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Massage Therapy in Dartmouth / Halifax
Massage therapy can help improve circulation and muscle tone.
Registered massage therapists are specially trained to develop treatment plans geared towards increasing your quality of life by decreasing chronic pain and increasing your sense of physical and emotional well being.
At Kinesis Health Associates, we have four registered massage therapists on staff to work with you on your path to wellness.
Physical and Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Relaxes the whole body
- Loosens tight muscles
- Relieves tired and aching muscles
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Diminishes chronic pain
- Calms the nervous system
- Lowers blood pressure
- Lowers heart rate
- Enhances skin tone
- Assists in recovery from injuries and illness
- Strengthens the immune system
- Reduces tension headaches
- Reduces mental stress
- Improves concentration
- Promotes restful sleep
- Aids in mental relaxation
- Natural anti-inflammatory
To take advantage of all that massage therapy has to offer, schedule your appointment today.
Michael Wells
Michael Wells, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Michael graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax in 2009. He has been a part of the integrated health team at Kinesis Health Associates for more than six years. He specializes in posture, shoulder and rotator cuff dysfunctions, nerve entrapment, pinched nerves, carpal tunnel syndrome, scar tissueand the treatment of headaches.
Outside of the clinic, Michael likes to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, with experience in many different sports. He frequently attends yoga and martial arts classes in the community. He enjoys bringing his knowledge and experience to people of all ages and lifestyles.
Mel Ball
Mel Ball, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Mel graduated from ICT Northumberland College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as a massage therapist in 2003. Upon graduating she returned to her home province of Newfoundland to practice Massage Therapy.
Northumberland provided her with solid clinical massage therapy training which she put to good use in treating a variety of conditions such as TMJ dysfunction, sciatica, whiplash, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, and postural imbalances, just to name a few.
Mel combines Swedish massage techniques, Chinese cupping and Myofascial Release to achieve a whole body approach to healing. When it comes to rehabilitation and preventative care Mel understands the importance of combining therapies.
Her experience working in multidisciplinary clinics has proven to her the profound effect it can have on healing when combining massage with other therapies such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and even psychology.
You can rest easy knowing you are in the capable hands of a therapist with 14 years of experience.
Ashley Grant
Ashley Grant, RMT and BScKin
RMT and BScKin
Ashley graduated with a BSc. in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS and received a Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy in Toronto, ON in 2013. Ashley has additional training in cupping, gua sha and Rapid Adhesion Release Technique. She is a current member of the Massage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia.
Ashley comes to Kinesis Health Associates with a background in active rehabilitation. She uses that experience in her massage practice to deliver the best possible care she can for her clients. She has a passion for helping people recover from injury, live without pain, and reach their overall health and wellness goals.
Ashley is a certified Fascial Stretch Therapist Level 1 and is currently pursuing the next level.
Steve Brepols
Steven Brepols, RMT
RMT & Gua Sha specialist
Steven graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax in 2017. He is starting his career with the Kinesis Health Associates team. He specializes in deep tissue, sports injuries, stretching, rehabilitation and newly added cupping and Gua Sha into his practice.
Outside of the clinic, Steven maintains an active, healthy lifestyle and is also a personal trainer. In addition, he is currently training competitively in CrossFit with the hopes of making it to the next level. With his passion for fitness, Steven enjoys sharing his experiences and knowledge with the public. He is also bilingual, offering services in English and French.
Andrew Sceviour
Andrew Sceviour, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Andrew Sceviour, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Andrew graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2012, and since graduating has developed a full body approach to therapy. Believing that where you hurt isn’t always why you hurt, while educating in practical terms that make your health goals relatable and attainable. “You can communicate with your body, it just doesn’t speak English”
Specializing in cupping, fascial techniques, and deep tissue therapy as well as creating and coordinating short or long term treatment plans between RMTs, Andrew is eager to start at his first multidisciplinary clinic and see what more can be accomplished with access to a variety of modalities.