About us

Graduating from Eastern College, Chawntae has a deep passion for self-care, and helping others feel empowered, which combines naturally with massage therapy. Spending years working with the public, Chawntae understands the importance of human connection and how valuable a positive experience can alter one’s journey. As a therapist, she is skilled in myofascial release, cupping, trigger point therapy, and deep relaxation techniques. She is also well versed in postural dysfunction, headaches, recovery, and preventative care. Chawntae has a passion for energy work and its relation to the nervous system and our body’s innate ability to heal.

Since 2015, Christopher has worked in massage to create a safe and welcoming environment, while using his techniques and experience to help show your body where healing is most required. Beyond a deep Swedish massage and Fascial techniques, Christopher also brings eastern Gua Sha, Cupping, Tui Na and Suikodo modalities to his table. He has a strong passion for finding out the root of a person’s discomfort or pain and works with his clients to discover the cause rather than focusing on the symptoms. While being very tough on the body his philosophy on health includes the mental and emotional side to healing and tries his best to accommodate this during treatment and in aftercare. Christophers’ experience has given him knowledge on a range of postural and motion issues including pre- and post-surgery care, frozen shoulder, low back and neck pain, as well as tendinitis and overuse injuries. In addition to helping with anxiety, stress and mental health, chronic pain, and autoimmune disorders. He believes that through massage anyone can become more in tune with their body, leading to a healthier, happier lifestyle.

Courtney has been practicing as a massage therapist since her graduation in 2017 and has previous work experience in the world of self care as a medical aesthetician. She is a strong advocate for others in helping them achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through her practice and as an educator. Courtney is committed to helping her clients by unearthing and understanding the underlying and contributing factors that cause pain and dysfunction, and helping to give the best treatment plans and education to get positive results. Her practice focuses on back, neck and shoulder pain, postural alignment issues, headaches, TMJ and low back pain. She uses a variety of techniques and tools, including cupping, jade stones, deep tissue therapy and trigger point release. She is skilled in sport massage therapy as well as using energy work for those with trauma and pain.

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Daniel is a Registered Massage Therapist known for his friendly, relaxed nature and thoughtful, intuitive approach to treatment. His goal is simple: to create a space where clients feel genuinely comfortable, cared for, and able to let their bodies settle.

A graduate of Eastern College’s Massage Therapy program, Daniel has developed a particular interest in fascial techniques, nervous system regulation, and the relationship between tension, mobility, and how we feel in our bodies. Clients have already raved about his ability to combine therapeutic work with a deeply calming touch, helping them feel as though both their body and nervous system have had an opportunity to reset.

His treatments may incorporate Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and other therapeutic techniques to help address muscle tension, discomfort, and restricted mobility. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Daniel adjusts each treatment to the individual client, their goals, and their comfort level.

Before becoming an RMT, Daniel worked as an Early Childhood Educator in New Brunswick, where he developed a passion for working with and helping others. His interest in health, personal growth, and continually developing new skills eventually led him to pursue a new career in massage therapy and make the move to Nova Scotia.

Daniel is naturally curious and enjoys understanding how things work—whether that’s the human body or one of his hands-on hobbies like Rubik’s cubes and juggling. That same curiosity carries into his massage practice through his attention to the subtle changes in tissue, movement, and how each client responds to treatment.

Friendly, compassionate, and easygoing, Daniel strives to make massage therapy feel approachable and comfortable. Whether you’re dealing with persistent muscle tension, feeling restricted in your movement, looking for therapeutic care, or simply feel like your body and nervous system need an opportunity to slow down and reset, Daniel will meet you where you are.

He is excited to begin his career at Somata, become part of the Pictou County community, and welcome new clients into his practice.

Since graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2019, Dr. Alyssa has worked in Toronto, Ontario and more recently Truro, Nova Scotia. She is thrilled to be returning back to her roots here in Pictou County and practicing her passion with her community. She is keen on helping anyone with a muscle or joint issue (not just the spine!) and has a variety of techniques and tools under her practical belt to help you restore and maintain the vibrant life you deserve! Each care plan is tailored to the individual patient’s condition and comfort level, following a complete evaluation and assessment with your health history. Your treatments may consist of soft tissue therapy, spinal manipulations and joint adjusting, rehabilitation exercises, kinesiotaping and acupuncture to name just a few. Dr. Alyssa is passionate about educating her patients about the significance a holistic approach to wellness including chiropractic care can have on achieving your best way of life!

Jan is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and is a dedicated massage therapist and wellness advocate. She has developed a strong ability to understand the body in a technical and intuitive way. Jan’s reputation aligns with her genuine compassion for her community and her understanding of the importance in creating an inclusive, body-positive and healing environment for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Jan prides herself on her skill progression in her practice, highlighting swedish massage, myofascial release, joint mobilizations and cupping and more.

Marla obtained her degree in Massage Therapy from ICT in Halifax. She is someone who brings her passion for the practice with pride for her hometown community. Her focus is on relieving chronic pain and the effects that stress has on both the mind and therefore the body. Her technical skills and clinical focus on the relationship between the soft tissues of the body and the mental and emotional effect it plays in each person’s unique experience and day to day life. She has a special interest in trigger point therapy, myofascial release, fascial stretching and selfcare education. Her treatment plans are outcomes-based and specialized for each individual person, allowing her clients to feel both real-time and lasting positive results.

Nissa has been a massage therapist for 19 years, bringing a refined blend of clinical skill, intuitive presence, and a deep understanding of the body’s biomechanics to her work. Her practice has evolved to specialize in TMJ and jaw dysfunction, facial tension patterns, and therapeutic facial sculpting, helping clients find relief from chronic jaw pain, headaches, clenching, and stress-related holding patterns.

With an extensive background specializing in functional movement and postural balancing, Nissa approaches the body as an interconnected system—recognizing that dysfunction and pain is often linked to posture, movement patterns and our nervous system.

Nissa has extensive training in fascial therapy, functional movement, and nervous system regulation. She is known for creating results-driven treatments that combine precision with deeply therapeutic touch. Her work emphasizes the power of awareness—helping clients reconnect with their bodies, build resilience, and develop sustainable self-care practices.

In addition to her clinical practice, Nissa is a community leader, mental health advocate, and massage therapy educator. She is passionate about advancing the profession and creating meaningful and connection-based care experiences for both clients and practitioners.