Therapists

Ruth Oommen, RMT, B.SOC.SC

Ruth is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is an active member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Born and raised in Ottawa, she attended South Carleton High School in Richmond. In 2010, she graduated with honours from the three-year Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College and has since been practicing Massage Therapy locally at both Manotick Massage Therapy and The Retreat and Spa at Strathmere (North Gower).

Ruth specializes in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and pre/post natal massage. She is also very experienced in myofascial release, Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, infant massage and sports massage. She is known for working one on one with clients to tailor the treatment to find what works for each individual. In her spare time she enjoys staying active and volunteering her time in the local community.

Valerie Woerlen, RMT

(On maternity leave)

Valerie is a graduate from the three-year Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College. She is an active member of both the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

Valerie has had experience working with athletes, children, chronic pain syndromes, scars, and pre/post natal clients. As a therapist, she gears her treatments towards the needs of each individual client, their recovery, and educating them for the future. She incorporates several different techniques such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, lymph drainage, stretching, and remedial exercise to achieve positive and rewarding results.

Valerie continues to expand both knowledge and skills in massage therapy to offer encouraging outcomes to the highest standard of therapeutic care.

Meghan Leblanc, RMT

I am an Algonquin College Massage Therapy honours graduate with three years of hands-on experience working with pre/post-natal, chronic pain, sports injury, and public clients. Before becoming a Massage Therapist, I studied and graduated from the Occupational & Physiotherapists Assistant program at Sir Sandford Fleming College. I worked as a Rehab Assistant as well as in the health and fitness industry for five years before going back to school for massage therapy. I have accumulated experience working with a variety of patients in LTC homes, hospitals, multidisciplinary clinics, fitness centers, expos, and retirement communities.

My treatments focus on improving bodily movement, function, balance, and strength to improve the quality and completion of ADL’s, leisure activities, and specific sports training. I concentrate on decreasing muscle tension, fascial restrictions, correcting postural imbalances, alleviating pain, trigger point therapy, improving muscle performance, and PNF/static stretching to improve flexibility.

I am a varsity basketball alumnus, previous bodybuilding competitor, and I enjoy staying active by working out. Growing up I competed in competitive swimming, volleyball, soccer, and track & field. I have always had a passion for sports and exercise, this has allowed me to connect with my clients in regard to understanding athletic performance, progressive strength training, mobility, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. I look forward to serving you, supporting you, and aiding in your care.

Taylor Gardiner, RMT

Taylor graduated in 2018 from the three-year Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College and is an active member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

With previous experience in a clinical setting with different types of clientele including children with disabilities, prenatal women, and rehab patients, Taylor’s focus is on helping people. She values building a rapport with her clients to provide them with the best possible individual care. The techniques she incorporates include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, stretching, and remedial exercise.

Taylor is excited to join the Richmond Village Massage Therapy team and looks forward to growing her client base in Richmond.