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Born on January 7th in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, Kara has been practicing massage therapy since 2016 — growing alongside her massage school as it changed owners and was renamed the Alberta College of Massage Therapy.
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Meet the therapist
Born on January 7th in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, Kara has been practicing massage therapy since 2016 — growing alongside her massage school as it changed owners and was renamed the Alberta College of Massage Therapy.
Since graduating, Kara has taken on many roles as a massage therapist, working in spa settings, sports clinics, and multidisciplinary clinics, as well as running her own studio. She has also brought her practice into remote settings — aboard a cruise ship, with heliskiing companies, and at remote luxury fishing lodges.
Kara is particularly skilled at adapting to diverse environments, having provided high-level care in high-stakes remote settings. Her well-rounded background lets her pivot between therapeutic deep-tissue work and restorative recovery, providing evidence-based care tailored to the individual needs of each client.
She is currently based in Grande Prairie, where she plans to open her own Nordic spa experience to enhance her treatment style and support her own wellness through self-care.
Where I've worked
A decade of bodywork across very different settings.
- Spa & wellness settings
- Sports clinics
- Multidisciplinary clinics
- Her own private studio
- Aboard a cruise ship
- Heliskiing operations
- Remote luxury fishing lodges
- 2016
- Practicing since
- Grande Prairie, AB
- Based in
- Personalized
- Every session
Kara's favourite treatment to give
A lot of my regular clients come in and ask me to give them the “Kara Special.” This treatment lets me work within the boundaries already established with the client to give them what they need. I listen to your body and curate a massage that is just for you — for your body, in this moment of time — to achieve the highest version of what you truly want to feel.
Modalities
I believe health and wellness looks different for everyone depending on the stage of life you're in. Adding modalities like cupping or trigger point therapy is beneficial in supercharging the appointment. When used intuitively, the transformation can happen quicker, is easier on the client, and gives more noticeable long-term results.
Getting Results
Open communication is at the heart of massage therapy. From the first moment to the last, my goal is to see you thriving. Being honest about daily habits, old injuries, and pressure gives me the tools to deliver the best treatment I can. Your feedback on pressure and progress lets me adapt my techniques in real time. Together, we move beyond temporary relief to achieve lasting, measurable outcomes for your health.
Skills & Modalities
Hot Stone Massage
Heated stones to melt away deep muscular tension and promote whole-body relaxation.
Therapeutic Bodywork
Deep, intentional treatment that addresses the root of tension and dysfunction, not just the symptoms.
Cupping
Decompression therapy that lifts tissue, boosts circulation, and releases stubborn fascial restriction.
Trigger Point Therapy
Focused pressure on tight, referring muscle “knots” to release pain at its source and restore normal movement.
Assisted Stretching
Therapist-guided stretching that improves mobility, eases stiffness, and helps you move more freely.
Chronic Pain Management
Targeted, ongoing strategies to reduce chronic pain and restore comfortable movement.
Injury Recovery
Rehabilitative bodywork that supports healing and a confident return to activity.
Performance Optimization
Keep your body performing at its best with maintenance work tuned to your goals.
Certifications
Continuing education in massage therapy and beyond.
Performance Stretch System — Level 1
The Stretch Therapists Inc. · 2023
Live workshop completed May 28, 2023. CanFitPro, AFAA, NASM and NCBTMB-accredited continuing education (NCBTMB Provider #100443).
Aromatherapy 101 for RMTs
Online Wellness Institute · 2025
2.5-hour online course with Jessica Villeneuve, RMT. Certificate ID p07igtblkr.
ROM Assessments to Elevate Your Practice
Online Wellness Institute · 2025
3-hour online course with Chad Friel, RMT. Certificate ID qyqji3wbr5.
Therapeutic Exercise
Online Wellness Institute · 2025
4-hour online course with Jamie Johnston, RMT, SMT (CC). Certificate ID vwq2srutdn.
Notion Masterclass: Maximise Your Productivity & Organisation
Skillshare · 2024
Productivity and organisation class taught by Ali Abdaal. Certificate ID d610e627.
Master of ChatGPT 2.0
Coursiv · 2025
Over 6 hours of in-depth training on advanced ChatGPT workflows.
Master of ChatGPT
Coursiv · 2025
Over 6 hours of in-depth training in practical ChatGPT skills.
Master of Claude
Coursiv · 2025
Over 7 hours of in-depth training on Anthropic's Claude.
Master of Gemini
Coursiv · 2026
Over 4 hours of in-depth training on Google Gemini.
Master of Jasper AI
Coursiv · 2025
Over 6 hours of in-depth training on Jasper AI.
Master of MidJourney
Coursiv · 2025
Over 7 hours of in-depth training on MidJourney image generation.
Master of Lovable
Coursiv · 2025
Over 4 hours of in-depth training on building with Lovable.
Master of Stable Diffusion
Coursiv · 2025
Over 4 hours of in-depth training on Stable Diffusion.
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