Mackenzie Sherriff-Clayton

in massage therapy and rehabilitation began from the various injuries sustained

during her training and the desire to ease others’ transition back to sport and their

daily lives.

Shortly after beginning to work as a massage therapist, Mackenzie started to explore

craniosacral therapy (CST) studying under Gary Keeling through Craniosacral

Therapy Alliance. CST is a very gentle manual technique designed to boost the

function of the central nervous system and is often used to treat concussions,

migraines/headaches, TMJ dysfunctions, digestive conditions, central nervous

system disorders as well as many others. This type of treatment helps to locate an

area of restriction more directly and to facilitate the body’s ability to heal itself.

During treatments, Mackenzie uses a variety of light and deep techniques, including

myofascial, trigger point, Swedish, and CST to find the most efficient way to induce positive change whether it be from an injury, muscle/postural imbalance or the stresses of everyday life on the body.

Outside of work, Mackenzie loves the vibrant and active lifestyle Ottawa offers and

you can find her exploring and hiking outdoors, practicing yoga, and depending on

the season, either skating on the canal or reading a book under a tree alongside it!