Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy

A Multi-Disciplinary Team of Healthcare Professionals: Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Athletic Therapists, Occupational Therapist, and Osteopath.

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Victoria Harris, Massage Therapist

Victoria Harris

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

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Meet Victoria!

Victoria was born and raised in the City of Fredericton. She has a passion for sports and fitness and grew up participating in various sports such as hockey, rugby, and cross country. Because of this experience in athletics, Victoria plans to continue her education in sports injury and concussion rehabilitation massage therapy treatments.

In addition to sport-related modalities, Victoria is also an active volunteer with Hospice Fredericton. During her college program, she completed a research paper on the benefits of massage therapy in hospice care. As a result of this important experience with Hospice Fredericton, Victoria is now working towards obtaining her certification in oncology massage.

Victoria focuses on providing thorough assessment while taking adequate time to ensure the best treatment plan to meet her clients’ needs and goals. Her treatment approach is one that ensures clients feel comfortable and that they are engaged in their treatment plan.

In her free time, Victoria still hits the hockey rink in the winter. She also enjoys hiking, classic cars and trucks, and all things country western. 

Olivia O’Kane, Massage Therapist

Olivia O’Kane

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Brookside Drive

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Meet Olivia!

Olivia was born and raised just outside of Fredericton. Throughout her high school years, she always had a passion for sports and athletics. After graduating in 2020, she made the decision to pursue a career as a massage therapist. She proceeded to complete a 2-year program and graduated as class Valedictorian from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in 2023.

Olivia firmly believes that every client should be treated as an individual case. She prides herself on using science and evidence-based treatment planning. She works diligently to empower and educate her clients so that they live optimal lifestyles and take their health into their own hands. Olivia has experience treating chronic pain, acute injury, as well as neurological and joint conditions.

Throughout the winter of 2022, Olivia took her passion to the next level and completed courses through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and became a Certified Personal Trainer. This has allowed her to grow an even stronger base in providing remedial exercise to those she treats in a clinical setting as a massage therapist. She enjoys working with athletes and and looks forward to broadening her clientele even further. Olivia is very excited to be a member of the multi-disciplinary team at Max Health.

In her spare time, you’ll most likely find Olivia in the gym. Whether it be weightlifting, working with one-on-one clients, or leading HIIT classes at Full Body Fitness – the gym is where she finds her joy. She loves indulging in sports research and is always up for a new challenge. Olivia enjoys spending time with her two horses and exploring the outdoors with her family and friends.

Jacky Dempster, Massage Therapist

Jacky Dempster

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Brookside Drive

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Meet Jacky!

Jacky was born and raised here in New Brunswick where she spent most of her time in the dance studio, focusing on classical ballet. She continued nurturing that passion for the last 15 years, teaching dance to all ages which. Because of her keen interest in body mechanics and how the body heals itself, she pursued a career as a massage therapist. She graduated as Valedictorian from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in 2022.

During her time at school, Jacky had the opportunity to work with UNB Reds athletes and general public. She also jumped at the chance to volunteer as a student massage therapist at the Fredericton Marathons and the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA).

In addition to relaxation and Swedish massage, Jacky is trained in sports massage, myofascial release and hot stone massage.  She is hoping to soon add cupping and taping to her massage therapy repertoire. 

Jacky has always had a passion and love for helping people. She believes every client is individual and their treatment should be tailored to suit their individual needs. 

In her spare time, Jacky enjoys getting outside, hiking, playing, and watching the sunsets with her two kids.

Emily Morehouse, Massage Therapist

Emily Morehouse

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

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Meet Emily!

Emily was born and raised in Fredericton and is passionate about providing quality massage therapy services to her community. She graduated in 2013 from St. Thomas University with a double major in Psychology and Criminology. Having grown-up active in sports, Emily developed a strong interest in health and fitness throughout her time at STU.

For two years following her graduation, she worked in the field of Psychology, and enjoyed the fast pace, challenging, and rewarding nature of the job. During this time, Emily personally benefitted from receiving massage therapy treatments. Because of this, and along with her love of helping others, she decided to pursue a career as a Registered Massage Therapist, graduating as Valedictorian from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in 2017.

During her massage studies, Emily took additional courses including sports massage and soft tissue release. She has since expanded her therapies to include cupping therapy, kin taping, and concussion management, and is always exploring ways to advance her skillset as a massage therapist. Emily has experience treating both chronic and acute conditions, and tailors each treatment to the needs of the individual.  This includes any combination of Swedish massage, myofascial release, therapeutic cupping, active myofascial release, passive stretching, and exercise prescription.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys weight training, hiking, walking with her dog (Rupert), reading, visiting local breweries, and spending time with her boyfriend, family, and friends.

Caroline Carter, Massage Therapist

Caroline Carter

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Brookside Drive

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Meet Caroline!

Caroline has a wealth of experience in her career as a registered massage therapist. She has been in practice for 18 years graduating from ICT Northumberland College/Modern Business College in Saint John, NB.

Caroline has found a great source of strength from her studies in energy work, Reiki (Levels 1 & 2), and Craniosacral Therapy (4 Levels – CST Alliance). She has experience with Therapeutic Cupping, Pre-Natal Massage, and Myofascial Release (Baron BodyWorks).

Caroline possesses a thorough knowledge of the musculo-skeletal system and how myofascial therapy benefits the release of soft tissue. She also recognizes the healing power of touch through use of human kinetic energy. She has an profound ability to put her clients at ease through a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy which leads to a deep sense of holistic healing and well-being. Caroline brings empathy and kindness to her practice and has a great ear to listening to her clients needs.

Caroline’s interests are hiking, camping, meditation, yoga, and spending time with her rescue dog, Charlie.

– “Keep the body moving and the mind still.”

Tyson Stewart, Massage Therapist

Tyson Stewart

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Brookside Drive & Currie Center (UNB)

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Meet Tyson!

Tyson brings over 17 years of massage experience to Max Health Institute – Fredericton. He began his post-secondary education at the University of New Brunswick, graduating in 2001 with a BScKin. Tyson then attended the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage and graduated with a diploma in massage therapy in 2003. During this time Tyson found a passion for working with athletes and myofascial dysfunctions. Specializing in myofascial work and how it can affect an individual, Tyson uses his many years of experience to bring a unique treatment approach to each client he treats.

Tyson has been the massage therapist for the UNB Reds Men’s Hockey Team since 2008. He is also a part time instructor at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage, teaching Fundamentals of Sports Massage and Applied Myofascial Massage. This has given him the opportunity to work with many professional athletes over the years along with the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team.

In addition to being a skilled massage therapist, Tyson is also a part-time Registered Nurse at the Dr. Everett Chalmer’s Regional Hospital. In his spare time, he loves watching his son and daughter, Ty and Whitney, play sports and spending time with his wife, Pam.

Thea Loughrey, Massage Therapist

Thea Loughrey

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB)

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Meet Thea!

Originally from Brockville Ontario, Thea found her way East and began her post-secondary education at the University of New Brunswick graduating with BScKin in 2018. Thea became a massage therapist after completing another two years of post-secondary education at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage, graduating as class Valedictorian in 2020.

Thea has clinical experience with neurological conditions, chronic pain, acute injuries, and rehabilitation, though she has passion for sports massage therapy. She enjoys the uniqueness that each client brings to the massage table and uses a variety of techniques and modalities throughout her treatments, including Swedish massage, myofascial, and craniosacral techniques. She makes sure that her treatments are tailored to the wants and needs of each client. Thea is excited to be part of the multi-disciplinary team at Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy to help the clients feel great on and off the massage table.

In her spare time, Thea enjoys reading, photography, making music, spending time outdoors, travelling, and being with her friends and family. 

Kathrine Walker, Osteopath & Massage Therapist

Kathrine Walker

Osteopath & Massage Therapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

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Meet Kathrine!

Kathrine brings over 28 years of experience to body work therapy. Her manual osteopathic practice is informed by her love of learning and a holistic approach to the human body. Upon graduating from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, she enrolled at Kine Concept and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 1996. In 2000, she graduated from the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado and worked for the next 16 years deepening her understanding of myofascial systems and honing her skills in Rolf Method Structural Integration. In 2014, Kathrine completed her Advanced Structural Integration training at KMI Maine. She completed her Osteopathic studies at Collège des Études Ostéopathiques at the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax, NS in 2022.

Kathrine has a passion for working with clients who live with pelvic health, facial, and TMJ -related issues. A keen observer of the body in motion, Kathrine is client-centered in her approach. She assesses the role that stress and restriction play in the pattern of chronic pain. She brings her skills and knowledge to the development of a treatment plan that promotes freedom of movement, postural balance, and relaxation. In doing so, she guides the client in their own journey of understanding and body balance.

Kathrine draws inspiration from spending time with family and friends, as well a physical activities in nature such as gravel biking, hiking, swimming and skiing. 

Karen Nel, Massage Therapist

Karen Nel – Prospect

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

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Meet Karen!

-Originally from South Africa

-Therapeutic Massage Therapy Diploma, Eastern College, 2017

-First Aid and CPR Certificate

-Applied Sports Massage Myofascial Therapy Certificate, 2018

-Table Thai Massage (Level 1), 2018

-TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint Syndrome), 2018

-Traditional Thai Massage (mat) Level 1-3, 2014

-Institute for Integrative Nutrition = Health Coach, 2013

-Hot Stone Therapy Certificate, 2000

-Dr. Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, 1996

-SA Institute of Shiatsu Therapy Diploma, 1993

-Aesthetics Diploma (C.I.D.E.S.C.O) AND Body Therapy Diploma, 1979-1981

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Northside Location

475 Brookside Drive, Suite 1
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Southside Locations

550 Prospect Street, Suite 2
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15 Peter Kelly Drive, Unit 3-06
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