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Beaumont Appointment
LEDUC APPOINTMENT

Michelle Frazer, RMT and Founder

Michelle specializes in supporting individuals living with chronic pain and complex health conditions, offering a compassionate and personalized approach to care. Her practice welcomes clients of all ages and backgrounds, with a focus on fostering lasting well-being.

Before embarking on her journey as a massage therapist, Michelle worked as a professional large group facilitator, leading teams of up to 30 people to design practical solutions for complex challenges. However, her career took an unexpected turn in 2003 when health issues interrupted her path. Determined to rebuild her health, Michelle turned to massage therapy, therapeutic movement, fitness training, and meditation as tools for recovery.

The transformative power of these practices inspired her to pursue formal training. She enrolled at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, British Columbia, earning a degree in Remedial Massage Therapy. Michelle also completed yoga teacher training and became a meditation instructor, deepening her skills to help others navigate their own health journeys.

Michelle’s commitment to ongoing education is unwavering. She consistently exceeds the continuing education requirements set by the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA). Her post-graduate training includes advanced orthopedic massage, myofascial release, deep tissue techniques, hot stone massage, and methods designed to create a safe, supportive treatment space. She has also pursued specialized education in treating anxiety, sleep disorders, persistent pain, and central sensitization syndromes.

An avid learner and dedicated practitioner, Michelle blends her extensive training with genuine care and empathy to empower her clients on their paths to wellness.
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When she’s not working with clients, Michelle enjoys cycling, hiking, drawing, painting, and spending time in nature—activities that nourish her creativity and love for the outdoors.

Education

Our understanding of health and wellness is continually evolving, making it essential to stay informed and up to date.
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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

  • Diploma Massage Therapy 3,000 Hour Program - Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (2006)
  • Advanced Connective Tissue Manipulation Training including Anatomy Trains/Kinesis Myofascial Integration (Mark Finch)
  • Anatomy Trains Structure and Function (Thomas Myers/Sherri Iwaschuk)​
  • Cannabis: Guidelines for Manual Therapy Practice (Randy Persad, Dip. Pharm, RMT, MEd)
  • Making Connections: Pain Science, Therapeutic Context (Diane Jacobs, PT)
  • Putting Expert Experience, Patient Expectations and Best Research into Practice (MTABC Pain Conference 2014)
  • Science and Trigger Points: Does it Matter? (Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT,)
  • Myofacial Integration-Postural Alignment (MIPA) Level 1 (Craig Mollins)
  • Introduction to STAMINA (r) (Stamina Academy Staff)
  • Myofascial Cupping Level 1 (David Sheehan)
  • Seminars for Health Advanced Orthopedic Massage for:
    • Anterior Neck
    • Posterior Neck
    • Chest and Anterior Shoulder
    • Hips and Thigh
  • Ocean Stone Therapy with hot and cold stones (Alexandra Thompson)

Therapeutic Context

  • Responding to Traumatic Stress When Loss and Trauma Intersect in Anticipatory and Post-Death Mourning (Therese Rando, PhD)
  • Empowering Cultural and Spiritual Strengths at the End of Life (Kenneth Doka, PhD)
  • Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Chronic Pain Treatment and Return to Work (Dr. Matt Graham)
  • The Role of Manual and Movement Therapists in Disability Management (Dr. Daniel Gouws)

 Rehabilitative Movement

  • Yoga Teacher Training - RYT 200 (Tandava Yoga)
  • The Biomechanics of the Core (Susi Hately)
  • Advanced Asana Training (Tandava Yoga)
  • Yoga for Runners (Mike Denison)
  • Advanced Yoga and Meditation Training (Tandava Yoga, Kelowna)

Pain Management

  • Introduction to Oncology Massage (Seminars for Health)
  • Vipassana 10 Day Silent Meditation Retreat, Vipassana Meditiation Centre (Meritt, British Columbia)
  • Mood Disorders, Insomnia and Massage Therapy (Debra Curties, RMT)
  • The Neuroscience of Meditation (Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.)
  • Teaching Meditation (Tandava Yoga)
  • Overcome Pain with Knowledge and Gentle Yoga (Neil Pearson, MSc, BScPT)
  • Yoga and Pain Care for People in Pain (Neil Pearson, MSc, BScPT)
  • Mindfulness Meditation and Chronic Pain (Linda Turner, RN, PhD)
  • Psychological Effects of Massage Therapy in Chronic Pain Populations (Dr. M. Wesley Buch)
  • Pain Education: A Practical Approach (Neil Pearson, MSc, BScPT)
  • Pain and Healing (Susi Hately)

Leadership and Other Training

  • Bachelor of Arts, Accounting - University of Washington
  • Brave Leaders/Daring Educators (Brene' Brown)
  • Instructor Development Program Level 1 (National Association of Career Colleges)
  • Instructor Development Program Level 2 (National Association of Career Colleges)
  • Train the Trainer: Teaching Adult Learners (Shirley Borelli)
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C (St. John Ambulance)
  • Disabilities Awareness Training (Edmonton International Airport)
  • Infant Massage (Ladine Irving-Martin)
  • Creating Cultural Safety (Alberta Solicitor General)