Sarah graduated from Dalhousie University in 1997 with her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (the study of body movement). She then attended ITC Northumberland College for their 2200 hour massage therapy program and graduated in 1999. She began working in August of ’99 following successful completion of the Ontario Registration Exams. The Physioclinic in Woodlawn was Sarah’s first career opportunity where she worked for 9 months in a multidisciplinary environment. She then moved to The Massage Factor where she spent 4 years developing her skills and building a strong clientele. It was at The Massage Factor that Sarah met business partner Leah Poirier and they decided to open this clinic in March of 2004.
Sarah has taken a variety of massage therapy courses since completing her program that have enabled her to specialize in Pregnancy Massage. These courses include Massage during Pregnancy, Labour Support Provider, Advanced Techniques during Labour and Infant Massage Instruction. She has 18 years experience in therapeutic massage treatments including relaxation, sports massage, myofascial release, injury management and motor vehicle accident recovery. Sarah is also a certified Reflexologist and has completed her Level 1 Reiki. In June of 2005 she completed an intense Schweitzer Deep Tissue Therapy course instructed by Gary Schweitzer from British Columbia. In March of 2007 Sarah completed a Sports Nutrition Consulting course. In May of that same year, Sarah completed a Hot Jade Stone Massage Course which uses both hot and cold stones creating a vascular gymnastics to the circulatory system. Great for removing toxins from the body and increasing circulation. She also completed an Indian Head Massage course that has become very popular at Total Kneads. This therapy is very relaxing and restorative for the mind and body.
In 2008 Sarah completed a 200 hour Yoga teacher training through Breathing Space Yoga Studio and now offers private and semi private classes at Total Kneads. When the weather is right you may find Sarah practicing outside and offering outdoor classes to those interested. For more information please contact her at sarahletcherrmt@gmail.com. She has also just completed her Barre Teacher Training with Erika Ferguson at The Pilates Barre in Halifax.
Sarah has been teaching yoga for 11 years and currently teaches a Power Vinyasa Flow class on Thursday’s at The Pilates Barre on Hennessey Street from 9:30-10:30am. She also subs at On the Mat on Oxford Street and is available to teach corporate or private yoga classes, where the instructor comes into your workspace to lead a class.
Sarah encourages healthy living to her clients and students by having an active lifestyle, eating well and taking time for herself (and for music of course :-)).
In January 2011 Sarah completed a thai yoga massage course and loves how it combines her passion for both yoga and massage. She is continuing her massage education with a focus on Myofascial treatments including Cupping and MFR tecchniques.
Most recently Sarah became a Certified Level 1 Fascial Stretch Therapist (CFST1) and she is finding this an incredible addition for helping her clients painlessly regain lost mobility.
She is available for treatments:
- Monday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
- Tuesday 9am – 3:30 pm
- Wednesday schedule varies
- Thursday 11am – 3 pm