Our Philosophy & Team

Cassandra is our resident massage therapist who has been practicing massage for over 13 years. As an active person, Cassandra was drawn to massage therapy for its ability to improve body function and heal injuries. She takes pride in her work when a client can overcome something negative in their life with massage, whether it’s an injury or stress. 

One of Cassandra’s favourite things about the job is that every day is something new. As an avid athlete and mother of 2, Cassandra particularly enjoys working with athletes and prenatal clients, as she has seen the benefits of massage in her own life. That said, Cassandra has worked with clients from all walks of life and seen the positive improvements massage can bring for everyone. 

When she’s not working, Cassandra is always down for a run, having completed 10 half marathons. She’s also a basketball player, having played in the local women’s league for 7 seasons. Aside from her own athletic endeavours, you can find Cassandra at her son’s soccer games, where she often helps the team with cross-training and massage therapy. If she’s not working, running, or at a soccer game, Cassandra also loves to hike. 

Cassandra’s Certifications

• Registered Massage Therapist 
• Hot Stone Therapy Certified 
• Myofascial Cupping Certified 
• Member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada 

Dawn is a fitness enthusiast and specialist, with her love for physical fitness expanding from her personal life to her professional life. Over the past 22 years, Dawn was blessed with the opportunity to be a stay at home mom, which also allowed her to pursue many adventures in physical fitness.

Beginning as a long-distance runner, Dawn found herself looking for a new challenge. She found Crossfit and never looked back, as it allowed her to build her strength both physically and mentally. It also showed her the benefit of group classes, something she hopes to share with clients at Recovery Lab.

As an aging athlete, Dawn has grown to recognize the importance of nutrition, mobility, flexibility, and recovery. She looks forward to sharing this knowledge through fascial stretch therapy and various group classes. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who’s just getting started, Dawn is excited to help you discover your full potential and the missing link in your wellness routine.

Dawn’s Certifications

• Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist
• Certified Life Stretch Coach
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Crossfit Coach Level 2 (with specializations in mobility, master’s, and kid’s training)

Growing up just outside of Red Deer, Ashley has always strived to be actively involved in our community. From youth sports to owning a small franchise in Red Deer & Sylvan Lake through her early 20’s, she knew that the Red Deer area was where she wanted to continue her professional career.

Ashley loves to explore new cultures. After traveling to over 22 countries some of her favorite moments are a solo trip through Egypt, building houses in South Africa and attending University in Finland.

Her love for marketing and cultivating community connection led to her role as the Assistant Manager of Marketing & Communications at Westerner Park. During her time there she took part in some of Canada and Central Alberta’s largest events such as Westerner Days, the Canadian Finals Rodeo and numerous concerts. This experience allowed her to embrace her passion for connecting the community and develop her marketing and communication skills.

After realizing the importance of both physical and mental health, her transition into the Marketing & Community Engagement Manager at Recovery Lab was both natural and fulfilling. Ashley is thrilled to work for an organization with like-minded people who care about the wellbeing of our community.

Outside of Ashley’s professional career you will most likely find her gardening, golfing, adventuring in the mountains, or strolling through the local farmers market on Saturday mornings!

Ashley’s Certifications

Bachelor of Management – Marketing | University of Lethbridge
Business Administration Diploma | Lethbridge College/ Kajanni University of Applied Science, Finland

Ashley’s Achievements

Top 10 Under 40 – Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions
Conference speaker – Unconvention, 2020
Business Owner – CP Presidential Award

Linda is a long-time practitioner and teacher of alternative health. For several years she was a Mindfulness Consultant for the St. Paul Education Regional School District, facilitating Mindfulness in the Classroom in numerous district schools providing training for both students and educators. Her teaching life spans a variety of modalities from Mindfulness in the Classroom, community circles, wellness workshops through to instructing college courses on the foundations of adult education. She highly values equanimity and caring relationships within education, welcoming all stakeholders as important members of a learning community.

Linda’s journey with Mindfulness began while in graduate studies from 2006 to 2008 at Simon Fraser University where she had opportunity to implement a pilot project researching the question: “Does self-awareness and holistic self-care assist in the achievement of heart-centred teaching and learning?” The research findings indicated positive results. Her enthusiasm grew, resulting in extensive professional training with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and continuous work towards the implementation of mindfulness in the field of education. Linda received her training as facilitator for MBSR out of the University of Massachusetts.

Mindfulness becomes a caring way of being in relationship with self, others, and our world as a community, where equanimity and compassion are practiced, and the outcome aim is holistic and enduring. Linda is a proud mother of three outstanding men, two beautiful daughters-in-law and has the absolute joy of two grandchildren to play with and learn from. She loves the mountains, fast moving waters and simply being in nature.

Linda’s Certifications

Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Master of Education, Instruction and Curriculum
Alberta Conflict Transformation Society (ACTS) Facillitator
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Mind-Body Medicine
Trauma Centre – Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training
Yin Yoga Teacher
Integrative Yoga Therapy, Yoga Instructor Certification
Reiki Master

Matthew received his Bachelors of Kinesiology Degree from the University of Alberta along with his Kinesiology Diploma from Red Deer College. He has since worked as a Kinesiologist within an interdisciplinary team for CBI Health at both Edmonton and Red Deer locations over the last 4 years, assisting his clients by increasing their strength, mobility and function to improve their overall quality of life.

Matt has recently completed his Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1 Practitioner certification in Ontario and is eager to join the Recovery Lab team.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys staying physically active by working out, biking, golfing and playing hockey. He also enjoys keeping his mind active through chess and playing guitar.

Andrea’s passion to help others led her to a career in Massage Therapy.  She graduated with 2200 hours in 2016 and has developed her techniques to suit multiple needs and takes pride in being a part of client’s journey to better health.

Andrea loves that massage therapy can benefit a wide variety of clients and conditions.  She uses her skills to relieve everyday stresses and assist with pain management to promote an overall healthy lifestyle for all.

When she is not massaging, Andrea enjoys camping, hiking, cycling and skiing.

Andrea’s Certifications

Registered Massage Therapist

Roxane started practicing massage 7 years ago after finding interest in athletic therapy. As an athlete herself, she was always interested in the movement of her muscles as well as movement and recovery of them after an injury. Roxane loves sharing her knowledge and experiences with her clients in hope to help relieve their pain, discomfort or stress. Watching a client leave with a smile on their face is why Roxane continues to practice.

One of Roxane’s career highlights was having the opportunity to work with the Canadian Men’s Rugby Team as they came through on tours. When not massaging she can be found spending time with her 3 grandchildren or hiking with her youngest daughter.

Roxane’s Certifications

• Registered Massage Therapist 
• Hot Stone Therapy Certified 
• Myofascial Cupping Certified 
• Member of Canadian Massage and manual Osteopathic Therapists Association

Harold has been practicing massage therapy for five years and specializes in clinical therapeutic treatments.  He strongly believes that his greatest value that he can give to his clients is not just physical treatment, but also information that can lead to living a healthier lifestyle.  Harold enjoys working with clients from all walks of life.  He relates well to people living active lifestyles since he plays badminton and volleyball.  He has a great understanding of holistic healing, physical treatment and recovery.

Harold is a single father to an amazing eight year old boy.  When he is not busy working, Harold enjoys spending time with family and friends.  Exercising, playing sports, reading books and meditating are also ways that he fills his spare moments.

Harolds’s Certifications

• Registered Massage Therapist
• Certified Lensen Therapist
• Reiki Master
• Member of Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association

Prism completed her 2200 hour massage therapy diploma at Lethbridge College in 2020 and is a current member of the NHPC association. She is passionate in helping heal the mind and body as she believes massage has a big part in alleviating pain and improving relaxation. She specializes in deep tissue and recovery massage. She is enthusiastic about massage and eager to keep learning and broadening her skills. Prism is excited to meet new clients and help them achieve their treatment goals that massage therapy can provide.

Prism is working on getting her youth leadership diploma at the haven interning for the teens alive program, as well as her cupping certification. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends, reading and writing poems, working out, going on walks/hikes and camping.

Prism’s Certifications

• Registered Massage Therapist
• Member of the natural health practitioners of Canada
• Certified in Aromatherapy

Lianna has a passion for anatomy, physiology, continually learning, and research in her field of expertise as a massage therapist. She has a wealth of experience and takes a compassionate approach to her clients and their healing and recovery. Lianna has been a Registered Massage Therapist for five years, specializing in recovery, deep and sports massage therapy. Her strengths are working with migraine and chronic headaches, concussions, rotator cuff and neck and hip injuries. Chronic conditions, postural deviations, joint mobilizations myofascial cupping and hot stone therapy are among the other modalities Lianna offers at this time. In her spare time, you will likely find her with her family and friends, enjoying watersports and the great outdoors!

Chantel is the newest member of our team. She has always had a passion for fitness and is happy to be able to help others find what they need in health, wellness and recovery. As our Receptionist she will be able to help answer any questions, point you in the right direction and book you in for your next appointment with us.

Having grown up in Red Deer, she has been apart of the community her whole life participating in various group fitness and volunteer projects.

When Chantel isn’t working, you can find her traversing the great outdoors – be it hiking, kayaking, spelunking or fueling her competitive side competing in tough mudder and spartan races.

Fiona was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta and has always been an active member in the dance and fitness community. She has trained professionally in Vancouver at Harbour Dance Centre in both the Intensive Training Program and with the Source Dance Company. Fiona has instructed at PUR Movement in Vancouver as well, in the pursuit of perfecting her dance-based fitness classes. Fiona has completed her professional dance exams and is a certified instructor with the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association and recently completed her AFLCA group fitness certification.

Fiona is constantly in movement, when you aren’t with her at Recovery Lab you can find her mixing drinks at Cilantro and Chive, teaching dance at Make Your Mark Dance, Dancer’s Edge or coaching at F45 South Red Deer on any given day. Fiona is ecstatic to begin her journey with Recovery Lab by bringing together many elements of her training and expertise to provide a fun fitness and movement experience in her classes.

Shannon’s Certifications

• Registered Massage Therapist
• Personal Fitness Trainer
• Member of Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association

Kimberley found her love for movement early on. After putting on her first pair of ballet slippers at 4 years old, she never took them off. Her love for movement brought her to a Barre studio in Calgary that she fell head over heels for. After taking many classes, she realized that she would love to lead her own classes and became a Barre Instructor.

Kimberley believes that movement is a crucial part of mental health and is thankful to be a part of a community of like-minded people. She has received many scholarships and awards throughout her dancing career. She has taught dance for over 5 years and has enjoyed teaching Barre for a over a year.

When Kimberley is not teaching, she is working in her professional position, running, designing and organizing spaces, hiking, spinning, biking, kayaking, and camping!

Originally from Saskatchewan, Cindy has been a resident of Red Deer for the past 20 years and has enjoyed raising her two children with her husband in this community.

Cindy had been a part of the Red Deer Catholic School Division for over 12 years and was looking for a new adventure. With both of her children participating in high level sports, she recognized the importance of physical and mental preparation as well as the recovery. She is honoured to be a part of the Recovery Lab team.

When not at Recovery Lab, Cindy loves spending time with her family, going on walks/hikes, gluten-free baking, watching softball games and cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays.

Shelby has been practicing massage for 7 years and specializes in therapeutic treatments. She is passionate about helping clients achieve results through deep tissue work, myofascial cupping and trigger point release. 

When Shelby is not busy working, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family and her 5 year old German Shepherd, Moose. She also enjoys reading and maintaining a physical and healthy lifestyle through weightlifting, spin classes and hiking. 

Shelby’s Certifications

• Registered Massage Therapist

Abigail has known from a young age that she wanted to help people. This led her to take her 2200 hour massage therapy program at Alberta College of Massage Therapy. She has a strong desire to continue learning different techniques and modalities with a focus on myofascial release and cupping. She is excited to bring her enthusiasm and positivity to the Recovery Lab team.

When she is not working, Abigail enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is always up for anything outdoors especially biking and golf.

Abbi’s Certifications

• Registered Massage Therapist