Abdominal Massage

Marion Penny, RMT

Over the past ten years, Marion has dedicated her practice to Women’s Health, with a focus in fertility, pre and post-natal care and all of the stages in between. Her journey with infertility, having experienced both the physical and emotional challenges that can arise, has driven her passion for maternal care. She is also one of the few RMTs with a dedicated focus in breast health, having published a paper in UHN’s Princess Margaret’s Breast Care Centre. and feels this is an area that needs to be better supported.

Marion provides a safe space for those going through their own journey and provides the necessary care and support that her clients deserve. She listens to her clients, and always ensures their needs are met by providing personalised care. As a mother of two she strongly believes in ‘nurturing the mother.’

Marion graduated from Sutherland Chan in 2008. She holds a certification in paediatric massage and has facilitated workshops for infant massage to new parents in the GTA. To ensure the best possible care for her clients, she is currently in the process of becoming a fertility support practitioner.

Lisa Wideman, RMT

Treating both physical and emotional stress, Lisa encourages her clients to take an active role in their therapy by learning about their bodies and working to maintain and improve their overall well-being.
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Though Lisa has worked in various clinics over her 14+ year massage career, she has found her work at Kaer to be some of the most fulfilling. Having gone through the journey of pregnancy, and beyond, she is aware of how essential self care and support is for new Mamas and Mamas-to-be.
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Lisa’s passion is working with children. She believes that getting an early start in self awareness shapes how we develop and continue living as adults.

Katie Woodford, RMT, Craniosacral Therapist

Katie has been a practicing registered massage therapist since 1995!  Her passion is to deliver the best care through listening to her client's needs and tailoring the best approach to treatment to meet those needs.  Her specialities include Swedish, myofascial/deep tissue, Orthobionomy and Craniosacral techniques.  She has worked with many pre and postnatal clients throughout the years as well as infants and children.  She has recent training as a Labour Support Provider/Doula and looks forward to building upon these skills with the wonderful Kaer team!  Katie is also a QiGong practitioner and finds this ancient Chinese art involving breath work and stretching exercises can be a wonderful tool to share with her clientele to help with stress and pain relief.

Deana Wort, RMT

Deana graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2002 and over the years has developed a very diverse skill set, deeply rooted in evidence-based, patient-centered care. Deana has four years of teaching experience in Massage Therapy, which has strengthened her foundation as a therapist.

Deana’s approach to care is a balance of therapeutic techniques with a focus on trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and myofascial restrictions. Deana thrives in helping her clients with acute and chronic pain issues and the rehabilitation process in their recovery. She is passionate about her work and her goal is to help patients achieve optimal health and wellness.