my name is jamie lynn chediac
As an educator in the body work industry, I do things a little differently.
I’ve helped RMT’s build their repertoire of techniques in a way that doesn’t come at the expense of their own body as well as launch their dream careers and I’ve done it with sustainability, simplicity and a strategy focused on longevity in mind.
I have been a practicing massage therapist since 2004 here in Atlantic Canada. I have been actively teaching & mentoring other massage therapists since 2008 and am passionate about attending to the ‘continuing kneads’ of body workers by providing on-going education opportunities.
I have a special focus on how we, as massage practitioners can move through our career with less burnout, more vitality and better treatment outcomes. When teaching, I apply movement paradigms from pilates and yoga as well as positional framing and ergonomic principles passed on to me from my own mentors.
There is an economy to ergonomic work, whether that’s via intelligently curated hands on work or if appropriate for the working therapist, their own bare feet.
My teaching style is simple to follow, weighted in an evidence informed approach with a curated & calm language to guide you along the way.
ready? let’s get to work.
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Best Massage Therapy Clinic ~ Gold Award / November 2024
Best Massage Therapy Clinic ~ Platinum Award / November 2023
The Coast ‘Best Massage Therapist in Halifax’ ~ Gold Award / November 2010 & 2012
The Coast ‘Best Massage Therapist in Halifax’ Award ~ Runner Up / November 2008
Yellow Pages ‘Make it Real’ Small Business Award / June 2008
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EDUCATION
Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy / 2200 Hour Diploma ~ Graduated 2004
With specialty in neurological & pregnancy conditions
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Aliksir Aromatherapy Training – Lucie B. Mainguy, Aromatherapist / September 2005
Schweitzer’s Deep Tissue Therapy – Basic Level, Gary Schweitzer / September 2006
TheraStone, Guided Mentorship with Leah Gerrard, RMT / December 2006
Essential Oil Training, Level 1-2-3 with Casaroma Wellness / January 2007
Personalized Injury Prevention for Therapists, Fiona Rattray / May 2007
Perinatal Professional Development, Trimesters Massage Therapy / June 2007
Schweitzer’s Deep Tissue Therapy – Basic Level, Gary Schweitzer / July 2007
Schweitzer’s Deep Tissue Therapy – Advanced Level, Gary Schweitzer / October 2007
Birth Doula Training with Hilary Marenette, M.Ed., CD (DONA) / June 2008
OSCE CEU Examiner – 1st NS MT Board Exams with Sarah During / August 2008
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training – Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio / January 2010
Schweitzer’s Deep Tissue Therapy – Basic Level, Gary Schweitzer / October 2010
Schweitzer’s Deep Tissue Therapy – DVD Education & Exam / November 2010
Gaia Adventures – Foam Rolling Workshop, Catherine D’Aoust / September 2012
AuthMethod, Sidelying Self Study with Shari Auth / October 2012
Indian Head Massage Certification – Shawn Foubert, RMT / March 2013
Schweitzer’s Deep Tissue Therapy – Basic Level, Course Assistant / October 2013
Ashiatsu Therapy, DeepFeet, Barefoot Basics, Nicole Ramien RMT/RN / November 2013
Ashiatsu Therapy, DeepFeet, Anterior / Sidelying, Nicole Ramien / November 2013
Ashiatsu Therapy, DeepFeet, Ashi-Thai & Advanced, Nicole Ramien / March 2014
Canadian Institute for Ashiatsu Massage Therapy (CIAMT), Level 1 / May 2015
Transdermal Supplementation of Magnesium, Iman Willouhby, RMT / May 2015
AuthMethod, Ethics of Self Care, Self Study / June 2015
Barefoot Masters, Self Study / September 2015
CIAMT (Barefoot Massage), Level 2 with Nicole Ramien RMT/RN / October 2016
AromaTouch Technique Training with Jamie Rip / March 2016
Deep Flow, Level 1 with Mylene Bergeron, Manual Therapist / August 2017
Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Tina Allen, LMT ~ Orlando, Florida / August 2018
Barre Teacher Training, Erika Ferguson, Halifax, NS / September 2020
Breath & Bliss Immersion with Jill Miller (Virtual) / November 2021
Sarga Barefoot Massage, Levels 1, 2 & 3 (Coordinated & supported group Study with Jora Wentzel, Sarah Verboom & Kate Phillips)/ February 2021
Reiki, 1st & 2nd Degree, Leah Hunnako with East Coast Reiki / September 2022
Fundamentals FashiAshi with the Barefoot Massage Center, Albany, NY / June 2023
Barefoot Intensive with Jeni Spring, San Antonio, Texas / July 2023
STOTT Pilates Teacher Training / March 2024
150 Hour Wild Lotus Thai Massage Training / October 2024
Contact
Have a question? Interested in taking a course?
Looking for Mentorship?
Fill out the contact forum and I will be in touch.
Or email me directly: hello@continuingkneads.com
