Our Team
Alex Mielke
Alex graduated from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies in 2018. Alex’s passion for massage therapy comes from being an athlete himself. He is an avid runner, triathlete and kite boarder. Alex personally understands how frustrating being sidelined by an injury can be and his goal is to help all of his clients live a healthier, happier and more active life. He specializes in sports massage and is focused on treating injuries of all kinds.
Erin Wickstrom
A graduate of Massage Therapy College of Manitoba, Erin has practiced since 2013 with a variety of experiences and has been trained in additional methods of treatment such as cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and craniosacral therapy. The core of her massage is a deep and relentless pressure, combining direct soft-tissue release for stubborn fascial adhesions and slower-paced relaxation techniques to melt away tension in large muscle groups. Along with her dedicated attention to chronic pain and acute dysfunction in her treatments, Erin is outgoing, intelligent, and a steadfast listener. She enjoys getting to know her clients and their regular activities so she can further tailor her treatment to their needs and wellness goals. Her own passion for living an active lifestyle extends into considerable knowledge of stretches and strengthening exercises that can be easily adapted into any routine, whether it is a fast-paced environment or a sedentary desk job. Erin greatly enjoys working closely with her clients to figure out the cause of pain and dysfunction, as well as sharing the discoveries she has made on her own journey of health and wellness.
Shelley Garvin
Shelley graduated from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy in 2010 and is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba. She is trained in Therapeutic, Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage and also took Cupping Therapy. Additionally, Shelley's interests include nutrition and holistic health. Her approach to massage is to assess, treat, create a plan and work together as a team to meet her clients therapy goals.
Julie Reimer
She graduated in 2009 from the 2200 hour, advanced massage therapy program at the Massage Therapy College of Manitoba. (Now known as Evolve College of Massage Therapy) She is an upstanding member of the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba. Julie has had a lot of experience in helping clients suffering from chronic pain, and that is the main focus of her practice. In her treatment she incorporates trigger point therapy as well as myofascial release techniques throughout the Swedish massage to bring relaxation as well as healing and to restore muscle balance. She has taken several continuing education courses since graduation including: pharmacology and massage, massage therapy and the implications of surgery, and rapid neurofascial reset. She has been the owner of Turtle Island Massage since January 2019.
Careers
Turtle Island Massage is looking for a new therapist to join our team. If you want to work with some great therapists in a relaxed, easy setting, this may be it. Have full control over your schedule, on-site laundry, done for you marketing, and so much more. Please contact Julie at massagebyjulie@shaw.ca for more information.