John Balogh is a highly qualified health and wellness professional with a strong foundation in both movement science and hands-on therapy. He earned his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from Brock University in 2015, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Exercise Science for Health and Performance from Niagara College in 2017. Shortly thereafter, he became a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.

Early in his career, John worked as a Personal Trainer, gaining valuable experience with a wide range of clients—from young athletes to seniors—providing personalized, in-home exercise programs. While this work was rewarding, John realized he wanted to deepen his knowledge and expand the care he could offer his clients.

This led him to pursue massage therapy at the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, where he graduated in August 2019. He became a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in January 2020 and also became a Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin) with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO) during this time.

John combines his extensive education in exercise science, kinesiology, and massage therapy to create well-rounded, evidence-based treatment plans. He specializes in working with athletic populations and performance-minded individuals and is also a Certified High Performance Specialist with CSEP.

In each treatment, John blends rhythmic Swedish and fascial techniques with deep tissue work and trigger point release. He also incorporates corrective exercises and movement strategies to help clients return to the activities they love safely and effectively.

Outside the clinic, John maintains an active lifestyle. You’ll often find him hiking with his dog, mountain biking, or playing hockey in his spare time.

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Vanessa Breadner has been practicing Massage Therapy as a Registered Massage Therapist since November 2015. She is passionate about her work and prioritizes the well-being of her clients throughout every treatment. A longtime advocate for health and wellness, Vanessa found that massage therapy was the perfect profession to combine her desire to help others with her commitment to promoting overall health.

Whether clients are recovering from injury, managing acute or chronic pain, or simply seeking relaxation from daily stress, Vanessa provides compassionate and effective care tailored to each individual’s needs.

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Glen Burgess brings over 15 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, with a diverse background that includes Personal Training, Group Training, Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), and Fitness Education. Originally pursuing a career in musical theatre, film, and television, Glen’s path shifted after sustaining a back injury. This personal challenge sparked his passion for understanding injury recovery and helping others regain their strength and mobility.

Glen’s journey through his own rehabilitation led him to discover Fascial Stretch Therapy, which has become a key part of his practice. A lifelong mover, Glen is passionate about all things movement-based—from dance and sports to endurance training. He has completed two marathons, three half-marathons, the Disney Dopey Challenge, two sprint triathlons, and one Olympic-distance triathlon. While injuries may occasionally slow him down, they never stop him from doing what he loves.

Now a Registered Massage Therapist, Glen continues to build on his extensive background. He integrates techniques such as joint traction, joint mobilization, and connective tissue therapy—the foundation of Stretch Therapy—into his treatment plans. He is also expanding his modalities to include kinesiology taping, cupping, and Graston techniques, aiming to support a broader range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Glen has helped numerous clients manage and recover from issues involving the lower back, neck, hips, shoulders, knees, and other major joints—focusing on both injury prevention and functional restoration.

He holds a wide range of professional certifications, including:

FST Level 3 Stretch Specialist

Trigger Point Master Trainer

canfitpro FIS, PTS

canfitpro PRO TRAINER – PTS, CPR, TRX

PICP Level 1 & 2

CMT Level 1 & 2

FMA-GEM Level 1

Flexi-bar / XCO Shape

TRX R4 Team Coach

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is covered by most insurance plans.

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Melissa is a Registered Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Practitioner, and Spinal Energetics Practitioner with 10 years of experience in the health and wellness field. After graduating with honours from Medix College in 2014, she began her journey at Orangeville Wellness Clinic, where she initially offered therapeutic massage to support injury recovery, chronic pain, and overall well-being. As she deepened her education, she integrated modalities such as Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Cupping, and Soft Tissue Release into her practice.

Throughout her career, Melissa has expanded her understanding of how the nervous system responds to stress, how unresolved emotions and trauma become stored in the body, and how our subtle energy system affects our overall health. Through studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Usui Reiki, and Yogic teachings, she learned how these ancient healing practices support profound healing and well-being. This knowledge led Melissa to incorporate energy healing and nervous system regulation into her practice, providing a holistic approach to whole-body wellness. In addition to massage therapy, Melissa offers Reiki, a gentle yet powerful energy healing modality that promotes balance, relaxation, and the body’s natural healing processes. Reiki can be experienced on its own or integrated into an Energetic Holistic Massage, combining Swedish massage and Reiki to release tension, enhance energy flow, and restore vitality.

In 2024, Melissa became a Spinal Energetics Practitioner, adding this transformative modality to her offerings. Spinal Energetics works with the spine, nervous system, and energy field to release tension and restore balance, addressing long-standing emotional and physical imbalances. Melissa offers Integrative Massage with Spinal Energetics, stand-alone Spinal Energetics sessions, and Spinal Energetic session bundle/packages which are designed to promote consistency in your healing journey, helping you benefit more fully from regular sessions.

Melissa’s passion for holistic healing continues to grow and evolve. In September 2024, she completed her Breathwork Facilitator Training and will be gaining full certification in 2025. She is also set to become a Kundalini Activation Facilitator in March 2025, expanding her ability to support both individual and group healing. Melissa’s work is a fusion of physical, energetic, and somatic healing, guiding clients towards their true selves, restoring nervous system balance, and supporting their physical health and vitality.

She is very happy to be at Orangeville Wellness Clinic since Fall 2014. She brings with her more than 130 hours of clinical experience along with additional outreach experiences; inclusive to working with athletes at the Toronto Goodlife Marathon and Nurses at Sick Kids Hospital. In my educational experience she conducted assessments and orthopedic tests to be able to provide safe and effective treatments. Melissa performed therapeutic massages on patients with sport injuries, repetitive stress injuries, postural dysfunctions, motor vehicle accidents and central nervous system conditions and designed remedial exercise programs and recommended self-care advice to clients.

As a massage therapist, she focuses on really listening to the concerns of each client and working with you to give you the most effective treatment possible using a variety of Swedish and advanced massage techniques. Melissa believes massage is an integral part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her practice is based on preventative care through client education, self- care and regular maintenance treatments. Her skills include trigger point therapy, fascial release, deep tissue massage and the use of hydrotherapy. She also likes to incorporate the use of Hot Stones to help with stress relief through relaxation massage. She is adept in treating an injury at any stage, working towards rehabilitation, managing chronic conditions or illnesses, and in treating special populations including pregnancy, children, elderly and athletes. Melissa’s interests include sports massage and treating athletes, along with incorporating relaxing techniques to help to promote natural body functions. Melissa Donia is extremely excited to be a part of Orangeville Wellness Clinic to provide clients with the best possible care and look forward to welcoming you as a client.

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Cindy Grant, BSc.

Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master, Professional Educator

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Exceptionality in Human Learning, Cindy joined the HR / Training & Development industry in 1997. But in 2013 a traumatic back condition and profound, life-changing experience with therapeutic essential oils got her taking a different path with Aromatherapy and Energy Medicine. She studied Aromatic Sciences at the Institute of Energy Wellness Studies, Aromatherapy at the Joyessence Aromatherapy Centre, then received her Energy Medicine Practitioner Certification from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in 2013. Cindy began assisting clients right away in overcoming challenges to their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, by offering a transformative collaboration of Energy Medicine and therapeutic grade Essential Oils. She now offers her clients a very special coaching journey to tap into their natural gifts of healing, using a wide variety of energy medicine and reiki techniques, essential oils, visualization and relaxation exercises. From personal experience she believes strongly that self-empowerment and freedom are truly within reach, as are your goals, aspirations and vitality.

2024 – Reiki Masters certification

2018 – 2nd Level Reiki Certification

2016 (Oct) - certification in Animal Reiki from the Canadian Centre of Indian Head Massage.

2016 (April) - First Level Reiki certification

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Melissa Hancock is a Registered Massage Therapist who has been practicing since 2013. A graduate of Georgian College (2003, 2012) and Conestoga College (2005), she brings over 12 years of experience in the field of massage therapy. Melissa has cultivated a strong foundation in treating a wide range of conditions through various modalities, including—but not limited to—pregnancy and pediatric massage, ultrasound therapy, reflexology (within the massage therapy scope of practice), cupping, hot stone therapy, fascial release, deep tissue techniques, taping, and sports and rehabilitation massage.

Melissa is committed to providing compassionate and effective care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her treatments often include individualized plans incorporating remedial exercise programs and self-care recommendations, whether the goal is injury recovery, pain management, or stress relief.

Outside of her practice, Melissa is a dedicated single mother who enjoys spending her free time hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors. With a background in athletics and dance, she deeply understands the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and nurturing overall well-being—mind, body, and soul.

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If you’re looking for a practitioner who can truly connect the dots—between your symptoms, your lifestyle, and your long-term wellness—Vishal Khare is that rare kind of therapist who blends science, skill, and soul.

As a highly trained Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Registered Kinesiologist, Vishal brings over a decade of multidisciplinary experience to the table. From complex adult injuries to pediatric developmental concerns, his whole-body, hands-on approach is trusted by patients of all ages—including parents seeking natural, gentle care for their children.

Whether you’re dealing with TMJ pain, chronic back issues, dizziness after a car accident, or your little one is struggling with colic, reflux, or movement delays—Vishal listens deeply and treats with intention.

What He Specializes In: Pediatric osteopathy – gentle, effective care for infants and children with feeding issues, torticollis, developmental delays, and more

Craniosacral therapy – to relieve nervous system tension, headaches, and post-concussion symptoms

Visceral manipulation – to restore organ mobility and address deep-rooted imbalances

TMJ dysfunction treatment – for jaw pain, clenching, and bite-related issues

Muscle and fascial stretch techniques – to unlock stuck patterns and restore movement

But Vishal is more than his credentials. Patients describe him as present, precise, and powerfully intuitive. He’s the kind of practitioner who remembers your story, adapts your care in real time, and makes you feel seen—not just as a body in pain, but as a whole person (or parent, or child) on a healing journey.

Extra Support He Offers: Custom orthotic braces tailored to your lifestyle

Gait and postural assessments to improve how you move

Ergonomic evaluations to make your workspace body-friendly

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or seeking safe, supportive care for your child, Vishal’s mission is clear: help you feel better, move better, and live more fully—starting at the root.

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Scott Maraschio is a graduate of the prestigious Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy and a proud member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). As a Registered Massage Therapist with nearly 10 years of experience, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his role at Orangeville Wellness Clinic.

Scott’s expertise spans relaxation, deep tissue, pregnancy, and sports massage, allowing him to tailor treatments to meet the unique needs of each client. His background in competitive gymnastics, where he competed at both National and Provincial levels, has provided him with an in-depth understanding of athletic performance and injury prevention.

He is also a Level 7 IASF Certified Tumbling Coach, dedicated to training youth, junior, and senior athletes. Scott’s athletic achievements include being a member of Team Canada, winning Gold at the 2010 and 2012 World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida.

Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys spending his days on an alpaca farm and his evenings coaching tumbling lessons. He also cherishes time with his dog, Maisy.

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Maria McGugan is the owner of Orangeville Wellness Clinic, proudly serving the Orangeville community since 2008. A dedicated and highly trained healthcare professional, Maria is both a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, with a deep commitment to ongoing education and holistic patient care.

Maria completed her Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto in November 2018. Her research thesis, titled “The Effects of Global Osteopathic Treatment on Restless Legs Syndrome as Measured by IRLS,” reflects her evidence-based approach and passion for advancing clinical knowledge. Her academic achievements have earned her prestigious recognition, including:

The Andrew Taylor Still Grant for outstanding contributions to the promotion and recognition of osteopathy in Canada

The Celeste Cullen Memorial Award for scholastic excellence and socially conscious behavior

Since 2013, Maria has also served as a key organizer of the Canadian College of Osteopathy’s Annual Founder’s Day, demonstrating her dedication to the profession and its growth in Canada.

In practice, Maria combines her osteopathic and massage therapy backgrounds to treat a variety of chronic and complex conditions, including:

Low back pain

Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries

Tendonitis

Lymphatic congestion

Her treatment approach emphasizes prevention, patient education, and self-care, often integrating customized home exercises and lifestyle guidance to empower her patients in their healing process.

Maria continually expands her knowledge through advanced certifications and post-graduate programs, ensuring her patients benefit from the most current, effective techniques in manual therapy.

Certifications and Advanced Training (Selected):

Diploma in Massage Therapy, Toronto (2007)

Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial Release – Cervical Focus, Matrix Repatterning

Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist Program (2018)

Acupuncture Diploma (2011)

Post-Graduate Courses in Osteopathy & Neonatal Care, Obstetrics, and Postural Restoration

Biodynamic Osteopathy (completed Phase 6 of 9 – ongoing)

Cranial Nerves (2023), Lymphatic Drainage – Osteopathy (2024)

Biodynamic Osteopathy Brain Series 3 Muscle Activation Techniques Master Program Completed Foot, Thoraric, Cervical

Neurofunctional Acupuncture (Current Study at McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture 2026)

Maria is also certified in specialized modalities such as Kinesiotaping, Indian Head Massage, Esalen Deep Tissue, Thai Herbal Stem Facial Therapy, Tuina, Touch for Health, Sound Bath and more.

Professional Memberships:

Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners

College of Massage Therapists of Ontario

Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario

Community Involvement:

Maria has actively supported causes close to her heart, including volunteering as a massage therapist at the End to Breast Cancer Walk (2006–2010) and being a member and supporter of Autism Ontario.

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Katalina Ringler is a graduate of Medix College, Toronto Campus, and has been a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) since 2015. She is also a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

In addition to her core massage therapy training, Katalina has completed Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) through the internationally recognized Vodder School and holds credentials as an Applied MLD Therapist – Level 1 & 2. This specialized training allows her to support clients with conditions such as post-surgical swelling, lymphedema, and general detoxification needs.

Katalina finds her profession deeply rewarding and is dedicated to helping clients feel their best through personalized, client-focused care. Each session is thoughtfully tailored using a combination of therapeutic techniques and her own unique approach to meet individual needs and wellness goals.

Fluent in English, Hungarian, Romanian, and Italian, Katalina is able to connect with a diverse range of clients, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable, welcoming experience for all.

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