Our Team
Charlene Gough
OWNER / FOUNDER
Registered Massage Therapist – RMT
Professional Laser Therapist
Charlene has worked as an Office Manager, Bookkeeper, and in business development for over 10 years. Charlene has also worked as a Developmental Service worker supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. It was this desire to help people that brought Charlene to the decision to return to school to become a Registered Massage Therapist and Entrepreneur.
Charlene graduated with Honours from Durham College with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy.
Charlene is a Registered Member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
Jackie Rivett
Clinic Manager
Jackie gradutated from Sir Sandford Fleming College in 2003 with a diploma in Massage Therapy.
During her career as a Registered Massage Therapist, Jackie treated a variety of clients including professional athletes, pregnant women and young children.
Jackie also worked as a preoperative technician in the birthing suite of Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Her passion for health and wellness has brought her back into the clinic setting as our Front Desk Receptionist and Administrative Assistant.
Outside the clinic, Jackie enjoys spending time with her family and making beautiful handmade beeswax products which can be purchased right here at the clinic
Gayle Cherry
Registered Massage Therapist -RMT
Gayle has been a Registered Massage Therapist for over 25 years. After receiving a Degree at the University of Toronto, she attended the Sutherland Chan Teaching School and obtained her Diploma in Massage Therapy.
During her career as a RMT, Gayle has worked in both a clinic and spa setting. Gayle has also served as an OSCE (practical exam) evaluator and sat on several committees with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She is an organized and punctual practitioner using a variety of Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and prenatal massage techniques.
Lauren Power
Reflexologist/Crystal Reiki Master
Lauren Power is a Reflexology Therapist receiving her diploma certificate in 2018. Lauren knew her calling was in holistic healing for over a decade, studying different modalities both locally and abroad to expand her education and knowledge.
Lauren is dedicated to helping her clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Through her reflexology services, Lauren provides support and healing on every level, so that vibrant health and vitality can be experienced. She is committed to empowering her clients to take charge of their own wellness through holistic practices, therapies, and lifestyle choices.
Lauren was raised in Port Perry and is happy to be putting down roots in her hometown. Lauren is an avid reader, writer, and foodie, believing soul-deep wellness is about balance and passion.
Lauren’s other certifications include CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, and Crystal Reiki Master.
Tamiko Feran
D.O.M.P.T – Manual Osteopath
Tamiko is a Certified Osteopath with the Ontario Council of Drugless Osteopathy, and the Ontario Federation of Osteopathic Professionals. Tamiko is also a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario, studying Kinesiology at Queens University, and graduating in 2015.
Tamiko then studied Osteopathy at the Osteopathic College of Ontario, graduating in 2020 with a Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Theory and Practice. Tamiko has 5 years clinical rehabilitation experience working with various sports injuries, chronic pain, and those who want to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Since completing her Osteopathy training, Tamiko has completed certifications in Primal Reflex Release Technique levels I and II, and looks forward to continuing her education.
During her childhood Tamiko was exposed to many different holistic approaches to health that helped her through various sports injuries. She gravitated towards Osteopathy, where a gentle approach to treatment was used for the whole body to alleviate various strains experienced from sailing and playing ringette.
Outside of the clinic, Tamiko enjoys running and biking with her family.
Danielle Carere
Registered Massage Therapist – RMT
Danielle is an honors Graduate from Durham College’s three-year Advanced Massage Therapy program. Danielle is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is also a member of the Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario (RMTAO).
Danielle spent 6 years within the Dental Field as a Dental Assistant, Treatment Coordinator and Office manager, developing a passion for health care and patient health success. Danielle has worked closely with a Prosthodontist in her dental experience, obtaining a vast knowledge of TMDs (temporomandibular disorders) including those influenced by a range of dental treatments. Through her experience in the Dental field, Danielle recognized the need for a multidisciplinary approach to TMDs and thus provoked her journey into the Massage Therapy profession.
Danielle’s focus is to assist patients in their wellness journey by providing outcome-based treatment that is uniquely tailored to each patient. While Danielle has a passion for TMD treatment, she is trained in a broad range of techniques that allow for full body wellness beyond jaw discomfort/pain
In addition, Danielle has an advanced grasp of ASL (American sign language) and currently learning Italian!
Outside of the clinic, Danielle enjoys spending her time outdoors, at the gym, creating large scale paintings, learning new languages, and riding her motorcycle.
Jacinda Thomson
D.O.M.P.T – Manual Osteopath
Jacinda is a Member of the Canadian Alliance of Alternative Medicine and the Ontario Osteopathic and Alternative medicine Association.
Jacinda has been working in Health care for over 20 years, her caring nature ensures all patients receive the care they need to heal. She is trained in Manual Osteopathy, Acupuncture, and Yoga Therapy.
Jacinda uses a combination of these therapies to treat a wide variety of conditions and injuries, chronic pain, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, post-surgical, postpartum conditions, injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents (whiplash, concussion) and other common conditions.
Her Thesis was written on the Geriatric Patient and the positive outcome Osteopathy has had on this population. A recent article she wrote, Osteopathy Helps Moms and Baby was featured in Healthy Living Magazine.
Kim Sinclair
Registered Massage Therapist – RMT
Kim is a Registered Massage Therapist with over 15 years of experience in the field. She has always been passionate about helping others.
Kim graduated from the Sir Sanford Fleming massage therapy program and obtained her license to practice in 2006. Since then, Kim has worked in various settings.
Kim focuses on deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release techniques. She has also received additional training in hot stone and ultrasound.
Kim’s goal as a RMT is to provide personalized care to each of her clients, addressing their specific needs and concerns. She believes in the body’s ability to heal itself and strive to facilitate that process through therapeutic touch.
In her free time, Kim enjoys traveling, playing sports, and spending time with her family. She is grateful for the opportunity to help others on their journey to wellness and looks forward to many more years of serving as a trusted and skilled RMT.
Alexandra (Ally) Jean Samelko
R. Ac, R. TCMP – Registered Acupuncturist
Professional Laser Therapist
Ally is a registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner with CTCMPAO.
After graduating from Port Perry High School, Ally attended Georgian College’s first ever Advanced Diploma Acupuncture program where she graduated with honours in 2018. Ally’s journey continued at Toronto’s AIM Academy Inc., where she graduated in 2019 with a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Ally’s passion to help others began at a young age. During her mom’s 2 year battle with cancer, Ally would help relieve some of her mom’s discomfort by gently massaging her when Ally was as young as 6 years of age. In her mid-teens Ally witnessed the effectiveness Acupuncture had in treating her older brother with Down Syndrome and other family members through a series of different health issues. These events in Ally’s life are the reason she sought out Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as her career path.
She is trained and skilled in Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha, Herbal Medicine and TCM theory.
Ally strongly believes by combining these alternative approaches with other therapies is the key to maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
She has treated a variety of conditions such as: musculoskeletal pain, stress management, headaches, PMS symptoms, anxiety, depression, skin conditions, and more.
Ally’s focus is to provide her patients with a comprehensive, personalized and thorough treatment on a wide range of conditions and symptoms.
Dawn Charette
RRPr Registered Reflexology Practitioner
Dawn Charette is a Registered Reflexology Practitioner (RRPr), a Level II Usui Reiki practitioner, and a Certified Yoga Instructor with a combined 225 hours of training in both Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga. She also carries diplomas in Indian Head Massage and Holistic Facials. Dawn’s personal mental health journey led her to the magic of holistic healing in 2019. Having seen the transformation these practices brought to her own life, she felt called to leave her career in the funeral business behind and instead share the love by learning how to provide these incredible services to others. Dawn’s goal with every client is to help them better understand and appreciate their own body and mind (and the connection between them) so that they may take control of their health on the physical and emotional levels, as well as make positive and lasting lifestyle changes. She is especially passionate about helping those who are struggling with mental and/or chronic health conditions, and those for whom more “mainstream” forms of healthcare have failed to provide enough relief. Outside of the treatment room you can find Dawn teaching yoga, leading spiritually-based workshops, spending time in nature, or dancing like no one is watching! She is very excited to bring the numerous benefits of reflexology to the clinic and its community.
Kathryn den Ouden
Registered Massage Therapist -RMT
In 2016 Kathryn received her certification in Emergency Service Fundamentals at Durham College.
In 2021 Kathryn graduated with Honours from Sir Sandford Fleming College with an Advanced Diploma in the Massage Therapy program. She sees herself working as a full time therapist providing many treatments including hot stone, prenatal, and sports massage (and more)
Kathryn plans to further her education in acupuncture, manual lymphatic drainage and assist in teaching Lamaze classes.
“One of the most amazing parts to providing massage therapy is when my client tells me how great they feel after their massage.I believe everyone should include massage therapy as their monthly self care routine.”
Eszter Perlaki
MA, PhD (candidate) C. Psych and Certified Hypnotherapist
Eszter Perlaki is a skilled and certified hypnotherapist, through the University of Toronto and known for her transformative work in the field of personal development and self-discovery.
As a certified hypnotherapist, she has undergone extensive training as well as a completion of my Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. She possesses a wealth of knowledge in the field and is well-versed in inducing a state of deep relaxation allowing individuals to access their unconscious minds and help discover a path to a more peaceful and balanced life. Eszter has a variety of clinical experience working with individuals and families affected by PTSD, ADHD, addictions, and various mental health issues, at CAMH, Toronto District School Board, & Ministry of Community & Social Services.
With a profound passion for helping individuals unlock their true potential by infusing a unique blend of education, clinical, and life experience into her practice with a genuine warmth and understanding, in a safe and non-judgmental space. Eszter helps individuals rewrite their unconscious scripts by helping cultivate a mindset of empowerment, success, and resiliency.
Eszter works to help clients achieve their goals in various areas such as: anxiety reduction, smoking cessation, insomnia, stress management, trauma relief, and weight loss.
“Hypnosis can empower you to believe in yourself and achieve your goals. Elevate your self-confidence and watch as your life takes a positive turn”.
Lauren Sailes
Registered Massage Therapist -RMT
Lauren is a graduate from the Accredited Sir Sandford Fleming College with an Advanced Diploma in the Massage Therapy Program. She continues to be a proactive registered member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario
Lauren is of the belief that the human body is powerful, adaptable and resilient. It is her desire to assist people with their health and wellness through active and passive manual techniques, motivation and education.
Lauren is excited and looking forward to helping you on your health and wellness journey.
Amanda Field
Pedorthist – C Ped (C), C Ped Tech (C)
Amanda is a Certified Pedorthist and Pedorthic Technician. She has worked in Pedorthics since she graduated from the University of Guelph with a B. Sc. in Human Kinetics in 1997.
Amanda moved to Uxbridge in 2012 and Port Perry in 2022, she enjoys all that both towns have to offer.
Amanda has two wonderful children who keep her running from the horse farm to the hockey rink, and everywhere in between.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her horse, or walking her dog around town and the Durham Forest.
Andreea Anton
Registered Nurse -RN
Cosmetic Injector – Skin Care Specialist
Andreea Anton graduated from the BScN program at McMaster University and has recently completed her MBA. She is an experienced registered nurse who has worked in the emergency department and several other clinical settings over the last 18 years. Andreea’s interest in anti-aging and skin health lead her to pursue her training in aesthetics at the College of Health Studies. As an emergency nurse she is very passionate about providing the best and safest care to clients. Despite her full time nursing profession she has continued her work as a nurse injector for the last 5 years in partnership with NP Medical Corporation. Aging is inevitable, but how we age, look and feel is something we can influence. Andreea’s treatment philosophy is based on natural beauty, both inside and out, and ultimately developing individualized plans to help you achieve your long-term goals.
