Our Mission Our People

Intuitive Touch Therapies was established in 1992. We are based in the beautiful Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  We are an Concept Spa and Store.

Our Mission

Provide a safe, serene, and nurturing environment for our clients.

Exceed the highest standards in customer/client care.

Provide a client-centered, holistic approach to treatment, taking into consideration body, mind and spirit.

Share our knowledge and teach our clients about self-care, thereby allowing them to be proactive in their own healing process.

Use and sell products that are manufactured by companies who share our core values of using pure and natural ingredients, caring for our environment, non-testing on animals and connecting wellness with beauty.

Give back to our community by offering our services to non-profit organizations and fundraising events.


Our People

Jennifer Bristow , Registered Massage Therapist

Spa Services: Caribbean Therapy

Jennifer's passion for massage therapy stemmed initially from her interest in alternative health care. She graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage which teaches techniques based in Swedish massage. She has worked with Chiropractors and Naturopathic doctors dedicated to restoring wellness and health. Jennifer welcomes the opportunity to help relieve discomfort clients suffer whether it is from chronic dysfunction, repetitive strain or sport related injuries. She believes that postural correction, muscular balance and stress relief can be achieved with regular treatments. Teaching clients exercises and stretches to do between treatments, jennifer believes results are seen sooner. Jennifer's compassion and commitment provides supportive care for her clients.

Katie Cuthbertson

Katie is a graduate of ICT Kikkawa College in Toronto. She comes to Intuitive Touch with a strong desire and belief that she can use her skills to bring comfort to her clients, and enable them to more fully enjoy life.

Katie brings her youthful enthusiasm and lifelong desire to help people while working at Intuitive Touch Therapies.

Anthie Dimoglou, Registered Massage Therapist

Spa Services: Pregnancy Massage, Aromatherapy, Caribbean Therapy, Aqua Polish, Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap

Since her graduation from Elmcrest College in 2004, Anthie has worked in a variety of settings including a chiropractic clinic, spa and in private home care. Having received additional training in perinatal and infant massage, she especially enjoys working with pregnant and new moms. Anthie welcomes the challenge of treating any and all conditions and usually includes deep tissue and trigger point work in her treatments. Even when doing deep work, however, Anthie endeavours to include techniques that encourage stress-relief. Many clients have described her treatments as “deep but surprisingly relaxing.” Anthie believes we are each responsible for our own healing and feels privileged to be able to use her hands to facilitate healing in others!

Sydney English , Registered Massage Therapist

Spa Services: Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Chakra Balancing Massage

Having connected with people through massage for fifteen years, Sydney’s hands now move by intuition. They naturally perceive the body’s nuances, stress points and physical challenges freeing her mind to consider what each individual client requires for healing and well-being.

When considering the needs of her clients, Sydney’s thoughts extend beyond the body to include the mind and spirit. Central to the health of all three is the movement of energy – the aspect of her practice she finds most interesting and fulfilling.

Sydney’s interest in energy and concern for the complete person has inspired her to further her education in the areas of Healing Touch, Reiki and Medical Intuitive since her graduation from Sutherland-Chan Massage School. Through these many modalities, Sydney focuses on the mind-body connection and healing process.

In a safe and nurturing environment, Sydney provides Swedish, therapeutic, sports, infant and pregnancy massage. She also offers Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral therapy, Trigger Point therapy and Hot Stone massage. As Sydney concentrates on the needs of each individual, she draws on all her education and experience simultaneously to give them the best possible care.

Sydney has two daughters and has enjoyed working in the Beaches for 15 years.

Willona Jackson

At a very young age Willona possessed a passion and desire to help people with their ailments and make them feel better. After taking a beginners course in massage therapy, Willona decided that this was the perfect career for her. She attended Elmcrest College for Applied Health Sciences and graduated in 2007.

Bringing her knowledge from school and passion for massage, Willona incorporates hydrotherapy and client education into every treatment. She works with each client to help them identify the root of their discomfort and helps alleviate it through Swedish techniques and deep tissue treatments, if necessary. With every treatment she incorporates relaxing techniques to help her clients feel relaxed and at ease.

Nancy Laythorpe

Spa Services: Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Caribbean Therapy, Aqua Polish, Runner’s Massage

Having a love of sports and a balanced healthy live style, led Nancy to the world of Massage Therapy. Since graduating, in 2007, from ICT Kikkawa College in Toronto, she has worked in various settings including a Wellness Clinic, spa, private practice and volunteering for the Junior Midget National Wrestling Championships. Nancy is currently in training to be a Certified Doula and believes that everyone should make their health a priority and enjoys helping people achieve that.

Priscilla Medeiros, Certified Esthetician

Spa Services: Facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, eyelash/eyebrow shaping and tinting

Priscilla graduated with honours from Elmcrest College with a Certificate in Esthetics and has been offering her nuturing treatments at Intuitive Touch for the past two years. Priscilla’s passion for her work stems from her genuine love of people; Priscilla’s commitment to providing her clients with wellness and beauty speak to her loyal following.

Tara Prashad, Registered Massage Therapist

Spa Services: Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Caribbean Therapy, Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap

Tara’s treatments are tailored to your specific needs with the intention of improving your quality of life, providing you with caring attention and a place to de stress and let go.

Tara’s treatments may call upon trigger point therapy, myo fascial release, joint mobilizations, and some techniques drawn from Thai Massage and Abhyanga (from India). Both these ancient practices involve pressure points and energy work.

Tara’s love of massage emerged over the years with the roots in Spiritual Healing , Yoga , Thai Massage and Meditation. A graduate of a 2200 hour therapeutic massage program at Wellsprings in Richmond Hill. Tara has great enjoyment in combining techniques taken from the course with her continued education and previous skills. A treatment with Tara is balanced between therapy focused and deeply stress relieving. Don’t be surprised if by the end of the treatment you feel a profound relaxation and rejuvenation. Many people go into a meditation zone!

As a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor and having spent over two months in silent meditation, Tara’s post treatment suggestions may frequently involve yoga postures and breathing exercises.

Tara has provided massage therapy in different settings, having worked with a chiropractor, home calls , corporate and charitable events such as the Sick Kids annual Ice Wave.

Tara is also a competent presenter who has delivered yoga work shops to very large groups at the famous South Asian Festival’s , and provided stress reduction interactives for corporations.

Shelly Quarmby

Shelly has worked in customer service for the past 5 years in various capacities, including as a medical receptionist in both family practice and sports medicine. She studied performing arts and then specifically music and vocal studies and went on to teach singing privately and in schools and conduct workshops to children from pre-school age right through to adults. She has a passion for working with people and the community. Shelly became avidly interested in natural health and various manual therapies including massage whilst seeking treatment for her own injuries and maintaining her well-being as a performer.

Patricia Rhodes, Registered Massage Therapist

Patricia founded Intuitive Touch Therapies & Body Care Shop Inc. in 1992, a year after graduating from Sutherland Chan Teaching School and Clinic. Her vision was to create a calm and serene environment conducive to healing and to bring together a team of dedicated and talented therapists who share the same philosophy of a client-centered, holistic approach to treatment. In Patricia’s 15 years as a practicing Massage Therapist, she has also studied Healing Touch, Manual Lymph Drainage, Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Psychodrama Bodywork. She co-developed and participated in several workshops with Intuitive Touch Workshop Series, including Infant Massage and “Pas de Deux”, a massage workshop for couples. She has also written several articles about the benefits of massage therapy in the Intuitive Touch semi-annual newsletter.

David Scammell, C.R.

Spa Services: Reflexology

While working as a musical theatre actor in the late '80's, David discovered the value and effectiveness of Reflexology. He became certified in 1991 and has been working through Intuitive Touch Therapies since 1994. Reflexology began his introduction to the world of alternative healing techniques and he has since studied Healing Touch, Craniosacral Therapy, Quantum Touch and Channeling. In 1997 David began a 4 year course of study based on the Barbara Brennan Technique and has been building his practice since graduating in 2001. This form of energy based psychotherapy strikes David as the perfect balance because it includes the wisdom of the body in the psychotherapeutic process. He continues to learn and explore the magic of the human body and spirit while offering relief and support to his broad base of clients.

Sandy Wallace, Registered Massage Therapist

Spa Services: Hot Stone Massage, Pregnancy Massage

Sandy graduated from Everest College massage therapy program in 2007 and has been attending a yoga teacher training program since September 2008.

He has a calming presence which is also expressed through his treatments whether you prefer a relaxation massage or are in need of deep tissue treatment. His utmost attention and passion for his work is maintained with every massage. Along with Deep Tissue and Swedish massage techniques, Sandy is also pleased to provide Hot Stone therapy.

Kristin Wayne, Professional Make-Up Artist

Since graduating from Complections International School of Make-Up (Master Program) in May, 2008, Kristin has been working as a professional make-up artist. With experience and training in both beauty and special FX make-up, Kristin brings a creative and energetic edge to Intuitive Touch Therapies.

Nina Wilson, Professional Makeup Artist

Spa Services: Make-up

After graduating from Toronto’s School of Professional Makeup and working with the Aveda line at Intuitive Touch Therapies, Nina has been able to meet and accommodate a multitude of clientele; from brides before and on their wedding day to women from local shelters. With her belief that makeup goes beyond cosmetics, that there is an innate beauty in every woman, Nina has built a loyal and steadily growing clientele. She also acts as the Body Care Shop’s Assistant Manager. Whether it’s an updated eyebrow shaping, a stunning makeover for a special occasion or a lesson in everyday looks, clients will find Nina both friendly and creative.

Aleza Zile , Registered Massage Therapist

Spa Services: Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Caribbean Therapy, Aqua Polish, Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap

Aleza's background in sports and martial arts led to her interest in
studying body mechanics and learning the importance of physical self-care.

Aleza is a graduate of the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage as well as a serious student of Hatha Yoga, and an avid fitness enthusiast. In addition to utilizing her comprehensive training in Swedish massage, Aleza is pleased to offer Hot Stone massage to her clients as an additional treatment modality. Aleza brings a holistic approach to her massage practice, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of massage in treating the entire body.

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