Author Archives: Heather Alexander-Clark

About Heather Alexander-Clark

Heather grew up in Hamilton, Ontario where she studied classical ballet for 16 years. Dance became her first experience in connecting mind and body. She went on to study Kinesiology at Brock University where she focused on the science behind injury and recovery. After graduating Heather worked as a Kinesiologist in a rehabilitation clinic. A course in Cranial Sacral Therapy became a pivotal event in Heather realizing the power of body work to promote wellness. This led her to study for a post-graduate diploma in Massage Therapy at Sutherland-Chan here in Toronto. Four years ago she completed her training with CAPPA Canada as a Birth Doula as well as gaining a certification in Infant Massage and feels lucky to be able to work with families as they strive for optimal health and well-being for their children.

Learn the Truths about Massage Therapy

Everyone is different and some people are more sensitive than others, but just because you don’t feel sore the next day, doesn’t mean you had a bad massage…

Pediatric Massage as a Safe and Nurturing Intervention for Autism

It is estimated that 1 in 110 children in the US are considered to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which includes autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of…

Addressing Childhood Anxiety with Pediatric Massage

We have all felt stress or anxiety at one time or another. Whether due to an upcoming test, an impending move, or even just being in an unfamiliar situation, stress can occur. As an adult, these stressors can be easy…