Michael is an honours graduate from Georgian Colleges Accredited Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma Program. Prior to attending Georgian, he completed the Strength and Fitness Conditioning program at Algonquin College. Michael has recently acquired his IASTM certification and is continuously looking for ways to expand his knowledge and skills; seeking out new courses and following the latest research and evidence to provide optimal results for his clients.

Michael is honored to have won the 2021 Barrie Reader’s Choice Award for “Barrie’s Favorite Registered Massage Therapist”.

Michael’s approach to treatment is goal-focused and incorporates many different modalities based on his client’s goals. These include deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching, low-grade joint mobilizations, IASTM, and Swedish massage.

Outside of the clinic, Michael spends a lot of his time training for his next big race. He has run countless road and trail races, including over a dozen marathons; and is always striving to set a new personal best. Having experienced his own training setbacks, Michael understands the frustration of being sidelined due to pain and incorporates this compassion into every treatment.

Michael MacInnes was honored to win the Readers Choice Award for Barrie's Favourite Registered Massage Therapist in 2021.

His other achievements include:

• Diploma - Massage Therapy Advanced
• Certificate Strength & Conditioning
• IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage) Trained