Meet Our Team
Holly
Registered Massage Therapist
How did you start off?: I grew up in British Columbia. What brought me to Banff was the mountains. I went to school and graduated from Makami College in Calgary.
For Fun: I like to go hiking or snowshoeing. I also love snowboarding, cooking and travelling.
“I chose massage therapy for my career because I have always loved helping others, whether it’s relaxing the client or giving them deep tissue to help release tightness and tension that they have.”
Marta
Registered Massage Therapist
What brought you to Banff? Originally I’m from Hungary from a little historical town called Tata. Growing up I always dreamt about the vast untouched nature of Canada.
For fun: I’m very lucky that I can spend my spare time with my young daughter and I also enjoy different outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing and kayaking.
“I also find joy to bring relief, happiness and relaxation to people through massage.”
Beth
Registered Massage Therapist
Where did you get your start?:I studied with the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (at the time in Kitchener Waterloo) which was a 2200 hour program and I graduated in 2002.
How did you come to Banff: I am from Galt, Ontario and work and the mountains brought me to Banff. I’ve been working at Meadow Spa since 2016.
“Initially I did (massage therapy) to go into another profession but I liked it so much (helping people in that capacity) that I never considered doing anything else after my training. When I’m not working I like to cross country ski, go fly fishing, do meal prep, listen to podcasts and catch up with friends and family.“
Chris
Registered Massage Therapist
Where did you get your start?: I grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario where I attended Canadian Therapeutic College and graduated the 2200hr Registered Massage Therapy program.
How did you come to Banff: Growing up I got into snowboarding and mountain biking, shortly after college I realized the hills out east were no longer cutting it so I decided to make the move to the big mountains.
“I got into Massage Therapy after experiencing the benefits first hand. I really enjoy the aspect of helping people get back to feeling great and find that it is a very rewarding career!”
Natalie
Massage Therapist
Where are you from and what brought you to Banff? I am originally from a small town in the Czech Republic. I came to Banff to experience the beautiful and untouched nature that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Why did you choose Massage Therapy as your career? I always knew I wanted to work with people and make their lives better in some way. Physiotherapy/massage therapy was the right choice that combines an active lifestyle with relaxation allowing me to help people achieve their goals.
Where did you study? I studied Physiotherapy at Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University in the Czech Republic. I obtained a Master’s degree in 2019.
“I spend most of my free time outside – skiing, snowboarding or hiking. I am also a passionate dancer and love to cook. “
Leonardo
Registered Massage Therapist
Tell me a bit about yourself?: I am an avid nature lover who decided to follow the mountains from my home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil all the way to Banff, Alberta.
Why did you choose Massage Therapy as your career? I was always interested in how the human body worked and I knew I wanted to be in a profession that helped heal people so Massage Therapy ended up being the perfect fit. It’s such a rewarding career because you get to see people come in with all sorts of problems and leave feeling relaxed and renewed.
“I love spending time in nature, discovering new hiking trails and waterfalls, and riding my bike through the city.”
Isabelle
Registered Massage Therapist
Tell me a bit about yourself?:I grew up in Quebec, in the East of Canada. I’ve always been drawn to the mountains and after my first trip out West as a kid I knew that’s where I belonged.
Why did you choose Massage Therapy as your career?I have always been passionate about wellness and trying to find ways to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Massage therapy allows me to do that I love contributing to someone’s wellbeing through the healing benefits of massage.
“This is my 8th year in spa industry. I have worked mostly in ski resorts across Canada and I worked in Ireland and Australia. I love travelling and that I can work in an industry that I love while combining my passion for travel. “
Lara
Aesthetician
A bit about myself: I am originally from Southern Ontario and moved to Australia with my family as a teenager. After traveling the entire country I settled in Sydney for a while and undertook a degree in Fine Arts at the National Art School. I then decided to explore esthetics and hospitality careers while also spending my remaining years there travelling solo.
Why did you choose Awsthetics as your career?: I am an artist with a passion for health and wellness. Aesthetics marries these two worlds for me.
“When I’m not at work I enjoy drawing and watercolor painting, cross country skiing, day dreaming and learning.”
Kaitlyn
Aesthetician
Why did you choose Aesthetics as your career?: It began as a love for Makeup Artistry, as I took on further studies I very quickly became more drawn into the art of Skincare. I found creating a relaxing, luxurious experience for my clients while being able to help with their skins concerns very fulfilling.
How did you come to Banff: I am from Tropical North Queensland, Australia. I fell in love with the Bow Valley when I first came to do a working holiday in Banff in 2019. I completed a winter season and went home to be with my family through covid. The beauty of the landscape out here is truly magical and I had to come back to see more as soon as I could!
“On a day off I like to be outdoors, hiking, camping or fishing! Otherwise, I also love to spend my free time painting, doing some yoga or enjoy a cocktail out! “