Beyond massage
Reformer Training for Beginner/Intermediate students is now bookable online for September.
About Us
then-now
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 Ford, Owner, RMT
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 Murdoch, Owner, BA, RMT, Certified Stott Pilates Reformer Teacher
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.
Registered Massage Therapy
Therapeutic Massage
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
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.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
This treatment addresses the fascial nets in the body. It improves flexibility, sports performance and circulation.
CranioSacral Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy
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.
Additional Modalities
Stott Pilates on the Reformer
Stott Pilates on the Reformer
Stott Pilates on the Reformer
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.
Couples Massage
Stott Pilates on the Reformer
Stott Pilates on the Reformer
New service this fall 2023!
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. Book 45 or 60minutes of massage therapy and choose a complimentary 15 minute foot massage. You can also forest bathe with a
New service this fall 2023!
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. Book 45 or 60minutes of massage therapy and choose a complimentary 15 minute foot massage. You can also forest bathe with a 15 minute walk through a wooded trail before or after your massage.
Beyond Massage
Stott Pilates on the Reformer
Beyond Massage
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, 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.
Scandinavian experience opens 11/15/25
Time for Two
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
Sweat it all out Saturdays
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.
Studio 56 Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates
Merrithew Equipment
Merrithew Equipment
Rose is a Certified STOTT PILATES Reformer Teacher, who provides guided sessions for all fitness levels. By offering semi-private training she can pay attention to both students while offering a more affordable, accessible and personalized workout. She does offer private training for those rehabing an injury, or prefer private trai
Rose is a Certified STOTT PILATES Reformer Teacher, who provides guided sessions for all fitness levels. By offering semi-private training she can pay attention to both students while offering a more affordable, accessible and personalized workout. She does offer private training for those rehabing an injury, or prefer private training. These sessions will change the way you exercise and challenge you as you advance your training.
Merrithew Equipment
Merrithew Equipment
Merrithew Equipment
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.
Education
Merrithew Equipment
Education
Through further training and dedication to offering her students new, creative and fun ways to challenge the body, Rose will be adding the stability chair to her practice in 2025. This unique piece of fitness equipment will add variety and advance your training through stability exercises.
Studio 56-always innovating
Never the same workout now with our Sauna!
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.
Stability Chair Flow
Coming September 2025...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.
Power Paced Fitness Circle
Coming October 2025....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.
Athletic Conditioning
Coming December 2025....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.
Sweat it all out Saturdays
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.
Sweat it all out Saturday Experience
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!
Online Booking
Kanata Online Booking
Almonte Online Booking
Almonte Online Booking
Almonte Online Booking
http://tms.janeapp.com/locations/beyond-massage/book
Bruce Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Rose Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Stittsville Online Booking
Stittsville Online Booking
https://tms.janeapp.com/locations/the-massage-shoppe/book
Bruce is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Rose is available Thursdays.
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