Brendon has a passion for living a balanced healthy lifestyle; through natural bodybuilding and maintaining a well balance diet. During his competitive years in bodybuilding he learned that consistency is the key to achieving your goals. With his love of bodybuilding and a passion for helping others achieve there goals Brendon decided to become an RMT. He graduated at the top of his class in 2021 with an interest in myofascial treatments and sports massage. With his new set of tools, he is eager to empower people to live a healthier more active lifestyle.

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Dr. Chris graduated from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences/ACOS with a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture in April of the year 2000. Following a year of mentored private practice with Dr. Warren Fischer DTCM, and Dr. David Li Lam MD, DTCM, he returned to his home city of Winnipeg to begin his own practice. In 2001 he briefly returned to British Columbia to both challenge and successfully pass the new examinations set by the CTCMA (College of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture). These new exams set the modern standard for regulating the profession in Canada.

Dr. Chris has been practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Fort Rouge/Fort Garry area since the spring of 2000. Throughout the passed 15 years, he has also taken time to work in Massage Therapy and Chiropractic offices, and is so pleased to be able to help provide health care support to the Equilibrium community.

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With so many great therapists at EQ to choose from, who needs to book in for a Massage with Jeffery? Well, The person who needs his treatment is someone who is currently working at improving their mobility, and is frustrated by pain from rigidity, inflexibility, contractured scars, or old wounds. Life’s journey can be hazardous, and over time, you may have developed some guarded patterns of connective tissue preventing your body from moving freely. Inevitably, armored people can no longer perceive their own armor. Jeffery’s treatment, in combination with your commitment to better movement and exercise will help restore you to a better functioning version of yourself. After completing his studies at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, and becoming a certified RMT in Ontario, Jeffery moved to Winnipeg in 2006 to begin clinical treatment. In 2010, receiving Advanced Myofascial treatment from a colleague changed the course of Jeffery’s therapeutic career, and since then he has been practising Jenings Myofascial Release, having completed his Jenings Masters Series training by the end of 2012. Jeffery joined the MTAMs Research committee in 2013 in a continued pursuit to understand the complexities of connective tissue through Fascia Research. Since 2016 he has integrated Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) ProStym Stainless Steel Tools into his practise, with outstanding results, honing his skills by Volunteering as an RMT for the athletes in the 2017 Canada Summer Games, hosted by Winnipeg. Now with more than 16 years of practising Massage Therapy, Jeffery is the Chair of the Research Committee and sits on the MTAM Board of Directors, attending Research conferences, and promoting Massage Therapy research literacy to other RMTs in Manitoba.

Jeffery’s practise involves a safe, welcoming space to anyone, regardless of colour, race, gender preference or creed.

In his spare time can be found cooking in his kitchen for his family, tugging on socks with his dog Ruby, practising yoga, or looking up ancient megalithic stone structures found all over the world.

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Jensen graduated from @wcrmt Wellington College in 2018 and immediately joined the Equilibrium team. She loves the variety that comes with being a massage therapist, and being able to adjust treatment plans to be specific to each individual’s needs. Jensen believes that open communication is the key to a successful treatment, both in regards to understanding the clients’ goals for treatment, and making sure everyone in the space is comfortable and respected.

Jensen has always had a particular interest in prenatal and postpartum massage therapy, and completed continuing education courses to further her clinical focus. She expanded this skill set to include labour and delivery support and began attending births in 2019. She joins Jenna, Dana and Mary in being part of the Perinatal Massage Therapy department of Equilibrium.

Jensen loves learning and appreciates the emphasis on continued education in the profession of massage therapy and within Equilibrium. Always hungry for more knowledge and tools to use in her practice, she is always receptive to EQ’s team mentorship and can’t wait to take more courses and expand her skill sets.

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Offer graduated from Vancouver’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1991, and practiced in multidisciplinary settings for about 10 years. He took a hiatus from practicing massage therapy to travel, write, and do some photography throughout the Eastern Seaboard, as well as trying his hand at other various careers. Following that, as luck would have it, his desire to return to the profession came together with the opportunity to do so. He volunteers on MTAM’s Insurance & Practice Management Committee since 2018, and was invited to join the Board of Directors the following year. Becoming First Vice President in 2019, he was honoured to later take on the role of MTAM President in January 2022. In his spare time, Offer has been busy writing (hopefully a novel or two), reading lots of great authors, as well as hosting and producing a podcast.

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For eighteen years Jenna has devoted her career to soft tissue rehabilitation and prenatal, birth support and postpartum care. Soon after graduating from Wellington College in 2002 she completed multiple courses to offer clinical prenatal Massage Therapy and in January of 2006 began attending hospital births as a Labour & Delivery Support Therapist.

In 2007 she evolved professionally and certified as a yoga teacher while also branching out as an entrepreneur. She completed a 200 hour teacher training, three separate prenatal and postpartum yoga teacher trainings, structural alignment principles certification, and an advanced yoga teacher training in Indonesia. Between 2008 and 2013 she regularly offered a 10 week prenatal yoga program that she created by drawing from her work in both the field of Maternity Massage Therapy and yoga.

While she no longer actively teaches, years spent studying yoga allowed her to explore and understand mind-body (psychosomatic) response. A soft tissue treatment with her often includes careful consideration of how individual life experience, stress, or trauma can manifest physically in the body. She supports inner reflection, emotional release and curious conversations that can often reveal deeper communication the body is attempting to have. Yoga is still her go-to healing tool, and she may suggest yoga postures as home care after you leave the centre.

Recently Jenna completed 300 hours of Numasomatics Breathwork Facilitation Training. She helped co-create the Winnipeg Breathwork Collective, and has been exploring how to weave this care into her current therapeutic protocol.

When not in the office, Jenna devotes herself to family and her three “fur kids”. Her rescue dog Phillip can periodically be seen on Equilibrium’s social media platforms, and he has quite a few fans in our community!

Jenna is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM).

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Mary graduated from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy in 2017 with a special interest in Prenatal Massage Therapy. She joined the EQ Wellness Team to work alongside Jenna, Dana and Jensen in the Prenatal Support Department of Equilibrium.

With a firm but gentle approach to giving a massage, Mary has passion for both injury rehabilitation and relaxation treatments. In 2019 Mary completed the Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) training, she is excited to be able to access tissue in a more specific way with these tools. Mary looks forward to the opportunity to create a wellness plan that works best for each individual patient she cares for.

Mary’s life goal is to travel in every continent, and experience what the world has to offer. She has an adventurous spirit, and is always up for an adrenaline rush - even if that includes bungee jumping, or sky walks around the CN tower.

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Dana found her calling in Massage Therapy back in 2013 through a desire to impact people’s lives positively. Witnessing the difference that therapeutic touch can make for those dealing with chronic pain, injury recovery, and stress management, she knew that helping clients reconnect with their bodies was her path.

With a special focus on prenatal massage, Dana is passionate about supporting pregnant clients through the physical and emotional demands of their journey. She believes in providing compassionate, nurturing care that helps clients feel at ease during one of life’s biggest transitions. Her practice centers on empowering individuals to build a positive relationship with their bodies, bringing both relief and a renewed sense of well-being.

Clients can expect a massage therapy experience that is both restorative and attuned to their specific needs. Her approach is founded on empathy and a dedication to helping clients feel truly comfortable in their bodies—whether they are managing chronic pain, adapting to the changes of pregnancy, or simply seeking relaxation.

Known for her ‘hurt-so-good’ style, Dana provides a balance between therapeutic depth and soothing comfort. She works closely with each client’s nervous system to address tension without overwhelming it, allowing for effective relief that also nurtures a sense of calm. Clients leave each session feeling both physically rejuvenated and more connected to their own well-being.

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Hi! My name is Jennifer Stephens and I am a recent graduate from Wellington College. I have a passion for helping people in my community to live with intention and feel well. I currently have 10+ years of experience working in healthcare with a focus in caring for vulnerable populations. I have found so much meaning in being welcomed into people’s spaces while supporting and caring for them. It has pushed me to seek out further education in hopes of expanding my impact.

A large part of my passion lies with the pre and post natal population and I am happy to have completed course work in perinatal massage! I am excited to continue learning from and working beside the team here at Equilibrium.

When I am not working as an RMT, you can find me with my dogs, volunteering with Manitoba Underdogs Rescue or crocheting!

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Whether you have a concussion, chronic injury, a recent injury, or are simply looking to optimize the way your body works, Ryan Walkoski would be happy to treat you.

Ryan assists people with injuries resulting from everyday life, traumatic sports or training accidents, and chronic overuse issues. He uses a blend of manual therapy along with specifically designed rehabilitative exercise programs to help his clients return to better than pre-injury form.

Athletic Therapy Ryan’s interest in athletic therapy began when he injured himself during a boxing competition and was treated by an athletic therapist. Seeing how quickly he was able to recover and return to training inspired him to pursue a career in helping others do the same. This sport-focused goal quickly evolved to include athletes and non-athletes alike. After graduating from the University of Winnipeg in 2014 with a BSc. in Kinesiology, he certified as an athletic therapist in 2015.

Massage Therapy After seeing his Equilibrium colleagues’ impressive skillsets he decided to pursue massage therapy, completing his training through Evolve College of Massage Therapy and becoming an RMT in 2021.

Concussion Rehabilitation Ryan witnessed several close friends deal with persistent symptoms after experiencing concussions. He was shocked to hear about the difficulty they had finding quality care and guidance during their recovery. This inspired him to pursue the highest quality concussion assessment and rehabilitation training he could find. After some research, he found Natasha Wilch and her team. He completed her Concussion Nerds program as well as her intensive program. The Concussion Nerds model follows a detailed, comprehensive, multi-system assessment and individualized rehabilitation plan based on the findings from this assessment.

If you have recently experienced a concussion or you have been dealing with post-concussive symptoms for a while Ryan will be happy to assess your current condition.

Ryan Walkoski, CAT(C), RMT, MTAM

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