Stephanie Mackney RMT

04/14/2026

I have a couple of appointments still available on Sunday, April 19th! 😀

Times available in the morning and afternoon. Book now!

04/03/2026

That's one more year as a registered massage therapist!
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The image is small, but I snapped a pic of my newest 2026 registration certificate for being a registered massage therapist.
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Every year I place the new certificate on top of the old one. I have my very first certificate for 2009-2010, and now my most current one for 2026-2027. For those doing the math, that is 17 years. 😳

04/02/2026

Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value🧩
As a society we need to recognize and embrace all forms of neurodiversity, including all people on the Autism spectrum. This includes recognizing the strength, creativity and innovation that those on the spectrum can provide, and shaping policies in schools and the workforce.

04/01/2026

Thank you to everyone in our community who takes the time to reach out to me, and organize a day of massage therapy in their workplace. Thank you to all the staff who take time from their work days to relax and reset with me.
I am so grateful for your time.
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03/25/2026

I was basically just a goofy, silly, nerdy kid. I wouldn't change a thing.

03/24/2026

Why choose a home-based massage clinic?
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Since 2021, I’ve welcomed clients into my home clinic in South-east Edmonton; a quiet, comfortable space designed to help you feel at ease the moment you arrive.
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Here, treatments are unhurried and personalized, with a scent-free environment and time set aside just for you.
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You’ll always be communicating directly with me, making scheduling simple and your care more intentional.
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No busy waiting rooms, just a calm, one-on-one experience from start to finish. Direct billing is available for most benefit plans.
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03/14/2026

Another Tiktok from the archives of May 2022.
The work doesn't stop when the massage does!

03/10/2026

Uuuuum. No. 😅

Fun fact: 💠 I primarily did mobile massage from 2010 to 2016. I would still do it occasionally for some regular clients right up until 2020😷. Currently I only do mobile chair massages for businesses.

Mobile massage was such good work. It was fulfilling going out to meet people in their space. Sometimes it was for a nice treat for those just wanting to care for themselves.
Other times it was parents with a new baby at home. Or people with limited mobility.

It was such a great (and often challenging) chapter of my massage career!

03/10/2026

Massage mag out here echoing my last posts! 😂

https://www.massagemag.com/how-to-handle-client-requests-for-painful-massage-pressure-271431/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQcf-VjbGNrBBx_pmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHiyJOtCMFTiBK9kfMXFLVzw0mh7YEw_usWVDq-R5w0DvgA0VL40iJzK_RiQn_aem_Qjgux_qRbtM3vF-DIB_cGg

Learn how to address clients’ requests for deeper pressure by balancing their needs, educating them, and protecting your body as a massage therapist.

03/07/2026

Thought it was time to dig up some of my ooooold Tiktok's (from when I had the energy to do such things. 😂). This was 2022.

03/06/2026

Tagging on to my post about deep tissue and deep pressure massage from yesterday!
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Here are some common myths about
⛔No pain, no gain!⛔
and why that is completely false.

I often hear the same comments about massage treatment from clients, regarding what they need for treatment.

Every person knows their own body better than anyone, and usually knows what works best to feel better.

However there are some common misconceptions about how the massage should feel during and after the treatment.

🔹Science-based massage therapy does not support the use of "pain" to achieve results.
🔹Deep pressure or deep tissue massage will not make the treatment more effective. Especially if it causes pain.
🔹It is important to monitor your body during your massage. Find that balance between discomfort and pain. Communicate with your massage therapist about adjusting technique and pressure.
🔹Effective treatment can be achieved in so many ways. Trust the process and ask questions! We are here to help. 🤗

03/05/2026

Common Misunderstandings in the Massage Room:

🔹 Deep Pressure vs. Deep Tissue 🔹

🙅🏼‍♀️ Deep pressure massage is not the same as deep tissue massage. Let’s go over some key differences:

🔹 Pressure simply refers to how heavy or light the therapist applies their techniques.
🔹 Deep tissue is a specific technique used to address deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.

🔹 Deep pressure can be used throughout the whole body, often during relaxation treatments.
🔹 Deep tissue focuses on specific muscles, fascia, and adhesions that may need more targeted work.

🔹 Deep tissue does NOT automatically mean deep pressure.

✅ Both approaches should include proper warm-up of the soft tissue.
✅ Both can sometimes feel uncomfortable depending on the area being treated.
⛔ Massage should not follow the “no pain, no gain” mentality. (More on that later!)