Why Choose Woosah Wellness
Experience
Good day, thank you for taking the time to read this quick message. I have been a massage therapist for 18 years. I graduated from Medicine Hat College with a diploma in massage therapy and also a sports massage certification. Since graduation I have completed over 16 different in person and online educational courses, this includes a 2 year Yoga Teacher Training Certification. I have also added Sound Healing into the mix as a way to diversify my income.
I have worked in wide a variety of work place settings, I have dealt with repetitive strain injuries such as tendinitis and nerve impingement, overcome other unrelated work injuries, career burnout, educated second year massage students, worked throughout my pregnancy and built a successful massage career as a sole proprietor.
What else...
I would love to share my knowledge with you so you don't make the same mistakes I made. Massage therapy is a demanding career and it requires you to grow and learn not only about treating your clients but also about yourself.
What I can offer you is this...
I have created a self guided 3 hour online program to create awareness on how you can take care of yourself and enjoy a long lasting career in massage therapy. The second program is a mentorship opportunity. To find out more about that just keep on scrolling.
Career Longevity Program is designed to teach you and help you understand what muscles you need to strengthen and lengthen, understand what the shoulder girdle and neck are doing while we work, nutritional information to sustain your energy throughout your day, create career goals and come up with a plan so we don't hit physical or mental burnout and lastly we chat about the importance of taking care of our emotional and energetic needs. Its important for us caregivers to nurture ourselves and hold space for our own needs.
The cost of the program is $90 (including GST). Once you decide its time to sign up then send me an email to gwenn@woosahwellness.com that you are interested and send the e-transfer to gwennvanriel@gmail.com.
You will receive an invitation to the private pages of this website and you will have access for a full year to complete the program.
PD Credits are available:
MTAA (in the works of getting it approved)
NHPC - 5 credits
CRMTA (in the works of getting it approved)
CMMOTA - 3 credits (Professional Skills)
Massage Therapy Mentoring.
The Mentorship Program is designed for one on one sessions or a small group. This program is ideal for massage therapists that would like to review or learn creative new techniques for areas of the body they don't feel confident in treating, learn quick assessment skills for common problems, get confident in treating the iliopsoas muscle and review side lying techniques that are easy on your body and effective for your clients. Lets analyze current clients conditions that you are struggling to problem solve and we can review what is going on and come up with a treatment plan. We can learn how to assess and treat MVA clients or analyze your biomechanics while working if you are experiencing pain or discomfort. I am here to help you resolve your massage practice obstacles.
If you want to learn how to offer direct billing to your clients then please let me know. I have created a document with information on the different portals, which insurance companies offer direct billing, what you'll need, what to look out for and what to ask. This is totally free. Send me an email and you will have the information in your mailbox in no time!!
Relaxation Massages are a wonderful thing to give and receive. It's where we start as massage therapists. The basic Swedish Massage Techniques can be safely applied to different parts of the body and are easy to apply. However, you may be getting bored of your basic massage techniques and possibly so are your clients. Email me if you would like to receive the free document that I created with a list of techniques to add that sparkle to your massage routine. It also includes 3 different relaxation massage routines and some ideas to include in your massage or as a little thank you gift to give to your clients. Looking forward to supporting you in your massage career.
Gwenn's mentoring session was a great refresher! She is clear and detailed in her explanations and a very effective instructor. I would highly recommend giving it a go, especially if you are starting to feel monotonous and want to try switching things up.
Tatyana, RMT
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Massage Mentor Program
Please reach us at gwenn@woosahwellness.com if you cannot find an answer to your question. If you want to get started then email me and I will send you the questionnaire to fill out. Its super easy.
Yes, we offer in person meet ups (Edmonton and area only) or online.
All of the sessions, online or in person, are 1 hour timeslot.
Mentorship Program options for individuals:
Online meeting only. $25/meeting
In person meet ups: $55/meeting
Mentorship Program for small groups:
Online meeting only. $25/meeting
In person meet ups. $65/meeting
It is best to hire me for 2-3 sessions so we can follow up with any questions or concerns you may have once you have practiced some of the new skills you have learned. Plus giving me feedback from your experiences helps me grow and learn as well.
This option is great if you have a 2-4 massage therapists who are wanting to review or learn the same assessment skills or techniques. If you are wanting to review clients files (keeping personal information confidential) and problem solve it together, learn how to support each other in the same clinic setting, how to effectively treat each other for problems or injuries you are dealing with. I can mentor you through a variety of situations.
Great question! Whether you are interested in individual or group mentoring, it is required of you to fill out the questionnaire and email it back to me so that I can review it. Once I have reviewed it we can set up the meetings with a time and date. If I need more information or clarification on answers we will sort that out before we meet up.
Once the date and time are set for the meet ups I require the full payment via e-transfer.
We can use a variety of platforms such as whatsapp video call, FaceTime video or even a private live Facebook video session. I am flexible in trying different platforms as long as its working for everyone involved.
I understand that things can come up and therefore we need to reschedule.
If the Mentee has to cancel our meet up (online or in person) then please give 24 hour notice. We can reschedule for a different day and time. If you do not give 24 hour notice then we can reschedule but there will be no refund given and you will be required to pay for the new sessions ahead of time. If you have to cancel the mentorship all together then there will be a $20 administration fee subtracted from your refund. If the Mentor has to cancel our meet up (online or in person) then I will give 24 hour notice and we will then reschedule for a different time and day. If the Mentor has to cancel last minute then you will receive a 50% refund and we will reschedule your session as soon as possible.
I have been practicing as a massage therapist for 18 years. I have experienced and overcome physical and mental burnout, injuries, personal challenges that effected my ability to focus on my career and raising a child as a single parent and managing a business. I have worked at a variety of work places and also taught massage therapy. I have the ability to help you build your confidence in your massage practice by listening to what you need, understanding how you learn and giving you the support you need to be your best. I am compassionate, honest, patient and straightforward with my communication. I really enjoy problem solving and helping people achieve their goals.
A mentor can help you build up the skills you already have, lift up your confidence by showing you what you are fully capable of, overcome perceived weakness and motivate you to nurture yourself. You will succeed with a mentor if you are willing to be open minded to suggestions and accept change and implement what you need to in order to be successful.
NHPC recognizes mentoring as part of their continued competency program for 5 credits. You will have to document it and I can give you a certification when we are done our sessions to state the hours completed. MTAA has mentorship program that can only exist between 2 MTAA members. I am not sure the other associations allow credits for mentoring. If you know then please let me know so we can both benefit.
You can write the expense off as part of your massage training when its time to do your taxes. So make sure you keep your invoice!
I have the ability to come to your massage clinic or we can set it up at my home-based business.
If it's a one on one session it is best to have a friend or client there so we can practice on the person together at the same time. This person can then also give us feedback. If we are in a small group we can practice on each other or bring another person to practice on.
Find the cause to the problem
Pain in her thumb actually coming from nerve and vascular entrapment under pectoralis minor.
How to massage the lower leg
Tibialis Posterior and Anterior are important to assess and release if the client is having any sort of foot issues.