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!

Kalleigh is no stranger to hot & cold therapy. She joins us from the Nordic Spa in Kananaskis. She has a diploma in Medical Aesthetics & is certified in Microblading. She is passionate about the beauty & spa industry. She loves working in customer service and helping people relax so they can live their best life. Kalleigh is a Relaxation Specialist Guru... she has mastered the art of relaxation. She brings to the team a wealth of knowledge from previously working at spas and understanding mindbody software. She passes on her wisdom & knowledge to new Relaxation Specialists joining the spa through teaching & training.

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 all things wellness with you! Be part of your journey to living your best life!

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!

Amber studied massage therapy in Ontario. After graduating in 2000, she ran a successful practice in Red Lake where she was able to work with Western Medicine & nontraditional practitioners. Moving to Calgary in 2006 she continued her practice at Riverside Spa for 13 years. Amber teaches a variety of courses in Massage Therapy at Robertson College. Amber has continued her own education with studies in pre & post natal massage, infant massage, fascial decompression, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy & ayurvedic massage. There is not a one size fits all when it comes to massage as part of someone's self care. Amber is keen to blend together many of the modalities she has studied to put a personalized treatment together for you!

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!

Madison previously worked in the Spa industry learning some of her skills while working at Willow Stream Spa in the Fairmount Banff Springs. Madison studied at MaKami College. She has extensive knowledge on aromatherapy and how beneficial the right oil can be for your mind & body. She enjoys helping you relax through massage therapy. She offers a tailored customer experience. Ask her how she can incorporate essential oils & the right massage techniques for you.

Todd has been passionately involved in the health industry for over 20 years. He started as a nurse and taught CPR & First Aid. He then taught Yoga for several years as well as owned his own yoga studio! He completed several teacher trainings and practiced yoga in six countries!!! Todd continued down the health & wellness path to study Reiki which led into his 2200-hour Massage Certificate at CITCM. Todd also graduated as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine in 2018. During this time, he practiced a lot of cupping techniques using fire/glass, vacuum and silicone cups. Since graduating, he took additional courses in Reflexology, Pre/Post Natal massage and Levels 1 & 2 in Ashiatsu massage. He continues to grow & expand his skills. He started out working for a massage chain and then got into the Luxury Spa industry working at the Kananaskis Nordic Spa. Most recently in England, he studied multiple massages techniques, just prior to working on a cruise ship! He enjoys performing longer duration massages and can completely change how you feel after working every muscle and fibre in your body! Through 2020 he is studying both for his Personal Fitness Training Certificate and his Holistic Nutrition Certificate. A life-long learner that loves and will continue massaging clients for as long as he can!

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!

Yee studied Massage Therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2011. Eager to learn new skills and expand her education she went on to study cranial-sacral, jade stone therapy, rattan bamboo massage, shiatsu and become a Reiki Master. In 2018 she became a Certified Aromatherapist from the West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy, completed her Yin Yoga teacher training in Calgary, Alberta and completed her Dynamic Cupping certificate from Seminars for Health in Grand Prairie, Alberta. Her extensive knowledge and years of experience allow her to customize her techniques and utilize different modalities to help your body relax and release tension. She has worked in both clinical and spa environments. She joins us from Grande Prairie Physiotherapy and Massage specializing in myofascial cupping, sports massage and working with strains and injuries. She can't wait to guide you through the relaxation process & have you feeling your best!