Sarah Jo Buffalo-Clazie

Tansi. My name is Sarah Jo Buffalo-Clazie. I am Cree, Nêhiyaw-iskwêw, from Samson First Nation. I identify as a Mom, wife, woman, healer. I am the proud owner of Willow Stone Connective Health, formally Trinity Massage Therapy. Since I can remember, I have wanted to help people with their pain. Intuitive healing runs in my blood.

In March 2006 I graduated from the Alberta Institute of Massage, which led to owning my own business by June 2007 as a Registered Massage Therapist. I had been massaging for 16 years when I decided to return to school to further my knowledge, by becoming a Manual Osteopath. Manual meaning “work done by hands' ', Osteopath meaning “manipulative medicine”.

Manual Osteopathy is a newer modality in Canada, but is surely becoming more popular. The biggest difference between other manipulative modalites and MO, is we work with the vibrations of the body, including the craniosacral rhythm and fascial lines. Manual Osteopathy eliminates pain on a much deeper level, going far beyond the obvious issues, treating the whole body as one single unit. The results are long lasting.

I graduated from the National Manual Osteopathic College, in Innisfail, Alberta, in July 2022, with honors and distinction. When I’m not treating, I enjoy weight lifting, yoga, volleyball, softball and spending time with my husband and two very busy son’s. I love to encourage an active and healthy life-style, and believe it adds to my treatments. I am also a 240hr trained yoga instructor, which plays a role in my knowledge of the body. My goal for all my clients is for each one to be able to live life to the fullest; mind, body, soul. I am truly honored to be a part of so many peoples healing journeys. I am incredibly blessed to love what I do everyday. Hiy Hiy

Trauma-Informed  Psychology Yoga

Nicole Lightning-Strongman from Maskwacis is a qualified yoga practitioner with a 500-hour certification in trauma-informed yoga psychology. She facilitates wellness sessions for individuals, communities, and organizations. Her yoga practice is inclusive, responding to individuals of various ages, all bodies, and abilities. Trauma-informed psychology yoga is less about how the poses are performed and more about grounding and connecting to spirit, mind, body, and emotion. In addition to utilizing trauma-informed psychological approaches, she embraces the teachings of the Medicine Wheel. The practice opens with a prayer and intention to honor "Spirit". A mild cognitive warm-up activity follows this to honor the "Mind".  Then a gentle chair yoga sequence flow to honor the "Physical" self. Finally, the practice concludes with a meditation session to honor the "Emotional" self.   

My name is June Palmer, I am the youngest daughter of Ann & Norm Mitchell. I am a proud Cree Iskwiw, Intuitive Energy Healer. I use my strong connections to my Spirit guide team as well as Alchemy Crystal singing bowls to support my clients on their healing path. My unique blend of sound medicine and energetic connection, take you on a gentle journey through Mind Body and Spirit. My sessions promote relaxation, release on many levels, clarity and insight. As I take you into this deep state of connection to Mother Earth, Father Sky and Channel messages from Spirit, and facilitate deep relaxation where the body can truly heal.  I believe that sound medicine can help grief and any heaviness that we are holding, if we are willing to create the space in our hearts and let the music in. Getting tuned into true alignment of your vibration, that is Uniquely You!

Tansi, my name is Danielle Baptiste I am a Nehiyew Iskwew from Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, AB and the CEO/Owner/Operator/Educator of Sage Beauty. I am the First Indigenous Owned and Operated

Spa Beauty Studio in the area! I am 21x certified in Lash Extensions, Permanent Makeup, Clinical Skincare, Henna Brows, Permanent Jewelry, Tiny Tattoos and Piercings. I also have a Bachelor of Science in Management Degree and a Master's' in Management with an Emphasis in Human Resource. I am a Certified Lash Extension, Permanent Makeup and Skin Specialist Instructor. I began my journey in the beauty industry in early 2020 and then expanded into the now Sage Beauty location in Wetaskiwn, AB in 2022! I started out in a 100sqft room in my home, working alone; to now an 1800 sqft location with 5

staff working alongside me! We have over 100 services being offered at the Wetaskiwin Location which I also have Sage Beauty Academy offering Certifications to individuals that want to expand into the beauty industry. I never thought in my wildest dreams I would change my entire career and open up a

business and completely love what I do everyday!

Sage Beauty Highlights!

1. Won ;STARTUP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD" 2023 from the Leduc,   

   Wetaskiwin, Millet, Beaumont, Devon, Nisku Chamber Business Awards.

2. Nominated for "INDIGENOUS BUSINESS WITH DISTICTION" Award 

   2023 from the Alberta Chamber of Commerce

Capturing Essence, Nature, and Humanity

Ingrid Kelln, from Montana First Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta, embodies the spirit of an Indigenous woman, mother of four, former social worker, and passionate photographer. Her dedication shines through her family, community involvement, and artistic pursuits.

Ingrid's transition from social work to photography has allowed her to continue empowering others, now through her lens. Self-taught and guided by mentors, she specializes in capturing portraits, nature, and people, bringing to life the stories that reside within each subject.

Her photography, a vivid portrayal of human emotions, natural beauty, and community interactions, serves as a bridge connecting diverse cultures. Each of Ingrid's photographs is a testament to her belief in the power of photography to unite and tell the tales of life's rich tapestry. 

Tammy is of Cree descended from a Reservation called Maskwacis, she has been in the Reflexology field for the past 25 years and continues to practise to help others to heal through massaging from feet to top of the head which is a Practise that has been used to Heal the entire body over the past two thousand years, it also relieves Toxins, stress, pain, grief, and anxiety it usually works on all ailments of your health 

 Tanis, my name is Michelle Soto. My Cree given name is Mihkwâ Osâwâw Kihew Iskwew (Red Yellow Eagle Woman).  I am a Woodland Cree/Dene First Nation woman from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alberta but my maternal home community is Dene Tha First Nation near High Level, Alberta. Both my parents are residential school survivors. My educational background consists of: traditional mentorship starting at the age of four, social work, child care, traditional artist/knowledge keeper, youth worker, and foster parent experience. Currently, Michelle is attending the Maskwacis Cultural College Indigenous Social Work Degree program 2024-2026. My family ancestral line comes from midwives, spiritual healers, and leaders.  

With the unwavering belief that one should not have to settle in this life, Allison strives to help her clients achieve their best life. With experience practicing Massage Therapy since 2013, combined with Reiki and Intuitive Coaching, she takes a holistic approach to help her clients cultivate their ideal life with pain-free physical freedom in a realistic, awareness based way.

In the realm of Massage Therapy, Allison's style uses varying pressure to suite each client's needs and incorporates Raynor Naturopathic Massage techniques to help remove the residual tension physically and energetically. The goal is for her clients to feel better and enjoy their treatment too by incorporating breathwork and open communication.

She strives to ensure her clients feel and know they are safe in her care, that she customizes her treatments to meet their needs and to cultivate an experience that reminds them that they (and you reading this) are perfect, whole and supported in all that they (you) are.

 I was born and raised in rural Alberta until graduating high school and moving to Edmonton. I worked for TELUS after receiving my BA in History and a Business Administration Diploma from the U of A. I left the Corporate world once I had become a Registered Massage Therapist, realizing that my passion was helping people live healthier lives.

In 2007, I graduated from MH Vicars School of Massage's 2200-hour remedial massage program. I’ve been a Certified and Registered massage therapist for nearly 17 years, self-employed as a mobile massage therapist in the greater Edmonton area. I have completed several courses since then, including reiki, shiatsu with energy work, and advanced-level certification in Raynor Holistic Massage Therapy. 
In May 2023, I received my certification to become a TOSA Method Breathwork Facilitator. I facilitate in-person groups and one-on-one sessions for people who want to reconnect to their true divine selves, freeing themselves from limiting beliefs, patterns, traumas, and pain. Through my own work, I have again been inspired to support others on their spiritual journey to remember the peace, joy, and love in their mind, body, and soul.

 Dawn Marie Dextrase is a mother of 3 young men, a Registered Massage Therapist, a Wellness Advocate with doTERRA and a Personal Trainer. She finished her massage education at Mount Royal College in Calgary in 1994 and worked at it full-time since 2010. Her background includes a Bachelor of Physical Education, a Herbology Certificate and Whole Foods training. She incorporates Acupressure (Jin Shin Do), Reiki, Raynor Meridian Massage and MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) into her sessions. The different types of massage she does include deep tissue, therapeutic, sports, pregnancy, hot stone and relaxation. She currently works out of St Albert and Spruce Grove, Alberta. 

Kerrin is a young indigenous woman, mother, and aspiring entrepreneur! She has been working as a nail/wax technician at Sage Beauty for just short of two years. Helping others feel good about themselves and sharing knowledge in the beauty industry has become a true passion for Kerrin!