About

Brandy is the owner & founder of Cedar & Steam. Her love for the heat & natural health benefits began while living in Australia on the infamous Bondi beach. Her daily run along the beach would finish off with a good sweat sitting in a sauna oceanside! She returned to Canada to study Interior Design at Mount Royal University. Graduating in 2010 with a Bachelors in Applied Interior Design. She worked in Calgary focusing on residential design until the beginning of 2019. Over the years she looked for ways to relax & refuel for the week ahead. Starting yoga in 2015 she found the heat of a flow class really pushed her strength & helped with mental relaxation but didn't allow for any socialization. She craved interaction and community which is often not known about saunas but is one of their benefits. She quickly realized there were a lack of mental & physical relaxation options in Calgary that allowed socializing; had an affordable option & were accessible. She started building the concept for the boutique spa in fall of 2016 while still working as a full time interior designer. She officially incorporated and founded the spa fall of 2018. Construction began spring of 2019 & the spa opened late summer of 2019. Brandy offers a new spa experience unlike anything in Calgary to help you mentally and physically relax. She's excited to share it with you!

When he’s not out saving lives you might find him helping guests out at the Spa. Garett is a full time paramedic. As a first responder he knows that mental and physical health is important. He loves a good steam & massage! We offer a HERO discount. ID or Badge must be shown at the Spa to receive the discount [Paramedic, Fire & Police]. Hero’s get 10% off massages, drop-in sauna & steam as well as product at the Remedy bar! [excludes memberships & passes] We hope this helps you relax and refuel, so you can perform at your best!

Elissa joins us with extensive spa and management experience. Graduating in 2017 with an Administrative Professional certificate from Bow Valley College. She has a passion for adminative work and the wellness industry. Her management style is uniquely catered towards each individual. Diving into each team members skills, knowledge and diverse backgrounds to understand where their strengths and passions lie. She does this in order to nurture, develop and grow these skills. Understanding the teams strengths and weaknesses is important in order to guide, mentor and develop the team as the company grows. Elissa loves music. She has a passion for live, local shows at small intimate venues. She grew up teaching dance from an early age. Dealing with many injuries from dance she understands the importance of self care. She's excited to learn and grow with the team as we develop new procedures to elevate the team & guest experience.

Macaela is passionate about yoga & meditation. She is working towards her 200h yoga teacher training and joins us with a varied background in sales and management. She holds a diploma in Legal Administration. Macaela gets out to the mountains as much as she can with her 3 dogs! Hiking & adventuring in Alberta's Rocky Mountain playground. Whether you are just starting your wellness journey or are an avid self care, mindful & health enthusiast, she can't wait to talk about all things wellness with you! Macaela is a Sr. Relaxation Specialist and mentors the Jr.'s starting out on the team. Her role is important in making the spa run effectively, efficiently and effortlessly. She brings energy and positivity to the spa to keep the team relaxed and focused on offering the best customer experience possible!

Desiree has experience in the spa industry. Previously working as a Lifestyle Consultant at Massage Heights. She has worked as a Beauty Consultant in the beauty industry over the past few years. She practices Meditation daily and has her Meditation Teaching certificate. She writes and practices guided meditation through YogaMCC right here in Calgary. She has a holistic mindset and believes in natural ways of healing the mind and body. During the summer of 2020 she began working towards her Holistic Wellness certificate to become a licensed Herbalist through Wild Rose College. She is excited to guide you through the relaxation process at Cedar & Steam. Ask her about mediation tips and tricks on how to use while sauna bathing. Mindset is everything and you can incorporate different meditation techniques into everyday life or sauna to help calm and ease the mind!

Alex joins us with a background in visual merchandising. He holds a certificate in Fashion Marketing from Blanche Macdonald Centre in Vancouver, BC. Spending time in retail he learned sales and customer service. He implemented visual merchandising techniques to increase engagement and sales. He brings a unique perspective through working in retail to the team. Alex is excited to contribute his skills and knowledge to evolve the relaxation experience. Alex values wellness and self care so it seemed only natural to jump into the spa industry. He can't wait to get to know you and guide you through our unique heat therapy experience!

Tiffany is a mom of 3! She has enjoyed raising her kids and finding a good work life balance. When asked about taking on bookkeeping she dove straight in. Taking on a challenge and learning new things comes natural to her. Tiffany obtained an apprenticeship with a registered accountant learning first hand the in's and out's of bookkeeping. Tiffany is an integral part of the team and has taken on the role of in house bookkeeping and accounting for the team. Working closely with our accountant she continues to gain knowledge and grow in the industry. Tiffany worked for years in the customer service industry. This taught her patience and the value of teamwork. When she's not working Tiffany loves getting out to the mountains. The fresh air and being in nature has a way of grounding, resetting and refocusing her for life's testing moments. She is excited to learn and grow in this role!

Donna believes in a holistic approach to wellness. She studied Massage Therapy at MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy. She went on to expand her knowledge at the Upledger Institute in Cranial/ Sacral Therapy and at Barral Institute for Visceral Therapy. She enjoys using different modalities to calm and ease any tension in the body. She incorporates different tools to ease areas of tension and allow for a range of pressure. She enjoys incorporating hand, scalp & facial massage techniques for full body rejuvenation. Often accompanied with a pup she volunteers with Alberta & BC guide dogs as a trainer. Donna is often working on large scale paintings as a creative outlet. Her creativity, enthusiasm and excitement for helping others shows in her work. She can't wait to get to know you and help you along your wellness journey.

Savanah is passionate about helping others and making time for self care. As a mom she knows it's so important to make time for relaxation and to de-stress. With her passion for helping others and her understanding of how important self care is she felt Massage Therapy was the perfect fit. She studied Massage Therapy at MaKami College and joined the spa industry in 2018. She enjoys incorporating myofascial release techniques into her massages. If you haven’t tried this before ask her about it! Savanah enjoys utilizing different techniques to help your body relax. She finds a good scalp or head massage can calm the rest of your body and it's the perfect way to relieve stress and headaches. Savanah has a clinical background and works with injuries and accidents. If you have an injury and are looking for massage therapy Savanah can advise in a treatment plan with a path to recovery! Having access to hydrotherapy is a great asset to treating clients with injuries at the spa. When she's not performing massages she is often out at the farm. She enjoys taking her little ones out to see the ponies!

Anjali joins us from Oasis Wellness Centre and Spa. She studied massage therapy at Makami College. She continues to expand her education through courses in aromatherapy and cranial sacral therapy. She believes the more knowledge she holds the more she can benefit her clients. She can help ease the mind and body through massage therapy. She has unique techniques for glutes and hips if you hold a lot of stress and tension in these areas. She enjoys performing deep tissue and lymphatic massage. Completely different techniques but both extremely rewarding to clients. Don't forget to ask for facia work if you like a deep tissue. She's happy to introduce it to you if you've never tried it! Previous to massage therapy she studied baking & pastry art at Sait Polytechnic. When she's not performing massages she enjoys baking, meditation and making time for self care!

Ted joins us from the Knordic Spa in Kananaskis and Stillwater Spa in Calgary. Specializing in therapeutic and relaxation. He enjoys helping guests relax, release areas of tension and be present in the moment. Ted sits on the board for the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association as a treasurer. He's been on the board since 2017. Being so involved with creating the standards, organizing the financials and setting the bar for RMT's has been a highlight of his career. He has a passion for helping others and truly believes self care should be something we build into our lifestyle. He believes in a natural and holistic approach to wellness. Understanding the benefits heat therapy can have on the body and mind. By having the muscles warmed up prior to heading in for a massage (using the sauna & steam room) he finds he can get into the muscles, tissue and areas of tightness more effectively and offer more benefit to each guest. Ted stays mentally and physically fit for his job by getting outdoors with his family. Taking advantage of Alberta's mountain playground! He's excited to help you relax & feel your best!

Kara joins us with years of experience in the spa industry. She currently works at the Knordic Spa in Kananaskis as well as Leela Eco Spa in Calgary. She enjoys keeping busy and expanding her skills through further education. In 2019 she took an advanced cupping and hot stone course to further develop these modalities. Most recently she studied Thai Yoga Table Massage. She believes the more she can offer her clients to ease pain, reduce stress and live a more balanced life through regular self care practice the better. She encourages building a lifestyle in which massage plays a large role. The effects it can have on the mind and body can be mood shifting and life changing. If you take time for yourself you'll be more present and better equipped to handle the challenges life throws at you. Kara enjoys performing sports massage, trigger point and deep tissue. These techniques can be extremely rewarding for clients. When she's not working Kara enjoys taking the pup for a walk and getting outdoors. Often spotted at the dog park!