Tamela received her Masters in Biochemistry from the University of Saskatchewan; shortly after she shifted into complementary health care. She received her Reflexology certification in 2001 (RCRT designation). In 2007 she received her BodyTalk Certification through the International BodyTalk System (www.bodytalksystem.com) and has completed training in PaRama BodyTalk, Structural Integration, Chinese Medicine for BodyTalkers, Lymphatic drainage, and Visceral Manipulation. She now includes aspects of Bodyintuitive (www.bodyintuitive.org) and Accunect (www.accunect.com) in her sessions.