OMWC founder, Chris is excited to offer a place where East meets West in a quest for total health and wellbeing.  After graduating with honours in Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor in 1994, Chris worked as a certified Kinesiologist in rehabilitation until attending Sutherland-Chan for Massage Therapy.   He graduated as an R.M.T. in 1996 and opened the doors of OMWC in 1999.  Chris is also a former designated assessor for West Park Hospital, focusing on motor vehicle insurance claims, and still helps many accident victims return to good health.

Diane Deinstadt BA, B.Ed, R.M.T.
Diane brings more than two decades of massage therapy experience to OMWC.  Since graduating from the D'Arcy Lane Institute in London, Ontario, she has worked with clients in settings ranging from chiropractic clinics to private homes.  A highly skilled practitioner described by some clients as having “magic hands”, she has also taught massage therapy to up-and-coming generations of therapists.

Charles Azulay, R.M.T.

Charles Azulay, R.M.T. graduated from Everest College as a Massage Therapist.  He specializes in deep tissue, postural correction, as well as pain management.   Charles is passionate about the benefits massage therapy can bring to your life; including increased circulation, decreased stress, and improved well-being.  He takes great pride in making a contribution on a personal and professional level.  Charles is confident working with all clients, from the athletic to the elderly.  Outside of massage therapy, he is a busy father of two teenage daughters.

Dr. Terry Lemay B.Sc., D.Ac., D.C.
Dr. Lemay is a chiropractor and acupuncturist who has been practicing for more than 10 years in the Toronto and Oakville areas.  He obtained his B.Sc. degree at the University of Waterloo, while specializing in sports medicine.  He completed his doctorate at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and, while in his second year at the college, traveled overseas to study acupuncture, where he obtained his diploma.  Additionally, he is a trained evaluator for performance and injury prevention in golf in both the United States and Canada.  Dr. Lemay has provided numerous classes on topics such as sport injuries, nutrition, ergonomics, stress management and smoking cessation.  Dr. Lemay has also been a guest on FAN 590 to answer questions regarding sports-related injuries.

Dr Michelle Peris, B. Kin., ND
Dr. Michelle Peris, ND began her studies in the health field in kinesiology, obtaining a Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology with a minor in contemporary dance.  She completed a four- year medical program in Naturopathic Medicine at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto Ontario.  As part of her studies, Michelle completed a twelve-month internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, the largest naturopathic clinic in North America.  During this time Michelle Peris was selected for a specialty shift in sports medicine, a passion that she has had since before her studies in kinesiology.  Going beyond the curriculum, Michelle advanced her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine with an externship at The National Hospital for Traditional Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam.  Drawing from personal and clinical experience, Michelle Peris has put philosophy into practice- experiencing the benefit of using naturopathic therapies in support of ones innate capacity to “heal thyself”.  Michelle has a special interest in women’s and community health to complement a strong background and natural ability in physical medicine.  Michelle Peris is a passionate and enthusiastic person who is excited to start her practice at Oakville Massage and Wellness. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors.

Dr. Sarah Oulahen, BHSc., ND
Dr. Sarah Oulahen, Naturopathic Doctor, completed her Honours Bachelor of Health Science degree at the University of Western Ontario and then attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto where she was awarded two academic excellence awards.Sarah is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor registered through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). She also has additional training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, which is a gentle and preventative form of cosmetic acupuncture. Sarah has a generalized family practice but has a special interest in women's health, digestive concerns, chronic disease, fatigue, weight loss and detoxification. Sarah is the Clinic Director and Naturopathic Doctor at Sow Health, located at Yonge & Sheppard (www.SowHealth.ca).

Sandra Couts RN, MSN, HTP
Sandra Couts is an Intuitive Counselor, Healing Touch Practitioner, author and workshop facilitator. She has authored articles on health and wellness and recently published her e-book Intuitive Connections-A Five Step Plan to Embrace Your Intuition. Sandra brings an enthusiasm for living life fully and a deep appreciation for what it takes to make positive changes in your life to everything she does. She deeply values the importance of teaching others to use both their inner and outer resources in developing coping skills in effective and fun ways. Learning to deal with every day stressors as well as making decisions that support your personal, professional and spiritual growth are key to living an abundant, healthy life.  Sandra’s background and experience in psychiatric nursing and mind-body studies provides a unique richness to her sessions and workshops. She values free-thinking, creativity, intuitive insights and personal growth.

Jennifer Di Nardo BA (H. Kin), C.K

Jennifer Di Nardo graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Brock University in 2007 and has completed a four year program at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and Holistic Health Sciences. She has completed her level 3 requirements within the program and was acknowledged for her academic achievements receiving several awards for her work in the second and third years of school. Jennifer has known from an early age that she wanted to practice Osteopathy, having been deeply inspired by her cousin, a fellow practicing Osteopath. Her work as a Certified Kinesiologist has prepared her very well for her career as a Classical Osteopath and moreover, her kinesiology clients benefit tremendously as she integrates osteopathic principles in their sessions. Jennifer is extremely passionate about her work which is reflected in her busy student practice in her home town of Caledon as well as Mississauga. She is now ready to expand her practice bringing her talents to Oakville Massage and Wellness Centre

Sarah Gagnon B.Ec

After achieving her Honours Bachelor’s of Economics in 1990 from the University of Waterloo, Sarah went on to work in the corporate world but soon realized she had to follow her heart and pursue her dreams to become a professional dancer. After a few years teaching latin and ballroom, Sarah went on to perform in various genres including Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean, West African as well with various Latin bands. The diagnosis of Fibromyalgia ended Sarah’s dance career and sent her on the healing path which began with Pilates, where she discovered the importance of spinal alignment and mobility in maintaining wellness. Throughout the 14 years Sarah taught Pilates, she saw many clients who were told their conditions were chronic, recover and return to their favourite activities. For some, the recovery was a painful and tortuous path which sent Sarah in search for a passive healing modality that could help ease this journey. She discovered the Bowen technique and saw many seemingly miraculous recoveries in a short period of time, a situation which piqued her curiosity. She quickly realized that no research had ever been conducted on the effects of the Bowen technique and while there were many clinical anecdotes, there was no scientific data regarding the body systems being affected or how this process was taking place. The desire to understand drove Sarah to study classical osteopathy as Tom Bowen had done. She learned very quickly the power of classical osteopathy to heal in a gentle manner as her own course of treatment greatly reduced her FMS symptoms. Her student practice has flourished as the treatments have proven to be highly effective and the word has spread. Sarah has garnered an academic award and is currently in her 4th year of studies at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and Holistic Health Sciences.