Angela grew up on a dairy farm in Ontario and graduated from a 2200 hour course at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1999. Angela is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta. Angela played sports most of her life, her favorites being swimming, track and field and rugby. She is very versatile, able to give a relaxing massage and a deep tissue sports massage, working with infants and seniors and all ages in between. Angela enjoys being able to help people through massage, and hopes you will come to Solis soon!
Angela is a massage therapist who is available alternating Saturday afternoons, Sundays from 11 - 6pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening.
Alison Rogers
Alison graduated with distinction from M.H. Vicars School of Massage Therapy in June 2006. Her training includes Swedish relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofacial release techniques, hydrotherapy, pregnancy massage, facilitated stretching, and joint mobilizations.
Having previously worked experience in the spa industry, Alison is well trained in providing relaxation and detox body wraps, and exfoliating salt scrubs. As an adjunct to her spa therapies, her personal continuing education also includes cupping massage, which she finds to be an invaluable tool in treating her clients who request deep tissue treatment.
Alison enjoys working with both children and adults to achieve their specific goals. She has a compassionate and intuitive touch and her remedial focused techniques allow her to impart relaxation to all her clients, which she believes is essential for healing. Alison is a strong believer in chronic stress management and treatment through regular massage.
Alison is a massage therapist registered with the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta.
Marie E. Wilkinson
Marie has been involved in the Wholistic Health field for just over 30 years.
First areas of study were Yoga, in the early 1970’s, quickly followed by Meditation, Herbology & Vegetarianism in the later 70’s. With the birth of a son in 1978, the study of Reflexology was begun to bring life back into balance.
In 1983 Marie entered the faculty of Physical Education, at the U of A, as her pre-degree program for application to the department of Physiotherapy. Those years of study provided a firm grounding in the physical sciences.
During the late 80’s & early 90’s, Marie ran the office & retail store for a busy Herbalist & Iridologist in Edmonton. During that time she began her study of Aromatherapy. This was followed by further studies & certification in Reflexology in 1996.
In 1999 Marie achieved her certification in footcare, specifically Pedicure. She now combines her many areas of interest to provide Wholistic Footcare for Solis Wellness. In an effort to avoid petrochemicals, preservatives, & synthetic derivatives, Marie makes many of the products she uses in her pedicures. Aromatherapy is part of every pedicure. Marie does not provide nail polish, although if the client wishes to bring her own, it will be applied to finish the pedicure.
Tim Craven
Tim recently moved from Vernon British Columbia where he graduated from school at Okanagan Valley college of Massage Therapy from the 3 Year 3000 hour program. He is a member of the college of Massage Therapists of B.C and The Massage Therapist association of Alberta. He like playing football and rugby and judo but is currently training in boxing and jujitsu. Tim does various forms of massage whether it’s more gentle relaxation massage or a deep tissue sports massage. Tim enjoys a tough challenge, working with people to discover the reason for their pain and how to treat for long term relief. He looks forward to new clients coming in to Solis to discover the benefits of massage.
Michael Rankine
Daniel Michael Rankine was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and moved out west in his early years. He has resided in Edmonton, Alberta since. During Michael’s early years in Alberta, Michael did carpentry. There are many buildings standing in the City that Michael helped to construct.
After several years of carpentry, Michael moved on to study Massage Therapy. This had been a desire of his for some time. Michael studied at Grant MacEwen Community College and graduated in 1987. Michael is one of the “dinosaurs” in his field. He has seen the profession grown and become more accepted and recognized in his years of practice.
Michael presently owns and operates his own business. He has done so for approximately 20 years before joining the team with Solis Wellness. He comes offering a wide variety of experience and knowledge in his field. Michael has studied and practices therapeutic and relaxation massage. His specialty is Cranial Sacral therapy. He has studied with the John Upledger Institute in Cranial Sacral therapy, Visceral therapy and Lymphatic therapy.
Hobbies and interests include golf, music and travel.
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