Cynthia began her career as a Shiatsu Practitioner in 1991, working as an Apprentice at the Shiatsu Centre in Toronto. She entered the Massage Therapy Diploma Program at Sutherland-Chan Teaching Clinic in 1995 and received her Registered Massage Therapy designation in 1996.
After working for 2 years at Sick Kid’s Hospital in the staff rehabilitation clinic, Cynthia opened her own Clinic, C.L. Stanhope and Associates in Toronto’s downtown. With a functioning clinic, Cynthia was invited to teach as Core Faculty Instructor at Sutherland-Chan. During her 8 years there, and working part time at her Clinic, Cynthia received her Certification in Adult Training and Development, from OISE, University of Toronto.
Cynthia and her husband found their way to Brighton, visiting with friends. Ten years later, they bought a cottage and set about making it their home. She joined Brighton Massage Therapy & Foot Care Clinic full-time in 2005, leaving the city behind her. Today, she is blessed with a busy practice that she thoroughly enjoys.