Preparation & Follow up
Pre-session email or phone call to discuss your goals and outcomes. Notes & resources emailed to you post session so you don't have to take notes.
Evidence-based teaching
My teaching is informed by relevant research and clinical examples so you can trust the information and see how to apply it immediately.
Get your questions answered
I include time to discuss & ask those burning questions. This is your time to learn what will work for you!
About Me:
Hey! I'm Alanna. I'm an RMT with a thriving trauma-informed practice in Cochrane, AB. I treat complex clients with diverse symptoms that come along with high stress. Many of my patients have chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, hypermobility, neurodivergence or mental health conditions. And often, they have some combo of the above. I love being able to bring some relief and provide a safe place to actually rest. I'm an educator at heart. Before my massage career I was a wilderness guide and an Advanced Wilderness First Aid Instructor. No matter what my field, I always come back to a passion for learning and for teaching. I'm here to bring some simplicity to the complexities of treating real people in a massage practice. My goal is to leave you feeling calm, clear and confident!
Mentorship topics
I want to maximize the learning for you. I won't sell you a mentorship session on something I'm not experienced in. If you want to learn about something that isn't on this list, please ask, maybe we are using different words for the same topic. And if I can't help I may be able to find someone else who can! I'm happy to teach on the following topics: - Building a trauma-informed practice - Essential clinical skills: - Communication, Modern Assessment, Follow-up, Boundaries, Developing Intuition, Networking - Treatment skills: Creative hands-on approaches for the head and neck, TMJ (intra & extra-oral), shoulders, back, abdomen, hips and glutes, forearms & hands, feet. (Notice knees are not on this list!) - Treatment skills for specific complaints: Headaches & Migraines, Jaw Dysfunction, restricted breathing, hypermobility, somatic tinnitus & somatic vertigo, throat & sinus congestion. - Foundation Knowledge - The stress response and how it impacts pain and movement (how it shows up in patients) - Chronic Pain management through massage - Nervous system basics for treating chronically stressed patients with care: understand the nervous system from the perspective of safety vs. threat - Using the body to manage stress - Cranial nerves and how to use sensory input in massage (including smell, vision and hearing exercises in treatment and for homecare)
Students Say:
Here's what some students have had to say about learning from me!
I had the privilege of studying under Alanna as a massage therapy tutor, and she made an exceptional impact on my learning experience. Her depth of knowledge in anatomy and physiology, combined with her ability to explain complex material in a clear and practical way, far exceeded what I encountered in my formal coursework. Alanna is not only highly professional and organized, but also patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in her students’ success. Her approachable and accommodating nature created an ideal learning environment that truly elevated my understanding and confidence as a practitioner. I would recommend Alanna without hesitation to anyone seeking expert guidance in massage therapy education.
RMT
Alanna is a phenomenal teacher. Engaging, funny and clearly passionate about what she does. A great teacher doesn’t just share information, they inspire curiosity and deeper thinking. That’s exactly what Alanna does.
RMT
Learning from Alanna has been an incredible experience—she’s kind, engaging, and makes learning feel effortless. Her depth of knowledge shines through in every lesson, and she explains concepts in a way that truly sticks. After every session I left feeling informed, empowered, and excited to keep learning.
Chiropractor
As an RMT, it’s important to me that any continuing education courses I take are rooted in robust research and evidence-based best practices. Alanna’s teaching really delivers on this, and I appreciate the time and attention she puts into researching and organizing her content. Plus, she’s an enthusiastic and engaging presenter who makes everything she teaches fun and interesting!
RMT
Ready to treat with more confidence?
Book a session here. I'll get in touch to confirm your topic. I can't wait to work with you!
$67.00