Takahki Therapy LTD.

“Roberta Beatty, a registered massage therapist, comes from the reserve of Kimosom Pwatinahk (Deschambault Lake), Saskatchewan, Canada, on Treaty Six Territory. Her Indigenous roots and the significance of her land have instilled in her a deep sense of pride and connection.

Roberta’s journey towards becoming a massage therapist began through her involvement in hockey, where she witnessed the toll the sport took on athletes’ physical well-being. This realization sparked her curiosity and desire to explore ways to nurture and preserve the body’s health. She became fascinated by the therapeutic effects of massage therapy, which she saw as a means to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote overall wellness.

Motivated by a strong sense of purpose, she started her education and training. She immersed herself in the study of Medical Massage Therapy at Axiom Career College, honing her skills to become a proficient therapist. Alongside her studies, she sought opportunities to gain practical experience and provide massage therapy to those in need.

With a vision to make a positive impact on the lives of First Nations people across Saskatchewan, Roberta co-founded Takahki Therapy with Marilyn Beatty and Jordan Ledoux. The name “Takahki” holds deep significance as it means “good, very good” in Cree, her Cree language.

Through Takahki Therapy, Roberta aims to bridge the gap and bring the benefits of massage therapy to Indigenous and non-Indiegnous communities that may lack access or awareness of this transformative practice.

The team is committed to travelling to reserves, organizing massage therapy events, and collaborating with community organizations to ensure that everyone, regardless of their location or background, can experience the therapeutic potential of massage therapy.”

You can book in with Roberta at https://www.massageaddict.ca/saskatoon-universityheights/book-an-appointment

“Jordan Ledoux, a nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory, is deeply committed to reconnecting with and uplifting the members of her nation, despite not growing up in the community.

Graduating from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2019, Jordan has garnered over 4 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), having worked at two clinics before dedicating her weekly services to Muskeg Lake. Her career trajectory, she believes, is only just beginning.

Choosing massage therapy stemmed from Jordan’s innate curiosity about the human body’s workings and her desire to aid in people’s recovery—a decision she found natural.

Jordan’s mission is to facilitate her clients’ attainment of balance, pain relief, and tension release, enabling them to excel. Her compassionate demeanor and dedication to continuous learning facilitate the customization of treatment plans to meet individual client needs and goals.

One client expressed, “I have strong emotions, but there’s something about your energy. I believe you’re special, a genuinely good person. Being deeply spiritual, I sense immense positivity around you; you bring me calmness, allowing me to release these emotions. I want to express my thanks.”

A healer by nature, Jordan received validation of this title from a grateful client. Together with her partners Roberta and Marilyn, Jordan established Takahki Therapy, driven by a collective vision of community healing, guided by the four aspects of the medicine wheel—mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.

Emphasizing the importance of self-care, Jordan and her team affirm the worthiness of every individual’s journey to holistic healing, encouraging them to prioritize their well-being.”

You can book with Jordan at https://www.lifemark.ca/Stonebridge

Marilyn Beatty-Martin is from a reserve up north called Kimosom Pwatinahk (Deschambault Lake). She is from the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation band which is within the Treaty Six Territory.  She has been a registered massage therapist within the city of Saskatoon for a decade and has been in business for 6 years with her business MBMT. Along with being in business with Takahki Therapy and Takahki apparel for over a year. YAY!

She completed her 2200 hour remedial massage therapy diploma in Saskatoon at McKay Career Training in June of 2015, she has been registered with the Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan since September of 2015.  She also became certified in Prenatal and Maternity Massage through Axiom Career College in August of 2017, and became fully certified in a new soft tissue technique called Rapid-Neurofascial Reset in May of 2018.

Marilyn has a clinical way of thinking about pain and she loves anatomy and after helping people for the past decade you will understand that she thinks in terms of each person’s unique body mechanics, (body mechanics is how you hold your body through your daily activities).

Marilyn and her business partners Roberta and Jordan established Takahki Therapy after they all came to realize how they all had one goal in common.

We each wanted to help our Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and their communities discover the healing benefits of registered massage therapy.

It has been over a year into our business and the communities we have visited have been so welcoming and amazing to collaborate with; and so far the furthest community we have worked with is the northwest community of La Loche.

And for me being from the opposite side of the province (northeast) Kimosom Pwatinahk..I just never thought I’d see northwest Saskatchewan so that was a pretty cool experience. Tiniki.

You can book with Marilyn at  https://www.marilynbeattymassagetherapy.com/