Melanie Wheaton
RMT, RYT
Registered Massage Therapist
Registered Yoga Therapist
She/Her
Bio
Melanie is a 2005 graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. She worked in multiple clinics across the city before starting her own business in Bloor West Village called Whole Body Wellness Centre in 2015. It was a thriving business for 5 years until Melanie closed the practice during the pandemic. Melanie continued her work via a home-based practice until she joined Antidote Wellness Lab in 2022, where she instantly became an integral part of the team.
Her massage practice is rooted in traditional Swedish Massage, complemented by additional techniques such as myofascial release, passive stretching, active release therapy, KT-taping (Kinesiology Taping), lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, shiatsu, and reiki.
She describes her hands-on approach as intuitive, slow to moderate in speed, and adaptable in pressure, “My intention lies in being present for my client. I am a part of their healing journey at that moment.”
“My intention lies in being present for my client. I am a part of their healing journey at that moment.”
In addition to her Massage Therapy Diploma, Melanie has pursued extensive manual therapy and movement training certifications, including:
Dr. Bruce Crawford’s Pelvic Floor Strengthening Pilates Program (pfilAtes)
200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification (YogaSpace)
Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 (Upledger Institute)
Tom Myers’ Fascial Release series: Intrinsic Muscles of the Pelvis
Tom Myers’ Fascial Anatomy Trains for Movement Specialists
Assessment & Treatment of the Masticatory Myofascial & TMJ (Bruce McKinnon - RMT)
Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation: The Lower Extremity (Bruce McKinnon - RMT)
Basic 30hr Shiatsu Training (Shiatsu School of Canada)
Usui Reiki - Level 1 (Infinite Ki - Holistic School)
Advanced Therapeutic Kinesiology Taping (Victoria Sambleson - RMT)
2SLGBTQ+ Foundations & Trauma Care Training (Rainbow Health Ontario – Sherbourne Health)
In addition to her work at Antidote, Melanie provides hands-on massage therapy during Breathe’s restorative classes, taught monthly by Nikki Daley. These sessions can be booked directly through Breathe Yoga Studio, located around the corner from Antidote Wellness Lab on Hook Ave.
Melanie is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). She lives in the Junction with her family, embracing both city life and the great outdoors.
Melanie is passionate about applying the principles of compassionate, trauma-informed care to her diverse clientele. She welcomes clients of all ages, from youth to seniors.
You can find Melanie on the schedule Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
