Joel Ackerman, RMT

Joel is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist who has been a member of the KIHC team since 2010. He enjoys practicing all aspects of massage therapy, including myofascial release, trigger-point therapy, pregnancy massage, deep-tissue massage, and of course, relaxation massage.  He also has additional training in Shiatsu massage, craniosacral therapy, and is working towards completion of a 5-year diploma in Osteopathic Manual Therapy.

“The more experience I gain as a Massage Therapist, the more amazed I am at the wisdom and complexity of the human body.  I have learned how vital it is to look at all aspects of each person so that I can quickly and accurately determine the best course of action for each client. I am happy to dig in an elbow if that’s needed, but as time goes on, I see great success with the more subtle techniques, such as myofascial release and craniosacral therapy, that facilitate the innate healing ability of the body.”

Joel’s varied clinical experience includes clients with spinal cord injuries, varsity athletes, and Veterans (VAC). He enjoys considerable clinical success with headaches, low-back pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and a variety of chronic pain conditions.

Joel graduated from the Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy  in 2009, and the University of Ottawa in 1998. He is a member in good standing of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario. When not at work, Joel is kept quite busy chasing after his two children and a variety of hobbies, including kayaking, yoga, guitar, and gardening.