Background and Education

 

Heidi Theriault is a massage therapist, naturopath, educator, and former licensed practical nurse with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She studied psychology at McGill University, including coursework in neuroscience and forensic anthropology, further developing her knowledge of the human body and behaviour.

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She later trained in massage therapy at the Académie de Massage Scientifique (AMS), where she studied biocorporal massage, kinetherapy, and lymphatic drainage. She also completed training in Thai reflexology and Thai massage at Lotus Palm Massage School and the Basic Theory PT course through the YMCA Fitness Instructor Training Program. In 2024, she earned certification as a naturopath from ANPQ, L’Association des Naturopathes Professionnels du Québec.

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​​Professional Experience

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Heidi began her career in healthcare, gaining extensive experience in patient care, mobility, and supportive care. In 2020, she founded Visacova Santé Massothérapie, a clinic dedicated to therapeutic massage and holistic wellness.

She is also the developer of the Sarcomere Massage Technique, a massage therapy approach designed to target muscular tension and muscular discomfort through focused manual techniques.

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Heidi regularly receives referrals from healthcare professionals for clients seeking therapeutic massage to help relieve muscular tension and discomfort and support physical well-being. Her treatments combine an in-depth understanding of anatomy and muscular function with a precise, therapeutic, and individualized manual approach.

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Unique Skill Set

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Heidi’s multidisciplinary background allows her to integrate her healthcare knowledge with massage therapy and holistic approaches to wellness. Her experience in healthcare, massage therapy, and naturopathy provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its functioning.

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She specializes in therapeutic massage aimed at relieving muscular tension and discomfort. Her knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and movement allows her to adapt her massage techniques to the individual needs and comfort of each client.

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Mission and Philosophy

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Heidi’s mission is to help individuals take an active role in their health and well-being. She believes in a client-centred approach in which education, personalized care, and manual therapy work together to support physical comfort, ease of movement, and overall well-being.

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Her goal is to relieve muscular tension and discomfort, promote ease of movement, and support long-term physical well-being.

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By combining her healthcare experience, knowledge of holistic approaches, and expertise in therapeutic massage, Heidi continues to develop a personalized approach to massage therapy centred on the needs of each client.