Meet the Massage Team at Back To Health Chiropractic
Get to Know Us
Amy Easton, RMT
After two years at Memorial University, I found myself lost in courses I was not enjoying. After a close friend (who had been the recipient of many of my massages) suggested I do massage therapy, I decided to pack up, and moved here to pursue my calling.
Since graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in June 2010, I have found working with people on a number of different conditions extremely rewarding. I strive to help everyone I can, and in doing so, I have taken and will continue to take, additional courses to improve my knowledge and skills on massage techniques and the many different treatable conditions. I want only to give my clients the most beneficial care possible.
I not only plan on providing my clients with the treatment they need but also the education they need to better understand. Knowledge is the key to any healthy lifestyle!
Natasha Tarmey, RMT
Natasha views each treatment as a collaborative journey toward wholeness. With a foundational background as a Pharmacy Technician, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of medications and their interactions with the body, providing an extra layer of clinical insight to her treatments.
Her journey in caregiving is rooted in 22 years of experience as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), where she provided specialized support for patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and Cerebral Palsy. Witnessing firsthand how these conditions impact mobility—alongside supporting her own son through the discomfort of scoliosis—became the primary driver for her focus on maintaining physical independence and improving functional balance in the lives of her clients.
Areas of Specialization
As a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, Natasha specializes in:
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Gentle techniques to reduce inflammatory symptoms and support natural healing.
- Deep Tissue & Myofascial Release (MFR): Addressing structural layers to release chronic, long-held tension.
- PNF & Strengthening: Combining Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and joint mobilizations to restore range of motion and stability.
- Hydrotherapy Integration: Utilizing thermal and water-based applications to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
The Artist’s Perspective
Natasha’s therapeutic rhythm is guided by the same discipline she uses to paint intricate wildlife portraits and play the 40-string harp. A gifted singer, her work is informed by the atmospheric harmony of artists like Kate Bush, Loreena McKennitt, Clannad, and Enya.
Her keen eye for detail was inherited from a household of artists; her mother was a talented portraitist in soft pastels, while her father specialized in ink and watercolor alongside his photography. Growing up in rural Ireland, she assisted with the bookkeeping for her father’s photo events and ventures—work that often reflected the dramatic style of Ansel Adams. This lifelong immersion in art once led to a memorable encounter in British Columbia, where the renowned artist Robert Bateman was amused to find Natasha visiting his gallery with her pet cockatiel, Ariel, tucked into her bell sleeve.
Life in Nova Scotia
While originally born and raised to her father’s farm in County Galway, Ireland, Natasha moved to Canada many years ago in search of a new life—though she continues to carry the spirit of her homeland with her. Having lived in several provinces across the country, she finally settled in Halifax to raise a family with David, her partner of 20 years. When she isn’t in the clinic, she spends much of her free-time at home in the garden, pursuing her creative interests, or walking the family dog (an Irish Wolfhound) with David and their teenage son, Tiernan.
Take the First Step
Contact our team today to schedule your appointment. We look forward to meeting you soon!
