Osteopathy
GAIL CASTILLO, I.O.
Gail takes a meticulous, adaptive and empathetic approach to osteopathy, in order to provide personalized treatments for each individual and reduce their pain. She is currently completing her dissertation on lumbopelvic pain in pregnant women at Maison Bleue, an organization that helps families in vulnerable situations. She also has experience in treating athletes, pregnant women, people with high blood pressure, lupus, osteoporosis, scoliosis and more.
Here are some of the problems that osteopathy can alleviate:
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Joint pain
- Lumbar pain
- Hip pain
- Thoracic pain
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Menstrual cramps
- Pelvic pain
- Cervical pain
- Torticollis
- Headaches
- Jaw pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Foot pain
Every Monday and Thursday at Gymnase, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Massage Therapy
LEE WALDER
Hi! My name is Lee .
Born and raised in Toronto, I have been practicing massage therapy in Montreal since 2019.
I first learned to work with my hands as a carpenter, later developing a talent for healing touch in dance school. I hold a BA(Hons) in Contemporary Dance from the University of Winnipeg/The School of Contemporary Dancers, where I started massaging friends and colleagues while still studying. Learning to care for my body proved particularly useful as I combined my performance career with work in hospice homes and the service industry. After a back injury, I transitioned to working behind a bar in Toronto's West End. This is when I completed 2200 hours of rigorous Massage Therapy training offered at Kikawa College, Toronto.
With years of training and practical experience, I have mastered the following treatments:
Relaxation
Elbow massage
Lymphatic drainage (the gentle kind that is backed by medical research)
Pressure points
Cranial massage
Postural Myo-fascia therapy
Swedish massage in combination with active assisted stretching, is often referred to as stretching therapy.
Reflexology
Chair Massage
Unsure? Try a Head & Shoulder or Reflexology treatment.
I provide full linen and draping services, keeping you covered and comfortable at all times.
At Gymnase, I look forward to helping you meet your physical goals, with a balance of exercise and hands-on treatment. I also offer at-home and corporate treatments, on the table or on the massage chair.
My maternal language is English. I have a good knowledge of massage terminology in French & can put together basic greetings in Finnish.
All the best,
Lee
Every Sunday at Gymnase, from 12 a.m to 6 p.m.
Kinesiology
PIERRE RAUNIER
Here are the different services Pierre offers:
- Rehabilitation following musculoskeletal injuries (herniated discs, back pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, etc.);
- Performance services to help you improve your sport, get in better physical shape, or build muscle mass;
- Muscular and cardiac fitness/improvement of motor commands to help you feel less limited in your lifestyle;
- Fitness assessment (allow an extra 1 hour for the second meeting);
- FNP stretching technique - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - if you need to improve your flexibility and relax your most important muscle groups. With this muscle contraction and release technique, we can help you relax your muscles and improve your flexibility ($80);
- Holistic treatment (in collaboration with other health professionals) for people with mental health problems (e.g., reducing depressive syndromes through physical activity).
Each treatment begins with an initial consultation and continues with follow-up consultations until you achieve your personal goals. Pierre will adapt to your needs, to make you as independent as possible in achieving your goals, whether they concern the body or the mind. Kinesiology is always based on a psychological foundation, resulting from a holistic understanding of the client. Adapting and listening are the watchwords of kinesiology.
A program will be given to you at your second appointment using the HEXFIT app (free). You can access it on your phone or in paper format (PDF).
Kinesiology
KELLY LIAO
Thanks to his expertise in various sports and rehabilitation practices, Kelly offers sessions to improve proprioception, balance and coordination, particularly for athletes and elderly people with balance deficits. He also offers general muscle strengthening programs to improve strength, endurance and physical function in everyday life and at work. He performs ergonomic assessments based on REBA standards, adjusting postures and gestures to prevent pain and improve work efficiency.
Kelly uses plyometric training to boost performance in running, sprinting and jumping, developing power and speed. He offers FNP stretching to improve flexibility and relax muscles, as well as programs to increase muscle mass according to objectives. He enhances cardiorespiratory capacity with adapted training for general and athletic endurance.
For functional rehabilitation, he helps clients recover from musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, tendonitis, strains or ligament ruptures by restoring mobility, proprioception and strength to prevent future injury and optimize return to sport/activity.
He creates personalized training programs and offers follow-up according to each individual's physical capacities and objectives.
Finally, it offers performance-enhancing programs in martial arts (boxing, K1, MMA, etc.), working specifically on power, speed and agility.
Each service is tailored to your needs to optimize your performance, recovery and well-being.