Shortly after graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax, Minn returned to their home on the South Shore of Nova Scotia to open and run their own massage studio, Full Well Bodywork. After three years of developing their practice, Minn is returning to Halifax to join the Sore Spots team and work as a Teacher’s Assistant and Clinical Supervisor at CCMH.

Their mantra in bodywork is “start where you are, use what you have”; depending on postural manifestations and specific clinical assessments, Minn’s practice is often adaptive to the needs of each client and their bodies. Their continuing education has included myofascial release, pelvic rebalancing and Pilates as remedial exercise. Their approach to massage combines both deep tissue and myofascial work with dynamic myotonic movement and mobilization.

Outside of massage therapy, Minn loves to read, run, cook & eat with friends and continuously pursue movement, embodiment and the balance of it all!

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A hippy at heart, Julie has always looked for inspiring ways to contribute in community. The decision to pursue massage therapy was inspired by witnessing the power it had on her father’s quality of life after the injury of his back.

Prior to her career in massage, Julie has had an adventurous, well travelled path in life that’s included tree planting, cherry picking, the restaurant industry as well as a career in music. It’s a love for song-writing, singing and performance that inspires her to share experiences and connect.

As a musician, she’s had the opportunity to share her love of song while playing at festivals, concerts, bars, art galleries and cafes. Massage therapy offers her quiet space to connect uniquely to each individual listening with eyes, heart and hands to the tension pattern she assists to soothe. As with song, her treatments aim to be of service, helping relieve tension in a healthy and positive way.

The power of touch and intention is not lost on Julie. The foundation of her treatment will ensure that your preferences for deep tissue, myofascial and relaxation are cultivated with care during session. She will encourage you to advocate for your treatment experience by providing opportunity to consent to various pressures and techniques while taking moments of pause for breathwork.

Julie has a natural, home grown, salt of the earth sort-of-kindness that upon meeting her for the first time, welcomes an automatic state of relaxation. The destination in treatment with Julie is grounded in keeping treatment time a compassionate, accepting and amiable environment to rest and relieve your body, mind & spirit.

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His treatments focus on Swedish techniques, Myofascial release, Deep tissue work as well as cupping techniques and bringing postural awareness through meaningful self-care. Nick’s techniques are guided by his aptitude for rhythm, adapting each session based on what best resonates within your individual healing experience.

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Shannon comes into massage from a background focused in rehabilitative and western medicine care through her time working in long term care facilities and hospital emergency departments in Ontario. Her love for the healthcare field stems long from her passion to provide every individual she sees with effective and preventative care, rather than providing reactionary treatment. Providing a space that can be viewed as all-welcoming, client-centered, and informative is something Shannon prides herself in as a Registered Massage Therapist. While providing a safe space for all clients, Shannon hopes to create positive client relationships that encourage clients to understand their care and what steps they can take to be in control of their own wellness and healing journeys. By implementing preventative and complementary approaches through her treatments, Shannon hopes to make a positive impression on each person who walks into her treatment space.

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Taya was drawn to massage therapy from a love of movement and a background in athletics (basketball). She is keen on helping clients find pain relief through barefoot massage techniques, joint mobilizations & breathwork.

Taya offers:

barefoot massage therapy

graston treatments

myofascial therapy

postural programming

motor vehicle accident treatments

Whether you’re looking for the deep tissue approach &/or the mindful benefits of a relaxation massage, Taya’s goal is to provide an effective and balanced approach to care.

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While completing a Bachelor of Science at Saint Mary’s University with a major in biology Jora became fascinated with human body mechanics and anatomy. This education along side of her work with animals at both the SPCA & Hope for Wildlife led her to pursue a career in rehabilitation for the human animal. She graduated from Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy on the honour roll in 2015.

Since then she has actively sot out as much continuing education as she could fit into her schedule: TMJ mastery, pelvic health, rapid release, nerve flossing, visceral release, cupping, hot/cold stones, ashiatsu, thai massage and yoga teacher training. Jora has also learned a multidisciplinary approach is highly effective though dealing with her own pain and dysfunction such as chronic lower back pain. She is passionate about massage and education on movement and self care to help her patients maintain optimal health.

When not working Jora can be found seeking adventure out and about with her young son and dog soaking up all Nova Scotia has to offer.

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Table and floor treatments with me may consist of one, some or all of the following:

• deep tissue hands-on
• barefoot massage therapy
• cupping
• scraping
• assisted stretching & mobility
• active release
• hot stone
• essential oils
• energy work

Ultimately, my style of care is ALWAYS catered to your treatment preferences, goals & natural connective tissue response.

The nervous system response is honoured during treatment but focus on specific therapeutic outcomes is of equal priority. My inspiration for bodywork lies purely in supporting a positive, healthy consent-based culture around massage and touch therapy that empowers people to live better in their bodies and within their families.

Every treatment cultivates a creative solution to your body based pain with a variety of massage techniques and homecare ideas.

Effective February 1st, 2023, Jamie’s treatment prices will be increasing by $20 for all clients to stay consistent with increased demand of service.

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Courtney has a background in journalism, teaching & communications. As a client, she hopes to bring you on a health care journey. One where you feel more connected to the tension pattern of your body & the ways that it both serves you & of course hinders.

Using myofascial release, deep tissue, joint mobilizations & barefoot massage, she has a toolset that’s sure to relieve your mind, spirit & sore spots too!

Courtney is an established professional ready to help you on the road to recovery & well-being.

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Chareen graduated from Dalhousie University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After taking a few years to explore around the world Chareen moved back to Halifax and enrolled in the 2200 hour Massage Therapy Program at ICT Northumberland College. She has been a registered massage therapist with the Massage Therapists’ Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) since 2004.

Chareen uses traditional Swedish massage techniques, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, stretches, joint mobilization techniques, craniosacral techniques and traditional Chinese cupping. After additional training she has recently added Thai Yoga Massage and Indian Head Massage.

In 2011 Chareen received her diploma in Acupuncture from the College of Acupuncture and Therapeutics. Since that time she has been a member with the Maritime Association of Registered Acupuncturists (MARA).

Chareen graduated from Dalhousie University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Aft... Read More

Cashew is the occasional clinic & mobile pup. She was raised by a pack of massage therapists at Sore Spots & can be seen often giving lots of tail wags & face licks to those whom consider themselves pet friendly & keen to connect with a furry 4 legged friend just before or after their appointment.

Cashew loves playing chase, scratches around her hips & receiving treats for tricks. Her current inventory of party tricks include give paw, give other paw, spin, sit pretty, down, play dead & roll over. She loves going through tunnels, balancing on stability balls and belly scratches.

Cashew is an Austrailian Cattle Dog of the Blue ‘Healer’ variety. Cashew is around our clinic a few times a week and can also be requested for off-site corporate events.

Check her out on her instagram @cashewthenutt

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Dylan’s approach to massage is all about helping you find that place of balance and vitality. He brings a unique mix of analysis and intuition to every treatment, whether you are recovering from a sports or workplace injury, dealing with chronic tension, or trying to find a moment of tranquility in your busy day.

His connection to bodywork started as a youth drawn to physical activity - often found playing sports, practising martial arts, or roaming the forests around his childhood home. Growing up he dove into cycling and mechanics, and would go on to spend years working in bike shops and weaving through the traffic of Canada’s busiest cities as a courier. He came to live in Nova Scotia to get back to the more gentle pace of the natural world, and would spend nearly a decade in the Acadian forest of Southwest Nova, living a life focused on sustainable self-reliance in harmony with the world around him. Whether working on thoughtful woodlot management, tending a garden of tasty plants and herbal medicinals, or fixing up the old pickup, Dylan was always sure to find the flow in the moment.

It was years of hands-on physical work that turned his attention to massage. Repetitive tasks and a buildup of minor injuries in the woods left him with pain in the elbow that just wouldn’t quit. Eventually, it was a massage therapist who was able to address his issue and set him on the path towards recovery, and this experience sparked a desire to learn how to do the same for others.

In his treatments, Dylan blends the analysis and precision of a mechanic with the intuitive touch of a patient gardener. Using techniques including myofascial release, deep tissue massage, and a range of mobilizations for muscles and joints, he will work with you to craft a plan that gets you the results you are looking for.

So bring your manual labour induced chronic pain and your tension headaches, your jiu-jitsu injuries and your long term systemic concerns; Dylan will be here to listen to the story that you and your body tell, and help you find your way back to feeling your best.

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