Meet The Providers

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS

LAUREN FUREY, RMT

Lauren graduated from Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in 2010. She has worked as a Registered Massage Therapist in New Brunswick with the CMTNB and Ontario with the CMTO until deciding to move home to Newfoundland in 2020. She has worked with a wide range of clientele over the years and in varied atmospheres including chiropractic clinic and medical spa.

Lauren’s treatments typically consist of deep tissue massage with cupping therapy but she is versatile to the needs of the individual client. Most people can benefit from Registered Massage Therapy. It can help to reduce everyday stress, aches/pains, as well as it can increase range of motion, improve blood flow and maintain a healthy body, mind and spirit. When Lauren isn’t working she spends her free time at a yoga studio, working out, travelling, spending time with friends and walking her dog. Massage Therapy has always been a passion for Lauren since the beginning of her career. She has taken many courses over the years and will continue with furthering her career education.

ROBIN BRAKE, RMT

Robin is extremely excited to bring her skills and abilities into her new career as a Registered Massage Therapist.  She graduated with honors from the Massage Therapy program at Eastern Academy in St. John’s, NL in July 2021. Robin has always had a deep passion for health and wellness, as well as a strong compassion for others. She spends much of her time learning new techniques and treatment methods to better understand how the various parts of the body are connected, and how to be the most effective with helping her clients achieve relief.

During her program she acquired knowledge and experience in General Swedish Massage, myofascial release, fascial techniques, and trigger point therapy. She continues to grow both personally and professionally through continuous study and occupational related activities. Besides Robin’s passion for Massage Therapy, she is also a lover of nature, an outdoor adventurer, and a water enthusiast. She is delighted to be a part of the team at Winterholme, for the opportunity to work alongside other dedicated health and wellness specialists, who also apply themselves every day towards the well-being of others.

KATHERINE BRERETON, RMT

Katherine graduated in 2006 from the 2200 hour program at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, in Ontario. First registering with the CMTO, she then made her way across Canada, working in Banff, AB and Victoria, BC. She upgraded her education in BC to 3000 hours at the West Coast College of Massage. In 2020 she decided to pack up and drive across the country with her dog, to be close to family again in St. John’s, NL.

Katherine’s experience involves treating acute and chronic conditions including stress and anxiety, headaches, TMJ/jaw pain, neck and back pain, sport injuries, arthritis and more. She loves the spa environment that brings deep relaxation alongside effective therapeutic treatment. She knows massage is not only great on its own as a wellness strategy — it also complements therapies such as physio, acupuncture and chiropractic.

MICHAEL MONACHESE, RMT

Michael graduated from Academy Canada in 2023 and has hit the ground running. He’s registered with CMTNL/NLMTA as a Registered Massage Therapist. While excelling in his studies, he has adopted a passion for deep tissue massage, leading with a therapeutic approach and being able to offer a relaxing and comfortable environment. He looks forward to working with a wide range of clientele and prides himself on his inclusivity to the LGBTQ+ community, bodies of all shapes and sizes, and people from different backgrounds. In the near future, he plans on expanding his practice and continuing education into cupping, gua-sha, and sports massage. 

When not at the massage table, Michael enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising and playing video games. Coming to Newfoundland in 2008 from British Columbia, he loves the mountains, outdoors, wildlife and enjoys going back to visit his Nephew. Michael looks forward to building a clientele base here in St. John’s and at Winterholme!

Kyle Austin

  • Registered Massage Therapist

Alexandra Snook

  • Registered Massage Therapist

  • **Currently on mat leave

Lauren Furey

  • Registered Massage Therapist

Lisa Bennett

  • Registered Massage Therapist

Kaya Payne

  • Registered Massage Therapist

Robin Brake

  • Registered Massage Therapist

Katherine Brereton

  • Registered Massage Therapist

Megan Kelland

  • Registered Massage Therapist

Michael Monachese

  • Registered Massage Therapist

  • Indian Head Massage

Madeline Pickard

  • Registered Massage Therapist

LeAnne Reardon

  • Registered Massage Therapist

  • Manual Osteopathic Therapist

Heather Barnes

  • Acupuncturist

  • Gua Sha / Fire Cupping

  • Tui Na Massage

Terri Thistle

  • Energetic & Intuitive Healer

  • Access Bars

  • Indian Head Massage

  • Reiki

Susan (Sue) Bailey

  • Hand & Foot Reflexology

  • Indian Head Massage

Elena Sizova

  • Hand & Foot Reflexology

  • Reiki

KYLE AUSTIN, RMT

Kyle Austin is a dedicated and skilled registered massage therapist with a passion for health and wellness. He excelled academically, achieving honours with distinction status upon graduating from Academy Canada in February 2023, and earning the Program Award for outstanding achievement. With a diverse skill set encompassing Fitness Training, Corrective Exercise, Myofascial Cupping, and Gua-Sha, Kyle brings a unique blend of modalities to each session, tailored to meet the individual needs of his clients. 

Proficient in deep tissue massage, general relaxation massage, myotonic release, active inhibition techniques, and specialized treatments such as TMJ therapy, soft tissue rehabilitation, and joint mobilizations, Kyle offers comprehensive care to promote relaxation, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being. A firm believer in the power of manual therapy as a foundational component of rehabilitation, Kyle goes beyond mere symptom relief, conducting thorough orthopedic testing, including but not limited to posture, gait, neuromuscular activation, and range of motion analysis. By addressing underlying issues and empowering clients with personalized treatment plans, he equips them with the tools they need to embark on a journey towards long-term recovery and improved mobility. 

With a commitment to excellence and a compassionate approach to healing, Kyle strives to create a nurturing environment where clients feel supported on their path to wellness. Whether aiding in recovery from injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply promoting relaxation and stress relief, he is dedicated to helping clients achieve their health goals and live their best lives.

KAYA PAYNE, RMT

Kaya is committed to helping you improve your quality of life through safe, effective, client focused treatments and education of the highest standard. She offers therapeutic and relaxation massage treatments including deep tissue and prenatal massage. 

Kaya has been practicing in St. John's as a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the CMTNL and the NLMTA since 2017. She graduated from Eastern Academy in July of that year, where she gained a solid foundation in general Swedish massage techniques; hydrotherapy techniques including hot stone treatment; intra-oral massage; joint mobilization; manual lymphatic drainage; myofascial trigger point release; prenatal massage; and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. Her post graduate training includes Indian Head Massage, certifications in cupping and facial cupping, and a Head Neck & Jaw Masterclass focusing on advanced TMJ massage.

Kaya has extensive experience treating neck, shoulder, low back and hip pain; leg and foot tension; prenatal clients; and conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and migraines, postural dysfunction, repetitive motion injuries, scoliosis, sciatic pain, and TMJ dysfunction. She is a strong believer in the therapeutic benefit of massage for clients suffering from anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress.

Kaya is excited about all that Winterholme Wellness Centre & Spa has to offer her clients, and for the opportunity to help them meet their wellness goals in a historic and luxurious multidisciplinary setting. She is fluent in French, has a background in dance and yoga, and is an animal lover, enthusiastic traveller, and lifelong learner. 

ALEXANDRA (Alex) SNOOK, RMT (currently on mat leave)

Alexandra is a Registered Massage Therapist who finished the Massage Therapy program at Academy Canada in 2019. She has always had a passion for helping others, and has wanted to work in health care for quite some time. After learning about Massage Therapy, she decided to start the program in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since.

She has a background in Dance and Swimming, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, drawing/sketching, singing, and practicing makeup in her down time. With a passion for prenatal, myofascial, and relaxation massage, Alex will continue to put effort into learning more about each field as she progresses in her career. She enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment such as the one at Winterholme and looks forward to helping others through her position here.

MANUAL OSTEOPATHIC THERAPIST

LEANNE REARDON, MOT, MT

LeAnne is a Manual Osteopathic Therapist who graduated with honours from the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada, In Edmonton Alberta, in 2020. She moved from St. John’s to Alberta in 2015 to pursue her education. LeAnne has always been very passionate about holistic health and wellness and has always had a tremendous compassion towards others; it brings her great pleasure to be able help others achieve whole body wellness and attain optimal, pain free quality of life. 

She understands that every client coming into the office is unique, each and every body tells a different story. Years of experience in massage therapy has taught her that each individual body is like a puzzle. The body shows symptoms, however, the source of the problems might be far from where the symptoms are present. This is possible as all systems in our body are interconnected and interdependent through our fascial network. This complexity led her to take the training for Manual Osteopathy, which assesses and treats the body as whole, three dimensional structure. 

Her therapeutic interest lies in TMJ dysfunction, the neck and its connection with your pelvis, upregulated nervous system (such as migraines), headaches, and myofascial pain.  Furthermore, the ‘gut-brain’ (our second brain) relationship and its influence on the musculoskeletal system. She emphasizes on organ-specific fascial mobilization (Visceral Manipulation) not only to increase mobility and motility of organs, but also to decrease the symptoms in muscles and joints. LeAnne’s treatment goal with each client is to find the root cause of pain and injury and work to restore things back to optimal function. 

ACUPUNCTURIST

HEATHER BARNES, BBA, D.Ac, R.Ac

Heather is a Registered Acupuncturist within Newfoundland and Labrador, as a member in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP), College of Traditional Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CTCMPNAL), and The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMAANL). Currently a part of the Winterhome Wellness team, her practice is dedicated not only to helping clients, but also encouraging an individual’s dedication and responsibility for their health.

Through the study and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Heather has gained clinical experience in various areas. This includes a variety of musculoskeletal, digestive, gynecological, and mental/emotional issues, as well as cancer (terminal, post-surgical, and remissive).  Having history as both an athlete and a coach, she takes interest in acupuncture’s role in mental preparation, promoting healing, and preventing injuries.

Heather is a graduate from the Acupuncture Diploma program at Eastern College (Traditional Chinese Medicine). This program offered an intensive 3 years of theory and hands on learning. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Memorial University (Major: Business Administration, Minor: English).

WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS

ENERGETIC & INTUITIVE HEALING, REIKI & CRANIO-SACRAL

TERRI THISTLE

Terri is a healer who has been in practice since the 1990’s. She works intuitively with clients creating a unique blend of different energy modalities. Terri has a natural intuitive gift and is keen at reading and translating energy. She has studied and worked with people all over North America, Europe and the U.K. in movement, wellness, intuitive energy healing, personal development, consciousness, spirituality, meditation, life, and spiritual growth.

Terri has studied and applied the techniques of Second Aid, Body Talk, Reiki, Cranio Sacral, Transformational Healing, Access Consciousness Bars, and Soul Genesis. She provides a relaxed and open space that offers support and freedom for her clients to heal, reduce trauma, and reduce stress in their lives.

REFLEXOLOGY and REIKI

SUE BAILEY

Sue is a registered reflexologist with the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC).

RAC defines reflexology as the study of reflexes: “Reflexology therapies are natural therapeutic methods derived from this study based on the principle that there are reflexes in the body that map to other parts, glands and organs of the body. Through the application of pressure on those reflexes, reflexology therapy can help relieve tension, enhance circulation and help the body function optimally.”

Sue first started studying this ancient therapy because she found its full-body relaxation effects to be so powerful. She has been certified since 2014 for foot and hand reflexology, and has worked with clients in St. John’s, Halifax and Ottawa. Each session begins with a soothing foot bath to melt away stress. Sue is also certified for Indian Head Massage, another natural therapy that can ease the tension of “text neck” on its own or in combination with reflexology.

 

ELENA SIZOVA