The White Birch
Meet your health-care team!
Our Team
RMT, Owner
Merissa Mason
Properly helping others has been ingrained in the fabric of Merissa's existence as long as she can remember, so naturally she prides herself on going above and beyond for her clients. Merissa's passion for the profession comes through in her interactions with clients and in her treatments. She loves to connect with clients, creating a truly personalized session to reach each individual's goals. Whether she is helping to reintegrate mind with body, soothing chronic pain, or rehabilitating an injury, Merissa uses her considerable assessment and hands-on skills to provide the best care possible.
In her time away from the clinic Merissa is constantly striving towards slowing down the pace of everyday life. She enjoys time with her family, laughing continuously with her daughter, anything outdoors, meditation and hanging out with her horses.
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** Not Currently Accepting New Patients **
RMT, Acupuncture
Kendall Darnay
Inspired by her appreciation for movement, recovery, and proper body alignment, Kendall earned her Bachelor’s of Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor in 2015. Following that Kendall went on to complete a program for Massage Therapy from Mohawk College in 2017, becoming a Registered Massage Therapist in 2018. She went on to complete both the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture certification from McMaster University and ACE Massage Cupping certification.
As an outcome-focused therapist, Kendall values the importance of critical thinking and problem solving, drawing on her extensive passion for body mechanics. Each patient treatment session is result driven and based off of the individual and their intentions for the allotted time.
When she’s not assisting her patients on the path to feeling their best, you can find Kendall beading or binging on a good Netflix series.
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** Online Booking not available, please Contact Us to book with Kendall **
RMT
Nicole Fichtinger
Nicole offers a variety of techniques to meet each patient’s specific goals which include a mix of Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Functional Cupping Therapy, and Indie Head Massage.
Her vast knowledge and passion for Anatomy and Physiology has helped her reduce pain and injury for her patients. She strives to give the best possible treatment to every client, focusing on the client’s main concerns. Seeing improvements in a patient’s day-to-day living and functional advancements is what makes her most motivated. Nicole is constantly looking for new ways to help treat and prevent injuries through ongoing research and continuing educational courses.
When she is not working she is probably off telling dad jokes or puns, going to the gym, or watching movies!
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** Online Booking not available, please Contact Us to book with Nicole **
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RMT
Laura Baldin
Laura spent the first years of her career as an Athletic Therapist for local hockey and rugby teams at a variety of competitive levels.
Always trying to expand her knowledge so she can best care for her patients, Laura began her studies as a Massage Therapist. Laura uses a variety of fascial release and soft tissue stretching techniques to help her clients loosen tight muscles, correct imbalances, and perform optimally in daily activity. If you ever have any questions about athletic taping or wrapping techniques, she's your girl!
If she's not at the clinic, Laura is staying active at the gym, taking her dog for a walk, catching up on reality tv, and most recently enjoying becoming a new mom to her little boy!
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Laura's Schedule:
Monday: 9am - 2pm
Tuesday: 9am - 2pm
Wednesday: 2:30pm - 8pm
Thursday: 2:30pm - 8pm
RMT
Chelsey Dugan
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Chelsey has always stayed close to home throughout school and work.
She graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2021 and a Massage Therapy Diploma from Trillium College in 2023.
For the longest time, Chelsey has been fascinated by the
body and movement. She has been involved in multiple sports her whole life and will continue as long as she can!
Chelsey is focused on treating individuals with injuries and preventative care and uses many different techniques that are best suited for each individual. She plans to continue her
education and acquire more advanced techniques.
In Chelsey's free time, she enjoys learning new things, playing sports, and being with friends!
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Chelsey's Schedule:
Sunday : 9am - 3pm
Monday : 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Thursday: 2pm - 8pm
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RMT
Courtney Campbell
Courtney Campbell is a recent honors graduate from Trillium College. Friendly and compassionate, Courtney’s main focus is to provide a safe and relaxing environment for her clients while offering personalized treatment plans that cater to the individual needs.
Courtney's treatments include a wide variety of techniques such as; Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Fascial work, and Joint Play to improve her client's well-being.
With the goals of always expanding her knowledge, Mental health and wellness is a big part of Courtney’s life and she aim’s for all of her clients to feel completely comfortable, relaxed and up lifted, leaving them ready to take on the outside world.
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Courtney's Schedule:
Monday : 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 3pm - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
Every other Saturday: 12pm -5pm
RMT
Mary Coleman
As a resident of Fort Erie and a 2023 graduate of the Niagara College Massage Therapy program, Mary is excited to be contributing to the health and welfare of her community.
An approachable, holistic, and client centered approach is key to her treatment framework – she wants all of her clients to feel in control of their healthcare goals! To achieve this Mary uses a variety of Swedish and advanced techniques tailored to the needs of each client.
As a therapist she is particularly interested in improving daily functionality, preventative care and pain management, and is looking forward to expanding her skill set through continuing education.
A busy Mom of two, Mary needs to stay active. When she’s not working you can find her at kick-boxing or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (or else hiding in a corner with a great book. . . because relaxation is important too!
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Mary's Schedule:
Tuesday: 9am -1pm
Wednesday: 9am - 2pm
Thursday: 9am - 3pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
Every other Saturday: 9am -2pm
Admin
Kennedy Mason
Kennedy is the face behind our front desk. She is often the person on the other end of the phone when calling the clinic. Kennedy keeps the TWB social media accounts running smoothly, responds to emails, assists with insurance billing and everything in between. If you have any questions about your upcoming visit, she’s the gal to contact.
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Kennedy is in the Clinic Monday - Thursday from 9:30am - 1:30pm to assist you
Admin
Leah Bonk
A familiar face at TWB since 2015, Leah used to be the first face you saw when walking in our front door. As years passed her job has evolved and now Leah is the master of all things insurance billing. She handles all the day-to-day transactions, payroll and various other tasks around the clinic.
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With a background in corporate banking, we’re fortunate to have Leah on our team to keep everything outside the treatment room running smoothly.
Beyond the 9-3, Leah is a passionate collector of mid-century modern furniture, has a wicked eye for unique fashion and loves to flip through a good magazine.
