meet the Dream Team

Amanda is the founder of A plus Massage Academy and is eager to share her passion for massage therapy. Amanda has been a massage therapist since 2014 and holds a bachelor's degree in athletic therapy (2013) and a master's degree in counselling psychology (2022). Amanda is a mental health practitioner and has a passion for physical and mental health in professional sports. 

Amanda's dream is to build a community of confident and effective practitioners, that promote the importance of muscular maintenance through manual massage therapy. In her free time, you will find her playing volleyball on the beach, playing pickleball or taking a course to learn something new.

Cristina is a licensed massage therapist, Certified Athletic therapist and in process of her Osteopathy license! 

You can catch Cristina on the field or in clinic tending to the Montreal Alouettes and other various elite level clients, taking all the sunshine she can or playing with her dog Tobi! 

Cristina teaches Kinesitherapy, sport massage, therapeutic massage & myofascial! 

Melissa is a passionate massage therapist, dedicated to helping others help themselves after her own injuries and health challenges. Massage therapy was a crucial part of her own recovery and personal success, and this motivated her to see the importance of massage therapy & skilled therapists. Melissa is eager to share her passion with students and foster's a patient and compassionate teaching approach.

Melissa's specialty is working with elite level athletes and clients managing chronic pain, advocating for mental health considerations and thrives on highly personalized treatments.

Melissa has been a Registered Massage Therapist for more than 3 years. Her journey began in 2018 when she herself was relieved from years of chronic headaches by an RMT. Realizing she could help others suffering from pain and stress, she decided to make the career change into massage therapy. 

She has a passion for learning different modalities and using those newfound skills to help her clients. Of all the courses taken, her favourite by far, has been Thai Reflexology. 

Melissa is eager to share her passion and experience, especially with those who are hesitant towards taking this meaningful step of adding to their career or changing career all together.

 Danielle, a compassionate massage therapist, was inspired by a car accident to explore alternative healing methods. This led her to discover the profound impact of massage therapy.

Enrolling in massage therapy school at A+, she has honed her skills by completing over 2000 hours of training and becoming a kinesitherapist. Danielle approaches each session with empathy, intuition, and a genuine desire to alleviate pain and promote well-being. Believing massage is essential for wellness, she’s committed to empowering others on their healing journeys.
 

In addition to her practice, Danielle teaches massage therapy at A+, imparting her knowledge to aspiring therapists and inspiring them to make a positive impact. Through her guidance, she nurtures a new generation of healers who are equipped to bring about transformation and healing in the lives of their clients.