Our Incredible Team
All Our Massage Therapist’s Are Registered & Can Issue Insurance Receipts or Direct Billing
Hayley Molina -
CranioSacral Therapist, Somato Emotional Release Therapist, Massage Therapy (RMT), Cupping, Energy & Crystal Healing, Aerial Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation & Reiki Teacher.
Wellness Retreat Facilitator.
Down to earth with a huge open heart, Hayley has been working with the healing arts for over 20 years. Hayley's passion and life purpose is to guide transformation and healing within her clients and students.
Hayley is a Registered Massage Therapist, Reiki Master & Teacher, Cranio-Sacral Therapist, Somato Emotional Release Practitioner, Aerial Yoga & Meditation teacher and Birth Educator - she is deeply fulfilled by helping clients find peace and connection within their mind, body and spirit and to help them become the best version of themselves.
A passion for finding new ways of healing and creating longevity at the most optimal level, Hayley has fallen deeply in love with cultivating a daily practice of cold plunging in the Bow River. She has found this practice an absolute game changer to the way she thinks, meditates, uses her breath and overall, the way she meets the world with its beauty and its challenges.
Co-Founder of Banff Yoga Practice in 2020 with her business partner, Emily Gionis, the duo recently sold their yoga studio to focus on Banff Wellness Practice which they co-created in March, 2022.
Hayley completed her yoga teacher training with the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School so that she could create a calm, safe and healing environment that fosters well-being through movement, meditation, breath work and mindfulness, supporting individuals on and off the mat.
Originally from Australia, Hayley settled in Banff over 20 years ago, whilst on a journey around the world, where she met her husband and best friend Marcos, soon after arriving. She feels blessed to raise their 2 daughters, Hannah and Leilah, skiing, hiking, backcountry camping, canoeing, paddle boarding, cold plunging and biking in the Rocky Mountains and adventuring to the ocean for surf trips.
Hayley’s love for her community, mountain life and protecting Mother Nature - together with her passion for teaching yoga and meditation and her healing practices allows her to live a fulfilled life that makes her heart sing.
Emily Gionis -
Massage Therapy (RMT), CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, Breath Work, Somatic Movement Therapy, Aerial Yoga/Gentle Yoga/Meditation Teacher & Wellness Retreats
Emily is passionate, dedicated and committed to helping her clients find a way forward through treatments specifically focused around energy work in a safe and supportive space. She is always looking to grow and improve her skillset in order to find the best tools to navigate the path her clients are on for healing. An RMT since 2009 and teaching yoga since 2015, Emily’s attention to detail with each client is thoughtful, specific and unique. She nurtures through guidance, and expands her knowledge of body and mind through her own participation in trainings, workshops and her daily practices.
Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy, Somatic Work, Breath Work and/or Meditation are the modalities she now chooses to focus on as she has seen huge shifts and growth within her clients using these incredible therapies. The subtleties of energy work and slowing down are incredibly healing and bring a deep connection to self that we are all looking for and need more than anything.
Emily loves to create, and bring ideas to life. After completing her Degree in Business & Marketing, she travelled the world and then decided to settle in Banff where she opened Banff Yoga Practice with Hayley Molina in February 2020 which together they sold in December 2022. The duo then went on to open Banff Wellness Practice in March 2022 after both successfully running their own massage businesses. They now have this wellness space that offers an abundance of modalities; something for everyone; a place to call home.
Born in the UK, Emily is also half Greek. The Rocky Mountains have become her place of inspiration and growth since 2008, when she moved to Banff. Most days, Emily's self practice comes first, which includes, Meditation, Pranayama, Movement and Cold Plunging. She LOVES to travel, play guitar and sing her heart out, dip her toes in the ocean, hike in the mountains, go for beautiful bike rides, read books and eat good food. She also runs wellness retreats internationally with Hayley Molina, check out our retreats page for what's coming up next!
Corinne Huggill -
Physiotherapist (BN, BHScPT, CAFCI)
Born in Calgary, Corinne has lived and worked as a physiotherapist in the Bow Valley since 1999.
Corinne graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Calgary in 1991, and her Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 1995. Corinne is continually increasing her expertise through a variety of educational courses to complement her skill set as a physiotherapist and expand her extensive knowledge base. Corinne achieved Fellow status in the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy certified to perform joint and spinal manipulation, is certified in medical Acupuncture (CAFCI), trained in Functional Dry Needling (FDN), has Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) training, and is progressing training in Visceral Manipulation (VM). Over her 20 year career, Corinne has developed a special interest in acute and chronic back and neck spinal dysfunctions, headaches, and treating persistent pain presentations. She has helped her clients return to health, fitness and function utilizing the wide variety of treatment tools in her toolbox.
When away from work Corinne loves staying active with her husband and 3 kids in the mountain playground biking, running, hiking, and skiing, loves to travel, loves the sun, to spend time in and at the ocean and enjoying the beauty all around.
Raven ‘Rae’ Oak -
Massage Therapy (RMT), Lymphatic
Drainage Therapist, Breast Massage, Pelvic Floor Health,
TMJ, Breath Coaching.
Welcome to Rae’s journey and her continuing practice as a Massage Therapist. She looks forward to helping you facilitate your own journey! She is seated in the listening to the language of the body as this helps to determine the right tools for working with an individual and making sure their tissues~mind~heart are responsive. She centers her practice in the belief that all beings know their body best - their healing journey matters, sometimes only a little encouragement and understanding is needed for the body~mind to heal itself.
After graduating from the Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy Program in 2015, (Toronto, ON) Rae’s heart brought her back to the West, now calling Banff home. She first stepped into the healing arts in 2010 with Reflexology at Mount Royal University (Calgary, AB) and integrates this method into her practice. Its use for postural alignment, lymphatic activation and holistic well being stands out. Alongside this system her interests are but not limited to scar mobilization (including post-mastectomy), post-surgical recovery, core rotation issues from habituation, breathing the body into alignment and current or chronic neck and back pain.
In the past ten years she has broadened her education to include; TMD (Temporomandibular dysfunction) or ‘Jaw Tension’, Pelvic Floor Connections and Disharmony, along with extensive Lymphatic Therapy and Brain Therapy training with the Chikly Institute. This education has been an asset to helping those with tension headaches, anxiety, caesarean section restrictions (new or old), chronic back pain, those suffering from ‘groin pulls’, post joint replacement surgery, digestive and immune issues. In all these areas you’ll often find her using dynamic movement, breath coaching, myofascial release and lymphatic drainage to achieve results that the individual and therapist can be pleased with.
Outside of being an RMT she has been practicing yoga since 2000, recently began practicing Tai Chi, has an affinity for herbs andgardening, a love for aromatherapy and has a grand appreciation for moving slow with breath.
Ashley Arnold -
Massage Therapy (RMT) & CranioSacral
Ashley completed her education at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (2015) and has practiced in BC, Ontario and now looks to call Banff her forever home. With a strong athletic background, Ashley has endured several complex injuries and dysfunction over the years where alternative interventions shaped her love and understanding of the body. The human body truly is magnificent. True healing in her point of view encompasses connecting, nurturing and healing the mind, body and the soul to bring balance and homeostasis to our physiological systems in order to limit pain and dysfunction.
Although Ashley came from a more scientific background, she has always been an open spirit to all possibilities of healing capacity. She focuses her practice in intuitive touch and the power of trauma informed healing. Whether it is physical truama, mental trauma, or spiritual trauma in your current life or those rooted in generational and past life; they all play a role in the manifestation of the physical experience of pain and dysfunction. Through her own life challenges she understands the power of incorporating spiritual healing, gratitude practice, grief and trauma healing, energies and intention alongside manual therapies.
Ashley has a has continued her education in MFR (Myofascial Release), Approximation Techniques, MET (Muscle Energy Techniques), Neuro-muscular Techniques, Postural Dysfunction, Facet Dysfunction, Pelvic Balancing, CST (Cranial Sacral Therapy), among other modalities and has been mentored in crystal healing, energy healing and somatic trauma healing. She further looks to complete her training in Biofield Tuning Therapies and Visceral Manipulation.
When you come for treatment with Ashley, you can expect a warm and empathetic soul who offers a safe space to come just as you are, in whatever phase of your journey that may be. She looks to work alongside you to create functional goals and bring awareness and connection back to the mind, body and soul to move through the pain and dysfunction to a place of more optimal wellness. In her downtime, you will find Ashley in the outdoors soaking in all that the Bow Valley has to offer, often with her husband and toddler. Exposing her little one to the beauty of our local ecosystems has been the greatest joy for her and her family. If she isn't outdoors, she is usually reading books on ancient remedies, practices and mythology, herbology, numerology, and astrology.
Masayo Prevost -
Massage Therapy (RMT) & Reiki
Masayo is always excited to share her passion of “Te a te”, from the Japanese meaning; the art of hand healing / touch therapy. She offers a blend of therapeutic and relaxation massage complemented with Reiki notes. Masayo believes that our bodies are filled with a natural healing energy, tying into mind, body and spirit connection, which ultimately brings us into our own essence, the permanent element of being. She is looking forward to helping her clients achieve wellness with their individual needs through communication and learning from them.
While she is away from the massage table, she is in nature hiking, practicing Tai chi, Qigong and taking dance lessons to connect with her essence.
Jasmine Verrall -
Massage Therapy (RMT), Fire Cupping, Energy Healing & Reiki
With deep roots in the Bow Valley where she was born and raised, Jasmine has been practicing massage therapy since 2019. She is passionate about fostering wellness within her community and is grateful to support her clients toward healing.
Her journey into the world of therapeutic healing began with a foundation in Kinesiology, which helped to hone her understanding of the human body’s functions and capabilities. Jasmine applied her knowledge and passion for wellness in her work as a personal trainer and as a tour guide for an active travel company before pursuing a career in massage therapy.
Jasmine believes that the body possesses an innate ability to heal itself but occasionally requires gentle guidance and support. This philosophy influences her approach to massage therapy, where she emphasizes the importance of nurturing not only the physical body, but also the mind and spirit. Her practice has evolved to include elements of energy healing such as Reiki, and fire cupping; interests sparked by both her professional and personal exploration into the realms of holistic well-being.
In a treatment, Jasmine adopts a whole person approach, working with the nervous system and listening to the body’s subtle cues. This sensitivity allows her to tailor her massages to each individual’s needs, creating a therapeutic experience that is both intuitive and grounded in a range of modalities.
Ben Stokes, Medium/Psychic -
Offering Virtual/Online Sessions only
Ben lives in a small village in Suffolk, UK with his family. He has memories of being able to communicate with spirit as far back as he can remember. Ben didn’t understand at the time what he was seeing, being told they were “nightmares” or it was “an active imagination” and therefore began to block out what he saw/felt. He has always felt things differently to those around him, felt what people are feeling, and at times, real suffering to himself as a result of tapping in to others energy. Coupled with his heightened psychic ability it has often made life a little tricky to navigate.
After a dark and troubled time in his teens and twenties Ben decided, to accept this side of himself and make changes to his life. He met his wife and began his journey of healing. Ben gained his level 1 & 2 Reiki, and then discovered Kinesiology and it changed EVERYTHING for him. It has given him the confidence to embrace his psychic abilities, to tune in with people using this, to feel what others feels, to connect with spirit and to provide a connection to lost loved ones.
Ben can help guide you on to the right path and will allow you to see a little more clearly and understand where you have come from, and where you are going. An incredible gift that he wishes to share with you all.
Grey Zapata -
Massage therapy (RMT), Energy therapy/healing, Emotion Code Release, Holy fire 2nd Degree Reiki, Tea with Grey (Spiritual Coaching)
With over a decade of experience in massage therapy and a passion for energy healing, Grey Zapata is dedicated to helping his clients achieve holistic wellness and inner balance in a safe, comfortable and educational space. A graduate of Mount Royal University in Calgary, where he completed a 2,200-hour program in registered massage therapy, Grey also holds certifications in Emotion Code and second-degree Holy Fire Reiki.
Grey's journey into energy work began in 2021 when he discovered "The Emotion Code" and experienced its transformative power firsthand. Intrigued by the connection between emotions and physical well-being, Grey delved deeper into energy healing, incorporating techniques to release trapped emotions and restore harmony to the body. In addition to his formal training, Grey actively seeks opportunities for growth and learning. He volunteers his time to offer massages to post-race runners and participates in advanced energy work courses to expand his knowledge and skills.
Born and raised in Calgary, Grey finds inspiration in nature and the outdoors. He enjoys paddleboarding, biking, yoga, and grounding barefoot walks in the sunshine. These practices not only rejuvenate his spirit but also inform his approach to healing, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the Earth's energy.
Grey believes in the power of the mind-body connection and the role of emotions in shaping our experiences. Through his energy work, he helps clients release trapped emotions and negative thought patterns, facilitating healing on a deep level. By combining massage therapy with energy healing modalities, Grey offers a holistic approach to pain relief and emotional well-being.
Currently, Grey is focused on deepening his understanding of the subconscious mind and exploring techniques to shift limiting beliefs and thought patterns that connect to emotional release. He incorporates mindfulness practices into his daily routine, using meditation, affirmations, and intention-setting to cultivate an effective emotional release and inner peace.
Jessica Gagnon -
Massage Therapy (RMT), Cupping, Reiki, Trigger Point Release & Myofascial Release
Jessica has 8 years of experience in the health care industry as a registered massage therapist. Her formal training equipped her to treat a variety of orthopaedic concerns, such as postural dysfunction, repetitive strain injuries, patellofemoral pain syndrome, nerve impingement, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis and more.
After nearly a decade of developing her massage therapy techniques She could not deny that there is so much more to the healing process than the body alone. She then decided to expand her skill set to include Reiki, an energy healing modality.
Jessica views the body, mind, and spirit as interconnected, addressing them as a unified whole rather than isolated parts, where the wellbeing of one facet influences the others. She helps people transform their pain and bring into their awareness, the body’s innate healing abilities. She uses her presence and sensitivity to connect with those she works with and strives to maintain a client centered approach to healing while using a range of modality to provides personalized therapy treatments catered to their treatment goals.
Aside from massaging, Jessica enjoys her daily spiritual practice along with spending time in nature. She loves rock climbing mountain biking, Splitboarding and spend time with her friends and family.
Allie Dreager -
Massage Therapy (RMT) & Cupping
Allie’s belief in the body’s innate ability to heal is at the heart of her practice. Her dedication to massage therapy is evident in the exceptional care she provides. In today’s fast-paced world, Allie views massage as a vital opportunity for the body to rest, recover, and rejuvenate. She finds immense joy in healing and connecting with her community, whether through therapeutic and restorative massage, holistic wellness practices, or offering a compassionate ear.
Her massages are known for their rhythmic flow and intuitive approach. Allie specializes in injury-specific therapeutic techniques, such as deep tissue massage, myofascial cupping, as well as stress management and relaxation techniques. She passionately believes that self-care has no bounds. Emphasizing the importance of both external and internal wellness, Allie meticulously selects organic and natural, skin-nourishing oils for her treatments, ensuring a holistic approach to health and well-being.
In her free time, Allie finds joy in immersing herself in nature, whether hiking through the mountains, running, biking, or most of all, being on the water. She cherishes connecting with her community and spending time with her family, as she believes that connection and community are the essence of life.
Mandy LeBlanc -
Massage Therapy (RMT), Cupping, EFT Tapping, Nutrition & Women’s Hormonal Health
Mandy graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist in New Brunswick in 2002 and from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2005. Her desire to treat issues from the root cause is evident in both her massage treatments and her nutrition work and her approach is individual to each client. Her massage treatments combine deep tissue, relaxation, and cupping, depending on the clients needs. She has a special interest in digestive and hormone health, as well as children's nutrition. She is also passionate about making a healthy diet and lifestyle fun and easy. Mandy came to the Bow Valley in 2006 and loves all of the activities that are just out her door! Mountain biking, cross country skiing, creating healthy new recipes, and hanging out with her daughter are some of her favourite things when she's not working with clients.
Graham Schaufele -
Massage Therapy (RMT), Cupping, Scar Mobilization, Myofascial Release, Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner (CMRP-1), and Reiki Master Level.
Graham is dedicated to supporting their clients’ wellness goals as well as creating safety and support in their practice. Graham graduated from Mount Royal University with a diploma in Massage therapy (2022), and is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta and is excited to be back in the Bow Valley supporting the needs of visitors and locals alike. With their background in music performance (cello, voice and piano) as well as high level figure skating, Graham is well versed with the complexities of how injury and discomfort can affect so much more than the obvious areas of complaint. With this in mind, they approach their practice with a dedication to holistic methods, helping clients recover through therapeutic techniques and through relaxing unwinding ones.
Since graduating, Graham has gone on to studying Matrix Repatterning, a holistic approach affecting the skeletal, myofascial, and nervous systems. They received a CMRP (Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner -Level 1) in 2024. Graham is a passionate Reiki practitioner and received their Advanced Attunement (Master Attunement) studying under Diana Lynn-Mayorga. Graham is also trained with dynamic cupping and hot stone massage. Using a blend of methods, Graham tailors each session to meet the unique needs of their clients, fostering an experience of reconnection and renewal.
As a part of the lgbtqia2s+ community, graham is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for every client regardless of background and identity. They also prioritize education in trauma-informed care to provide a safe and empathetic space.
Outside of work, you may find Graham enjoying time in nature, hiking Sleeping Buffalo Mountain, knitting, enjoying a delicious coffee or chocolate, skating, playing the cello, connecting with family and friends and being favorite “Guncle” to their beloved nieces and nephews.
Basia Banas -
Orthopaedic Massage (RMT), Cupping, Table-Top Fascial Stretching Therapy, 500 Hour RYT, Breath-Work
If you’ve ever heard of the word “Fascia” (like the connective tissue in the body), replace the "F" with a "B", and you've learned how to say Basia's name! Among being a multi-hula hooping professional circus artist, a yogi, and an insatiably curious spirit - Basia is an RMT, who's unique style of practice is influenced by her massage education under orthopaedic surgeon and massage therapist, Dr. Lanre Salami, as well as the whole-istic perspective of the Western-Eastern Integrated massage program she graduated from by the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary in 2019. Skilled history taking, systematic orthopaedic assessment, and precise application of technique provides the foundation for Basia's treatment protocol - when integrated with techniques for systemic relaxation, the nervous system is primed for receptivity, bringing forth lasting and tangible results for her clients.
Stand alone or in conjunction with more traditional hand-to-skin massage, Basia offers table-top Fascial Stretching as a modality to address concerns with mobility, posture, and joint pain. Applied with intention, this modality is appropriate for a wide range of populations and applications - from optimizing sports performance to easing the effects of aging.
Basia understands that for her clientele in the Bow Valley, functional organic movement is a medium for joy in this life, and is committed to helping you experience its greatest potential!
Jennifer Wainman -
Reflexology & Cranio Sacral Therapy - Jenn is NOT covered under insurance benefits.
Jennifer is a Certified Reflexology Therapist brought to Banff over thirty years ago for her love of the mountains.
She has a passion for learning and caring for people and has been working with alternative health modalities for many years. Her foot reflexology certification began in 2015. She is a member of the Reflexology Association of Canada with additional training including facial reflexology, multi reflexology, cranial sacral therapy, reiki, yoga teacher certification, sound therapy and essential oils. Jennifer takes a holistic approach to her treatments and brings her multifaceted approach when creating unique treatment plans for each client.
Jennifer provides a positive, safe, nurturing environment and strongly believes in empowering her clients through education and awareness through each conscious movement during her treatments.
When she is not sharing the benefits of reflexology you might find Jennifer taking care of her granddaughter, kayaking on Two Jack, taking photos or on a course learning new techniques to share with her clients.
Valentina Mendoza -
Reiki & Astrology Readings
Born in Chile, Valentina came to live in Banff in 2018. After six years here, she still can’t get enough of the natural beauty and outdoor activities. Reiki was something that she discovered when she felt the need to work on her energetic stability and to find balance. Astrology became a part of Valentina’s life after she had her birth chart read and it made perfect sense to her! So, she decided to learn how to decode the language of the stars to anyone looking for more clarity and an understanding of you they truly are.
Excited to get to know you better, Valentina is excited to be your guide and to support you on your beautiful journey.
Heather Campbell -
PRACTICUM Massage Therapy Student
Heather’s treatments cannot be claimed through insurance benefits and are $40 for a one hour session.
Heather was born in Lloydminster Saskatchewan and has been living in the Bow Valley since 2020. In the winter she likes to spend her spare time snowboarding at Lake Louise, attending yoga classes and at the gym, and enjoying quality time at home with loved ones. In the summer she loves to spend time out east on Prince Edward Island, reconnecting with her family and the ocean. It is there where she feels her most grounded and at peace.
Heather has always known that she wants to help people and so feels as though she has discovered her purpose with massage therapy. She believes that there is a strong correlation between mind and body and that to take care of our bodies directly impacts our minds with positivity. She is so excited to grow and learn throughout this journey and is deeply grateful for everyone who has, and will be a part of it!
Mason Wachter -
PRACTICUM Massage Therapy Student
Mason’s treatments cannot be claimed through insurance benefits and are $40 for a one hour session.
Mason Wachter was born and raised in Canmore, Alberta and is currently a student at ACMT. In his free time he enjoys skateboarding, biking, producing music and taking advantage of the beautiful mountains around. For the past two summers he has been working as a skateboard coach for all ages in Golden, BC at Sideways Strategies.
Bringing happiness to adults and kids sparked this urge to seek a career in which he can work with people and make a difference in their lives. He saw how much meaning it would bring to his life if he could make a living easing the pain and discomfort of others. Massage therapy is a perfect match! He’s very passionate about this opportunity to provide a space for people to heal and relax.