Sydney was born and raised in Southern Alberta. She is a long-time student of yoga and has professional training in Traditional Thai Massage. In 2015, she moved to Victoria, BC, to pursue her Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) diploma at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, graduating from its 2200-hour program. After several years of practice in British Columbia, Sydney has returned to Alberta to continue her work as an RMT while pursuing further education in an acupuncture diploma program.

Her interest in massage therapy began through personal experience. Out of high school, while managing a long-term health condition and seeking relief from chronic pain, she explored yoga and Thai massage as part of her healing. This experience led her to complete yoga teacher training programs in both India and Thailand, and to receive abdominal massage techniques such as Chi Nei Tsang at the Tao Garden in Thailand. While there, she experienced notable improvement in symptoms related to a previously undiagnosed intestinal obstruction, which was addressed during intensive abdominal massage treatment. The positive impact of this experience influenced her decision to pursue a career in complementary and integrative healthcare.

Sydney’s approach to massage is influenced by both Eastern and Western perspectives. She recognizes the connection between physical discomfort and deeper emotional or physiological patterns, and works with her clients to support their individual health goals. She draws from Thai massage, acupressure, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, abdominal massage, postural education, and breathwork in her treatments. She also has a growing interest in supporting clients with stress-related conditions, chronic pain, digestive issues, sports injuries and mental health challenges through body-based therapies.

In 2021, she took some training in Somatic Experiencing®, which has added a trauma-informed foundation to her massage practice. Her intention is not to “fix” clients, but to create a space where they can better understand and work with their body’s own signals and responses.

Sydney values an approach that is compassionate, collaborative, and informed by ongoing learning. She tailors each session to meet the needs of the individual and supports clients in developing body awareness as part of their healing or self-care.

Outside of work, Sydney enjoys climbing, yoga, dance, backpacking, cooking, cycling and spending time in nature with animals and plants.