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 Supervisor and Guru to the Jr. & Sr. Relaxation Specialists. She trains and mentors 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!

Brooke has had a passion for sauna & steam since the business opened in Aug of 2019. She became a frequent sauna bather fitting it in before or after work. Feeling the benefits it had on her body she fit it in whenever she could. Brooke was no stranger to the heat working at Breathe Hot Yoga. She knows the body benefits from exercise, massage and hot + cold therapy. She incorporates self care and wellness into her daily routine. She studied at Saint Mary's University in Calgary. She holds a bachelor’s of Arts in English and Drama. Brooke is excited to give you a tour to start off your relaxation process. She's got lots of tips & tricks to help you get the most benefits out of sauna & steam!

Simer joins us from the physiotherapy-side of the industry. Previously working for Genesis Physiotherapy, she specialized in treating chronic pain and injuries. She can combine aspects of Swedish with deep tissue or myofascial techniques. Simer specializes in customizing her massages to her clients needs – ask her about customizing your massage or trying something new she can introduce you to!

Cristina joins us from Proactive Health Group, a multidisciplinary clinic which focuses on a clinical approach for a healthy lifestyle. In her clinical setting, Cristina focuses on therapeutic treatment of various acute and chronic conditions. Cristina enjoys learning new and effective ways to help heal the mind and body. After completing her studies in Massage Therapy at Makami College, she went on to continue her education in Bali, Indonesia to learn Balinese massage and relaxation techniques including Indian head massage. In Bali, she also learned how to use and mix natural body oils and essential oils to help nourish the body and ease the mind. She enjoys integrating both clinical and relaxation methods to achieve a balanced and holistic approach to wellness. Her style is unique as she guides you through your massage, reminding you to be present and to use your breath as a support. Cristina will always adapt her approach to best suit your needs through a combination of therapeutic, deep tissue, relaxation, and myofascial release techniques. She loves longer duration massages so she can focus on areas of concern. Previously working in the financial sector, Cristina has a background as a banker and understands that life is full of stressors. She has found that through Massage Therapy she can help you relieve stress, heal, and recover so that you can perform at your best and continue doing the things you love!

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. When she's not performing massages she is often out at the farm. She enjoys taking her little ones out to see the ponies!