With over 18 years of clinical experience, Chantal Milot, RMT is a sports and rehabilitation-focused massage therapist. Working with athletes, bodybuilders, and complex pain cases in Midtown Toronto, she combines deep tissue massage, movement-based assessment, and precision treatment strategies to restore tissue capacity, improve performance, and reduce recurring pain patterns.

A Clinical Background in Sports, Performance, and Injury Rehabilitation

Chantal Milot, RMT graduated with Honours from ICT Kikkawa College of Massage Therapy in 2007, following academic training in Psychology and Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. With nearly two decades of clinical practice and athletic experience, she has built a reputation for working with active individuals and complex pain presentations that require more than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Her background as a competitive athlete and former personal trainer strongly informs her clinical lens. Years spent training and competing across multiple sports led her to specialize in deep tissue and sports-focused massage therapy, with particular emphasis on repetitive strain injuries, movement-related pain, and both acute and long-standing conditions.

Chantal’s treatment philosophy centers on addressing the root cause of dysfunction while also providing meaningful symptom relief. Rather than treating isolated areas, she assesses the body as an integrated system to identify contributing patterns, faulty load distribution, and compensatory movement strategies. Treatment plans are designed to interrupt pain cycles, restore tissue capacity, and support long-term improvement rather than short-lived relief.

Her clinical work commonly integrates techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and functional range release methods to support tissue remodeling and neuromuscular function. While deep tissue massage and rehabilitative work are central to her practice, she also values the role of restorative, therapeutic massage when nervous system regulation and recovery are the primary goals.

Over the years, Chantal has worked extensively with high-performance and physically demanding populations, including professional MMA fighters, dancers and acrobats, endurance athletes, pre-Olympic swimmers, track athletes, bodybuilders, CrossFit athletes, and Olympic weightlifters. This breadth of exposure has shaped a treatment style that balances precision, intensity, and clinical judgment.

Outside the clinic, Chantal remains deeply engaged in training and movement. After competing as a professional bodybuilder for 15 years and in CrossFit for five, she now focuses on strength training and Muay Thai. She is also the devoted “momma” to a lively and much-loved boxer named “Sonny”.

Chantal Milot RMT is a Registered Massage therapist and founder of Excelsior Integrative Massage Therapy and Wellness, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

She is available for appointments:

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday 8:00 am – 8:30 pm

Fridays 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Her specialties include:

Professional Resume

Education and Certifications:

  • Exstore Orthopedic and Electro-Acupuncture System  – ASE Seminars
  • Medical Neuro-Acupuncture Diploma Program- International  Medical Arts Institute
  • Auricular Acupuncture Diploma- International  Medical Arts Institute 
  • Cupping Therapy – International Medical Arts Institute
  • Dry Needling Level 1 – Acupuncture Canada
  • Cosmetic Dry Needling – White Lotus Cosmetic Dry Needling Online Learning Program
  • RAPID NeuroFasical Reset, Lower Body – Certified Lower Body RAPID NeuroFascial Reset Provider
  • Functional Range Conditioning – Certified Functional Range Conditioning  Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
  • Functional Range Release – Certified F.R. Upper Limb Provider
  • Functional Range Assessment – Certified Functional Range Assessment Specialist
  • Functional Range Release – Certified  F.R. Spine Provider
  • Neurodynamics Solution – Upper/Lower Quarter
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation – Certified IASTM Provider
  • Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) L1
  • Kinesio Taping KT1 and KT2 – Certified Kinesio taping Provider
  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Jennings Myofasial Release Technique
  • Advanced Peripheral Joint Mobilizations and Muscle Energy
  • Professional Cupping Therapy Massage Therapy
  • Advanced Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Massage
  • Massage Therapy-Kikkawa College of Massage Therapy
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Psychology and Kinesiology –University of Warerloo
  • Business Administration – Concordia University

Your Questions, Answered

Chantal commonly works with active individuals, athletes, and clients dealing with complex or persistent pain patterns. This includes people recovering from injuries, managing repetitive strain issues, or training regularly and looking to maintain performance while reducing injury risk. She also treats clients whose pain does not respond well to generic or routine massage approaches.

Your first appointment begins with a brief intake and clinical assessment to understand your concerns, movement history, and contributing factors. Treatment is tailored based on findings rather than a preset routine and may combine targeted manual therapy with broader work to address compensatory patterns. The goal is to provide meaningful relief while identifying underlying drivers of pain or dysfunction.

Techniques are selected based on assessment findings, tissue response, and your goals rather than a fixed protocol. While deep tissue and rehabilitative approaches are often appropriate, sessions may also emphasize restorative or nervous system–focused work when recovery and regulation are the primary needs.

Yes. When clinically appropriate, medical acupuncture may be incorporated into treatment to support pain modulation, tissue healing, and neuromuscular function. Its use is determined on a case-by-case basis and integrated alongside manual therapy rather than applied as a standalone intervention.

Absolutely. While Chantal has extensive experience working with athletic populations, her clinical approach is based on assessment, movement patterns, and tissue health rather than athletic status. Many clients seek her care for chronic pain, postural strain, or recurring issues related to modern work and lifestyle demands.