Massage Day
is my favourite day of the week!
Therapists
Amanda Pilgrim, R.M.T/Owner
Amanda graduated from CompuCollege (now Eastern Academy) in 2010. Shortly after graduation, she attained her certificates in Cupping Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy and Gua-Sha. After working with other clinic owners for 5 years Amanda was lead to opening Essential Wellness on July 1, 2015. With a strong dedication to not only the health and wellbeing of her clients but also to the Massage Therapy Community, Amanda began to teach the Massage Therapy program at Eastern Academy in 2016. She successfully graduated 5 classes before returning to the clinic full time.
She dedicates the growth and success of the clinic to her business partner, team and the loyalty of her clients.
Samantha Follett, R.M.T.
Samantha graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Eastern Academy in 2017. Her eagerness to learn & passion for the profession helped her obtain the skills she needed to become a caring, compassionate & knowledgeable therapist. Having completed a course in cupping therapy, she is able to offer a variety of techniques & is eager to learn more. She looks forward to continuing to grow as a Registered Massage Therapist.
Renee Hodder, R.M.T
Renée is a massage therapy graduate of Eastern Academy. She likes to incorporate her light to medium pressure relaxation massage in with myofascial release and trigger point therapy and is capable of doing deep work where needed. Combining these different techniques makes for a relaxing, yet effective massage in relieving tight muscles from everyday use or injuries from overuse. Renée decided to become a massage therapist because she loves helping people. At the end of the day she finds such a fulfilment knowing she has made a difference in helping her clients feel better. Renée loves meeting new clients and working with them to improve their health.
Sarah Joy, R.M.T
Sarah graduated from the ICT massage therapy program at Eastern college in 2010 and is a member in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapy Association. Throughout her near ten-year career, she has gained knowledge and specialized in Graston therapy, cupping therapy, facial cupping, fascial work, TMJ dysfunction and much more. She will design a specific treatment plan based on each person’s individual needs and will have you on the road to recovery in no time!
Deana Whalen, RMT
Since graduating in 2009, Deana has been committed to providing therapeutic massage techniques specializing in Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial trigger point therapy and certified in Gua-Sha. Deana is devoted to providing specialized care to each client, tailoring treatments to address specific concerns while maintaining professionalism with a compassionate demeanor.
Jo-Anne Saunders
Jo-Anne graduated from with Honours and the top recognized student award from Humber College in 2014. She remained in Toronto and practiced in the city until moving back home to Mount Pearl in the fall of 2023. During her career in Toronto, she taught massage therapy on faculty at two of the top ranked colleges in Canada, Humber and Centennial College, as a professor of Community Health Sciences. Jo-Anne has developed a wide set skillset from working at a variety of clinics, including a sports and injury rehab clinic where she had the opportunity to work with professional NHL and NBA athletes and members of the Canadian Olympic team. For the past 5 years she honed her practice in a wellness studio she started with her friend in 2019. She worked within an elite team of healthcare professionals, and they grew the practice into one of the most reputable and popular studios in Toronto. As an ongoing life learner, Jo-Anne is always keen to add and expand the skills in her toolkit, which already includes: gua sha, cupping, TMJ dysfunction (intraoral massage), advanced joint manipulations, myofacial release therapy, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, prenatal/post natal massage, infant massage, Indian scalp massage, and management for whiplash WAD grading and treatment plans. Jo-Anne is excited to grow her client base and has shaped her clinic hours to help with those who need availability outside of working hours.
Office Staff
Alicia Duffet will welcome you with a smile and a wealth of knowledge for all your booking, billing and payments needs as well as general information pertaining to your treatment expectations.