At Origin Wellness, we don’t just provide treatments—we create a sanctuary for healing. Founded and operated by Registered Massage Therapists, our clinic is thoughtfully designed to blend professionalism and clinical care with warmth and a sense of escape. With decades of combined experience in healthcare clinics, spas, and multidisciplinary settings, we’ve curated the best elements of these spaces into a welcoming environment where you’ll feel truly cared for.
Since 2014, we’ve been serving the East Danforth community, and in 2026 we moved into our expanded clinic at 573 Danforth. We value building lasting relationships through exceptional, tailored care and are excited to be in the vibrant GreekTown community in our beautiful new space.
What sets Origin Wellness apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized care. We start by listening—understanding your concerns, goals, and lifestyle—then craft a treatment plan tailored to you. Our approach merges evidence-informed techniques with a deep awareness of how the body, mind, and environment interact to shape your health.
Through this integrative lens, we also focus on your nervous system’s role in maintaining well-being. By promoting self-regulation, we help you manage pain, stress, and other challenges more effectively. This holistic, biopsychosocial approach doesn’t just address symptoms; it fosters lasting resilience and vitality.
At Origin Wellness, we’re more than a clinic—we’re your partners in health. Whether you seek relief from discomfort, stress management tools, or a path to greater balance, we’ll guide and support you every step of the way.
Experience care that’s truly centred on you. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you thrive—today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Erin graduated with honours from Elmcrest College of Applied Health Sciences in 2009 and became registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. During her training, she completed internships treating athletes at the Toronto Marathon and other sporting events, labouring and post-partum patients at North York General Hospital, and young mothers and their infants at Rosalie Hall Young Parent Resource Centre. Erin also helped launch and volunteered in Elmcrest’s mentorship program, supporting first-term students in their massage clinic practice.
As an RMT, Erin is trained in Swedish massage and integrates a variety of specialized techniques including trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint play manipulations, hydrotherapy, and lymphatic drainage. In 2019, she became a certified Thai massage practitioner. Erin has experience treating a wide range of conditions including pregnancy, repetitive strain, acute and chronic injuries, postural issues, surgical recovery, headaches, autism, edema, frozen shoulder, and infant stress and digestive concerns.
She is also a Certified SpiderTech Kinesiology Tape Provider. This tape-based therapeutic support can be applied during treatments to help reduce pain, support healing structures, and improve overall function. Contact Erin for more details or to include SpiderTech in your next session.
Outside of her massage practice, Erin is a mom who loves exercise and music. Before becoming an RMT, she studied theatre and improv and worked in record stores for many years.
Your first appointment with Erin includes a full intake and assessment to create a safe, effective treatment plan. She works closely with clients to understand their comfort levels and goals, providing tailored techniques and post-treatment care to support long-term, pain-free living. Erin’s approach is rooted in collaboration and open communication to empower her clients throughout their healing journey.
Katrine has been a therapeutic manual practitioner since 2005. She started her career as an RMT and graduated from the Osteopathic program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2015. Katrine strives to bring balance to the body and physical well-being to the individual.
Osteopathy not only treats pain, it also helps to find the cause of discomfort through assessment, hands-on palpation and treatment along with home care recommendations. Katrine continues to pursue additional education, giving her diverse skills to help with chronic pain, TMJ issues, concussion syndrome, anxiety, stress maintenance and more. Please contact the clinic to find out if Osteopathy is right for you.
Sue Kirkpatrick RMT, DOMP has been working in the hands-on healing field for decades, accumulating extensive knowledge and experience in many areas of manual care. Sue started her studies and career in Swedish Massage & Hydrotherapy in the late 1970s, continuing her studies in Shiatsu, Acupressure & Jin-Shin-Do, Polarity Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage & Thai Heat Therapy in the decades that followed. After using these modalities for many years, practising as a more traditional Registered Massage Therapist, Sue began her study of Craniosacral Therapy. She trained in styles popularised by Dr. John Upledger D.O. in the early 1990s, which eventually inspired her to enroll in the Canadian College of Osteopathy’s extensive training program of Traditional Manual Osteopathy where she graduated in 2008.
Sue holds a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP) as well as her RMT certification, which allows her patients to choose their preferred style of body work. Her osteopathic philosophy combines myofascial release techniques and energetic techniques to gently unwind and release old body patterns and habits. Her massage style is flowing and rhythmic, with a more moderate approach to alleviating tension. Her approach to “deeper work” in both disciplines isn’t with a focus on “heavy” pressure, but through a series of more gentle to moderate techniques that allow the body to soften itself. The goal is to alleviate pain, not cause more!
Whether you book in with Sue for her Osteopathic approach or a RMT treatment, she can help you achieve a wonderful state of deep healing relaxation, assist you in coping with your daily stress levels, as well as relieve you of deep chronic muscular tension and pain.
Treatments with Sue draw on a wide base of experience in all her fields of study, and can combine the use of many varied modalities, having a fantastic neurological effect which can be both relaxing and energizing, while addressing muskulo-skeletal concerns.
With a background in both T‘ai Chi and Yoga, Sue is also a Pilates instructor with a focus on Traditional Pilates Mat Work, which means she brings a great catalogue of stretching and strengthening exercises to help you along in your healing process.
With over a decade of experience in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kirsten is a graduate of the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver (2014). Since moving to Ontario, she upgraded with a moxibustion and acupuncture degree from Eight Branches here in Toronto.
Kirsten’s path has taken her across the United States, training with experts in advanced modalities such as sports therapy, fascia release, and trauma-informed care.
Now based in Canada, her practice focuses on women’s and trans hormonal health, including support through perimenopause, menopause, and fertility challenges. She holds certifications in Cosmetic Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage with Cupping, and the NADA Protocol for addiction and non-verbal trauma support.
As an Afro-Indigenous person, Kirsten is rooted in natural and holistic approaches to healing and blends ancient techniques with modern insights to support the body’s natural balance.
Outside of clinic life, she enjoys quality time with loved ones, caring for the environment, and sailing whenever she gets the time.
Nicole is a Registered Acupuncturist with a diploma from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Nicole is passionate about supporting one’s wellness and quality of living, at any stage of life, using the many modalities that Chinese Medicine has to offer. She recognizes that every individual is unique and honours the importance of interconnected health.
Nicole provides compassionate care that focuses on the imbalances in the body and is passionate about how Chinese Medicine practices can support:
Nicole has always been deeply curious about the function, potential, and intricacies of the human body. Representing Canada in Sprint Kayaking, Nicole also earned a degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. Since then, she has spent many years travelling, including studying Yoga in India and working in the service industry.
Outside of the clinic, Nicole loves exploring the city on her bike, attending music events, trying new restaurants, and cooking for friends!
Amelia Fogel, RMT, is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2022. She’s incredibly passionate about empowering others in their wellness journeys and strives to create an inclusive, judgment-free environment in her treatment room.
Amelia loves to use movement to empower people of all body types to connect with themselves, especially those who have struggled with chronic pain. She provides enjoyable home-care techniques to help manage mobility issues. Learning about the human body and how to stay in-tune with herself helps Amelia move through the world with less pain, and she is grateful to share her expertise with you.
Emily is thrilled to have been part of the Origin team at Danforth since 2016!
She believes in the healing power of touch. Her slow and focused approach is calming, restorative, and intuitive.
Emily has been practicing professionally since 1999: graduating with honours from both the 2,200 hour program at the Shiatsu School of Canada and Canadian Therapeutic College. She has since studied reflexology, various techniques in myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, dynamic cupping, joint mobilizations, and pre/post-natal care. Most recently, she has taken courses in cranial-sacral therapy and holistic facial massage.
Emily enjoys the challenge of helping clients create personalized treatment plans to meet their goals using a variety of modalities. Treatments can be focused to decrease acute and chronic injury and discomfort, to restore and balance energy and/or organ function, and to provide emotional stress and anxiety management. She loves including calming techniques to soothe your nervous system.
With a warm and compassionate approach, Emily strives to create a safe and nurturing space for her clients to relax, rejuvenate, and heal.
In her time off, Emily is happily roaming the beach with her family, making art, paddle-boarding, enjoying yoga or Toronto’s culinary delights.
Connecting with her patients fuels her inspiration, gratitude, and satisfaction in her career.
Frances graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2011 and has enjoyed providing massage therapy treatments to clients across Toronto ever since.
Frances uses Swedish massage techniques and her extensive knowledge of anatomy to treat pain and dysfunction while ensuring her patients are comfortable and feel at ease. She seeks to provide a balanced treatment tailored to individual needs and is keep to find the right approach to ensure her patients feel good leaving the table.
Massage therapy is a second career for Frances, who came to Toronto in 1995 to work in the film industry as a Special Effects Artist. She enjoys powerlifting and kettlebell training and works with both athletes and non-athletes.
Julianna’s passion for helping others led her to a career as a Registered Massage Therapist.
A graduate of Bryan College in Toronto, Julianna is trained in Swedish massage, as well as a variety of techniques including trigger point therapy, joint play, and manual lymphatic drainage.
Whether you’re seeking a relaxation massage or a treatment tailored to a specific issue, Julianna is dedicated to working with her clients to reach their unique goals.
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, working on textile projects, and drinking strong coffee.
From the moment you meet her, it’s clear how much Lainie genuinely cares about your well-being. Her expertise, combined with her warm and compassionate personality, creates an experience that is not only incredibly effective but also deeply relaxing and restorative.
What sets Lainie apart is her curiosity and passion for her work. Whether you’re an athlete looking to recover, someone managing chronic pain, or just in need of stress relief, she listens attentively and provides treatments that leave you feeling like a whole new person. She seamlessly integrates Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, stretching, and relaxation-focused therapies with a heavy and consistent pressure that alleviates your tension.
Lainie’s background in the fast-paced world of advertising gives her a unique perspective on the importance of self-care, and she’s passionate about helping others find balance. As an active cyclist and runner herself, she also has a deep understanding of the physical demands of an active lifestyle, which makes her a trusted choice for anyone dealing with sports-related tension or injuries.
Beyond her incredible hands-on work, Lainie is always eager to educate and empower her clients. Her home-care suggestions are thoughtful and practical, helping you maintain the benefits of her treatments long after you leave.
With Lainie, you’re not just getting a massage—you’re receiving care from someone who is genuinely invested in your health and happiness. Her knowledge, skill, and kindhearted approach make every session a transformative experience.
As a 2016 graduate of Sutherland Chan School, Laura has worked with patients who experience chronic pain, trauma-related physical symptoms, palliative patients, and much more. Laura loves being a massage therapist. She believes the patient is the expert of their own body’s experience. Together, you and Laura will figure out ways to help you feel better. She is an evidence-based therapist who has prioritized continuing education in pain science, acupuncture, and HAES movement practices. Laura thinks at the heart of a great massage experience is active listening, attentive hands-on skills, and an amazing playlist.
Melissa Dunseith, RMT and Reflexologist, has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2011 and a Certified Reflexologist since 2004. She has a deep passion for treating her patients, taking their whole health picture and body in mind—not simply the symptoms of the day—to help address the root cause. She integrates reflexology with her extensive knowledge of massage therapy techniques to effectively treat patients’ conditions. Having these varied tools in her kit allows her to find flexibility and success in treating patients of all ages and states of health with musculoskeletal pain and tension.
Other common conditions Melissa encounters include digestive issues, anxiety, sinus congestion, pre and postnatal conditions, headaches, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, insomnia, and improved energy levels and stress management.
In her years as a manual practitioner, Melissa has experience treating amateur and professional athletes and musicians, terminally ill cancer and HIV-positive patients, children with tight and sore muscles from athletics, poor posture and stress, desk-worker discomforts, anxiety, burnout, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia sufferers, exhausted new parents… all bodies are welcome on her table!
Melissa graduated with Honours from Kikkawa College in 2011 and became a Certified Reflexologist through the Reflexology Association of Canada in 2004. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology with a Minor in Psychology from McMaster University (1999) and worked for several years as a Kinesiologist in a Toronto physiotherapy clinic, where she realized her desire to further expand her integrative healthcare skills.
Melissa has completed all levels of Reiki study in Kenya and Canada, earning the designation of Reiki Master. She is also an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor after completing two and a half years of study between the California College of Ayurveda and the Centre for Ayurveda and Indian Systems of Healing (CAISH) in Toronto. She completed a course in cupping in 2025. In the near future, she hopes to continue her studies to help patients with acupuncture and psychotherapy for psycho-somatic work.
Melissa is an avid Ultimate Frisbee competitor, participating at the provincial, national, and international levels. She loves to run, spin, do hot pilates and yoga, play trivia with friends, hike with her very active dog, watch as many Toronto Raptors and Toronto Tempo games as possible, enjoy live music, and travel the world.
PLEASE NOTE: for MLD booking inquiries, it is best to contact Natalie directly at hello@torontolymphtherapy.ca.
Natalie has a naturally light to moderate pressure level, a slow pace and a focus on soothing the nervous system to further enhance the effects of her treatments.
She has an ongoing interest in improving her understanding of how our bodies move and function. She strives to educate her patients on how to better connect to their own bodies and allow them to move with more ease and less discomfort.
Her practice focus is in oncology massage, post-surgical recovery, lymphedema, breast health, women’s health and trans/non-binary health. She strives to create a safe and inclusive space for all patients and bodies.
Some of her other interests include exploring factors that can lead to chronic pain and uncovering how mental health and stress can impact our physical health and functioning.
Natalie is a certified Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Lymphedema Therapist, and also has additional certification in Lymphatic Taping. She is an approved authorizer for the Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) for lymphedema compression garments and has attended additional training sessions by compression garment manufacturers to improve her familiarity with the wide range of compression solutions.
Natalie is also trained in Dynamic Cupping and Craniosacral Therapy and incorporates these complementary modalities into her treatments as needed. She enjoys working with a diverse patient population, strives to create a safe and inclusive space for all types of bodies, and encourages patients to find clarity regarding their therapeutic and wellness needs.
Rebecca graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage in 2022. In addition to treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, Rebecca has specific clinical experience in massage for seniors, patients with Multiple Sclerosis, cancer care, deep relaxation, and post-surgical massage, including mastectomy, top surgery, and abdominal surgery. In post-surgical massage treatments, Rebecca works to improve the feeling, texture, and appearance of scars while also treating various compensatory factors that come with surgery.
Rebecca graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Sociology and Theatre Arts, and in 2011 from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Bad Ischl, Germany. Massage is Rebecca’s second career following many fulfilling years in the Performing Arts as an award-winning Lighting Designer and Director. Her work has taken her across Canada and around the world into many diverse communities. Now, she is excited to embrace a direct client-centered approach to healing and wellness in her own neighbourhood.
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