Mary Rankin began exploring natural and holistic healing techniques in 1993 when she felt drawn to understand more about health and the mind/body connection.  She has been registered with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada since 2000 and has provided Massage, Seated Massage, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and CranioSacral Therapy sessions in a number of settings since then.

Mary is fascinated by how the body, mind, and emotions work together to create our personal health patterns. Her interests include healing work that is physiologically based, such as Swedish Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, and Myofascial Release as well as ancient methods such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, and other energy-based techniques. Her continuing education over the years includes training and experience in Swedish Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), Tai Chi, Yoga, Qi Gong, and Thai Massage.

Her session work focuses on manipulation of soft tissue, connective tissue release, and restoring balance to each individual’s energy system.  Her diverse background has led her to create sessions that are aimed towards guiding the body’s soft tissue to its optimum functioning and encouraging each client’s inherent ability for self-healing.  Sessions are informed, caring hands-on experiences, with each session tailor-made to fit the individual’s needs.

Gentle persuasion is the key to Mary’s work, although deep tissue enthusiasts have stated that the depth of her work is “right on” in areas that need more intense pressure. When working with clients to relieve the effects of tension, stress, aches, pains, or injuries, Mary strives to provide effective body and energy work sessions that fit the comfort level of each client.