OUR STORY
our story is really about your story.
A story that is being written every single day and we hope you’ll take part in it with us.
This story is about Love, Healing and Growing.
You’ll experience the ABC’s of this story every time you are with us.
Our Accessibility and Acceptance of who you are, your aims and ambitions, the challenges and experiences you are living that bring you to RiverLines.
Our Belief in you and that we will be here to help in the most professional and thorough capacity. We are always offering and striving to evolve.
Our Commitment to provide our talents, expanding skills and natural compassion in a safe and harmonious environment.
OUR VENUE
OUR PEOPLE
piLATES, YOGA, FITNESS & MOtion well-Being
lois richardson | fitness
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Lois has been a certified fitness instructor or over 30 years! Starting at the Toronto YWCA teaching Dancercise. For the past 10 years, Lois has focused on lower impact fitness classes for Seniors.
marci tordiff | yoga
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A committed and passionate student of both Yoga and Ayurveda, yoga came late-ish for Marci after several years as a pastry chef and brief foray into experimental painting and sculpture at OCAD, as well as operating a successful Aromatherapy/Reflexology practice for over a decade. Following years of study, practice, and teaching while completing her CYT-500, Marci continues to participate in numerous workshops, immersions and retreats with an amazing array of inspiring instructors, with studies focused mainly in Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra and Meditation/Pranayama. Her classes are comfortable and creative, peppered with a healthy dose of Ayurvedic influence. She strongly supports the idea that Yoga Asana does not have to be fancy to be meaningful. Learning together how to inhabit our bodies with compassion and presence, to age well, and embrace life’s challenges with ease and grace. Yoga is so much more than what happens on the mat.
LUCY MOODIE | YOGA
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Yin style yoga is the “quiet yet profound” practice. Poses are held longer and are static and passive compared to other types of yoga. It is complementary to other styles of yoga like Ashtanga, Vinyasa etc. The Yin asanas, (sanskrit word for poses) are to encourage the fascia and deeper tissues to release tightness, stickiness and allow life energy, Chi or prana to flow freely.
Each pose ideally is held at least 3 minutes but may be shorter or longer depending on the individual. Options are offered and encouraged to feel the sensations targeting different areas.
Be open to try a yin practice. I will be honoured to teach as I continue to learn yin from my modern yoga teachers.
Benefits and enhancements Physical: stability, strength, flexibility and endurance. Mental: clarity, focus, concentration. Emotional: balance and maturity. Energetic: vitality, balance and flow Spiritual: awareness, intention, grounding and connection.
Stephanie Tabbert | Clinical Pilates
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Being an active but not particularly bending person, Pilates was intimidating to Stephanie for a long time. She approaches her classes as an opportunity to move and enjoy doing so.
Stephanie comes to class with the knowledge that for many; showing up is often the hardest step. But don't be fooled, for those who choose a challenge, she will be happy to deliver.
Stephanie has been a healthcare practitioner for over 10 years. She is passionate about getting and keeping people active. After trialling Pilates she saw the potential benefit it could bring to many of her clients and sought a way to integrate into her practice.
She has the privilege of sharing Pilates and exercise with people who have a diversa fitness background and health concerns.
OUR PEOPLE
Beauty, Massage & relaxation
Angelica mARIA arango | Esthetician
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Angelica Maria is an esthetician with over 25 years of experience. She started her aesthetics career in Columbia where she opened her first spa offering body treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing and more.
When Angelica moved to Canada, she continued to expand her knowledge and opened her second spa in Cobourg. Angelica loves what she does - she is very passionate about the beauty + skin care industry. To Angelica, there is no better feeling than helping someone with her hands and knowledge!
Chris Allard| reg. massage therapist
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Offering therapeutic massage, prenatal massage, and at-home massage therapy, RMT Chris provides treatments that support overall wellness. Massage therapy can help with injury and strain prevention, stress reduction, pain management, increased circulation, and improved tissue and joint health.
As a Registered Massage Therapist, Chris is trained to assess and treat over 70 conditions using a variety of manual techniques. Modalities offered include hot stone massage, therapeutic taping, and cupping massage.
Each session is delivered in a professional, calming environment, with treatments tailored to your specific needs and wellness goals.
Ariel KeNNy| reG. massage therapist
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Ariel graduated from Durham College’s Advance Massage Therapy program with Honours in 2023. She is passionate about massage therapy and providing her clients with excellent care to help reach their treatment goals. She works toward achieving stress reduction, chronic pain management, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. She believes in use of modalities such as hydrotherapy, remedial exercises and self-care to help her clients. Ariel loves helping her clients get to the root of the issue and then reaching and maintaining their wellness goals. When Ariel is not at the studio you will find her at dance classes, recreational volleyball or at home relaxing with her chihuahua and two precious kittens.
AMY GIROUX| rEG. massage therapist
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Massage therapy care with Amy is truly oriented toward meeting the needs and achieving the desired outcomes of each of her clients.
Having gained an abundance of experience since graduating from Fleming College in 2017 Amy has confidence in treating a wide range of muscle and joint issues and uses a combination of techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue and connective tissue massage methods.
DAYNA PATTERSON| reg. massage therapist
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Dayna is a recent honours graduate of Fleming College’s Advanced Massage Therapy program. She has a robust background in sports, fitness, and wellness industries. Dayna is adept at creating tailored treatment plans that address the root causes of discomfort to help her clients achieve their health and wellness goals. As an athlete Dayna understands the importance of integrating interdisciplinary techniques into each treatment. Such as, her knowledge of Swedish massage techniques, hydrotherapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to address the source of discomfort and promote long-term health. She is passionate about promoting self-care and helping clients incorporate these practices into their daily lives for sustained well-being. Outside the studio, Dayna enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle through workouts (any and all different kinds!), hiking with her 3 dogs, and exploring her creativity with crafting projects.
OUR PEOPLE
psychotherapy & Mental well-being
Mandy Robson |Social worker, Psychotherapist
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With over 25 years of professional social work experience, Mandy Robson joins RiverLines with special interest in sadness, depressions, anxiety and youth-centric care.
Having a broad base base of specialized training in neuro-cognitive rehab, CBT, suicide prevention, and cognitive processing, and insomnia and sleep disorders treatment and more. Mandy is well equipped to assist on journeys toward improving mental well-being and quality of life.
tannis arnett | registered Psychotherapist
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Tannis is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Association of Psychodynamic Therapy. She trained at the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis and continues to grow her expertise through supervision and ongoing professional development.
With degrees in Arts and Theology from McGill University and a Master’s in Arts and Religion (Visual Arts) from Yale, Tannis spent twenty years producing award-winning campaigns in advertising and broadcasting before following her calling to psychotherapy. She has also taught art in underprivileged communities in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Ghana, witnessing the transformative power of curiosity, creativity, and care.
Tannis supports individuals and couples navigating loss, relational challenges, and life transitions, offering a safe, compassionate space to explore patterns, respond to challenges, and create lasting change. She provides in-person and virtual sessions, with a free 15-minute consultation available.
Adam lieberman |Social worker, Psychotherapist
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Adam Lieberman is a Masters level Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist who has worked in mental health and wellness for over 15 years.
He is formally trained in evidence-based therapies including; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma.
Adam provides a wide range of psychotherapeutic processes instilling long-term meaningful change.
OUR PEOPLE
PhysioTherapy, athletic therapy
Mark Mcfadden | physiotherapist
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PhysioMark believes the best outcomes from physiotherapy result from individually tailored therapy care delivered in a timely, professional and dedicated manner and includes a robust collaboration with other care providers.
The care you undertake with Mark will involve a combination of hands-on care, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities and self-care instructions for you to fully engage and benefit from your physiotherapy.
With 25 years of practice experience in numerous health settings and with the full-age spectrum you will definitely feel your health is in good hands with Mark.
Leslie Richards| pHYSIOTHERAPIST
Vish DeshPande| pHYSIOTHERAPIST
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BSc Physiotherapy 2017
Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion 2020
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Levels I & II
Dry Needling
Empowering clients to make sound decisions about their health and rehab journey is a pillar of my care approach. I am passionate about treating sport and pelvic floor related difficulties with a keen interest in a preventative approach.
My experience in private healthcare centres in Toronto and the GTA have provided a wealth of training and practice that I am thrilled to provide clients at RiverLines.
Adam loudfoot | athletic therapist
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Adam Loudfoot is a Certified Athletic Therapist working here at RiverLines! With a background working in amateur, semi-professional, and professional sports. Specializing in injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patrons, he offers one-on-one and studio group rehabilitation and strengthening sessions focusing on injury education and rehabilitation specific towards patron needs. Stretch and release sessions are now available! These sessions focus on muscle relaxation and release techniques geared towards improving flexibility, range of motion, and reducing muscle tightness. Adam has a passion for healthcare and is excited to be a part of the RiverLines team!
OUR PEOPLE
Driving force
Amanda Schultz | venue coordinator
heather town | WElcome reception
