Kota Rook, RMT
I practice therapeutic Swedish massage with both a deep love for anatomy and physiology and a humble reverence for the complex brilliance of our bodies, transcending colonial ways of knowing.
I am a queer, genderqueer bilingual (Fr/En) anglophone white settler. I was raised in the prairies on Treaty 4 territory and I have been privileged to live and work in Tio’tia:ke/Montreal since 2007.
My practice is informed by my experience in both clinical and spa settings as well as my background in politicized peer-based support work, somatic sex education, full-spectrum doula work and popular education.
I am a member in good standing of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).
Je parle français aussi! Mes documents (d’admissions, etc) sont presentement uniquement en anglais mais je prevois les faire traduire dans les prochaines mois.
Select Education
Massage
2200 hour Massage Therapy Program
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (NS), 2018-2020.
Honour role & valedictorian. Tutor for first year students in anatomy & physiology.
Clinical internships specializing in pre & post-natal, neurological conditions and arthritis.
Studies included massage & assessment technique, professional ethics, hydrotherapy, anatomy & pathophysiology.
400 hour Professional Diploma in Kinetic Swedish Massage,
Institut Kiné-Concept, 2016
Hypermobility : A Massage Therapist’s Perspective
2-day intensive. Jennifer Stacy, RMT, Autumn 2022
The Fascial Feel : Trauma informed Myofascial Release
16hrs. Ailsa Keppie, RMT, Spring 2022
Movement-Based Neurovascular Release for the Anterior Neck,
Anatomy Trains, Spring 2022
Champi Indian Head Massage weekend intensive,
Ecole Setsuko, Autumn 2021
Integrated Fasciatherapy – Level 1,
Institut Kiné-Concept, 2016
Complementary training
Studies in Somatic Sex Education.
Institute for Somatic Sex Education. Spring 2021-present.
BA Psychology (Specialization), Minor in Interdisciplinary Sexuality Studies
Concordia University, grad 2014
Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism for White Bodies
14 hrs. Education for Racial Equity & Resmaa Menakem. Autumn 2022.
Supporting the Spectrum of Loss: Building Full Spectrum Doula Skills
Daylong workshop. Molly Dutton-Kenny, 2017
Doula Training Level I & II,
Montreal Birth Companions, 2015
Medicinal Herb Internship
8 months part-time. Loyola City Farm School, 2013
Support group facilitation for survivors of sexual violence,
Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students Society (SACOMSS), 2013
Peer Support and Advocacy training,
Centre for Gender Advocacy 2009-2011
Participant and training facilitator.
Sense Project Inclusive Sex Education Facilitation training, Head and Hands, 2007-2009
I have worked for several social justice-oriented non-profit organizations in Montreal, centered on issues of: food security, people living HIV & Hep C, survivors of sexual violence and queer and trans youth.