OUR WELLNESS TEAM
Find your Kelowna Registered Massage Therapists with Embody Massage and Wellness
Carly Robertson
Clinic Founder | Registered Massage Therapist | RMT CPT| B.A Honors Psychology
Born and raised in Kelowna, my family had a long-standing business in the Pandosy neighbourhood that was passed down from my Grandfather and his brother to my father and uncle; Robertson’s Clothing and Shoes. In light of this, the clinic has a special Lakeshore location for me that is sentimental. I’m a country girl at heart, and was raised on a farm in the beautiful forested hills of South Kelowna riding horses, and enjoying the outdoors.
I completed my RMT education at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy because I believe this Vancouver campus offered the most advanced educational standards and practical outreach. I was fortunate to begin my career in Vancouver working at luxury spas and treating actors and producers of the film industry. My reputation for thorough deep tissue work and myofascial manipulation quickly landed me some additional experience treating CFL and NHL athletes and world championship bodybuilders. Vancouver was an excellent start to my career.
I have taken continued studies in Cranial Sacral, Neurovascular Release, and Osteopathy. This additional training has diversified my approach to my treatments, as the body requires much variation in focus week to week working on different needs and goals for my clients. These additional studies have taught me the value of focusing not only on muscular tissue, but also on the intricate vasculature, nerves, connective tissue, bones and joints as well.
On a more personal level, I am super passionate about athletics and fitness. I have a history working as a certified personal trainer, and I am a dedicated fitness enthusiast, which has helped me understand how important it is to focus on mobility and pain free movement with massage. When I am not at work you can find me at the gym, yoga studio or hiking for the most part!
My main goal with treatment is to help my clients balance their mental state through the physical release of pain and muscular dysfunction, as each aspect of our wellness greatly impacts one another. My undergraduate studies are focused around Psychology and I plan to study more around brain health in the future. I am certified in Reiki Level 1 and 2, and value energy healing practices. I think it is incredibly useful to be an intuitive working in a healing touch profession.
Anything I can do to further your health and wellness, please do not hesitate to ask. Welcome to my clinic, I hope it embodies everything you are looking for in your journey towards better health.
Michael Sokalski
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Michael graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College Ottawa in 2010. Michael has skills in Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Technique, TMJ treatments and general Swedish Massage.
Michael also has experience with many other techniques and modalities including Hydrotherapies, Superficial and Deep Scar Work and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. HIs treatment style is focused & deep.
Michael offers an open and proactive approach to discovering preventative measures to ensure more lasting results, while involving the client as much as possible in the healing process. Michael feels that through postural awareness and home-care learning to avoid repetitive muscular stresses can be the key.
Matthew Lambrecht
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Matthew Is a Kelowna born and raised resident. He has a passion for for physiology and an obsession of anatomy. Matthew is a cyclist, gymnast, kickboxer and weightlifter, he says his experience in these fields has sculpted his approach to treatment.
Matthew is also a pianist and one of the best Tetris players in the world!
Ashley Hariraj
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Ashley graduated from Mohawk College in 2017 and practiced as an RMT in Ontario for two years, before relocating to the Okanagan in 2019 to continue practising.
She believes that massage therapy can not only help to minimize pain, but is a vital component of the overall health and wellness of any individual. Working together with the client, it is the combined effort that will produce the most effective results for long-term relief.
Her massages integrate light to medium relaxation techniques with a deeper focus on myofascial release and trigger point therapy. Combining these different techniques makes for a relaxing, yet highly effective massage that relieves the tight muscles that occur from every day use, or to heal injuries from overuse.
Ashley’s various treatment techniques include: Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, General Swedish Massage, Joint Mobilization, PNF Stretching, Pre-natal massage, Deep Tissue Massage
Louise Santos
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Louise graduated from the 3,000 hour program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She grew up in Vancouver and worked as a Registered Massage Therapist for 4 1/2 years before relocating in Kelowna. She is in good standing with the Registered Massage Therapists Association of B.C. as well as the College of Massage Therapists in B.C.
In her practice, Louise uses Swedish massage techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations and hydrotherapy. She is certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and a functional approach to weight training and rehab. She is focused on tailoring the proper type of treatment for each patient. In addition, she is also interested in pre/post natal massage, systemic conditions and sports related injuries.
She believes that using all these different modalities will help to facilitate healing through a therapeutic touch.
In her spare time, Louise enjoys watching all sports, but mainly hockey, football and basketball. She also likes to longboard, snowboard and listen to music. She enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family.
Dani Mackenzie
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Understanding the importance of physical and mental well-being, Dani works hard at making the atmosphere comfortable and easy-going for her clients, while also getting to the route of the problem and establishing a treatment plan to get her clients back to their normal as soon as possible.
Having experience with many different walks of life from kids to geriatrics, neurological disorders, athletes, and clients struggling with mental health, Dani loves to work with all kinds of people.
She is always wanting to learn and grow through her journey as an RMT, and she believes there is no task too big nor small. When Dani isn’t working in the clinic, you will likely find her spending time with her dog, enjoying the outdoors, getting in a workout, or whipping up something fun in the kitchen.
Alanna Baiton
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Alanna is a graduate of UBCO’s Bachelors of Human Kinetics and Health Sciences program where she realized her passion for human anatomy.
Initially, she began working in a clinic that specialized in prenatal and senior care and found a fascination with the effectiveness of treating patients with direct techniques like massage therapy. In December 2020, she graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy.
Using a variety of techniques, Alanna focuses on supporting patients to achieve their long-term health goals. She has a professional interest in prenatal massage and women’s health. Alanna is committed to bring patients new and effective techniques in relieving aches and pains, postural imbalance, injury rehabilitation or stress reduction. She believes that by working together, her patients can achieve their health goals
Alanna is proud British Columbian and enjoys an outdoor enthusiast lifestyle. On her days off, you will find her enjoying the best of what the mountains have to offer.
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Bryan McWillis
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
A career in the Canadian Armed Forces allowed me the opportunity to learn and understand how to deal with extraordinary physical and mental demands on our bodies. This opportunity allowed me to understand why personal well being and self care are so important to ensuring a healthy body and mind throughout our all stages of life.
This has led me to direct my path towards helping others through massage therapy and eventually graduating from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy. I use orthopedic assessment in order to develop an individualized treatment plan and increase the clients knowledge of how poor posture or injury can be causing any dysfunction. Since not everyone responds to every treatment style, I utilize different modalities such as: Myo-fascial release, Neuromuscular therapy, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy and muscle energy work. I have also found clients obtain significantly more success when they understand and participate in their own recovery. To this end, I strive to develop home care plans tailored to each client to ensure they continue on a positive path of healing outside of the treatment room.
I have been physically active my whole life and always eager to experience new and exciting challenges. On my time off you will find me maintaining a healthy lifestyle through crossfit, obstacle course racing, and enjoying what nature has to offer through camping and fishing.
I believe that positive outlooks lead to active recovery and so you will always find a safe and supportive environment in my treatment room. I am eager to work with anyone who is interested in learning to understand what will enhance their mobility or assist in their recovery.
Jordyn O'Beirn
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Jordyn was born and raised in Kelowna. She graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at First College and has always had a passion for working in the healthcare field. Jordyn worked for Interior health as a health care assistant for 7 years before finding her love for massage therapy for a more holistic approach to healthcare and helping others.
In Jordyn’s spare time you will find her with family and friends and camping in the summer months while enjoying the beautiful Okanagan weather!
Ben Merlin
Registered Massage Therapist | RMT
Ben Merlin has over 10 years of experience in Massage Therapy and has taken education across the globe to offer the highest level of therapeutic massage to his clients. He originally began his career in Melbourne, Australia after graduating from the Australian School of Therapeutic Massage and began working with a focus in postural stresses related to office and desk work. His career has taken him to Resorts around Australia and he worked as a therapist on cruise ships before coming to Canada.
Ben wanted to apply his years of massage experience to a career in Canada, so he completed his RMT education and graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2020. He is now thrilled to return to clinical massage here in the Okanagan which he now proudly calls his home.
Utilizing Swedish massage, Myo-fascial release, trigger point therapy amongst other techniques Ben believes in working in collaboration with his patients towards their goals.