Repeat-Grid-3
Repeat-Grid-3

Thai Yoga Therapy

thai_yoga_massage_1x purple 7

Freedom of movement starts here

Freedom of movement starts here

Why Do You Need Thai Yoga Therapy?

thai_yoga_massage_1x purple

Lack of Mobility

When your lifestyle is sitting at a desk all day, holding your body in the same position, evenings on the couch and waking up stiff - you have a lack of movement.

Too much of this creates weakness, discomfort and eventually pain. Your body is designed to move, it likes it, that is why you get sore when you don’t move it enough. It talks to you with aches and pain - I don’t like this!

thai_yoga_massage_1x (2) purple

Injury

Have you had car accidents, sprained ankles, or hurt yourself playing sports? Injuries have lasting effects on the body, even those 20 years old! So does repetitive movement like bad posture, repeated factory or yard work.

These cause stress and over time weaken muscle tissue.

Think of a wire, when you bend it back and forth repeatedly it gets weak - keep going eventually it breaks.

thai_yoga_massage_1x (3) purple

Fatigue

You work long hours, maybe you’re doing the work of two people or you work, manage your home and the kids schedule - not finding any time for yourself.

You go to bed late, get less than 8 hours of rest or have an interrupted sleep because your mind won’t shut off - thinking about work, running lists of all the things that need doing or keep needing to use the bathroom. These all affect good quality restful sleep.

thai_yoga_massage_1x (4) purple

Stress Relief

You’ve experienced an overwhelming threatening event that left you with disproportionate responses like screaming at the kids when they forgot to put their clothes away or your colleague because they sat where you normally do at lunch.

These excessive reactions to situations create tension in your relationships. Or perhaps you feel like you’re on alert - walking on eggshells all the time. You likely have a sensitive nervous system and it needs a break, time to reset and learn how to be regulated again.

thai_yoga_massage_1x (5) purple

Body & Mind

You want to understand the connection between your thoughts and bodily sensations. What do they mean, why are they there, and how do I fix them?

Aches, pains, emotions, thoughts are a language your body and system’s use to interact with each other saying “Hey, something’s up - you should check that out!”

That is your body & mind warning you of a possible problem.

thai_yoga_massage_1x purple

Lack of Mobility

When your lifestyle is sitting at a desk all day, holding your body in the same position, evenings on the couch and waking up stiff - you have a lack of movement.

Too much of this creates weakness, discomfort and eventually pain. Your body is designed to move, it likes it, that is why you get sore when you don’t move it enough. It talks to you with aches and pain - I don’t like this!

thai_yoga_massage_1x (2) purple

Injury

Have you had car accidents, sprained ankles, or hurt yourself playing sports? Injuries have lasting effects on the body, even those 20 years old! So does repetitive movement like bad posture, repeated factory or yard work.

These cause stress and over time weaken muscle tissue.

Think of a wire, when you bend it back and forth repeatedly it gets weak - keep going eventually it breaks.

thai_yoga_massage_1x (3) purple

Fatigue

You work long hours, maybe you’re doing the work of two people or you work, manage your home and the kids schedule - not finding any time for yourself.

You go to bed late, get less than 8 hours of rest or have an interrupted sleep because your mind won’t shut off - thinking about work, running lists of all the things that need doing or keep needing to use the bathroom. These all affect good quality restful sleep.

thai_yoga_massage_1x (4) purple

Stress Relief

You’ve experienced an overwhelming threatening event that left you with disproportionate responses like screaming at the kids when they forgot to put their clothes away or your colleague because they sat where you normally do at lunch.

These excessive reactions to situations create tension in your relationships. Or perhaps you feel like you’re on alert - walking on eggshells all the time. You likely have a sensitive nervous system and it needs a break, time to reset and learn how to be regulated again.

thai_yoga_massage_1x (5) purple

Body & Mind

You want to understand the connection between your thoughts and bodily sensations. What do they mean, why are they there, and how do I fix them?

Aches, pains, emotions, thoughts are a language your body and system’s use to interact with each other saying “Hey, something’s up - you should check that out!”

That is your body & mind warning you of a possible problem.

Ignoring These Problems Could Lead To

Repeat-Grid-3
Repeat-Grid-3

  • Increased pain sensations that lead to future weakness, immobility, injury and/or more severe chronic pain syndromes
  • Misuse of muscle recruitment, this means other muscles will take over the job, compensating for the one that isn’t working or no recruitment at all causing muscle atrophy - it just stops working! 
  • A disconnection from your mindbody system as a whole, leaving you unaware of underlying issues that could’ve prevented future health problems
  • Decreased longevity - lack of healthy muscle and fascial tissue and movement creates a perfect environment for disease to manifest via inflammation in your body. Getting older this ‘inflammation’ will be more uncomfortable and limit what you can do.
  • Increased chance of injury - during workouts, outdoor activities, and adventure/high performance sports due to stressing the tissues, unexplored movement that is not trained for, and increased wear and tear from repetitive movement

How Can Thai Yoga Therapy Help?

It’s a manual ‘hands on’ body treatment done fully clothed (no oil) on a padded floor mat. It’s a ‘passive’ movement massage session - that means you let me do all the work for you! I gently move your body where it lets me into yoga like shapes, the only thing you need to do... is let it happen! No need to use your muscles useless I ask.

When I take you into those shapes I prepare the joint with some movement, once you’re in position you often feel a stretch, then I apply static acupressure. This steady pressure relieves muscle tension by telling the tissues to let go, inducing a relaxation response. The yoga like shapes will train the body for increased flexibility and the joint movement helps to improve mobility and a fuller range through it.

The entire treatment is calming on the nervous system, because I work at a slow pace, gradually applying touch and listening carefully to what your body is telling me. Also, the movements are rhythmic often lulling you into sleep or that sweet spot in between - like in meditation!

Repeat-Grid-3
thai_yoga_massage_1x (2) purple 6

Benefits Of Thai Yoga Therapy

Let’s start with Stress and Tension relief - most of us can relate and want that, Right?!? Then you get increased circulation - blood and lymphatic flow that stagnates from all that seating.

No more joint pain and improved range of motion through it. And, those of you who don’t want to go to yoga class but want more flexibility and better posture - this is for you. The treatment will free up the energy blocks, open up the chest for deeper breath, and put you into such a deep relaxation you may never want to leave. 

 

Stress Resilience

When you’re stressed, let’s face it, that's most of us these days, one of two branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) gets activated. The sympathetic branch - the fight/flight/freeze response. This is an unconscious response to external stimulus coming in via your senses to the spinal cord then up your brain, saying - “Hey, you're in danger!”  

It’s your internal alarm system!!!

Today’s over-stimulated nervous system communicates stress as danger to your brain. So when you’re ‘Stressed Out’ your nervous system and brain think you're being attacked by a Bear!  

I work to switch that alarm system to turn on the other branch of the ANS - the parasympathetic rest/digest response. This response works the same except it tells your brain you’re safe! And when you feel safe, you'll feel less stress, anxiety and be less reactive.

Activating your rest/digest response regularly decreases time spent in your fight/flight/freeze response and becomes less reactive to perceived danger - the ‘stressors’ of life. 

You become more Resilient in your life!

Tension Relief

Muscles that are weak, overworked, or have dysfunctional movement patterns can develop tension and removing it is a good place to start restoring those tissues and feeling better...enter Chantelle! 

What you call ‘knots’ I call adhesions - these are small links that form between the muscles in the fascial layers. Fascia is the connective tissue that holds muscles together and let’s them glide over each other.

When an adhesion forms in the fascia, think of it like a cotton face pad, pull it apart and you have fine links that connect the other side. Unlike the cotton face pad an adhesion feels different under the skin - it’s bumpy, griddy, or stringy.

I break up those adhesions so the fascia can glide over each other again. Helping the muscle move freely and releasing some of the pull on it that feels like tension from the muscle. 

Ah, freedom…

Fascial Release

The fascia I’m talking about here is the “myofascial layer” of tissue that wraps around the muscle like a stocking and allows them to glide over each other - organs too! When this is dried out (you’re dehydrated) or bound together from not moving it creates stiffness, remember those adhesions I was talking about before, left alone it will decrease your mobility and flexibility.  

Drink your water and come see me! 

I will free up those layers of fascia giving you smooth movement again and less pull and constriction on your muscles and organs.

Those of you suffering with chronic pain syndrome can experience relief from this treatment as well. 

Why? 

Because the fascial system is home to many sensory receptors, often immobility masquerades here as muscle tension causing pain. 

Release the Fascia - Soothe the Pain!

Breathe Freely

You have muscle and fascia attached and surrounding your rib cage which houses and protects your lungs and diaphragm. When I release that tension/constriction it aids in the proper function of those organs allowing you to breathe better and deeper.

Those dealing with asthma, shallow breath, or underdeveloped function of your diaphragm can improve these problems by releasing the tension that restricts them and allows for a more optimal function of your whole breathing apparatus.

Breathing more freely and deeper will help to regulate your nervous system. This leads to relief of stress, anxiety, and restful sleep.

So, if you’re feeling like you can’t breathe and out of energy, having trouble sleeping or worse insomnia, and sleeping disorders you may need to come see me. You’ll be surprised that with one treatment you can experience improvements within the first 24hrs.

I often hear how people feel more open and they slept so deep that night. This is a great way to begin to turn those “Awe Geez” into Zzzz!!!! 

Warning

Your mood might elevate changing emotional patterns to blissful joyous states. You might find hidden energy or start doing things you haven’t done since you were younger. All this from receive touch? Yep, physical contact, our sense of touch, is super important for our survival, we can live without it!

Repeat-Grid-3
thaiYoga 2

Hi, I'm Chantelle

It’s been many years and I’m still expanding my practice and fine tuning my knowledge to be as current and up to date in Thai Massage, The MindBody, Yoga and it’s sister science - Ayurveda. I’ve become an educator, practitioner and instructor of them. I use my skills, knowledge, and expertise gained from all of these modalities in treatment - Thai Yoga Therapy and Movement-Yoga classes. They’ve taught me to look at the whole person, not just the injury, aches or pains a person has complaints about or how they move and position their body. 

My studies over the years and personal experience with migraines, depression, anxiety, and PTSD showed me we need to treat the whole person, mind & body, and care for them in a way that is informed, kind and compassionate. Getting to know what is happening beyond their aches and pain! And sometimes - it’s just that - ‘aches and pains’ which can be treated and done. Other times they are a symptom of something more complex. 

The beauty of Thai Yoga Therapy is that you don’t need to talk about those complex issues in detail, a mere mention of them is enough to help facilitate healing. Why? Because it informs me, gives me more input on how to approach your treatment plan. 

I tell you this from personal experience. All of these modalities helped to improve my complex issues. They brought awareness to my mindbody connection, worked out the tension and trauma that has been stored in my body for years, and gave me tools to regulate my sensitive nervous system. They’ve taught me how I could change my life if I change the relationship with myself. 

First, I needed to get to know and tune into who I was - develop my self awareness - I got there through my body. I learned that sensations in my body are a language. My body was talking to me, telling me it hurt and needed attention! 

 My goal is to help facilitate that kind of change in Your Life!!! 

We can take that first step together through the body work and movement-yoga classes I do. If you begin to feel good in your body, I can assure you, it will open up doors that you didn’t think possible. You can perform in ways you used to or have always wanted to. Find relief from physical and mental stress, balance your sensitive nervous system and alleviate your aches and pain. You’ll be working with someone who understands, cares and will support you as we move through  the steps of discomfort to relief and freedom. Or, if you're only looking to feel deeply relaxed we can do that too!!!

With compassion,

Chantelle

Benefits Of Working With Chantelle

Experience

  • I have been a Thai massage practitioner for 10 yrs and counting, assisted my teachers for 5yrs and teaching solo the past 3 yrs
  • I’ve practiced Yoga over 20 yrs, instructed 14 yrs, and studied Ayurveda in the past 6 yrs
  • Trauma informed Yoga & Bodywork is a big part of my practice and passion, people can feel safe and confident in my care and I’ll hold space for them
  • I feel continued education is vital to stay current with today’s ever growing discoveries in science. It is also important to stay in the beginner’s mindset - there is always something new to learn!
  • I’m always exploring new modality of bodywork, movement, and mindfulness
  • I love to learn, so my head is in a  lot of books or online webinars about the body, brain, trauma resolution, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, ayurveda, and self development

Certificates & Achievements

  • JAI Wellness - Ayurveda & Yoga Holistic Specialist Teacher Training
  • Ashley Turner MA, LMFT - Yoga.Psyche.Soul, Yoga Teacher Training - Asana, Mantra, Ritual practices, Psychology, Personal & Business development
  • Shankara Deva Yoga - Steve Fazzari  Yoga Nidra: A Guide to Deep Conscious Relaxation
  • New Leaf Foundation - Reaching In, Reaching Out: Yoga for Youth, Trauma Informed Online training
  • Yandara Yoga Institute - Yoga Teaching Training Course                                       
  • Lotus Palm - Thai Massage School, Advance & Essential Certificate                               
  • Still Light Centre - Anatomy of Yoga and Thai Massage
  • American Institute of Vedic Studies - Ayur-Yoga Shakti Retreat 
  • Navina® - Thai Yoga Therapy - Educator and Practitioner of the Principal Certification Course and applied Anatomy & Physiology. Practitioner of Enhanced Modules of Thai Yoga Therapy

Informed

My work continues to be informed by my personal experience and continuing education. I like to be on the forefront of new information. I’m always reading and taking courses to stay current. What is exciting is that we live in a spectacular time. 

Today, science supports with evidence based studies what ancient healing practices have known for thousands of years and uses a whole person approach - a Biopsycosocial model. Bio - your body and systems, Psycho - thought, behaviour, emotion, memory, and Social - your outer environment - job, family, friends, culture, community. It is important to understand that your mindbody works together in an intricate ecosystem where all systems influence and affect one another - there is no separation. 

Mind blowing isn’t?!?

Experienced

All my studies thread together and feed into one another so I can understand YOU - the whole person. 

I also use my personal pain experience as a relational tool to support your pain complaints or challenges. Using this whole person approach - Biopsychosocial model - we can peel away layers to get to the root cause of your complaints. This will influence your healing with more awareness, active participation and give you back control of your health and wellness. With lasting sustainability for resilience.  

That’s right - you’ll bounce back better!

I’ve been using this approach with clients for a few years and see first hand how their bodies and mindset changes and improves.

Awareness

I have always been a very observant person. I pay close attention to detail and I’m the curious type who likes to explore. 

These are all great qualities when it comes to searching for the cause of a pain or discomfort you're experiencing. 

As you progress with treatments I’ll keep looking at the information you share with me and what we feel and see happening in your body. Like any great detective I use the evidence and my informed intuition to guide me to the answers. You might have guessed - I loved the game Clue as a kid!

The body changes and heals over time. Remember your aches and pains didn’t just happen - unless it’s the result of an injury. Let’s keep in mind it can take time to rehabilitate and remap the mindbody system. 

Having patience and determination will help you achieve your healing goals.

Chantelle Featured In Georgina Life

Chantelle Featured In Georgina Life

Heal Your Body

How The Environment is Setup

How The Environment is Setup

How The Environment is Setup

What it looks like

Thai Yoga Therapy Treatment In The Park

With Mayor Margeret, Painted Perch Festival (Georgina) & Acro Festival (Niagara)

What My Clients Say

Catherine

I first started seeing Chantelle for Thai Yoga therapy back in the spring of 2020. I was first introduced to her by a friend in hopes that she could help relieve my muscle and hip pain that could not be resolved by physiotherapy or regular RMT massages. I had done 6 months of physiotherapy but only noticed small periods of relief. After my first visit with Chantelle I was in shock! During my session I felt the tightness in my muscles release and could not believe that after an hour session I had mobility in my hips and my constant lower back and hip pain was reduced. I immediately signed up for another session and have been continuously seeing Chantelle at least once a month. I look forward to each and every session with her as I feel so amazing after. Not only are my muscles aches/pains reduced but I also feel so energized after and feel as though I can accomplish anything. Thai yoga therapy is honestly one of the most relaxing services you will ever experience! Everyone needs to try it because once you do, you'll be hooked just like me!

Tania and Edgar

My husband and I met Chantelle at a Yoga Retreat last year. I do not like deep massages and was afraid to try Thai Yoga massage. Chantelle took great care in accommodating my low pain threshold and frozen shoulders. I felt very relaxed and limber with no after effects. Chantelle is a very professional and knowledgeable therapist who listens to the clients. Both my husband and I continue to use her services and would recommend her massages to everyone we know.

Amanda

Yesterday I had the amazing pleasure of experiencing Thai Yoga massage from Chantelle Reynolds. It was incredible!

Karen

I first met Chantelle a few years ago when I took her yoga class . I found out that she offered Thai yoga massage. I was intrigued so I booked an appointment with her and was amazed at the results! I have had neck problems for most of my adult life and after the first appointment I had relief. She uses gentle movements and manipulates the muscles which stimulates blood flow to the area that's most needed. I now see Chantelle monthly for a 90 min treatment. Experience the difference for yourself. You won't be disappointed!!

Katie

I would say that it is the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. Beats a traditional massage by a landslide. I feel so light and my muscles feel stretched and relaxed. I tell so many clients about it! Rave about chantelle all the time.

Julie

I am so excited to be coming back to your classes in the New Year. I’ve missed them so much. You explain the “why’s” with each movement that we do, and the benefits that the movements give us. Your classes are more then just a yoga class. You educate us on awareness and ways to be healthier in our minds and bodies. Tips and tricks for our different body parts, if we had injuries, or tight muscles. You share your knowledge with your class. The atmosphere in your classes is very welcoming and engaging. I always leave your classes feeling relaxed and better than I did before I got there.

How It Works

1

Connect & Plan

First we’ll have a free phone consult to determine exactly what you’re looking for - complaints and expectations. Giving us an opportunity to see if Thai Yoga Therapy is for you. 

We then book your appointment. You’ll receive an email reminder 24hrs prior to your appointment. Please keep in mind cancellation less than 24hrs is subject to a fee. 

2

Treatment Day

I ask that you come in 10 minutes early to fill out our health forms. We then do a check in about pain points, areas that you want to focus on, and we have a talk about what to expect. 

If other needs or discomfort arise during treatment we can address them in the moment or stop treatment if that is what you feel is necessary.

3

Post Treatment

Once we finish I will do another check in to see how you’re doing.

 You might receive some home strengthening and/or stretches to prolong the benefits of the treatment and improve the areas of complaint. 

I’ll also mention some things to expect and what you might feel over the next couple days.

4

Follow Up

I’ll send an email within 24-48 hrs to see how you’re feeling - did any issues, questions or concerns come up after receiving the treatment. If yes, this creates a space for further discussion, explanation, and solutions. 

I want you to feel comfortable sharing your experience, whether to ease your concerns or celebrate your new freedom in movement.

Start Moving Freely

Blog

lastest news

Explore More