About Us

At Inhale Exhale Massage Therapy we believe connection is a powerful healing tool.

Connection is our mission. We understand the importance all types of positive connection play in our overall health and healing.

Physical connection such as massage therapy and acupuncture
Spiritual connection such as reiki
Emotional connection to one another through community
Connection to oneself through self-care

Our goal is to inspire these connections to evoke positive change and community restoration.

OUR FOUNDER

Janine Gotzke, Founder, RMT (she/her), Educator, Doula

Janine graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Mount Royal University in 2004. She practiced in a wide range of clinics before settling into the idea of opening Inhale Exhale Massage Therapy Clinic which started in her home in 2009. The clinic moved on to open a new location in 2015 in the neighbourhood of Marda Loop.

Using the knowledge that she’s gained from her 20+ years of work experience she has created a clinic that is focused on inspiring connection between people to enhance individual healing and community restoration.

Janine remains passionate and active in the massage therapy field through teaching at various institutions including Mount Royal College, MaKami College and Seminars for Health and is a member of the Massage Therapy association of Alberta.

She loves mentoring budding Therapists and helping them along their journey to honing their craft and growing their specializations.

When away from the clinic, Janine enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 kids, 2 cats, 1 dog and a whole lot of fish.

OUR STAFF

Angela Tierney, RMT(she/her), Reiki Master

Angela received her massage therapy diploma at The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2016. Angela is an active member of the CMMOTO. Since then, Angela has become certified to offer TMJ treatments pre/postnatal and Raindrop therapy. Angela received her massage therapy diploma at The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2016. Angela is an active member of the CMMOTO. Since then, Angela has become certified to offer TMJ treatments pre/postnatal and Raindrop therapy.

Angela completed her Reiki Master/teacher certificate in 2012 after studying with teachers in both India and Canada. In 2013, Angela received her Advanced Yoga Training to instruct Yoga and Yoga Nidra (2015). She enjoys instructing small private classes at home as well as while travelling in India and Nepal.

Her main goal as a massage therapist is to support people’s inherent ability to heal themselves. “Massage is a perfect blend of physical soft tissue manipulation while holding space for the nervous system to relax and destress, allowing the body, mind and spirit to come into balance.”

Paula Crozier, RMT (she/her)

Paula graduated from Mount Royal’s Massage Therapy in 2005. Since then, she has honed her practice in a variety of settings and locations.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from the University of Victoria, obtained her 200hr Yoga teacher training in 2015 and recently retired from WestJet. She enjoys keeping healthy with outdoor activities which mostly involves chasing and wrestling her 4-year-old.

Tamara Kim Laurent, R.AC, RMT (she/her)

Kim is a registered acupuncturist. She received her diploma of Doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) in 2024. Kim also graduated from CITCM’s massage therapy program in 2022. She enjoys practicing both as a massage therapist and acupuncturist, bridging together Eastern and Western techniques and knowledge.
Born and raised in France, Kim spent many years in Asia, before settling in Canada in 2020 for her TCM studies

Shayleen McHugh (she/her)

Shayleen started her career as a Reiki practitioner and teacher in 2016 with a focus in treating the effects of stress and trauma. She became a Massage Therapist in 2024 to better understand the mind-body connection and to help her clients do the same. Shayleen graduated from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy with honours of distinction and is an active member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.

Shayleen tailors her sessions to empower clients in their wellness journey. She believes that pain, illness and disease tend to occur as a result of the physical, emotional, mental and energetic systems no longer working in harmony with one another. Offering both Reiki and Massage, Shayleen takes a unique approach to create a comfortable, supportive and sacred space for clients to restore balance and vitality, leaving them feeling more relaxed, calm and at peace.

Chelsie Francis, RMT, ( she/her)

Chelsie is a dedicated Massage Therapist with over 20 years of experience, practicing since 2003. A graduate of Mount Royal University’s Massage Therapy program, she has built a career that spans both clinical and spa settings.

Chelsie has continued to expand her skills through additional training in Iyengar Yoga (for self-care and body awareness), Raindrop Therapy, Reflexology, and CranioSacral Therapy, and is known for her calm presence and holistic, client-centered approach.

Outside of work, she enjoys puzzles, family board games, and exploring Calgary on long walks.

Sara Shakul, Student Massage Therapist(she/her)

Sara is a second year student finishing her education at Vicar’s School of Massage Therapy. Dedicated to helping clients achieve optimal well-being and focusing on a mix of deep tissue and relaxation massage, she is passionate about providing a healing space to support wellness.

Coming from small town Saskatchewan, Sara enjoys spending time outside the clinic with family and friends, hiking, and camping.

Community Partners

In continuing with our mission to increase connection through community, Inhale Exhale Massage Therapy is proud to partner with several community health and wellness practitioners. We share space with the following businesses in order to provide our clients with integrated health support.

Dragonfly Therapeutics of Calgary Inc.

Stephanie Robson, MSW, RSW, CPT

Five Elements Birth Services

Birth and postpartum doula services