Our Team

For the past twelve years Nadine Samila has honed her extensive knowledge of Massage Therapy to become a source of healing and vitality for her diverse clientele. As a holistic practitioner Nadine is committed to the philosophy that “our bodies are made to heal themselves but, often the ability to independently renew has been weakened and requires the intervention of a dynamic therapist to restore wellness and remind the body of its innate healing capabilities.”

Denny Paccagnan has been passionately practising hands-on therapy for more than 13 years. As a result of Denny’s desire to learn, he has also become fully certified in Dr. Vodder’s system of manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy, and completed numerous Myofascial Release courses taught by John Barnes, Barry Jenings, and others, the most recent being his Masters Training Certification in Advanced Myofascial Release instructed by Barry Jenings. His desire and enthusiasm to learn keeps him informed on the latest myofascial and lymphatic techniques.

Diane Patterson is a registered physiotherapist and a member of the College of Practitioners in Postural Reconstruction^®, based in Strasbourg, France. Diane also uses Osteopathic Mechanical Link to balance fascial tensions throughout the body. She is part of the multidisciplinary team at the Centre for Soft Tissue Pain Ltd.

Jennifer Perepelitza, Registered Massage Therapist (R.M.T.), excels in her ability to adapt her treatment approach to fit a client’s needs, be it therapeutic or relaxation, deep or gentle massage pressure.

Jennifer's diverse range of skills enable her to accurately determine individual patient needs and customize her approach in order to provide optimum care for both pain and stress relief. She loves helping people of all ages and appreciates the needs and personalities of each client she works hard to serve.

Tessa Burns came across the ideas of Integrated Body Psychotherapy (IBP) through a workshop she attended and was immediately interested. IBP was intriguing because it uses a broader lens through which to conceptualize the concerns that people struggle with. It combines some of the theoretical underpinnings of various traditional counselling practices with breathwork, yoga and body release work.

As a massage therapist, Jessica Mytopher believes in gently guiding her clients’ bodies through the natural healing process. It is important for Jessica to make sure she educates her clients on what is going on with their bodies, so that they can ultimately be in charge of the healing process and prolong the benefits of the massage therapy sessions that she provides.

Saskia Rego is a registered massage therapist and is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). She is very excited to be a part of the professional team at the Centre for Soft Tissue Pain Ltd.

Shawna Tatebe is passionate about good health and fitness and this attitude is reflected in her day-to-day work as a Bowen Therapist. From infants to the mature adult, Shawna’s patients have had outstanding success using Bowen Therapy.