Background and Education

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Heidi Theriault is a massage therapist, naturopath, educator, and former nurse with 20 years of experience in healthcare. She majored in psychology at McGill University, where she also studied neuroscience and forensic anthropology. Her strong foundation in science and medicine led her to explore holistic healing, ultimately guiding her to massage therapy. She completed her massage practitioner training at the Académie de Massage Scientifique (AMS), where she also studied biocorporal massage, kinetherapy, and lymphatic drainage. Additionally, she trained in Thai reflexology and Thai massage at Lotus Palm Massage School and completed the Basic Theory PT course through the YMCA Fitness Instructor Training Program. She later earned certification as a naturopath from ANPQ: L'Association des Naturopathes Professionnels du Québec in 2024.

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Professional Experience

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Heidi began her career in healthcare as a nurse and assisted care provider, gaining extensive experience in patient mobility, injury recovery, and pain management. In 2020, she founded Visacova Santé Massothérapie, a clinic dedicated to therapeutic massage and holistic health. She developed the Sarcomere Massage Technique, a method designed to address chronic pain, muscular dysfunction, and mobility issues at their root.

Her work is highly regarded, with professionals from various fields regularly referring clients to her for specialized care in rehabilitation and pain management. As a dedicated practitioner, she integrates her scientific knowledge, clinical expertise, and holistic approach to provide targeted and effective treatments.

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Unique Skill Set

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Heidi’s multidisciplinary background allows her to combine science-based methods with holistic healing. Her experience in nursing, massage therapy, naturopathy, and movement therapy gives her a deep understanding of the human body and its healing processes. She specializes in therapeutic massage, injury recovery, and chronic pain relief, offering treatments that restore both mobility and overall well-being.

Her extensive training in anatomy, movement mechanics, and rehabilitation techniques enables her to personalize each session to the unique needs of her clients. Whether working with athletes, individuals recovering from injuries, or those suffering from chronic pain, she adapts her approach to optimize results.

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Mission and Philosophy

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Heidi’s mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being. She believes in a client-centered approach, where education, personalized care, and hands-on therapy come together to achieve lasting results. Her goal is not just to relieve discomfort but to restore balance, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life.

By integrating her medical background, holistic knowledge, and therapeutic expertise, Heidi continues to set the standard for evidence-based, client-focused massage therapy and wellness practices.