Claudia Salzmann, R.M.T.

• Massage Therapy graduate (Sutherland-Chan School, 1981)
• College of Massage Therapists registration (since 1981)
• Shiatsu Therapy graduate (Kikkawa College, 1982)
• WATSU Aquatic Therapy (Level 1/ Level 2, 1998)
• JAHARA Technique Aquatic Therapy (Level 1/Level 2, 1999)
• Certified Reflexologist (Reflexology Association of Canada, 1999)
• Certified LaStone Therapist (LaStone Therapy, Inc., 2000)

A Registered Massage Therapist since 1981, Claudia has a unique breadth of experience. She taught Sports Massage for over nine years at the Sutherland-Chan School as well as the Kikkawa College. Claudia has worked extensively with a wide range of athletes over the years, including nationally ranked runners, race walkers and triathletes. She has accompanied the National Ballet of Canada on tour as the company massage therapist and has volunteered her time to the Ontario Massage Therapists Association (OMTA) as both president and vice president (1988-1990).

Claudia has pioneered the development of Aquatic Massage Therapy as a modality within the scope of practice for Massage Therapists in Ontario. As a result, receipts can be issued for Aquatic Massage Therapy for coverage by extended health insurance plans. She has also collaborated with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario to develop an Aquatic Massage Therapy training program with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed therapists in the province. Post-graduate courses are offered through The Waters in Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Marta Dos Santos, R.M.T.

• Massage Therapy Diploma Program (Centennial College, 2002)
• College of Massage Therapists of Ontario registration (2003)
• Aquatic Massage Therapy, Techniques Course (The Waters, 2003)
• Hot/Cold Stone Massage Certificate (2004)

Marta brings a diverse range of experience to massage therapy including work with St. John Ambulance and a background in aquatics with the City of Toronto. She has worked with Varsity athletes, HIV patients, on the ante-natal ward treating infants and women pre and post natal through labour and delivery. Marta is also the team therapist for the Men's and Junior Provincial and National Ball Hockey teams.

Christine Brown, R.M.T.

• Massage Therapy Diploma Program (Centennial College, 2004)
• College of Massage Therapists of Ontario registration (2004)
• Certified in Hot Stone Massage (The Waters, 2004)
• Certified in Aquatic Massage Therapy (The Waters, 2004)

Christine has a broad range of clinical experience in massage therapy including treatment of young mothers and infants at Humewood House and Women's College Hospital, seniors clinics, fibromyalgia clinics, HIV patients at St. Michael's Hospital and disabled adults and children at Variety Village.