Our Therapists

Amy is a Reiki Master and she's passionate about mental health and wellness through the integration of energy-based therapy along with somatic sound healing and various aspects of yoga. Connecting you back into your body and intuition, allows you to access your inner wisdom about the root cause of your pain, discomfort, and imbalances. This process will help you heal, release trapped emotions and expand your capacity in the conscious & subconscious mind.

Each Reiki session is unique to you, it empowers you to unlock your full potential, moving past obstacles and allows healing from within.

Dasha has been connected to acupuncture for a long time, since childhood her mother started to practice chinese medicine back in Ukraine and then in Argentina. Before becoming a Dr. in Acupuncture, Dasha studied Business Management at SAIT, obtaining her diploma in 2014. After a few years in a business environment, she decided to become a yoga instructor, and now has almost 10 years of teaching many styles of yoga across Calgary. 

In 2021, Dasha went back to school to pursue her dream to become Dr. in Acupuncture and TCM. After 3 full-time years of hard study, she earned her title and license to safely practice in Alberta. 

Dasha attended the Calgary College of Acupuncture and TCM, where she covered all the major areas of studies that included foundations of TCM, diagnosis, Chinese herbs, gynecology, pediatrics, sport medicine, dermatology, facial rejuvenation, psycho-emotional concerns and more. She has been practicing at the college under careful supervision of experienced doctors for over 600 hours, as well as with her mother to obtain more experience and knowledge. 

Her passion for holistic health and wellness as both yoga teacher and Dr. in Acupuncture can be seen during her treatments. Her aspiration is to provide excellent alternative medicine care for her patients. Every treatment is tailored to effectively address individual patient needs based on their unique signs and symptoms. 

When not working as an acupuncturist, Dasha likes to bake for her family and friends, teach and attend hot yoga classes and read interesting books on well-being and self empowerment. Her favorite books include “Atomic Habits”, “The Spark in the Machine” and “The Alchemist.”

Looking forward to working with you.

Dr. Daria Tkachenko, Reg. Acupuncturist

Finka Nelwan is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Vicars School of Massage Therapy with a 2200-hour diploma and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She combines her knowledge of physical health and mental well-being to offer a client-centered, holistic approach to care.

With training in general Swedish massage, therapeutic techniques, joint mobilization, myofascial techniques, dynamic cupping, and trigger point therapy, Finka thoughtfully tailors each treatment to meet her clients' individual needs—balancing both therapeutic outcomes and relaxation. Returning clients often appreciate her engaging presence during treatments and her commitment to educating them about their anatomy and self-care.

Jillian is a talented Massage Therapist who began her Registered Massage Therapy program in 2012 and continues to provide therapeutic transformation to her clients. She believes that holistic health and alternative medicine is primarily the key to having healthy muscle tissue, and provides a treatment that can enhance the healing process from chronic pain or stress induced muscle tension to noticeable difference and recovery. She specializes in therapeutic, deep tissue, sports massage, and relaxation massage.

Jillian plans on taking her yoga teacher training in Bali and adding multiple worldly traditional massage to her practice. As a new mother, she is even more ambitious about traveling the world with her daughter, raising her to be grounded in her spiritual faith, and knowledgeable of the earth and all it's incredible secrets.

Hi! My name is Jocelyne, and I am a Registered Massage Therapist and graduate of a 3000 hour advanced clinical massage therapy program. My goal is to continue to learn and grow as a therapist. I have a certification in banyan Thai floor massage.

I’m looking forward to continuing my training and incorporating a Thai aspect into my treatments. I offer Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone, myofascial cupping, trigger point therapy and prenatal massage.

I am passionate about therapeutic massage's mental and physical healing benefits, and I understand the importance of therapeutic touch. I am client-focused and inspired to help people overcome physical and emotional challenges through massage therapy. My treatments are unique to each individual. I enjoy learning new things and creating a treatment plan suited to your needs.

When I’m not practicing massage, I love taking time out to get outdoors and be active. I’m often at the Calgary climbing centre with my kids. I also find peace in getting out to the mountains and challenging new heights hiking.

 Matthew is a Registered Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist with 10 years of experience studying and treating the human body. Matthew brings a balance of Western and Eastern medical knowledge to each of his treatments. His training began at the University of Calgary where he completed a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology. He concurrently studied Massage Therapy and went on to study Acupuncture at Vancouver’s International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Matthew was introduced to acupuncture after suffering from a chronic lower back injury. After various treatments failed to provide relief, he was recommended by a friend to try traditional Chinese acupuncture. Skeptical, but open minded, Matthew sought out acupuncture treatment. Within a few visits he noticed not only significant and lasting relief from his back pain, but also an overall sense of well-being. It was these added benefits of well-being that intrigued Matthew and led him to study Chinese Medicine himself.

It is Matthew's goal to create treatments that are both holistic and unique to the needs of each individual. Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches to 'treat the individual, not the disease'. This implies that even two people with the same complaint should be treated according to their own unique make up, and not solely based on their similar pathologies.

  Welcome to a sanctuary of relaxation and healing, where Simoneth (Monique) Calma, a highly skilled and dedicated massage therapist, is here to rejuvenate your body and mind. With extensive experience in Therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal Massage, Cupping, and Hot Stone Therapy, she offers a wide range of techniques tailored to meet your unique needs. 

Renowned for her exceptional strength and deeply effective techniques, Monique excels in providing treatments that reach the deepest muscle layers, delivering a transformative experience. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain, muscle tension, or simply wish to unwind, her precise application of pressure ensures your desired results.

Before transitioning to massage therapy, Monique honed her expertise as a Health Care Aide, which enriched her understanding of the human body and its needs. This background allows her to approach massage therapy with both technical skill and a compassionate, informed perspective. Her holistic approach ensures that every session is personalized, blending expertise with empathy to create a truly healing experience.

Discover the difference a massage designed with both care and professionalism can make. Let Monique guide you to a state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

Sara is passionate about aging with grace and wants to help you do just that!

Sara became a Yoga Instructor in 2013 and graduated from Mount Royal University with a diploma in Massage Therapy (in 2018). She now combines her knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and yoga to give her clients and students more insight into themselves.

If you are looking to get more out of your time on the massage table, book with Sara to gain an understanding of what’s going on with you physically and how best to utilize your yoga practice to move forward. Sara teaches here at Breathe (look for her on the schedule!) and loves working with her massage clients in the yoga room.