Hands on Health Massage Therapy Port Colborne

Hands on Health Massage Therapy Port Colborne Registered Massage Therapy & Wellness facility offering a variety of treatments for all ages. Our staff continues to thrive working together with devoted.

Founder, Clinic Director & Registered Massage Therapist, Alicja Kniffen transformed her successful independent practice & established Hands on Health Massage Therapy Clinic in 2008. In 2011 the clinic opened its new door at a beautiful historical location on West Street! Expanding with the growing demand, veteran therapist Shawna McPherson RMT joined Hands on Health, fully supporting the development of our talented wellness team. long term member and registered massage therapist Leslie Allen and Sandra Lemon RMT joined in 2023, to work alongside our amazing team of professionals. Our therapeutic crew collaborate in practice to facilitate wellness as a team of registered massage therapists. Working together to provide pain & stress management through wellness services with traditional and specialized massage therapy such as Prenatal Care, Hydro-Thermal Therapy, Modality Blended Therapy plus Senior or Junior Treatments. We are proud affiliates of Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton Ontario, bringing home a piece of their award winning ambiance by offering their signature skin care treatments for the face & body creating a complete head to toe experience. See our website for full details on all services or 'SHOP WELLNESS' to take home our favourited products for the body, bath, home & peace of mind! Reserve appointments online while we maximize your time for hands on care. Direct billing available for most Insurers. Hours of operation are varying daily with flexible scheduling options on weekends & evenings as well. Welcoming new patients, of all ages to relax, rehabilitate & rejuvenate.

With limited visibility expected traveling today, we will be closed. Rescheduling options are available through our cale...
01/19/2026

With limited visibility expected traveling today, we will be closed.
Rescheduling options are available through our calendar online.
For those scheduled today who are in acute pain and need care sooner than what is posted, please reach out via email or call and we’ll coordinate your appointment.
Stay warm & well.

Hello on this white & wintery Sunday! 🌨️While we remained open this past snowy Thursday, snow squalls causing poor visib...
01/18/2026

Hello on this white & wintery Sunday! 🌨️
While we remained open this past snowy Thursday, snow squalls causing poor visibility are forecasted into Monday morning and we are anticipating a necessary safety closure in consideration of patients & staff traveling to & from Port Colborne.

We’ll confirm right here first thing tomorrow morning. Notifications have already been sent to everyone on the schedule with a plan in place should we close. For those who prefer to plan ahead, login to cancel & rebook as the cancellation feature has been enabled just for today which is within our 48hr policy window.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through unsafe conditions this winter season.

Stay well & warm ❄️

❄️ The clinic is open today, the snow has been cleared and our devoted staff are safely making there way into work. Whil...
01/15/2026

❄️ The clinic is open today, the snow has been cleared and our devoted staff are safely making there way into work.

While schools decided to close, we appreciate your commitment to the time reserved with us and we reciprocate that effort. However if our wintery day evolves into storm like conditions, we’ll consider the best options for all involved & repost right here.

01/14/2026
01/08/2026

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01/07/2026

BRIDGE CLOSURE 🚧| The City of Port Colborne is advising residents and motorists of an extended closure of the Clarence Street Bridge (Bridge 21) to allow for structural steel rehabilitation work, being completed by the St. Lawrence Seaway.

🛣 A full road closure in both directions will be in effect from January 10 to March 14, 2026, followed by additional daily closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 17, 18, and 19. Construction equipment will be operating 24/7, and increased noise may be experienced during the construction period.

🔁 Traffic Detours
Traffic will be detoured to Bridge 19 and Bridge 19A, with signage in place to guide motorists.

🚶 Pedestrian access will be limited, with both sidewalks closed from January 10 to January 20 and again from approximately March 5 to March 14. From January 20 to March 5, one sidewalk will remain open at a time, alternating between the north and south sides depending on construction activities.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important work is completed.

Read more: https://www.portcolborne.ca/en/news/extended-clarence-street-bridge-closure-from-january-to-march-2026.aspx

✅BOOKED✅ TODAY Monday January 5th @ 12:30pm 1hour Massage Therapy Booking is available. Wait list request notifications ...
01/05/2026

✅BOOKED✅ TODAY Monday January 5th @ 12:30pm 1hour Massage Therapy Booking is available.
Wait list request notifications have been sent out. Be the first to respond to your messages or DM/PM right here to book!

💫If you scheduled your time with us this year, thank you. You trusted your care in our hands & this is important to us. ...
12/31/2025

💫If you scheduled your time with us this year, thank you.
You trusted your care in our hands & this is important to us.

💫If you referred family, friends and colleagues, thank you.
This means a lot and validates the trust you have in our abilities.

💫If you showed up consistently and made your appointments a priority, thank you.
We’re honoured to be a valued part of your good health routine.

💫If you were patient during our busy season while we balanced the schedule & managed seasonal challenges, thank you for your kindness.
Your understanding & respect helps keep this practice enjoyable & sustainable.

💫If you supported us in anyway this year, thank you.
Social media engagement, trusting our process, kind words or simply being a loyal part of our wellness journey ~ thank you!

Happy & Healthy New Year!
We are very proud to enter our 18th year in practice with you 🎉

Sign + Share. Help to create change to better protect our team & other RMTs, which will in turn broaden the level of saf...
12/24/2025

Sign + Share. Help to create change to better protect our team & other RMTs, which will in turn broaden the level of safety for patients and therapists within the healthcare system.

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Regulation Without Safety Is Not Public Protection - Massage Therapy in Ontario

Hands on Health is now officially closed for holiday rest and will return refreshed on January 5th 2026! The January to ...
12/23/2025

Hands on Health is now officially closed for holiday rest and will return refreshed on January 5th 2026!

The January to April calendar is now fully open to book through our scheduler online! Be sure to reserve your time in advance. Additional time may be added as we move through the seasons. A few changes have been made and is reflected on the home page.
🛜 https://handsonhealthpc.janeapp.com/ Book Online | Hands on Health

E-Gifts are always available for purchase 24/7 online!
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Thank you to our patients for an immensely rewarding 2025. We are all truly honoured and grateful to have so many wonderful people to work with who trust us with their care. You make our healthcare community feel like home and we hope you feel the same when visiting our tranquil space!

Wishing everyone wellness & warmth. Merry Christmas & Healthy New Year!

Alicja, Shawna, Leslie and Sandra ~ Registered Massage Therapy & Wellness Team

Address

222 West Street
Port Colborne, ON
L3K4E3

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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Alicja Kareen, Founder, Clinic Director & RMT, aside with tenured clinic member Shawna RMT and collaborating with Brianna RMT, Wendy RMT, Rachel RMT, Leslie RMT & supported by our loyal assistants Sherri & Amanda, welcome patients of all ages to Hands on Health Massage Therapy & Wellness Clinic.

Established in 2008, in February 2011 our new door opened on West Street at a new larger location! Expanding with the growing demand, we incorporated additional therapeutic services within a beautiful retreat in downtown Port Colborne. Benefit from medical or pampered treatments within a comfortable, yet professional space where patients can reserve time for rehabilitation or relaxation as we customize care to meet your individual health needs. We are proud to offer leading Registered Massage Therapy services in Niagara for pain & stress management, as well Skin Care Therapy for face & body as honored representatives of Ste Anne’s Spa from Grafton Ontario.

Consider alternative wellness services such as Thermal Massage Therapy, Medi Cupping Massage Therapy, Kinesio Taping Professional Method, Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy, Senior, Junior or Compassionate Care Treatments, Prenatal, Oil Free Massage Therapy or our signature treatments such as Indian Head Massage, Leg & Foot Massage, Two Hour Massage or Side by Side Massage Therapy were wellness is shared with your loved one. Book an appointment directly on line or call us today! We also bill directly to most insurance plans for your convenience. Appointment availability is varying daily with reservations potentially available from 9am & no later than 9pm, Monday through to Saturday. Hands on Health Corporation welcomes you to experience the 'upper hand' in wellness. Visit our website for full details on all services.