Mackenzie grew up in Stittsville and participated in competitive cheerleading for 12 years, won multiple National titles, and competed at the world championships in Florida, USA.

Mackenzie completed her Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma at Algonquin College in April 2019. During her time at Algonquin, Mackenzie successfully completed four different placements working with varying demographics such as pre-natal massage, treatment of developmentally challenged children ages 3-6, sports massage, and in-patient rehabilitation at the Ottawa Hospital. Immediately following graduation from Algonquin College, Mackenzie successfully completed her board exams to become licensed through the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

Mackenzie didn’t stop there as she continued to pursue post-secondary education and healthcare training at an international level. She moved to Ireland to obtain a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health and Leisure with Massage, in which she successfully completed and graduated as of November 6, 2020. While studying abroad at The Institute of Technology Tralee in Ireland, Mackenzie had a multi-semester course in Aquatic Rehabilitation and worked with a variety of people including but not limited to individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Lyme’s Disease and amputees. While in Ireland, Mackenzie also studied an Exercise Referral program which consisted of developing and delivering a comprehensive exercise plan for people with specific health conditions. Throughout her year-long program in Ireland, she wrote and completed a thesis on manual therapy and successfully defended it in May 2020.

In addition to these designations and experiences, Mackenzie also has her Cupping and Gua Sha Level 1 certification through Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings. She is also a second-degree Reiki Practitioner and can use this technique for spiritual and energetic healing. In addition to being an RMT, she is a birthing and Postpartum Doula. She thoroughly enjoys providing pre and post-natal massage therapy treatments and furthering the client care with Doula support. Doula work holds a special place with Mackenzie as she is truly fascinated and appreciative of the incredible process of pregnancy and birth. She enjoys supporting individuals or families through the journey of pregnancy and initial months with a newborn. Regardless of how many children you may have, as a Doula she can always find ways to support your transitions through pregnancy and parenthood.

Mackenzie believes it is important to approach healing from many angles using multiple modalities and therapies. She is an active individual with a wide variety of experiences with multiple demographics and settings and she is very much looking forward to working with you!