CO-OWNER & REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Ollie Critchlow

“Massage is very much like a cup of tea: It’s never a bad idea”

  • Role: Pain relief and management through registered massage treatments

  • I work with: Kids, athletes, chronic pain, pregnancy, post surgery rehab and everyone in between

  • Areas of focus & speciality: Deep tissue, rehab + recovery, relaxation

  • Current rates: Depends on length of treatment (ie 1 hour session = $110 including HST)

  • Hours of work / Availability: Mon + Weds 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Booked a few weeks in advance.

Hi! My name is Ollie Critchlow. (Although I was once called Colin for 6 months due to my over politeness!)

And if you’ve seen me around town or at markets you may also know me as "The British RMT.”

Born and raised in S.W. London (UK) I qualified as a Massage Therapist at the London School of Massage Therapy in 2016, and then moved to Canada with my Canadian wife and our 4 month old daughter in 2017.

Since settling in Amherstburg, I completed my Ontario qualifications as a Registered Massage Therapist at the Canadian College of Health Science & Technology in Windsor, and I now bring all of my training and experience from both sides of the pond, to all of my clients.

Before I became a Massage Therapist I worked in media and advertising for almost 10 years. During this time throughout my 20’s I had intermittent flair ups of sciatica. After the 3rd time being off work for a week and bed ridden, I decided that the doctor’s pills weren’t quite cutting the mustard anymore. I had to find out what was causing the pain, rather than just surviving the pain. I started my quest of manual therapy with chiropractors, massage therapists and osteopaths.

These treatments and the science and education that came with them was very eye opening for me. The diagnosis soon became clear as it was a bulging disc in my low back (L4/L5 to be exact!) But what was most freeing from these therapies was their help in my recovery. My pain management, range of motion and physical ability far surpassed anything the pills could offer in the same time frame. And thankfully this also led to my decrease in dependency for pain medication.

With the fantastic help of a life coach I made the switch in my career to become a Massage Therapist. Since then my back has always been an ongoing issue for me. After cortisone shots and a very successful discectomy operation - I am now 95% pain free in my day to day living. I maintain this through daily stretches, regular exercise and the help of other practitioners such as Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and of course Massage Therapy.

Since moving to Canada my wife and I had a second daughter and then soon after we invited a one-eyed poodle puppy to come and live with us too. A few years after that we then opened ‘the good stuff.’ Life has been quite the adventure so far, to say the least… 

(I wonder what’s next?)

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Me and my work…

  • Why I do what I do… having experienced the benefits of manual therapies in my own pain relief, I have a calling to help others in similar situations.

  • What I enjoy about work… making other people feel better, whether it's pain relief or just to escape the world. That will always make me so happy. 

And some personal stuff…

  • I was called Colin for 6 months because I was too polite to correct the person after 3 failed attempts. 

  • I grew up with a cross eyed cat in London and now I have a one eyed poodle… I'm starting to notice a theme.

  • Favourite books: The Rum Diary by Hunter S Thompson + A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

  • Favourite movies/TV Shows: Kung Fu Panda 1-4 + Money Heist

And the formal qualifications & training highlights…

  • London School of Massage, ITEC Level 3 Diploma, graduated 2016

  • London School of Massage, BTEC Level 5 Diploma, graduated 2016

  • London School of Massage, Onsite Chair Massage Program, 2016

  • Diploma of Massage Therapy and Hydrotherapy, Canadian College of Health Science and Technology, graduated 2021

  • Member in good standing with College of Massage Therapists of Ontario since 2021

  • Member of Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario since 2021

  • Kinesiology Taping Certificate, 2022

  • Functional Cupping Certificate, 2022

“Massage is like a cup of tea… it’s never a bad idea!”