Staff



Practitioners



Chelsey Oryniak



Owner, Registered Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Subconscious Imprinting Technique Practitioner.



Chelsey is a registered massage therapist through Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. She completed her diploma in massage therapy from Grant MacEwan University in 2011. Offering a variety of modalities from deep tissue, myofascial cupping, pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, to reiki, Subconscious Imprinting, and swedish massage. All combined to promote relaxation and therapeutic healing within the body. Chelsey believes health and wellness requires a balance between the body, mind and spirit. Finding the right balance for you, to allow you to receive the best treatment possible.


Hours:

Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Thursday 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm





Lauren Stensrud



Registered Massage Therapist, Subconscious Imprinting Technique Practioner




Lauren believes that healing is unique to the individual, based on their personal health journey. Due to that, her treatments may involve the use of Subconscious Imprinting, Access Bars, Massage, Visceral Manipulation, Cupping and Physiokey Key Therapy. Each treatment customized to address your individual goals.


By utilizing a combination of both clinical and holistic techniques, Lauren aims to help her clients achieve harmony in their body. She believes that to achieve whole body health, it involves empowering her clients, teaching them to compassionately connect with their body and identifying root cause - rather than treating symptoms.


This allows her clients to gain awareness of how intertwined these facets of mind, body and soul are, they are then able to give more of themselves to others and to pursue what they love with ease.


When Lauren isn’t practicing, you can find her curled up with some tea and a good book, frequenting local cafes and restaurants (she’s always happy to take suggestions), belting out to some great tunes because of her excellent music taste and spending time with friends and family


Hours:

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm

Tuesday 12:30pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 12:30pm - 7:45pm

Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm*

*Works alternating Sundays





Jarod Jordan



Registered Massage Therapist



Jarod graduated in 2018 form the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax, NS, with adiditional experience in the neurology clinic. He is higly compassionate, professional, enjoys bringing a sense of humor and feeling of calm to his clients.


As a hiking enthusiast and qualified snowboarding instructor, when Jarod is not on the slopes, he can be found in nature or brushing up on the latest research. He enjoys educating his clients and assists them in gaining a greater understanding of their mind, body and soul connection.


With the main goal of education through growth and health, Jarod treats with precision and variety, catering to every clients differences.


Hours:

Monday 2:00pm- 8:00pm

Thursday 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm*

*Works alternating Sundays





Kate-Lynn McKenzie



Registered Massage Therapist



Through Kate-Lynns' broad training she really found an interest and passion for helping those with chronic pain and injuries by emphasizing a thorough intake. Along with deep tissue massage, active release techniques, myofascial cupping and relaxation to help improve her clients muscular/nervous systems and circulation.


Furthermore with client education to help empower you with knowledge and tools to work towards a pain free, and greater quality of life!


Pain is multidimensional and everybody’s pain experience is completely unique to them and can be influenced by a multitude of factors!


She enjoys work together, layer by layer to move forward towards an overall better quality of life, however that looks for you! If you're looking to fix those chronic aches and pains or even just to relax, book online today and let's fill up your cup!


Hours:

Monday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Wednesday 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 1:00pm - 8:00pm​

Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm





Kelsey Vinge



Registered Massage Therapist



Kelsey graduated from the 2200 hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program at MacEwan University in June 2021. She provides a variety of massage techniques in her practice including deep tissue, manual lymph drainage, pregnancy, sports, trigger point therapy, and Swedish. Kelsey strives to create a positive healing environment for all those who enter her space.


In her free time, Kelsey can be found playing on her rec volleyball team, adventuring in the river valley, practicing yoga, or curled up with a good book. She is so excited to meet with you and aid you in your wellness journey, wherever you may be.


Hours:

Tuesday 2:45pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 8:00am - 12:30pm​

Friday 2:45pm - 8:00pm





Jody Tol



Reiki Master



After being in the health care field in various roles for the past 20 years, Jody Tol became divinely inspired to help people outside of the regular modality of mainstream health care. After losing her mother at a very young age and then, later, witnessing her father go through a health battel, she felt a yearning to do more. Jody began this path with the goal of personal development, but soon discovered her life’s purpose- to help others. Jody began learning about energy healing 10 years ago where she completed her Master Reiki in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki. 5 years ago she completed further classes and achieved Reiki Master in Usui Reiki Shinpiden where she also uses her gift of empathic claircongnizance and crystals to bring each client the sweet, gentle healing they need. As a great believer in self-care, self-love and self-compassion, she believes that we all should be mindful about our needs for healing every day whether physically, emotionally or mentally.


Hours:

Monday 4:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday 4:00pm - 7:00pm​





Audra Pankiw



Registered Acupuncturist



Audra is a registered acupuncturist with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. Coming from a background in nursing, she completed MacEwan University's acupuncture program in 2008, and has in practice ever since.


Audra's passion is working with both chronic pain conditions and sports injuries. Over the years she has taken many continuing education courses in acupuncture to treat sports injuries and chronic pain, as well as acupuncture for pregnancy and childbirth, myofascial therapy, and advanced cupping techniques.


Currently she is studying to become a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and looks forward to adding nutritional counselling to the types of treatments she offers. Sessions with Audra include combinations of acupuncture, cupping, myofascial massage and lifestyle counselling.


Hours:

Tuesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Friday 1:30pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm*

* Works every other Saturday.





Seyed Hamid Abtahi



Registered Acupuncturist



Seyed Hamid Abtahi is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta CAA, R.Ac. and is graduated with Honours in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Along with Masters of Science degree in Anesthesia and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. He is also a certified Su Jok Acupuncturist (Korean style of acupuncture that focuses on palms of feet and hands) from International Su Jok Academy.


Seyed has over 10 years of experience with a Master degree specializing in Anesthesia in Iran and served as a faculty member of universities in Iran for 12 years teaching Physio-Pathology of Medical diseases, Intensive care, Pediatric and Gynecological Disorders as well as Medical-Surgical. Seyed strongly supports the integration of Eastern and Western medicine and is committed to helping people reach their utmost potential in physical, mental and spiritual health, respecting each individual as a unique being.


Seyed focuses on helping his patients understand why discomfort and disease manifests in their lives and how to manage them in a balanced and holistic way. Seyed is very gentle and full of passion. His professional interest is to focus on many health conditions, including Pain Management, General Health, Digestive issues, Insomnia, Emotional and Psychological Disorder, Gynecological issues and Autoimmune disorder, among many other ailments. Seyed likes to incorporate different Modalities to help his patients and is trained in several TCM modalities, including Clean Needle Technique, Acupressure, Tuina, Moxibustion, Electro-Stimulation, Cupping, Scalp and Ear Acupuncture. Seyed is happy to help you with any health concern.


Hours:

Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Thursday 8:00am- 11:00am





Yoga Instructors



Ting Elger



Registered Yoga Teacher



Ting has been dancing since she was a toddler which lead to choreography and competitive dancing. But fell in love and slightly got “addicted” to yoga having logged about 350 hours just this past year! Breaking her foot didn’t stop her from coming to the studio with her air boot to boot! She studied and received her RYT200 with Sara Cueva in Higher Love Yoga Academy. She also volunteers teaching restorative chair yoga in Heartland Seniors’ Home and a more dynamic and energetic yoga style at the King’s University. With her CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) designation and work at King’s Development Department, she’s able to help fundraise for a local charity in Bangkok that serves youth & children at risk . Ting also loves to brew her own kombucha, concocts her version of Southeast Asian fusion cooking, and hoards books from her local library when she’s not practicing Yoga.


Classes:

Wednesdays 5:30pm Wind Down Wednesdays

Saturdays 9:30am Self Love Saturdays





Isabel Fry



Registered Yoga Teacher



Isabel Fry is a certified 500 hr. Yoga & Meditation Teacher, 200 hr. Kundalini teacher and owner of Breathe Retreats & Wellness, absolutely passionate about Yoga & Wellness and that firmly believes in creating a safe space for people to be themselves, to accept and love themselves, as well as to support and help each other grow and thrive through their practice. Creating this safe space for all and encouraging every single one of her students to be their most authentic selves and to listen to their bodies first, has become Isabel’s mission and passion. Isabel believes in holding space for people to rediscover the light that shines brightly within them and that with love and kindness, all can be conquered.


Classes:

Wednesdays 7:30pm Sound Bath Infused Nidra

Thursdays 9:30am Gentle Flow





Terri Jones



Registered Yoga Teacher



Terri is a 500 hr CYT, meditation and movement teacher. She has a BSc OT and spent 20+ years working in a variety of rehabilitative medicine settings. Terri has experience managing her own chronic pain and specializes in building accessible classes and sequences that are suitable for seniors. She has additional training in kid’s yoga, pain care, yin, restorative, kundalini, alignment, mindful strength and is a RYDI (Registered Yoga Detour Instructor)


Classes:

Wednesdays 10:30am Yoga Detour





Janine Casey



Registered Yoga Teacher



Janine is a registered yoga teacher, certified reiki practitioner & forever student. She has been practicing yoga since 2002 & received teaching certification in Costa Rica in 2016. Janines love for yoga runs deep, she believes yoga builds mental, physical, spiritual & emotional strength. In her class Janine likes to lead your through a playful flow letting you know benefits of the poses creating a yogic experience with aromatherapy & unique playlists!


Classes:

Mondays 6:00pm Vinyasa Flow





Tina Kan



Registered Yoga Teacher



Tina has been practicing yoga on and off for over 15 years. There came a point along her journey where she wanted to learn more about this practice, eventually committing time and space in her busy life for a yoga teacher training intensive in 2018.


Not intending to teach initially, it wasn’t until the onset of the pandemic and her need for an outlet beyond caring for her newborn that she fully stepped into a teaching practice to support friends and family during this time of unprecedented change and instability.


Tina is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) with additional training in prenatal and children’s yoga. Her roots are in traditional hatha yoga, having completed her training in the Akhanda tradition, a holistic approach to yoga that includes breathwork and mantras in addition to physical postures. It is her belief that yoga is for every body – a practice that can fully meet and accept you where you are, giving you space to do the same for yourself.


The practice of yoga has changed her immeasurably in how she observes, processes, and manages her life. It is a practice that builds on your wellbeing and invites you to peel back the layers beyond the physical. It is her greatest honor to share this practice and invite you into a space of deep healing, transformation, and growth.


Classes:

Mondays 8:00 pm Nurturing Flow & Restore





Holly McKellar



Registered Yoga Teacher



Holly is a 200hr RYT and completed her training in 2018 in Costa Rica through Alchemy of Yoga. Since graduating she has trained in Yin and Prenatal yoga. During her work week, she is a 3,000 hr RMT and is currently studying for a certificate as a Community Herbalist. In her free time she can be found being taken on walks by her pup (Chloe), planning a trip or hiking through the river valley.


Classes:

Thursdays 7:00pm Yin





Kari McDonald



Registered Yoga Teacher



Kari has always been into body movement and self expression. She took her 200 RYT in May 2019 at the Sattva School of Yoga in Edmonton, and has been practicing yoga for four years now. Her primary style is Vinyasa flow/ Ashtanga, but enjoys all types of yoga. She has also graduated from Personal Fitness Training, a 2 year course at Nait in May 2021. Kari loves to explore the hidden secrets that lay within the human body and the exploration of how movement can decongest and open new pathways within our consciousness. She believes keeping a happy body will lead to a happy mind and happy spirit.


Due to the nature of her own practice, Kari loves dynamic, breath pumping sessions where each posture breaks through a threshold of patterns, in order to reach untouched sacred space within body and mind. She uses specific breathing techniques and meditation inducers (such as singing bowl therapy, and incense) to simultaneously soothe and relax the body through its intensity. Kari is very much drawn to the spiritual and metaphorical teachings that yoga has to offer.


When Kari is not practicing yoga, She is singing early 2000’s RnB music, taking pole fitness classes, swimming at one of the recreational centers or taking a nice walk in the river valley


Classes:

Mondays 8:00am Dynamic Flow

Fridays 8:00am Dynamic Flow


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Rian Wall



Registered Yoga Teacher



Rian fell in love with yoga in 2003 while living in Cape Town, South Africa. Shortly after being introduced to yoga, she jumped in to her first 200hour teacher training in Ashtanga yoga. After many years of strictly following the Ashtanga tradition, she took her second 200hour teacher training in Hatha yoga under Lori Whitby in 2019. You can often find Rian getting lost running trails in the mountains and credits yoga for keeping her healthy (and sane) while running ultramarathons and doing CrossFit. Rian teaches from a place of function and mobility and hopes to help her students see the connection between asana and daily movement.


Classes:

Sunday 5:30 pm Functional Hatha

Sunday 7:00 pm Yin Bliss







9343 50th Street NW, unit 1
Edmonton, AB
T6B 2L5
780-761-9343
info@iavawellness.ca