Andrew Caissie BSc, RMT

Andrew has been providing massage therapy services to residents of the HRM for more than 10 years. He graduated with a Diploma of Massage Therapy in 1996 from Foothills College of Massage Therapy in Calgary, Alberta. He then continued studies in sports massage and myofascial release. He has also attained a Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology from Saint Mary's University.

Andrew has spent a great number of hours volunteering massage therapy services to many sports teams and athletes. This work and experience has provided him with the skills and knowledge to treat some of Canada's Olympic, Varsity and professional athletes.

Andrew enjoys working with people to help them overcome their barriers to recovery and return to their regular activities and lifestyle as soon as possible.

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Emma Roberts RMT

Emma graduated from ICT Northumberland College with a diploma in Massage Therapy. She is a registered member of the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia. After graduating Emma continued her education with courses in Deep Tissue Massage as well as Sport Massage. Emma plans to further her education in Sport Massage and looks forward to becoming a Certified Sport Massage Therapist.

Emma is a strong believer in community outreach and volunteer work. She has volunteered her time at several sporting events such as the Bluenose Marathon, Firefit Challenge, and the 2011 Canada Winter Games.

Massage therapy is the mobilization of the body’s soft tissue structures including muscles, fascia and connective tissue. This allows for improved function of these individual structures and the body as a whole. It also helps to reduce stress on joints, improve circulation and relieve pain.

Conditions treated with massage therapy

- Low back pain
- neck pain
- whiplash
- stress
- TMJ
- osteoarthritis
- headaches, migraines
- insomnia
- carpal tunnel
- sports injuries
- pre-competition sport specific
- repetitive strain injuries
- muscle strains/tears
- muscle spasms
- tendonitis
- frozen shoulder

Simone Prinsenberg, RMT, SMT(cc)

Simone graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Bedford, NS and is a registered member of the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia, The Natural Health Practitioners of Canada and the College of Massage therapist of Ontario.  Since graduating Simone has continued her education with courses in Kinesio Taping, Personal Training, Traditional Thai Massage in Thailand and becoming a Yoga Instructor in Goa, India. 

Simone believes in providing individualized treatments to allow fast recovery from injuries, prevent muscular imbalances, decrease tension and promote a healthy lifestyle.  Simone has volunteered at many local sporting events such as the Bluenose Marathon and the FIVB World Junior Beach Volleyball Championships and is currently a certification candidate with the Canadian Sports Massage Association.