Brenda Madden

Brenda Madden graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Memorial University in 2003; and a Diploma in Massage Therapy from Northumberland College in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2005. Over 18 years of practice, Brenda has constantly sought to expand and consolidate her skills in order to tailor her massage treatments to best address individual client’s needs. In her pursuit of providing superior care, she had completed coursework in pregnancy massage, acupressure, soft tissue release therapy, myofascial release therapy, athletic therapy, cupping & facial cupping and so many more.

She has a particular interest in mental health issues. She has completed coursework in mental health first aid and Somatic Psychotherapeutic Massage. This therapy addresses the connection between mental stressors and physical pain. It is particularly effective following injury, such as motor vehicle accidents or trauma in any environment.

Brenda’s experience and special skills complement the inclusive and collaborative vibe that we nurture.

Brenda recently completed training in the Walt Fritz Foundations in Manual Therapy for voice and swallowing disorders.

This course is all about learning techniques to treat the front part of the neck. Specifically for people with voice and swallowing issues though people with generalized neck tightness can benefit, but its different from treating the back of the neck.

The people who would benefit the most would be the singers who have vocal and neck strain or people who have issues post surgical intubation or post radiation. But with someone who is post radiation, they have to be finished with their radiation and healed from that before starting treatment as the tissues are too sensitive and fragile to treat while attending radiation.

In her spare time, Brenda enjoys working on numerous types of fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc) as well as spending time with her husband, kids and giant goofball dog.