Jo-Anne is a skilled and passionate massage therapist dedicated to promoting wellness and recovery. Jo-Anne grew up as a competitive figure skater, competing at the provincial level as a singles skater, and training diligently as an high level athlete until she began university. This experience has given her a deep understanding of injuries and the recovery process.

After a career change, she felt drawn to the world of rehabilitative sciences and was attracted to the evidence-based approach of the Massage Therapy course offered at Humber College in Toronto, ON. She graduated with Honours from Humber College in 2014, earning the distinguished Top Recognized Student Award. After completing her studies, Jo-Anne launched her career in Toronto, where she practiced until returning home to Newfoundland to be with her family in the fall of 2023. 

During her time in Toronto, Jo-Anne contributed to the education of future therapists as a faculty member at two of Canada’s leading colleges, returning to Humber College and joining Centennial College, where she taught clinical skills in massage therapy as a Professor of Community Health Sciences. Her extensive experience includes various clinic settings, particularly at a sports and injury rehabilitation facility, where she had the unique opportunity to work with professional athletes from the NHL, NBA, and CFL, as well as members of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams. 

As a lifelong learner, Jo-Anne is committed to enhancing her expertise and staying current in her field. Her therapeutic toolbox features a range of techniques, including cupping, intraoral massage for TMJ dysfunction, advanced joint manipulations, myofascial release therapy, lymphatic drainage techniques, craniosacral therapy, prenatal and postnatal massage positioning, and whiplash management with WAD grading and treatment plans. Jo-Anne is thrilled to begin her practice at Ascend Health NL, joining her new colleagues. She has adjusted her clinic hours to accommodate clients seeking treatment beyond typical business hours and looks forward to helping folks achieve their wellness goals and improve their quality of life.