Photo by Ivan Tam- 2005

Karlyn was born and raised in Saskatoon and graduated from the 2200 hr diploma program at the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2007. Prior to massage school Karlyn attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in Exercise and Sport with a minor in Psychology.

 

While attending University Karlyn was a varsity athlete in track and field in sprints and relays. In her 5 years with the Huskies Karlyn won 5 CIS National Team Titles, 1 Canada West Team title, 11 CIS medals and 14 Can west medals. In 2015, she was inducted onto the Huskie Wall of Fame. Over her 18 years she was a 3-time Canadian National Team member.

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 After track Karlyn’s coach suggested she try Bobsleigh. After a short stint she was called up to represented Canada at the World Junior Bobsleigh Championships where she and her driver won a bronze medal.

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Since retiring from track she volunteers her time coaching, sitting on a number of different committees and raising her two beautiful boys with her loving husband.

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Her love and knowledge of sports and training help Karlyn with her passion to help people through massage therapy. Karlyn continues to educate herself in different modalities to help her clients. Karlyn has certificates in:

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Sport Massage                        CFES Fitness Knowledge Course

Hamstring sprains                   Ankle Sprains and strains

Foam Rolling                           RMT- Labour Support Provider