Hands and Souls
Jessica Gagnon
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) providing therapeutic massage, relaxation massage, Reiki, fire cupping and children’s massage in Canmore.
Supporting balanced, gentle and whole-body wellness. Online booking available
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, future moms, mother figures, and nurturing souls.
Today, we celebrate the women who love deeply, support endlessly, nurture gently, and carry so much strength within them. Your presence, care, and love leave a lasting impact in the lives of those around you in ways that are often unseen, yet deeply felt.
May today be a reminder of how valued, appreciated, and important you truly are.
I hope you allow yourself moments of rest, softness, connection, and joy not only today, but every day.
Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, warmth, presence, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most ✨
With love,
Hands and Souls 💖
This Saturday May 9th I’ll be at the Équinoxe race offering free massage therapy for both adults and kids.
For this event, the focus will be on sports massage, a technique specifically adapted to movement and physical activity. Unlike a full treatment session, sports massage is targeted, efficient, and designed to support the body before and after activity.
Pre-race massage helps to:
* Warm up muscles
* Increase circulation
* Improve mobility and readiness
Post-race massage focuses on:
* Releasing tension
* Supporting recovery
* Reducing soreness and fatigue
Each session will be short, focused, and adapted to your needs in the moment. whether you’re preparing to perform, recovering after your race, or simply needing a reset.
This offering is by donation, with the intention of making care accessible while gently introducing therapeutic massage to children, and offering adults a chance to experience its benefits.
👉 Please complete the intake form prior to your session to ensure a smooth and safe experience.
�if you’re not registered yet, there’s still time 👇
https://canmore-banff.acfa.ab.ca/event/course-equinoxe-2026/
Can’t wait to be part of this beautiful community event! ✨
Massage therapy to me, is more than just treatment…
it’s a space to slow down and come back to yourself.
So often we move through life in our heads, pushing through tension without truly listening to what our body needs.
In my space, there’s nothing to explain or perform.
You don’t even need to talk, just a quiet moment to be, to feel, and to reconnect.
Because when the body feels safe, it knows how to release.
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I’ve opened a few extra spots this weekend.
If you’ve been needing a pause, this is your invitation 💖
04/12/2026
Yes… kids can benefit from massage too!
And here’s why;
Kids grow fast, move a lot, and feel deeply, massage helps support them through it all!
Relaxation
Helps calm busy minds, improve sleep, and reduce stress (yes, kids feel it too!)
Boundaries
Teaches consent, body awareness, and respect for personal space.
Healthy touch
Supports emotional connection, safety, and nervous system regulation.
Injuries & recovery
Great for active kids — helps with strains, tension, and overuse.
Pain relief
Can ease growing pains, headaches, and muscular discomfort.
Prevention
Supports posture, flexibility, and healthy development early on.
Small care today can make a big difference in how they feel, move, and grow tomorrow!
03/28/2026
Deep tissue massage is not the same as hard pressure.
True deep tissue work is slow and intentional. The body has multiple layers of fascia and muscle, and each layer needs time to soften and release before we can safely work deeper.
If we simply press harder or rush through the body, the nervous system often responds by tightening and protecting the tissues, which actually makes the work less effective.
This is why a true deep tissue treatment is difficult to fully achieve in only 60 minutes when treating the whole body.
Ideally, deeper work benefits from longer treatments or focusing on a specific area (like upper body or lower body) so the tissues have time to release properly.
Deep tissue is not about force!
it’s about time, patience, and working with the body, not against it.
✨ Some of you know… I’ve officially moved into my new space! So exciting for me 🥳 Come visit me at the same location—I can’t wait to welcome you! ✨
03/08/2026
Hey! For those who don’t know me yet, here’s a little introduction to my services and my style of work. ✨
I offer therapeutic massage with a slow and intentional approach, focusing on the areas that truly need attention. This style allows the body the time it needs to release chronic tension and deeper patterns that may have built up over the years. It has become one of my most popular treatments for people looking for lasting relief.
A special part of my practice is children’s massage, which I deeply enjoy. I work with young children starting around age 6, helping introduce them to body awareness, relaxation, and healthy recovery habits. I also work with active kids and young athletes who can benefit from therapeutic care for their growing and active bodies.
To complement treatments, I also offer Reiki and fire cupping as add-ons, depending on what your body may benefit from during the session.
Every body is different, and my goal is always to listen, adapt, and create a treatment that truly supports your well-being.
✨ Slow work. Deep listening. Personalized care.
02/22/2026
Sharing this beautiful review from a little client’s family 🥹
Working with children is truly one of my favorite parts of what I do. Supporting growing bodies, calming busy nervous systems, and providing therapeutic massage for little young athletes is such an honor.
So grateful for the trust parents place in me 💖
Thank you for allowing me to care for your little ones.
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101-75 Dyrgas Gate
Canmore, AB
T1W3L1