Therapeutic Massage
Focused, individualized work for pain, tension, stress and everyday recovery.
Jake Collier · Registered Massage Therapist
More than a moment
of relief.
Personalized massage therapy to help you move easier, feel lighter and create change that lasts—within a calm, judgment-free space.
Consent-ledInclusivePersonalized
01 · The approach
Deeply therapeutic.
Entirely personal.
My style is often described as firm but gentle: precise enough to create meaningful change, responsive enough to listen to your body as we work.
Every session is collaborative, consent-led and adapted to what you need that day. You are welcome exactly as you are in a safe, judgment-free space.
— Jake
02 · Meet your therapist
Grounded in movement.
Guided by care.
Jake brings a movement-informed background and a deeply attentive approach to every treatment.
Originally from the UK, Jake moved to Canada in 2016. His professional path began in personal training, behaviour change and assisted stretching, giving him an enduring interest in how the body moves, adapts and recovers.
He completed the 2,200-hour Massage Therapy program at First College in Kelowna, graduating in August 2025, and then moved to Edmonton to begin his career as a Registered Massage Therapist. His continuing education includes functional myofascial patterns, IASTM, hot stone therapy, the Eleva Method therapeutic facial, and Pha Khao Ma Thai table massage.
Jake’s work is collaborative rather than prescriptive. He takes time to understand what you are feeling, what you hope to change and what helps you feel safe—then shapes the session around you.
Follow @giftsofbalance on Instagram ↗03 · Ways I can help
A wider toolkit.
A treatment built around you.
Modalities are blended when appropriate rather than applied as a formula. Your goals, comfort and response guide the session.
Relaxation Massage
Calming, flowing massage designed to ease everyday tension, settle the nervous system and give you space to fully unwind.
Deep Tissue Massage
Focused, responsive pressure for deeper layers of muscular tension—always adjusted to your comfort rather than treating intensity as the goal.
Functional Myofascial Patterns
A movement-informed approach to areas of restriction and the patterns connecting them.
Pha Khao Ma Thai Table Massage
Rhythmic compression, assisted stretching and traditional cloth-supported techniques, trained through Elements Wellness and adapted comfortably to the massage table.
IASTM
Instrument-assisted soft-tissue techniques used selectively to support mobility and recovery, with training completed through Professional Health Systems.
Hot Stone Therapy
Therapeutic heat paired with massage to invite relaxation and ease persistent muscular tension, trained through the Academy of Massage and Wellness.
Eleva Method Therapeutic Facial
A restorative facial treatment combining lymphatic techniques, buccal massage and myofascial release of the face.
TMJ, Jaw & Facial Tension
Focused work for the jaw, face, neck and scalp to ease muscular tension that may contribute to TMJ discomfort and associated tension headaches.
Therapeutic Headspa Utopia only
A deeply relaxing scalp and head treatment blending cleansing, massage and restorative care, available exclusively at Utopia Medispa.
04 · Intentional care
“Devotional” is how the work has been described—not as a treatment style, but as a quality of attention.
It means being present with the details: how pressure lands, where movement changes, when to work deeply and when the body needs space. The goal is for you to feel cared for, respected and more at home in your body.
05 · Kind words
How care feels,
in their words.
Shared by clients through Google reviews.
★★★★★
“Jake is exceptionally skilled at his craft and provides effective and empathetic treatments. He has a gift of figuring out what your body needs. If possible, I recommend scheduling a 2 hour appointment. Do not hesitate to book with him.”
★★★★★
“Such a great massage! Jake made me feel very comfortable and took the time to focus on the areas that needed the most attention. I felt so relaxed afterwards. Great experience from start to finish—I’ll definitely be coming back!”
★★★★★
“Clean. Professional and so personable. I never want my sessions to be done. I am always asked how I am and what areas I feel need attention; my massage is tailored to fit my needs for the session and no massage is the same as a previous one. What remains a constant is the magic in the methods and touch. Always looking forward to my next session. Truly, ‘A Gift of Balance.’”
★★★★★
“The best massage I’ve had in ages. Took the time to chat first and asked a little body pain history. The atmosphere was soothing, gentle touch, HIGHLY recommend.”
06 · Book in Edmonton
Choose the space
that suits you.
Appointments, availability, treatment lengths and pricing are shown on each clinic’s secure booking page.
Using your massage benefits
Direct billing is available at both locations when supported by your insurance plan. If direct billing is unavailable, a receipt can always be provided for you to submit to your benefits provider for reimbursement.
Downtown · 124 Street
FUEL
The Health & Wellness Collective
Suite 10410350 124 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta Book at FUEL
Ritchie · South Edmonton
Utopia
Medispa
Therapeutic Headspa available here
9947 76 Avenue NWEdmonton, Alberta Book at Utopia
Your body doesn’t need to earn care.
Arrive as you are.
Whether you are managing pain, returning to movement or simply need a place to exhale, your treatment begins with listening.
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