Instructor
Rob Robertson
Rob Robertson – Massage Therapist, Healer, Educator
About me
Rob Robertson is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMQ #M-2915), Energy Healer, and owner of The Paw Spa Ottawa-Gatineau, serving clients in Ontario and Quebec. He also teaches canine (K9/dog) and human massage techniques internationally via Udemy, reaching 500+ students across 40+ countries, including the US, Canada, UK, and Australia, reflecting his dedication to professional education and leadership.
Rob graduated in 2007 with a Diploma in Massage Therapy and Remedial Exercise, completing 2,500 hours of foundational training, and has expanded his expertise to 2,678 hours with advanced courses in Deep Tissue Therapy, Fascial Restructuring, Ashiatsu, Pranic Healing, K9 Massage Therapy, IFC/TENS Machines, and more. He is formerly registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO, 2007–2020).
His treatments are highly customized, incorporating techniques such as Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Ashiatsu, Chakra/Energy Work, and rehabilitative exercises. Rob empowers clients to manage pain, stress, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, and repetitive strain injuries, while teaching stretching and strengthening routines to improve recovery, mobility, and overall wellness.
Rob provides massage exclusively to male clients, ensuring a safe, respectful, and professional environment. He is a licensed RMQ provider, carries full professional liability insurance, and is a Blue Cross Quebec provider, able to issue insurance receipts. Rob also offers retail sales of related wellness products to support clients at home.
With over 15 years of experience treating both people and dogs, Rob combines technical skill with a holistic, client-centered approach. He integrates his love of learning, healing, and balance through meditation, yoga, hiking, and swimming, bringing integrity, compassion, and collaboration to every client interaction.
Rob’s mission is simple: to help clients — human and canine alike — reduce stress, alleviate pain, and achieve optimal well-being through modern therapeutic techniques, energy-based healing, and personalized care.
Connect with Rob and learn more about his services: @itsHealing