Midtown Toronto's path to pain-free movement
Hands-on care to help you understand your pain, move better, and feel more confident in your body.
What guides our hands
Every session is shaped by a set of principles we return to again and again — grounded in science, centered on you, and designed to create change that lasts beyond the treatment table.
Autonomy & Confidence in Your Body
Care is a partnership. Whether you come in occasionally or regularly, our goal is to support your understanding of your body and build confidence in how it moves and responds over time.
Evidence-Based, Human-Centered Care
We ground our work in research and training, while adapting it to the individual in front of us. Your experience, comfort, and feedback guide how evidence is applied.
Nervous System Informed Treatment
Recovery is influenced by more than tissues alone. We integrate an understanding of the nervous system into massage, acupuncture, movement guidance, and recovery strategies to support sleep, stress regulation, and adaptation.
Wellness That Fits Your Life
Your treatment should prepare you for the real demands of your day. We tailor care to your lifestyle and comfort level so it remains relevant, effective, and capable of creating lasting change.
Get to know our therapists

Olivia Embry
RMTCombines hands-on treatment with education and movement-based strategies to help clients manage pain, improve mobility, and feel more comfortable in their bodies.

Brandon Schneider
RMTBlends manual therapy with movement, exercise, and education for a whole-body approach to reducing pain and improving mobility.

Jazmin Ulalan
RMTIndividualized plans focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation, pain management, and performance for all ages and activity levels.

Alana Shnier
NDA root-cause, patient-centered naturopathic doctor combining evidence-based medicine with sustainable lifestyle strategies.

Miranda Manolakos
CAT(C), RMTTakes an active, movement-focused approach to care, combining hands-on therapy with exercise and education to help clients move better, feel stronger, and stay active.

Olivia Embry
RMTOlivia combines hands-on treatment with education and movement-based strategies to help clients manage pain, improve mobility, and feel more comfortable in their bodies. Her approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each person's lifestyle and goals.
Specialties
- Neck & back pain
- TMJ dysfunction & jaw tension
- Chronic pain
- Desk workers
Treatment Style
Pressure: Moderate–Firm
Approach: Thorough · Educational · Collaborative
Certifications & Training
- Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider
- TMJ & Intra-oral Advanced Training
- B.Kin, University of Toronto
Outside the Clinic
When she's not treating, you'll likely find her walking her dog or trying to find the best restaurants in Toronto.

Brandon Schneider
RMTBrandon combines hands-on manual therapy with movement, exercise, and education to help clients reduce pain, improve mobility, and move with greater confidence. Drawing from his background in kinesiology, massage therapy, and osteopathic training, he takes a whole-body approach to uncovering contributing factors rather than simply treating symptoms. Every treatment is individualized to help clients achieve their goals and stay active doing the things they enjoy.
Specialties
- Neck and back pain
- Shoulder, hip, and knee conditions
- Mobility and movement optimization
- Active individuals and recreational athletes
Treatment Style
Pressure: Moderate–Firm
Approach: Analytical · Educational · Collaborative
Certifications & Training
- B.Sc. Kinesiology, University of Waterloo (Minor in Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Year 4 Osteopathy Student, Ontario Academy of Progressive Osteopathy
- Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified (TPI)
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Outside the Clinic
When he's not treating patients, you'll usually find Brandon on the golf course, in the gym, or continuing his education through osteopathic and movement-based training.

Jazmin Ulalan
RMTJaz provides individualized plans focused on injury prevention and rehabilitation, pain management, and performance optimization. She has clinical experience treating patients of all ages and activity levels. Her treatments incorporate functional assessments, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education.
Specialties
- Sport-related hip and leg injuries
- Stress-related neck and back pain
- Pre and post-natal focus
- Desk workers
Treatment Style
Pressure: Moderate–Deep
Approach: Movement-based · Educational · Collaborative
Certifications & Training
- Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider
- CSMTA Advanced Sport Massage
Outside the Clinic
When she's not treating, she's playing ultimate frisbee with the Toronto 6ixers team!

Alana Shnier
NDDr. Alana takes a root-cause, patient-centered approach to healthcare, combining evidence-based naturopathic medicine with practical, sustainable lifestyle strategies. She works collaboratively with patients to understand the factors contributing to their symptoms and create individualized, targeted treatment plans that support both symptom relief and long-term health. Her goal is to help patients feel empowered, understood, advocated for, and supported throughout their health journey.
Dr. Alana believes that optimal health comes from addressing the foundations of wellness, including nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, hydration, and lifestyle habits. She takes a root-cause approach to care, recognizing that many chronic health concerns share common underlying drivers. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, she works to identify and address the factors contributing to dysfunction while supporting the body's ability to heal. Drawing from a variety of evidence-based therapies, including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, nutritional supplementation, lifestyle counselling, and laboratory testing, she creates individualized treatment plans that support both symptom relief and long-term wellness.
Specialties
- Fatigue, low energy, high stress, sleep issues
- Hormonal health (PMS, PCOS, fertility, thyroid, perimenopause, menstrual concerns)
- Stress & nervous system regulation
- Digestive health
- Blood sugar balance & metabolic health (weight loss, cholesterol, blood pressure)
- Skin health
- Pain management
- Managing existing chronic health concerns
- Preventive & whole-person wellness
Treatment Style
Approach: Targeted · Educational · Collaborative · Evidence-Based · Root-Cause Focused
Certifications & Training
- Doctor of Naturopathy (ND)
- Facial Acupuncture Certification
- HBASc, Nutrition & Food — Toronto Metropolitan University

Miranda Manolakos
CAT(C), RMTMiranda takes an active, movement-focused approach to care, combining hands-on therapy with exercise and education to help clients move better, feel stronger, and stay active. As both an Athletic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist, she draws from both disciplines to create individualized treatment plans that address pain and injury while building strength, mobility, and confidence in movement.
Miranda enjoys working with a wide range of clients, from university and high-school athletes to desk workers and what she likes to call “athletes of life.” Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing the demands of a desk job, training for a sport, or simply looking to move and feel your best, Miranda's goal is to help you stay active in the things that matter to you.
Specialties
- Injury recovery & rehabilitation
- Strength & mobility
- Movement-related pain
- Active individuals & recreational athletes
- Return to activity & sport
Treatment Style
Approach: Collaborative · Active · Exercise-focused
Certifications & Training
- Bachelor of Kinesiology — Wilfrid Laurier University
- Bachelor of Applied Health Science in Athletic Therapy — Sheridan College
- Diploma in Massage Therapy — Ontario College of Health & Technology

A space designed for your recovery
We believe great care goes beyond treatment alone. It means feeling heard, having your concerns taken seriously, and leaving with a clearer understanding of your body and what it needs.
- Personalized care built around your goals and lived experience
- Time to listen, collaborate, and adapt treatment as your needs change
- A calm environment designed to support recovery and wellbeing
- Education and practical strategies to help you navigate life between appointments