Our Massage Therapists

Betsy Gonzalez, Massage Therapist

I took my first steps in the world of massage therapy like many others; by taking an introductory course and finding it fun to become a massage therapist. Then, once I signed up for the 400 hour course I found a body of teachers and assistants who were really passionate about their jobs. It was very demanding but also very stimulating. I consider myself lucky to have been able to rub shoulders with professors who shared their experiences and their advice with the students. These teachers went well beyond the simple fact of giving an anatomy class, they gave their know-how, this was very motivating. But to try to answer the question: what motivates me? The feeling of satisfaction that we find with the practice of our profession is unique to each one of us. Massage, as an interpersonal experience, can help a person feel better in their body and mind. Whether it is relieving a tension that has been in place for months or even years, or helping a person to temporarily unwind from a world full of stress with a relaxing massage, or to accompany a person in a treatment aimed at healing a pathological condition; the words “Ah! It felt good, thank you! "... are very gratifying. This is my motivation ...

• Swedish Kinetic Massage.
• Introduction to Californian Massage.
• Hot Stone Massage 
• Lomi-Lomi Intramuscular Massage
• Thai massage oil

Dmytro Ustynov, Massage Therapist

First of all I want to thank you for choosing Massotherapie Massage Addict for your future treatment. We are all working hard together to make sure our clients well being good health. My passion for massage and a healthy lifestyle began from the moment I got a back injury in the gym due to the wrong position when doing a deadlift. Within five years of my rehabilitation and recovery I got a treatment from different providers of massage, physiotherapy and acupuncture. This helped me a lot, not only in improving my back strength but it also had a big influence in my future choice of profession. Education: Diploma in Theory & Practice of Medical & Therapeutic Massage – 1500 hours, Ukraine, Kiev, 1998. Certificate in Multiple Therapeutic Massage (2200 hours) in School of Massage Corzéâme Inc, Montreal, QC, 2017 I perform Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Lymphatic drainage and Therapeutic Massage Treatments. I Utilize techniques including effleurage, pressure point therapy and tapotement to soothe muscles and increase flexibility.

Renée Bourque, Massage Therapist

Renée graduated from Elegance private college in Ontario with a high average of 94% and is a registered member of the FQM. She is completely bilingual and wishes to provide her clients with the outmost care by meeting the client’s individual needs and matching her pressure to their tolerance. Her area of focus includes but are not limited to acute and chronic conditions, deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, trigger point therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, joint mobilizations. She uses a blend of relaxation and therapeutic techniques and has experience treating stress, tension, headaches, migraines, and overuse injuries such as carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporomandibular joint disfunction, piriformis syndrome as well as other injuries throughout the body. She truly believes that massage therapy is beneficial in that massage is a nonintrusive, natural way to obtain physical healing of the body, as well as the mind and to maintain health. Whether it is to treat a specific physical issue or to help you relax and destress, she is confident that she can help you attain your goals.

Azadeh Ashjae, Massage Therapist

I am Azadeh. I was trained in Iran in midwifery (nursing) and massage therapy at university. I then updated my massage therapy knowledge at the Avalon Massage Academy in Montreal. I have many years of experience in nursing and massage therapy in a hospital and clinical setting in Iran and with more than 1000 hours of training as a Certified Massage Therapist in Montreal. I am passionate to help patients minimize pain and reach a higher level of energy, health, and wellness. I work to slowly engage the body to assess what it needs, working to alleviate any tension or pain. This can be accomplished through a mixture of my techniques as listed underneath. While firm pressure is my strength, I can deliver a nice balance of relaxation and stress relief massage with a variety of these techniques. I have helped many people find relief from head, neck, and shoulder tension and TMJ related pain. My experience as a mother and as a midwife allows me to empathize with the physical and emotional tension women deal with during pregnancy. I want to create a safe and healing environment for each individual and aid them in their self-care. Massage techniques: Persian, Asian, Swedish, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Work, Sports Massage, stretching, scapular stretch and rotator cuff release, neuromuscular techniques, myofascial work, joint manipulation. I also have post graduate work in infant, pre and post pregnancy massage to provide a relaxing and effective treatment. My hobbies: Advanced Yoga, Photography (diploma from Concordia cont. ed.) reading, movies.

Sarah Pryde, Massage Therapist    

My name is Sarah and I’m a registered massage therapist with the FQM since 2021 with a BSc. in Exercise Science. I’ve been an athlete for most of my life and I had to learn the importance of rest, recovery, and maintenance the hard way after suffering a traumatic knee injury requiring a full reconstruction. Being forced to slow down and rehabilitate my knee helped me realize the value of massage and injury prevention. When I look back, that’s where it all began. I graduated university in peak pandemic months and was struggling to find my purpose with what seemed like a perpetual loop of opening and closing of gyms where I worked. During this time of isolation, I realized more than ever how important it is to have human connections, and how powerful our touch can really be. I knew I loved helping people through exercise and training, but something was missing. I took an intro to Swedish massage course and loved how it made my muscles feel to receive, but also how connected I felt with not only the clients, but myself as well. It quickly turned into a passion, and I am now dedicated to learning more every day.      

I’m currently certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Cupping and will soon be certified in Kinesitherapy. My treatments are tailored specifically to your needs and often use a combination of techniques to provide you a truly customized massage. My hope is that you’ll leave my room feeling better than when you came in, and with the tools you need to stay that way. Whether you have chronic tension from working at a desk, are recovering from an injury, or are an athlete training for a competition, my ultimate goal is to help you feel, move and live better. Whatever that means for you.