Suzanne Moroney
Suzanne Moroney
RMT, CSMTA(SF), Sport Massage Therapist
Suzanne Moroney is a Certified Sport Massage Therapist who has made significant contributions to the field for over 16 years. She is the proud sole owner of Coastal Sports and Wellness, a multidisciplinary clinic established in June 2013.
Suzanne began her career in 2007 when she opened a private practice upon graduating with honors from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. In 2011, she expanded her individual practice, adding four additional massage therapists to the company, and operated under the name “Coastal Massage.” Following this, she launched Coastal Sports & Wellness, offering Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Dietary, Occupational Therapy, Reflexology, Personal Training, and Counselling Therapy.
Suzanne is a Sport Fellow with the Canadian Sport Massage Therapist Association, a testament to her unwavering commitment to her profession. Moreover, she is a member in good standing with the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists’ Association.
Suzanne’s techniques prioritize treatment and healing time, as well as injury prevention, and include deep tissue massage, trigger point releasing, myofascial releasing techniques, cupping massage, Graston Technique, deep stretching, and muscular strength testing to determine neurological dysfunction.
Suzanne’s extensive background in gymnastics is a testament to her remarkable skillset as a practitioner. Having retired as a national-level gymnast in 2014 at just 28 years old, she possesses a unique insight into the demands placed on elite athletes and how to manage their acute, chronic, and preventative care needs.
With over two decades of experience in the sport of gymnastics, Suzanne has acquired invaluable knowledge and expertise that informs her approach to massage therapy. Her deep understanding of the intricacies of the body and the effects of rigorous training has enabled her to hone specific techniques that maximize treatment and healing time.
Suzanne’s passion for her craft and dedication to excellence has made her a sought-after practitioner among elite athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking to improve their overall well-being. Her expertise in the field of massage therapy and her unique perspective as an elite athlete make her a standout practitioner in her field.
Suzanne has attended many sporting events around HRM as part of the medical team offering Sport Massage Therapy:
- National Soccer Championships, Halifax NS, 2023
- ScotDance World Highland Dancing Championships, Halifax NS, 2023
- Canada Winter Games, Speed Skating, 2023
- Team therapist for Taiso Gymnastics Training Centre in Sackville NS, 2014-2018
- Rugby Canada- CAN vs USA match, June 2018
- FIBA World Cup Qualifier, 2017
- Gymnastics World Championships, Montreal, 2017
- Lead medical for Eastern Gymnastics Championships, 2017
- Lead medical for Atlantic Gymnastics Championships, 2017
- CIS Basketball Championships, 2017 & 2018
- Elite Canada Gymnastics Competition, 2016 & 2017
- Rugby Canada- CAN vs SCOTLAND match, Aug 2015
- CIS Hockey Championships, 2015 & 2016
- Beach Volleyball Nationals, 2014 & 2015
- Beach Volleyball Worlds, 2013
- Canada Winter Games, Halifax, 2011
- Canoe Kayak Worlds, 2008
Suzanne is part of the IST (Integrated Support Team) for Swimming Canada & Athletics Canada (Track & Field) as well as part of the Canadian Mission Staff Therapy Team for Major Multisport Games and has attended many sporting events around the world:
- IST Sport Massage Therapist for Swimming Canada- Summer Olympic Games, Paris 2024
- IST Sport Massage Therapist for Swimming Canada- Olympic Trials, Toronto 2024
- IST Sport Massage Therapist Athletics Canada- Florida Relays 2024
- IST Sport Massage Therapist Swimming Canada FINA World Championships (50M)- Doha, Qatar, 2024
- Mission Staff, Sport Massage Therapist- Pan-American Games, Santiago, Chile, 2023
- IST Sport Massage Therapist Swimming Canada FINA World Championships (50M)- Fukuoka, Japan, 2023
- IST Sport Massage Therapist Swimming Canada Mare Nostrum- Spain & Monaco, 2023
- IST Sport Massage Therapist Swimming Canada FINA World Short Course Championships (25M)- Melbourne, Australia, 2022
- Mission Staff, Sport Massage Therapist- Commonwealth Games, Birmingham UK, 2022
- IST Sport Massage Therapist Swimming Canada FINA World Championships (50M)- Budapest, Hungary, 2022
- IST Sport Massage Therapist Athletics Canada- Chula Vista Warm Weather Training Camp- San Diego, California, 2022
- Mission Staff, Sport Massage Therapist FISU Games, selected as Alternate Massage Therapist- Naples, Italy, 2019
- IST Sport Massage Therapist support for Female National Women’s Hockey Fall Festival Camp- Liverpool NS, 2019
- IST Sport Massage Therapist for Athletics Canada NACAC U23- Querétaro, Mexico, 2019
- IST Sport Massage Therapist support for Swimming Canada 2019/2020 season
- Sport Massage Therapist of the Host Medical Team for Gymnastics World Championships in Montreal, Canada, 2017
Contact Suzanne directly at: Suzanne@coastalsportsandwellness.com
Qualifications
Fascial Approaches: Shoulder
Complete Concussion Management- Recertification
Sport First Responder- Recertification
Mulligan Concept- Upper Quadrant
FMT- RockPODS
FMT- RockFLOSS
Complete Concussion Management- Recertification
Theralase Advanced Laser System
Sport First Responder- Recertification
Complete Concussion Management Certification
NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 2 (Certified)
Graston Technique L1
Pelvic Health L1
Persistant Shoulder Pain
Cervical Spine & Upper Limb Integration
Active Isolated Stretching
NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 1 (Certified)
Sports First Responder- Recertification
Rock your on Field Shoulder/Elbow/Wrist Assessment
Treating your Athletes Respiratory System
Pre-Event Sport Massage
Improving Movement Efficiency
Taping & Prophylactic Support
Lower Limb & Lumbar Spine Integration; Sciatic Nerve Flossing
Advanced Sports Massage
Guasha
TMD Mastery
Mobility Tape- K Tape
Neurological Inhibition of the Cervical Spine
Sports Massage
Craniosacral Therapy Level 1
Sports First Responder
Fascial Stretch Therapy- Lower Body Introductory Workshop
Neurological Inhibition of the Thoracic Spine
Sprains, Strains and a Manual Approach to Hip Conditions
Neurological Inhibition of the Pelvis
Current concepts in Sports Medicine
Advanced Treatment Techniques for the Upper Body- Part 1
TMD Evaluation
Fire Cupping: A Western and Eastern Approach
Basic Athletic Taping