Calista Spillner, RMT
Calista Spillner is a dedicated and passionate newly graduated massage therapist joining our team at Dr. MacAdam and Associates. Calista is committed to providing therapeutic massages that promote relaxation, alleviates stress, reduces tension and enhances overall wellness. Her approach is client centered care, focusing on creating personalized treatment plans that address each individual’s specific needs and health goals.
Her comprehensive training includes Swedish Massage, trigger point therapy, TMJ treatment, joint mobilizations and guidance on homecare exercises for rehabilitation, increasing range of motion and improving postural imbalances. Calista has a particular enthusiasm for deep tissue massage, which she applies to address chronic muscle tension and provide effective stress relief. She prioritizes her clients' wellbeing by adjusting pressure to their preferences and ensuring a relaxed and comfortable environment throughout each treatment.
Calista is eager to expand her expertise in massage therapy and continually enhance her practice. She’d like to deepen her understanding and skills across a range of modalities such as Cupping and specialized techniques for TMJ disorders to continuously grow and integrate these new skills to better meet the needs of her clients.
Outside her professional life, Calista enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She also shares her home with two playful dachshund dogs, who add a special joy to her life.
Treatment Approach: Therapeutic
Pressure: Moderate to Deep
Techniques: Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilizations, Fascial Techniques, Stretching
Special Focus: Back, neck and shoulder pain, stress relief, pain management, trigger point therapy, increase range of motion, improve postural alignments and TMJ dysfunction
Education: Eastern College-Massage Therapy Program, 2024
Association: Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)