Courtesy of Atlas Médic
Developer of Structural Myofascial Therapy®
BetsyAnn Baron is a valued and well-respected massage therapist and educator. She started her practice in 1991 and has been teaching since 2006.
Her early training was in Kinetic Swedish Massage™, “Masso-Kinésithérapie” in Montreal, Qc,Canada and continued with Cranio-sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation through the Upledger Institute. In 2001 she became a certified CORE Myofascial Therapist with George Kousaleos, and continued in the Structural Integration world with his CORE Structural Integration program. An IASI member, she became Board certified with their first exam in 2007. She now devotes her time to treating people with the techniques and philosophies that encompass structural integration.
Before turning to massage therapy, BetsyAnn enjoyed an exciting 15-year career as a soloist with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal. Motivated by her interest in the diverse ways a body moves, she went on to study the more bio-mechanical workings of the body. Her years as a dancer placed her in the unique position to know first-hand how physical injuries can impact the body. This was her impetus to help people overcome their injuries and chronic pain.
BetsyAnn Baron is a Board-Certified Structural Integrator, member of the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI) and a member of the Fédération Québecoise des Massothérapeutes (FQM).
Claire Barro
Lead Teacher
Course Assistant
Massage Therapist
Claire has worked more than 24 years in clinics alongside physiotherapists and other health professionals.
She completed her training in Swedish Kinetic® Massage and Lymphatic Drainage at the Kiné-Concept Institute in 1997. She continued her advanced trainings in therapeutic massage with Jacques Tétreault (study of pathologies, mobilization techniques and neuromuscular therapy), and in craniosacral balancing including Somato-emotional Release. In 2002, she completed courses in myofascial therapy with the CORE Institute and continued her studies with BetsyAnn Baron and Doreen Killens, P.T.
In 2006, she began teaching with BetsyAnn Baron when the latter launched her “Structural Myofascial Therapy (SMFT)” ® curriculum. After co-teaching for several years, Claire became lead teacher, joining BetsyAnn in this position as part of Atlas Medic’s continuing education program.
Annie Trudeau
Course Assistant
Massage Therapist
Kinesitherapist since 2003, graduate from Kine-Concept Institute in Montreal.
Before Annie did two years in physiotherapy technology in Montmorency College in Laval.
Orienting is practice on body globality and deep therapy, Annie upgrade is qualification by continuing formation. Since 2003, Deep tissus massage, pregnant women, applied kinésiologie, kinesio-tape, structural myofascial therapy (SMFT) level 1-2-3.
She is now pursuing course to get an osteopath diploma.
Annie has the privilege to share is passion since 2013 being an assistant teacher in SMFT.
Elise
Vanderborght
Course Assistant
Massage Therapist
Elise Vanderborght has been a professional dancer since 1994, having studied at the École Supérieur de Danse du Québec and subsequently worked with choreographers such as Marie Chouinard, Jean Grand-Maître, and Danièle Desnoyers.
In 2010, she earned a diploma in massage therapy from Northumberland College in Halifax (2200h) and has been studying myofascial therapy in various contexts since 2011 and Structural Myofascial Therapy® with BetsyAnn Baron in Montreal since 2016.
Her aim as a bodyworker is to help clients expand their awareness of sensation, establish new somatic patterns, and discover for themselves pathways toward whole body integration.
Catherine Ducharme
Massage Therapist
Kinesiotherapist
Teacher
A certified massage therapist and kinesiotherapist since 2011, Catherine Ducharme has accumulated over 2,000 hours of training, including kinesitherapy, orthotherapy, fasciatherapy, Structural Myofascial Therapy®, deep tissue massage, as well as cranial and visceral therapy.
She began her career in a multidisciplinary clinic in Montreal, then opened her own practice in the Rosemont neighborhood in 2019. Her approach is precise and integrated, with a strong focus on understanding movement and biomechanics.
After teaching at the Académie de Massage Scientifique from 2013 to 2015, Catherine is now returning to teaching with enthusiasm, this time as part of the Baron Bodyworks team. Driven by a passion to share her expertise, she supports therapists in their development with rigor, sensitivity, and dedication.
Yannice Ouellet
Physiotherapy Technologist
Massage Therapist
Yannice is a physiotherapy technologist who graduated from Collège Marie-Victorin in 2015, and has been practicing in private clinics ever since. She discovered Structural Myofascial Therapy (SMFT)® during her continuing education as a physiotherapy technologist. Over the years, she completed all three levels of Structural Myofascial Therapy®.
Wishing to integrate this approach more effectively into her practice, Yannice obtained her massage therapy diploma in early 2024 from the Académie de Massage Scientifique. Since then, she has been practicing SMFT in both clinical settings and independently.
She continues to pursue professional development by deepening her knowledge in manual therapy and the treatment of various orthopedic conditions.
With a strong interest in sharing knowledge and expertise, Yannice joined BetsyAnn Baron’s team in 2025 as a teaching assistant for Structural Myofascial Therapy® training courses.
Ioana Vetra
Administrative Assistant
Having studied psychology at Cegep de Bois-de-Boulogne and being passionate about sports and rehabilitation, I appreciate how the body is an amazing tool and taking good care of it is the key to getting to enjoy life fully.
Growing up, I watched and tried almost every popular sport we see on TV. I joined the Kinatex Rockland team in 2022 as a receptionist and Betsy Ann invited me to be part of her team in October 2024. Working alongside Betsy Ann and Elise at Kinatex, I’ve learned so much about keeping active and taking care of yourself and I’m glad to be able to further develop my communication skills while working alongside this great team!
Here’s what our participants are saying:
« Awesome exciting course! Excellent instruction! Betsy is very approachable. Looking forward to level 2! »
– HG
« I love this experience and am thankful and grateful that you have developed this course and shared it with us this weekend! See you in level 2! »
– MD
« This course has enhanced my understanding of the body, and of Bodywork in general. Thank you! «
– GI
« Great information; was different from past myofascial course instruction in terms of techniques. Great addition to my current knowledge of the fascial system. I will be utilizing this course content as soon as humanly possible! Thank you for your expertise and guidance ».
– JCP
« I can’t wait to integrate these techniques into my treatment protocol. Thank you very much! »
– LH
« Great course! It provided a lot of information to help educate myself as well as my clients. The techniques taught were exactly what I was looking for to add to my “bag of tricks”. I’m excited to get back into the clinic and start using my new tools. Can’t wait for level 2!
– TC
« Definitely experienced a couple of A-HAH! Moments. Thank you! »
– JGA
« Fantastic information and wonderfully presented! I feel confident that I will be able to incorporate all new skills into my practice. Looking forward to level 2! »
– MP