Silvia Desmond-Hoare RMT-NHPC

Before making Canmore my full time home 6 years ago, I worked in Toronto’s corporate world as an account executive for a major fragrance company.  When a change in my job prompted me to switch careers I returned to school to learn something more meaningful to me.

Why Massage?
I liked the idea of doing something to help people.  I feel better when I can help someone.  And the nice thing about massage therapy is you do get results and it allows me to constantly learn new techniques.

 After graduating as a Registered Massage Therapist from a two-year program in Toronto, it only made sense for my husband and I to move to the mountains where we vacationed for 10 years.
During my 2 year program I had the opportunity to work closely with various physiotherapy, chiropractors, and people with disabilities and spent 3 weeks working in the Acute Cardiac Unit in Toronto East General Hospital. It was a wonderful experience to see the benefits of massage working in all categories.

Over the past 6 years I have worked closely with the Mountain Bike Riders for the Trans Rocky Mountain Bike Challenge, 24 Hours of Adeline and Runners for the Cause Canada Run.

I have upgraded in training to include; incorporating Traditional Thai Massage, Cupping, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Reiki and Rain Drop Therapy.

Remember…
Massage is a workout for your muscles.  It lengthens them while increasing the blood flow and moving a lot of toxins.  If you don’t drink water afterwards, you don’t flush the toxins and that can lead to discomfort the next day.  A regular massage once a month is ideal. 

Specializing in:
Therapeutic/Sports Massage, Relaxation, Hot Stone Massage, Rain Drop Therapy, Cupping, Traditional Thai Massage (in conjunction with massage only) Pregnancy Massage, Reiki, Reflexology and Acute/Chronic Pain and also Detoxifying Body Wraps.