Beyond massage
Almonte Massage & Reformer Pilates
Almonte Massage & Reformer Pilates

In 2007 Bruce opened one of the first of its kind registered massage therapy clinics in Kanata. Ability Massage Therapy & Acupuncture is an anchor in our Kanata North community. This is where are roots continue to grow in excellence in massage and acupuncture with a revered group of health care professionals. With the growing demand for our services and our reputation amongst RMTs and RACs for creating an empowering supportive workplace, Bruce and Rose opened The Massage Shoppe in Stittsville in 2013. When you walk into our clinics we greet you with a warm welcome and true intention to provide our best care possible. During the Pandemic we were fortunate to purchase a beautiful home in Almonte that allowed us space to continue our creativity and open a boutique home based studio. In 2021 Beyond Massage opened, offering our community a quiet space to come for treatments and enjoy our outdoor Scandinavian experience. In 2024 we expanded our services to include Stott Pilates on the Reformer. In 2025 we expanded our services to include Osteopathy in both our Kanata and Stittsville clinics. That's a little bit about us.

Bruce brings 23 years of clinical experience and an innate ability for problem solving the dysfunctional kinetic chain. His osteopathic approach and ability to sense when a client is guarding has enabled him to help many clients overcome acute and chronic pain conditions. Bruce brings humour and a continuing education background in fascial stretch therapy and muscle energy technique to Almonte.

Rose brings 23 years of clinical experience and an intuitive therapeutic touch to her treatments. Her years of experience with neck and head injuries have helped many clients suffering with concussions and chronic depletion. Rose brings patience and a continuing education background in Chinese medicine and cranio sacral therapy to Almonte. Rose is also a certified STOTT pilates reformer teacher. She offers private and semi-private reformer training.

This treatment includes a functional and clinical approach to therapy; much like physical therapy. Your therapist may include a variety of advanced techniques into your massage treatment.

This treatment addresses the fascial nets in the body. It improves flexibility, sports performance and circulation.

This treatments addresses the central nervous system, by releasing fascial and osseous restrictions to encourage cerebral spinal fluid flow. Treatments for concussion management, chronic depletion, anxiety, depression, fatigue.

Learn how to activate your core, move your scapula, hold a neutral position, strengthen and elongate your physique. Age with grace, balance and power.
Rose is a certified Stott Pilates Reformer Teacher. She completed Essential and Intermediate Reformer Training in Oakville in 2024. She completed Stott Matwork Level 1 and 2, and workshops in injuries and special populations in 2013/14.

This side by side registered massage therapy session is now available for you and a loved one to enjoy shared time together. This unique service is only available in our Almonte location. You can choose a 45 or 60 minute treatment. This service comes with a complimentary 15 minute shiatsu foot massage post treatment.

After becoming massage therapists both Bruce and Rose continue to pursue further knowledge in bodywork therapy.
CranioSacral Level 3/Chronic Depletion
Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 2, Chinese Medicine, Thai Massage
Muscle Energy Level 4, Shoulder/Knee Rehab
Cupping, Taping, Ultrasound, Interferential,
Pilates, CanFitPro, CPTN, Bamboo Fusion TM
After becoming massage therapists both Bruce and Rose continue to pursue further knowledge in bodywork therapy.
CranioSacral Level 3/Chronic Depletion
Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 2, Chinese Medicine, Thai Massage
Muscle Energy Level 4, Shoulder/Knee Rehab
Cupping, Taping, Ultrasound, Interferential,
Pilates, CanFitPro, CPTN, Bamboo Fusion TM, Hot Stones, Trimesters Pre/Post Natal/Infant, Reiki and much more.

Enjoy Time for Two, a private couples experience including outdoor wood fire sauna, spa bucket shower, outdoor wood fire rest area with complimentary snacks and citrus water. Then come inside for side by side registered massage therapy. Snow shoe rentals are available to enjoy some forest bathing. Fridays 5pm Saturdays 1 & 3:30pm

Pilates and Hydrotherapy. New this season we are offering our Hydrotherapy Zone to complement your wellness journey. Book your duo reformer pilates workout followed by our wood fire sauna, spa bucket shower and outdoor rest area. Complimentary protein bites with citrus water. Fridays 3pm. Saturdays 10am, 11am and 12pm. Side by side massage can be added on request.
All prices include HST. Bruce and Rose have been RMTS for 23 years and continue to learn and grow their skills on an ongoing basis. Courses completed include Fascial Stretch Therapy level 2, Cranio-Sacral Therapy level 3 plus Chronic Depletion, Rose was a fully Registered Traditional Medicine Practitioner in Ontario, she retired her licence after 10 years of practice. Bruce has completed many courses in Osteopathic techniques. Bruce and Rose continue to take workshops.
Follow Up Treatments with Bruce, not bookable online
Outdoor Sauna, Spa Bucket Shower, Outdoor lounge zone with outdoor fire.
1 hour Scandinavian Experience, 1 hour couples massage. Complimentary snacks and citrus water.
45 Minutes Certified STOTT Reformer Pilates, 45 minutes Scandinavian Experience.
45 Minutes Certified STOTT Reformer Pilates, 45 minutes Scandinavian Experience, 45 minutes couples massage.
All prices include HST and are offered by Registered Massage Therapists.

Rose is a Certified STOTT PILATES Reformer Teacher, who provides guided sessions for all fitness levels. These sessions will change the way you exercise and challenge you as you advance your training.
She is looking forward to 2026 and is now adding more availability to her pilates schedule.

Our studio uses Elite Merrithew Equipment for an exceptional experience. The V2Max reformer allows for greater comfort, multiple adjustments and smooth motion to achieve proper form and execution of the exercises. With multiple props we can ensure the students are working in safe and effective positions to gain the most benefits through the exercises.

Through further training and dedication to offering her students new, creative and fun ways to challenge the body Rose has added to her pilates sessions:
Stability chair flow
Power Paced fitness circle
Athletic conditioning on the reformer
Athletic conditioning on the stability chair
Tower training
Jumpboard

As we learn the pilates principles we can start modifying and challenging the body both on the reformer, with the fitness circle and now on the stability chair.
The stability chair offers a unique opportunity to work on all your stabilizing muscles, tendons and ligaments. Not to be underestimated, this Elite piece of Merrithew Equipment will navigate your body into untapped places. You will absolutely leave craving more! The stability chair will be integrated into Intermediate classes to build on core strength to prepare for athletic conditioning in the new year.
Studio 56 will be introducing the fitness circle into your regular workouts. The fitness circle will challenge your proprioceptors, co-ordination and bring a dynamic powerful option to your reformer workout.
Studio 56 will be offering an Athletic Paced full body workout on the reformer. This class will be available to students completing at least 20 sessions with Rose in the last 6 months. Get yourself ready by joining her beginner/intermediate sessions. Fundamentals are an absolute requirement. This is for advanced students. Rose will be offering a 45 and 60 minute class bookable online for January -June 2026.
New this 2025/26 season were are offering a unique offering of pilates, and our signature hydrotherapy zone. This booking is for two people to have a full body reformer pilates workout followed by the use of our wood fire sauna, spa bucket shower, outdoor lounge zone and comes with complimentary protein bites and citrus water.
New this 2025/26 season were are offering a unique offering of pilates, and our signature hydrotherapy zone. This booking is for two people to have a full body reformer pilates workout followed by the use of our wood fire sauna, spa bucket shower and outdoor lounge zone with complimentary protein bites and citrus water. Then come inside and enjoy a side by side registered massage treatment . The ultimate way to start your weekend!
Stott Pilates on the reformer is highly regarded as the pilates method focusing on alignment, pelvic floor and transverse abdominis engagement, scapular placement on the rib cage, neutral and imprinted pelvis, and co-ordinated breath work to achieve a balanced musculoskeletal framework. Methodically executed to build strength, endurance, co-ordination and challenge in all exercise. Precision in movement in all planes of motion. HST is included in these fees.
Semi-private reformer training is available to students at all fitness levels. Come with your own partner or join our student list and we'll try and pair you up.
Sometimes you want to train on your own or may require personal training to rehab from an injury or have health/mobility issues. Private training 5 packs are available for $500. 10 packs are available for $900. Packages expire in 6 months. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be billed $110.


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Bruce Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Rose Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

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Bruce is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Rose is available Thursdays.



5656 Martin Street North, Mississippi Mills, Ontario K0A 1A0, Canada
Email Us at rose@themassageshoppe.ca, bruce@themassageshoppe.ca
Open today | 07:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m. |
Stott Pilates Reformer Training Mondays 7-4, Tuesdays 7-4, Fridays 7-9am and Saturdays 8-1. Registered Massage with Bruce Thursdays & Fridays 9-3:30, Registered Massage with Rose Mondays & Tuesdays 10-2. Couples massage, and evening appointments are available on request and availability. Booking at least 2 weeks ahead is helpful.