Michelle Frazer, RMT and Founder
Michelle specializes in supporting individuals living with chronic pain and complex health conditions. Her approach is compassionate, patient-centered, and deeply informed by both extensive training and lived experience. She welcomes clients of all ages and backgrounds, creating a treatment space that encourages safety, ease, and lasting well-being.
Michelle’s path to massage therapy began long before she formally entered the profession. Earlier in her career, she worked as a professional large-group facilitator, guiding teams through complex problem-solving. But in 2003, health challenges shifted her trajectory. As she sought her own recovery, she turned to massage therapy, therapeutic movement, fitness training, and meditation—modalities that played a pivotal role in rebuilding her health and ultimately inspired a new direction.
Driven by this transformation, Michelle enrolled at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, British Columbia, completing a rigorous degree in Remedial Massage Therapy. She later expanded her skill set through yoga teacher training and meditation instructor certification, broadening her ability to support clients navigating pain, stress, and long-term health concerns.
Michelle is committed to ongoing learning and consistently exceeds the continuing education requirements of the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA). Her post-graduate training includes advanced orthopedic massage, myofascial release, deep tissue techniques, hot stone therapy, and methods designed to create safe and supportive therapeutic environments. She has also completed specialized training in working with anxiety, sleep disturbances, persistent pain, and central sensitization syndromes.
As a practitioner, Michelle blends technical skill with genuine empathy. She listens closely, adapts her approach to each individual, and works collaboratively to support clients on their path to healing and resilience.
Outside of her practice, Michelle enjoys cycling, hiking, weight lifting, painting, and spending time in nature—activities that nourish her creativity, curiosity, and connection to the world around her.
Michelle’s path to massage therapy began long before she formally entered the profession. Earlier in her career, she worked as a professional large-group facilitator, guiding teams through complex problem-solving. But in 2003, health challenges shifted her trajectory. As she sought her own recovery, she turned to massage therapy, therapeutic movement, fitness training, and meditation—modalities that played a pivotal role in rebuilding her health and ultimately inspired a new direction.
Driven by this transformation, Michelle enrolled at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, British Columbia, completing a rigorous degree in Remedial Massage Therapy. She later expanded her skill set through yoga teacher training and meditation instructor certification, broadening her ability to support clients navigating pain, stress, and long-term health concerns.
Michelle is committed to ongoing learning and consistently exceeds the continuing education requirements of the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA). Her post-graduate training includes advanced orthopedic massage, myofascial release, deep tissue techniques, hot stone therapy, and methods designed to create safe and supportive therapeutic environments. She has also completed specialized training in working with anxiety, sleep disturbances, persistent pain, and central sensitization syndromes.
As a practitioner, Michelle blends technical skill with genuine empathy. She listens closely, adapts her approach to each individual, and works collaboratively to support clients on their path to healing and resilience.
Outside of her practice, Michelle enjoys cycling, hiking, weight lifting, painting, and spending time in nature—activities that nourish her creativity, curiosity, and connection to the world around her.
Education
Our understanding of health and wellness is continually evolving, making it essential to stay informed and up to date.
Michelle’s post-graduate training reflects this commitment, covering advanced techniques such as myofascial release and deep tissue massage. She has also pursued specialized modalities designed to support individuals with sleep difficulties, persistent pain, and central sensitization pain syndromes, ensuring her approach remains both effective and evidence-based.
Michelle’s post-graduate training reflects this commitment, covering advanced techniques such as myofascial release and deep tissue massage. She has also pursued specialized modalities designed to support individuals with sleep difficulties, persistent pain, and central sensitization pain syndromes, ensuring her approach remains both effective and evidence-based.
Soft Tissue Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Context
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Rehabilitative Movement
Pain Management
Leadership and Other Training
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