About U Knead 1
Kristine, a Doctor of Manual Osteopathy and Registered Massage Therapist, operates Renewal Wellness Centre in Varsity, offering manual osteopathy and massage therapy. She holds Honours in Manual Osteopathy from National Manual Osteopathic College and Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy from MaKami College, with 5000 hours of education, and maintains active membership with NMOS and CRMTA. Her manual osteopathy practice addresses conditions including temporomandibular joint dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, tinnitus, migraines, headaches, anxiety, rotator cuff issues, and digestive problems, as well as post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation. She is trained in osteo-articulation, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, advanced fascial release, advanced neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, myofascial cupping, and orthopedic assessment. Her massage offerings include sports, therapeutic, and deep tissue massage alongside rejuvenation-focused treatments such as prenatal and postnatal massage, hot stone therapy, Swedish massage, and custom spa scrubs and wraps. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes symptom relief and correction followed by muscle strengthening and maintenance for overall health.