Owner
Ana Decanini, RMT
Ana is a Registered Massage Therapist, Stretch Therapist, and Medical Acupuncture provider, as well as the owner of Be Well Studio. Her work is a blend of myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point, assisted stretching and other mixed styles to address pain, muscle tension, and movement restrictions. Drawing from her early years as a competitive gymnast in Brazil, Ana developed a strong interest in how the body moves, functions, and adapts.
She works primarily with clients who spend most of their days at a desk and experience tension and tightness building in their neck, shoulders, and upper or lower back—while also addressing the everyday aches and pains that can affect anyone, from life stressors and work to sports and poor posture.
In her treatment sessions, she aims to regulate the nervous system, reduce muscle pain, and ease mental stress and anxiety, while improving mobility, flexibility, and alignment. The goal goes beyond helping clients feel better—it’s about helping them understand their bodies, build healthier habits, and feel stronger for the long run. Clients leave with practical guidance on posture, hydration, and stretching, so the benefits of their treatment carry into everyday life.
Available in Toronto – Little Italy
Ana works hands-on with clients five days per week — book ahead to secure your preferred appointment time.
At a glance
Meet Ana
Experience
Toronto Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Six+ years in practice and 15+ years studying movement.
Availability
Hands-on care five days a week. Book ahead to secure your preferred time.
Location
Be Well Studio, 717-A College St, in Toronto’s Little Italy.
Best for
Neck, shoulder and back pain—from everyday tension to chronic pain, post-surgical stiffness, and multi-area discomfort.
Treatment style
Listen, assess first. Treat what’s beyond the pain. Ongoing care when needed. Good pressure, not extreme.
What is next
Know what we worked on, what changed today, and what to do next.
Why Ana
Precise treatment. Clear direction.
Every session starts with assessment, not a routine. Ana looks at how you move, where the load is landing, and what has been compensating—then treats the pattern behind the pain and gives you a simple plan to keep progress going between visits.
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Personalized care, not a template
Understanding first—then focused treatment and a simple plan to keep your progress going between visits.
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The desk-life specialist
Long hours at a desk can take a toll. Forward shoulder posture, neck and shoulder tension, and chronic lower back pain are exactly what Ana specializes in.
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Nervous system awareness
The work goes beyond the tissue. By engaging the nervous system and encouraging a parasympathetic recovery response, Ana helps the body soften and recalibrate—supporting how the tissue responds, adapts, and integrates change.
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Specialized training. East meets West
Extensive training in hands-on therapy techniques from around the world, including myofascial release, deep tissue massage, assisted stretching (FST + PNF), trigger point therapy, active release techniques, sports massage, medical electroacupuncture, cupping therapy, IASTM, Thai massage, and other specialized approaches.
Best fit
Is Ana the right massage therapist for you?
A great fit if you
- Neck and upper back tightness from desk work or long hours
- Individuals experiencing both physical discomfort and emotional load
- Chronic stress and burnout that show up physically
- You’re active and want treatment that supports performance and recovery
- Deal with sciatica, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, or tennis elbow
- Clients who appreciate communication, collaborative sessions and education
- Feel strong but “restricted” or mechanically inefficient
- Working alongside a PT or physician and want massage integrated into your care plan
- Athletes, active individuals, seniors or anyone needing stretching work
- Clients open to a series when patterns are long-standing
Not the best fit if you want
- A purely relaxation-only, spa-style massage with no clinical focus
- Expecting immediate resolution of long-standing issues in one session
- Quick “fix” expectations without a plan
- Extremely aggressive pressure regardless of tissue response, or just for the sake of intensity
- A routine, identical session each visit regardless of progress
- Treatments for groin pain and pelvic floor dysfunction
Conditions treated
What Ana helps with most often
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Upper back pain
- Lower-back pain
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Frozen shoulder
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Tech-neck & head-forward posture
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis & osteoarthritis
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
- Ankle sprains & shin splints
- Muscle strains
- Chronic stress & burnout
How Ana works
How treatments work — and what makes results last
Listen + assess
A few simple movement checks—quick, practical, and nothing performative.
Targeted treatment
Myofascial release, deep tissue, stretching, trigger point work, and other techniques integrated with fluid transitions—based on what your body needs that day.
Re-check + next steps
We re-test what matters, then you leave with a simple plan and 1–3 next steps to help results hold between visits.
Time, not styles
You book time. After evaluation, we choose the right blend—no spa menu.
Support beyond the table
When helpful, Ana can coordinate with your PT, MD, chiropractor or trainer, so your plan stays aligned.
Meet Ana
What shapes Ana’s work
From early on, Ana was drawn to movement and athletics. Gymnastics taught her discipline, body awareness, and how quickly the body adapts under demand—lessons that still shape how she assesses and treats today.
In practice, Ana noticed a pattern: many clients needed space to slow down physically, mentally, and emotionally. Most people arrive carrying more than physical tension. That understanding influences how she approaches each treatment and how she supports the body after a session.
Over time, this expanded into a stronger focus on the nervous system. When the nervous system begins to settle, muscles respond differently—release happens with less force, and changes are more likely to hold. Treatments are designed to support that shift and give results a better chance of lasting.
Outside the clinic, Ana continues to study movement and manual therapy, teaches stretch classes, and spends as much time outdoors as possible—kayaking, running, and exploring.
Education & training
Credentials that back the work
Relevant training—and what it means for your care.
RMT License
Founder of Be Well Studio
Graduate
Kikkawa College, Massage Therapy program.
Credentials & certifications
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Medical Acupuncture Training at McMaster University, Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), PNF Stretch Therapy at StretchLab, and Hatha Yoga Instructor certification.
Advanced training
Medical Acupuncture, Myofascial Release, Medical Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Traditional Thai Massage, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Assisted Stretching, Cupping Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, and Indian Head Massage.
Integrated care
Collaborated with physiotherapists and chiropractors to align massage treatments with rehabilitation goals.
Educator + collaborator
Supports fellow therapists through mentorship and the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Reviews
What Clients Notice
“Ana is thoughtful, communicative and professional. Her hands-on work and stretching have made a real difference—I always leave feeling lighter and more aware of my posture.”
Andrew Siu
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