began.
I have been in clinical practice since 1990
where my approach to client care has and continues
to be a combination of skill, experience and education.
I continue to explore new methods to add to my
skill set offering the best solutions for the
clients I see.
MISSION
AFFIRM • INSPIRE
• SERVE
Affirm:
“When you affirm your own rightness in
the universe, then you co-operate with others
easily and automatically as part of your own nature.
You, being yourself, helps others be themselves.
Because you recognize your own uniqueness you
will not need to dominate others, nor cringe before
them.” ~ Jane Roberts
My role in the therapeutic relationship is not
only to bring my skill and expertise to the treatment
session, but also to support and affirm the progress
that each client makes on their journey to vibrant
health. As part of this process I ask that each
client reflect on and share with me what their
goals may be. This better enables me to assist
them in my capacity to attain these goals.
Inspire:
“I see my path, but I don’t know
where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going
is what inspires me to travel it.” ~
Rosalia de Castro
Inspiration can come from a variety of places
in our lives. The desire for robust health, the
journey to attain it and the freedom that comes
with it, is inspiration in action and this can
inspire others who witness your transformation.
I will work with you and encourage you to be your
own source of inspiration.
Serve:
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy.
I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted
and behold, service was joy.” ~ Rabindranath
Tagore
An act of service speaks to the potential greatness
that lies within each of us. To serve authentically
can feed us spiritually, emotionally and mentally.
I have chosen a career in healthcare which affords
me the privilege of assisting individuals reclaim
or maintain quality health. I encourage clients
to be curious, inquisitive and to engage actively
in their health journey. Our health is a most
precious gift. We often only appreciate its true
value when we have lost it.
To
learn more about Sandra and her therapeutic approach
please follow this link to her website: www.touchmatters.ca
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