Meet our team
Leanne Skillen - Owner RMT
Please note that my practice is currently full and I am therefore not taking new Guests at this time. If you would like a recommendation for another therapist please reach out to us at 587-356-4325 and we would be happy to discuss your treatment goals and align you with a therapist. Breathe. Relax. Release. Restore. My journey as a practitioner began 24 years ago. I bring my open heart and pure presence to the table integrating a wide range of modalities. My work embodies deep muscular work and neuromuscular therapy techniques to address injuries and the source of holding patterns as well as joint mobilizations, stretching, energy work and hot stone massage techniques to create space in the body that allows ease, openness and awareness. I bring a gentle strength working deeply or lightly as needed with focused intent always listening and responding with my hands, heart and ears. At the heart of each treatment is a focus to facilitate the body’s innate healing power and I am honoured to be helping others reach their full potential and be well.
Gentle, moderate & firm pressure. Deep tissue.
info@healingtree-wellness.com
Brandice Lewis - RMT RAC
Brandice is a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT) with 9 years of experience, certified by Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) & a member of good standing. Drawn to hands on work, she has consistently seeked to bring the power of relaxation to her clients as she believes it has a significant impact on peoples lives.
Following a car accident in 2013, Brandice experienced first hand the benefits of Reflexology, which taps into the nervous system & provides deep relaxation through gentle stimulation of the reflexes in the feet.
Having completed the 2200hr Massage Therapy program at the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy (PIMT), Brandice has expanded her skills to help relieve stress through both Reflexology & Massage. Her approach to Massage blends slow, fluid, light-to-moderate pressure techniques to ease the body & mind. With a specialization in Foot Reflexology, Brandice has developed a niche working with clients seeking focused foot & calf work. She also enjoys working on other specific areas, including the hands, face & scalp.
Outside of her professional life, Brandice enjoys spending time in nature, cherishing moments with loved ones, & continuing to enhance her own health and wellness.
Gentle to moderate pressure.
brandice@healingtree-wellness.com
Christa Powers - RMT
Please note that my practice is currently full and I am therefore not taking new Guests at this time. If you would like a recommendation for another therapist please reach out to us at 587-356-4325 and we would be happy to discuss your treatment goals and align you with a therapist. However, referrals and EDS Society inquiries can be made by contacting me directly by email at christa@healingtree-wellness.com.
Christa is a 2200hr Registered Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Chartered Herbalist, Functional Movement Techniques Provider, and a member of the Remedial Massage Therapists Association.
Her passion for dance sparked her interest in massage, specifically so that she would be able to help correct dance related injuries and muscular imbalances. Christa has a holistic approach when it comes to massage and prefers to tackle the concern by discovering and treating the root of the problem, rather than just the symptoms, by using a wide range of modalities and techniques.
Since childhood, Christa has always been fascinated with natural health and natural health studies. She has a passion for learning and is continuing to add to her stack of 15 natural health related certificates. She is currently enrolled with Mount Royal University to finish her BSc in Health Science as a pre-requisite to her ultimate goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor.
Education:
2200hrs Massage Therapy from Alberta Massage training,
600hr Chartered Herbalism from Dominion Herbal College
Myofascial Release 1 from John F. Barnes Technique
Functional Movement Techniques Basic/Advanced from RockTape Canada
K-Taping Pro Therapist from K-Taping International
Certificates in: Reflexology, Reiki, Energy Balancing, Muscle Testing, European Lymph Drainage Massage, Emotional Clearing Technique, Intuitive Training, Meditation from Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing
Moderate to firm pressure. Deep tissue.
christa@healingtree-wellness.com
Fallaine Matula - RMT
Ever since she was a child, Fallaine has always found fulfillment in helping others. She realized that this attribute would be at the core of her purpose in life. Always having a great deal of interest in health & wellness, this would lead to an initial interest in medicine. Jumping from wanting to become a doctor to wanting to become a massage therapist was not much of a stretch. It would still entail helping others but would align more with Fallaine’s beliefs and values, recognizing and exploring her passions in the domain of holistic medicine.
Fallaine excelled in massage therapy school, graduating from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy 2200-hour program with Honours in 2020. She took her studies very seriously and has carried this over into her work ethic by continuously improving her practice. Since graduation, she has gone on to complete continuing education in prenatal, relaxation (jade stone) and deep tissue (basalt stone) hot stone courses, as well as, her favourite adjunctive modality of fire cupping. Fire cupping has allowed her to integrate a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to help her clients further with reaching their health and wellness goals. Additionally, she is certified in Seminars for Health Orthopedic Massage course. This course taught her how to further develop and master her soft tissue manipulation, palpation and connection with the musculoskeletal system.
Outside working hours, Fallaine enjoys working out at the gym, spending time with friends and family, and taking care of her two fur babies.
Fallaine is excited to grow her client base with the Healing Tree Wellness Team by promoting relaxation and an over-all sense of wellbeing through massage therapy.is a 2200hr Registered Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Chartered Herbalist, Functional Movement Techniques Provider, and a member of the Remedial Massage Therapists Association.
fallaine@healingtree-wellness.com
Laura Craig - RMT
Laura is a graduate of the Mount Royal University 2200-Hour Registered Massage Therapy program. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications at Carleton University and worked planning and hosting skin cancer screenings across Canada. Interacting and helping members of the community was the most fulfilling aspect of the position and prompted her career change to massage therapy, which allows her to spend time helping clients one-on-one.
Laura uses therapeutic techniques along with a relaxing approach to treat pain and tension while reducing stress and calming the nervous system. She incorporates a variety of techniques including deep tissue, myofascial cupping, stretching, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, and mobility into her treatments. Along with a background in sports and injury massage she has experience treating postural dysfunction, pre and post-natal tension, TMJ dysfunction and headaches, and chronic pain.
Laura tailors each treatment to the needs and goals of every client and incorporates breath work and education to create a mind-body connection to assist in her clients’ recovery or maintenance journey.
Moderate to firm pressure. Deep tissue.
laura@healingtree-wellness.com
Lauriane Montpetit - RMT
As a graduate from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy I obtained my 2200 hour diploma with Honours.
After spending years working in the stressful corporate world, I wanted to commit myself to bringing positive change and balance to the lives of others. Throughout every session, I aim to provide high quality treatments, to work with integrity, respect, intention, awareness and my full presence. By integrating breath work throughout each treatment, I am able to target the deeper layers of the body, as well as enhance the mind-body connection.
I enjoy working with client’s of any age and anyone that may live with _multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, postural concerns, sciatica, TMJD_ and more. My mission is to provide every client with individualized care by integrating a variety of techniques, including but not limited to, range of motion testing, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, basic manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point work and remedial exercises.
Massage therapy has vastly improved my overall health, wellbeing and functionality, which in turn created my love for the modality. **I am committed to learning, improving and growing my skill set to benefit and improve my client’s lifestyles.**
I have been an avid yogi since 2012 and I continue to maintain a practice almost every day! I am also a registered yoga instructor and my most recent massage training was Acupressure and Meridian Massage.
lauriane@healingtree-wellness.com
Lesa Murphy - RMT
Natural health has always been my passion for as long as I can remember. My energy has always been drawn to helping any living being, even as a young child. As a graduate of MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy’s 2200 hr program with Honors, I am able to fulfill my passion through my career as an RMT.
I have always been intrigued how the Anatomy and Physiology of the body is so intricately fascinating and brilliant. With the knowledge and training that I have received I am able to treat a wide range of conditions from MVA, TMJD, strains, sprains, overuse injuries, postural dysfunction tendinitis, carpal tunnel and many more. Using the training I have in Orthopedic Assessment, I am able to develop a safe and effective treatment plan to help fit client’s needs, address their areas of concern, and provide a homecare plan to continue with their progression. I use a variety of techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, general relaxation Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, active inhibition, dynamic cupping, stretching, and therapeutic strengthening to name a few, helping to achieve the best possible outcome. I love learning and will continue to add different modalities to my credentials to further enhance the healing treatments I provide.
Whether you are looking to de-stress, relieve pain, or increase mobility at any age, I am looking forward to meeting and working with you. It is my passion to help you feel better, improve your health, and longevity while bringing a peaceful energy and safe place to heal.
In my spare time I love hiking in the beautiful Alberta mountains with my family, enjoying nature, making memories, and loving life.
lesa@healingtree-wellness.com
Linda White - MSW RCST
Are you wondering what Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is and if it's a fit for you? Please reach out to Linda for a complimentary 15 minute virtual consultation at linda@healingtree-wellness.com.
Craniosacral therapy is a light, gentle, listening touch therapy. The craniosacral touch is gentle enough for babies and older persons. Linda became interested in it 10 years ago after her husband died. Her craniosacral therapist told her that her body felt like one that had just had major surgery. Linda thought she meant spiritually. In reality, she was tuning into much more than that.
Not yet well known or understood or researched, Craniosacral therapy engages the musculoskeletal, nervous, hormonal, and all the systems of the body in a wholistic way. During a session, an overactive or underactive nervous system can find an optimal level, and all body systems function better. In other words, the effects of stress diminish.
Each session is different because it is based on what the body is saying and doing in the present moment. Together, you and the therapist tune into where it needs support, and healing is directed by your body’s own health and intelligence, the innate intelligence that first showed up when you were developing in utero. How do you and the therapist help your body? By acknowledging what’s going on, observing without judgement and allowing your health to restore you.
Craniosacral touch is incredibly potent. Some have called it nutritional – Linda agrees. It nourishes your body. You may be noticing you’re not able to get the benefits of touch, especially in these COVID times.
Linda believes that Craniosacral therapy is not just a treatment where hurting people feel better, but an introduction to living with calmness, self-caring and awareness. Linda’s intention is to be of service to you physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. She especially enjoys working with arms and hands, pregnancy, and trauma. Craniosacral therapy also goes hand in hand with counselling work.
linda@healingtree-wellness.com
Lisa Phung - RMT MOT
Lisa graduated in February 2017 with a 3000 hour diploma. Her specialties and areas of expertise are relaxation, hot stone massage, myofascial cupping, trigger point therapy, sport massage, deep tissue and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization(IASTM). Her passion for sports and movement of the body is what motivated Lisa to become a massage therapist. She is eager and knowledgeable to help resolve ongoing issues and improve your everyday wellbeing. So eager that she returned to school to become a Manual Osteopathic Therapist as well! You will find her calming and grounding personality a nice complement to your massage treatment.
Moderate to firm pressure. Deep tissue.
lisa@healingtree-wellness.com
Patricia Dela Cruz - RMT
Patricia developed a passion for massage and wellness when she started working as concierge in the spa industry. As a Banff local she is deeply connected with nature and the grounding and healing attributes of being in touch with our environment. Patricia believes we all contain the innate ability to heal and she uses an intuitive approach to create the ideal environment for our body to unwind.
With her Massage Therapy education from MaKami College she likes to combine a clinical, therapeutic and holistic approach to reach one’s needs. Patricia accomplishes this through deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, sports massage, myofascial cupping, joint manipulation and stretching. She is passionate about the maintenance of one’s self and believes that massage therapy contributes to a person’s overall well being for the mind, body and spirit.
She works to slowly engage with the body to assess what it needs, working to alleviate any tension or pain. Patricia particularly enjoys helping clients with chronic stress, pain, headaches, insomnia, pregnancy, and MVA related injuries.
In her free time she enjoys powerlifting, yoga, hiking, skiing, trying out new recipes and on slow days she enjoys reading.
Gentle to moderate pressure.
patricia@healingtree-wellness.com
Sarah Molina - RMT
I always dreamed of having a career that involved aiding others in achieving optimal mental and physical health. Thankfully, I have been able to practice this modality for the last 10 years. My massage education was a challenging time that inspired me to create a strong foundation of the fundamentals and principles of massage that I practice everyday.
I am trained in myofascial silicone cupping and am a Usui Reiki level 2 practitioner. I am deeply passionate about family, nature, meditation, creating and being of service to others.
Over the years I have been truly fortunate to work on a large variety of ailments of the body. I would say my strong suits would be prenatal massage, full body relaxation and chronic/injury related conditions especially in congruence with the neck, shoulders and hips. My treatment style is a combination of sport/therapeutic and relaxation. I enjoy the ability to accommodate to any situation. I strongly believe that Massage Therapy can aide in the greater health of the human body affecting us in a physical, mental and physiological manner. I work hard to treat everyone to the best of my ability or to recommend someone who is better able. Massage is much more than a job to me; it is an essential part of life.
Moderate to firm pressure. Deep tissue.
sarah@healingtree-wellness.com