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About Seraphic Massage Therapy
Many people ask us what "Seraphic" means. Is it a type of massage? Is it a special technique? No. Seraphic comes from the word Serafim which aside from being the highest rank of Angels, is also the middle name of each owner. Teresa and her two daughters opened the doors of Seraphic in 1999 and 11 years later are still providing excellent care to the neighborhood. In 2007, Seraphic won the Top Choice Award for Massage Therapy clinic of the year.
Teresa Serafim Roque is the matriarch of the company, partnered with her daughters, Sofie Serafim Roque and Martha Serafim Roque. Teresa specializes in Reflexology, Reiki and Aromatherapy. Sofie graduated from Kikkawa College in 1994. She specializes in Swedish Massage and Labour Support. Martha graduated from ICT Kikkawa College in 1998. She specializes in Swedish Massage, TMJ and Shoulder Dysfunctions.
Since our humble beginnings we have expanded to include knowledgeable therapists who provide a variety of modalities such as Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Reiki.
Our Staff:
Therapists
Sofie Roque
Sofia Roque was born in Angola, Africa. Sofie was raised in Canada, which has been her home since the age of 2. She speaks English and Portuguese fluently. Sofie attended Kikkawa College for Massage Therapy and has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 1994. In 1999 Sofie and her sister Martha opened Seraphic Massage Therapy Clinic. Sofie is skilled in Pregnancy Massage and Labour Support and has successfully assisted many women during their pregnancies and childbirth. She also specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Treatments, Reflexology and Infant Massage.
Martha Roque
Martha Roque was born in Toronto to Portuguese parents. She's fluent in Portuguese and English. In 1999, Martha graduated from Kikkawa College for Massage Therapy and was registered to the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario after which she opened Seraphic Massage Therapy with her sister Sofie. She has been practicing ever since except for a 6 month hiatus when she broke both her arms in a bike/ car accident. She has fully recovered and is now specializing in intraoral TMJ treatments and Labour induction and Thai Yoga Massage.
Alycia Duff
Alycia Duff is a Registered Massage Therapist and active member of the Ontario Massage Therapist Association. She is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School & Teaching Clinic in Toronto, and is also currently working towards becoming a certified Personal Trainer.
Alycia is experienced in Sports massage and Myofascial Release techniques for injury rehabilitation and prevention. She treats both children and adults with repetitive strain injuries, compression syndromes, soft tissue trauma and chronic pain. She is a regular participant in the MS walk to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research.
Caterina (Rina) Modafferi RMT
Caterina graduated from ICT Kikkawa College in June 2009. She was registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in August 2009 and since then has been enjoying her career as a Registered Massage Therapist. Caterina's successful treatments derive from her acquired knowledge, effective techniques and caring approach towards her clients overall health. She treats clients of all ages with general muscle tension, repetitive strain injuries, sports injuries and more.
Some of her specialized treatments include pregnancy massage, reflexology, and TMJ.
She can customize your treatment from general relaxation using Swedish massage to deep tissue including myofascial release and trigger point therapy.
Kate Hunter
Kate Hunter is a Registered Massage Therapist and graduate of Kikkawa College Massage Therapy Program. She has lived in Toronto since 1994 and worked in the fields of mental health and women's health before becoming a massage therapist in 2005. She has additional training in hot stone massage, yoga therapy, pregnancy massage and myofascial release techniques.
Kate offers a non-judgmental, relaxing space where each individual client is assessed and treated specific to their needs. She enjoys providing sensitive and inclusive care for the many individuals who reflect the diverse and vibrant communities of Toronto.
Aside from her body work experience and education, Kate has a diploma in Community Work and is a medical clinic manager at the Midwives Collective of Toronto.
Annette Broderick-Colombo
Annette graduated from Sutherland-Chan in May of 2010 and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She is also a member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario.
Annette's focus in school included spinal cord injury, chronic pain and rehabilitation. She believes that the techniques used in massage therapy cannot only aid in the physical health, but emotional as well.
Karen Dawson
Karen is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto.
Karen endeavours to relieve pain and discomfort and decrease stress and tension through taking the time to assess the needs, objectives and specific concerns of her clients. She integrates traditional Swedish massage with trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, joint mobilizations and myofascial release to treat the origin of her clients' problems, not just their symptoms.
Karen has experience working with clients presenting with sports injuries, pregnancy related discomforts, breast cancer, fibromyalgia, post-surgical scar tissue, overuse injuries and a variety of other musculoskeletal disorders.
Yoga
Christina De Sousa
Christina completed her Teacher Training at Yoga Space, Toronto with Kathryn Beet and Patricia White. Having taken up the practice in search for a way to cope with the everyday challenges of life, she left Yoga classes wanting to come back for more. The sense of calm, peace, and physical well-being left her inspired to pursue her teacher training. She is lively, has a bright smile, and feels honored to be able to share the experience of yoga.
Receptionists
Suzy Ferreira
Suzy Ferreira was born and raised here in Toronto, Ontario to two Portuguese Parents. She recently graduated from Bishop Marrocco Thomas Merton CSS. She is currently looking into colleges for Professional Spa Therapy programs.
Soraia Faria
Soraia was born in Portugal and came to Canada with her family at a very young age. She was then raised in Toronto Ontario. She also speaks and writes fluent Portuguese and English. Soraia recently graduated from Secondary school and is looking to go into the field of Graphic Design someday.