Meet Deanna McDevitt, Registered Massage & Yoga Therapist
Hi, I’m Deanna. It’s so nice to meet you!
Let me tell you a little bit about me & why I do this work.
As a Registered Massage & Yoga Therapist, I’m here to guide & empower people in the essential practice of self-care, emphasizing preventative tools & lifestyle habits that nurture stability & ease. It’s not about grand gestures but adopting simple & intentional practices that contribute to well-being. Meaningful impact on our well-being comes from committed consistency, not occasional efforts.
My passion lies in helping people connect the dots between how they move, breathe & feel. I aspire for everyone to have the tools and skills that lead to a sense of strength, steadiness, stability & comfort.
My work is to help people foster mindful relaxation, find their flow & nurture their mind-body connection. “Relieve tension. Restore Mobility. Resume Adventure.” That’s my mission. Compassion is my fuel. Sensitivity is my superpower. Massage, mindfulness & restorative movement are my tools.
I aim to work with people who want to feel better, believe they can & are ready to take steps toward making it happen.
I want people to know that they are not powerless in the face of stress; that resilience is a powerful inherent force & there are tangible steps they can take to harness it. Bottom line – I want to help people feel better.
Are you ready to get started? Let’s transform stress into a catalyst for self-discovery, growth & well-being, ensuring you emerge not just relaxed, but truly resilient in the face of life’s challenges.
Let the journey begin!
Training & Credentials
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) – Natural Health Practitioners of Canada
Reflexologist – Natural Health Practitioners of Canada
Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) – International Association of Yoga Therapists
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) – Yoga Alliance
Massage Therapy Training
My holistic & integrative approach has evolved over nearly 20 years of dedicated practice, incorporating elements from various modalities & all my training. This ensures a comprehensive & personalized experience for each client.
- 2200-hour Massage Therapy Diploma – Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies, 2005
- Muscles in Motion Conference – Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies, 2005
- Assessing Soft Tissue using Extrinsic Techniques
- Addressing a Dysfunctional Temporomandibular Joint
- Introduction to Myofascial Release
- Thai Massage
- Muscles in Motion Conference – Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies, 2006
- Introduction to Equine Massage
- Lomi Lomi – Sacred Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, 2008
- Reflexology – Reflexology Association of Canada, 2010
- Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Conference Series, 2015
- Living your Ethics
- Health starts in the Digestive Tract: The Kingdom Within
- Self Talk & the Power of Intention
- Breathe & Let Go: Yoga for a Busy Lifestyle
- Orthopedic Assessment – Seminars for Health, 2015
- Gross Anatomy Lab – Seminars for Health, 2015
- Massage Therapy for Mental Health – Mental Health & the Body Symposium, 2017
- Orthopedic Massage Assessment & Treatment- Orthopedic Massage Consultants
- Cervical Spine, 2018
- Thoracolumbar Spine, Hip and SI Joint, 2018
- Shoulder, 2019
- Posture & Gait Analysis, 2019
Yoga Teacher Training
The principles & practices of Yoga have had a profound impact on my own well-being & I was drawn to sharing these powerful tools through teaching. With a focus on functional movement & nervous system regulation, my offerings aim to foster awareness, comfort, stability & ease. (COMING SOON!)
- Heart Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 – Karuna Erikson, 2014
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Diploma – Centered on Centre, 2021
- Therapeutic Yoga Intensive – Functional Synergy, 2021
- Myofascial Yoga Level 1 – Myofascial Yoga Institute of Canada, 2022
- Myofascial Yoga for Pranayama – Myofascial Yoga Institute of Canada, 2022
- Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation (Yoga Nidra) – Functional Synergy, 2023
- 1000-hour Yoga Therapy Diploma – Functional Synergy, 2023