Our Team

Andrew Nolan - Andrew is a RMT and founder of Athletic Kneads. He graduated from the International Academy of Massage in 2020. Being an athlete and working with athletes all his life he has seen first hand the benefits that massage therapy can have on injuries and maintaining your body's functions and ranges of motion. Andrew focuses on working with athletes to improve mobility and relieve pain and stress caused by both sports and daily activities.

 

When Andrew is not working he enjoys being around friends, playing golf, hockey, softball, and cycling.

Kieran Galbraith, RMT

Kieran graduated from Algonquin College's Registered Massage Therapist program in 2015, following his certification as an Orthotherapist from l'Académie de Massage et Orthothérapie in 2011. With a background in gymnastics and breakdancing, Kieran developed a profound appreciation for movement, inspiring him to explore how massage could restore mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being.

Kieran takes a collaborative and client-centered approach to care. He believes that each person’s healing journey is unique, tailoring his treatments to individual needs and goals. His holistic techniques address both physical tension and the underlying stress that contributes to it—promoting not just relief, but a renewed sense of balance and vitality.

Specializing in deep tissue therapy, Kieran incorporates Ashiatsu (barefoot massage) for its broad, soothing pressure, alongside traditional Swedish techniques. He also offers pre- and post-natal treatments, chronic headache relief, and targeted TMJ dysfunction therapy—helping clients find ease from persistent tension patterns and discomfort.

Beyond his practice, Kieran remains dedicated to his own physical and creative well-being. He maintains his strength and flexibility through regular exercise and stretching, while his passion for art fuels his creativity and self-expression.

Abdou Amidou, RMT

Abdou Amidou has been a Massage Therapy Practitioner since 2015 in Gatineau, Quebec. With over 10 years of experience, he is now a fully-certified Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario graduating from the International Massage Academy in Ottawa.

Abdou speaks french and english fluently and has forged an invaluable relationship in the community as a dedicated and competent health practitioner. His goal is to help clients improve their overall health and well-being.

Each session is meticulously tailored to meet your individual needs. Abdou has mastered the techniques that effectively soothe the nervous system, alleviate anxiety, improve blood circulation, sleep quality and muscle pain.