Janelle graduated with honours from Mohawk College in 2016 with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is a member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO). She has also completed the McMaster University Medical Acupuncture Program and is a Certificant of the Canadian Academy of Medical Acupuncture (CCAMA).

Throughout her years in practice, Janelle has developed a strong clinical focus in assessing and treating conditions involving the jaw, neck, and head. She has extensive training in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatments and has completed several advanced continuing education courses related to jaw pain and dysfunction. Janelle also works with individuals experiencing tongue, voice or swallowing concerns. This may include presentations such as Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD), Oral Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), vocal strain or fatigue, dysphagia, globus sensation, effortful speech, and post-surgical recovery involving the jaw, tongue, throat, or neck. She also supports individuals pre- and post-tongue tie release (frenectomy).

Additionally, Janelle has completed advanced coursework in concussion assessment and rehabilitation and has experience treating individuals recovering from concussions. Her clinical approach emphasizes thorough assessment, symptom modulation, and coordinated care within an interdisciplinary framework.

Janelle strongly values and encourages collaborative care and frequently co-manages treatment plans with dentists, speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, myofunctional therapists, and other health professionals to support continuity of care.

In addition to her manual therapy work, Janelle is a Certified Pilates Therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor, and integrates movement education as part of rehabilitation. Her approach throughout all of her work is thorough, evidence-informed, and patient-centric.

Janelle’s practice is shaped by the principle of Ancora Imparo — “Still, I am learning.” She is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continues to pursue advanced training and interdisciplinary collaboration. This commitment supports her clinical reasoning and allows her to integrate current research and evidence-informed approaches into patient care.

Janelle graduated with honours from Mohawk College in 2016 with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Th... Read More