Our Services

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is soft tissue manipulation of the body. It is one of the oldest recognized forms of healing. It involves a variety of techniques to help prevent, develop, maintain, or rehabilitate physical function or relieve pain. It is a clinically-oriented form of treatment that can help with many health conditions stemming from muscular dysfunction, overuse injuries, and many chronic pain syndromes. Traditional Swedish Massage Therapy usually involves lotions or oils on the skin with a variety of kneading and stroking techniques.

Provided by Leoni Petrasthuk RMT and Stacey Ayres, RMT

Hot Stone Massage

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy involves very subtle manipulation on the cranial bones. It is based on the evidence that William Garner Sutherland discovered in the 1900’s that the bones of the skull are not completely fused. They, in fact, allow for slight, but palpable motion which facilitates the cranial rhythm of the cerebral spinal fluid. If these cranial bones are not moving normally, which could be due to head injury or a membranous restriction, it can impede on the circulation, and membranous function which surround and facilitate the brain and spinal cord.

Some of the many things Craniosacral therapy can help with include:

• Headaches and migraines
• TMJ dysfunction
• Sinus problems
• Dizziness
• Anxiety
• Learning disabilities
• Infantile disorders
• The body’s ability to heal

With Craniosacral Therapy, the therapist attempts to normalize the function and mobility of the cranial bones and those of the pelvis. Restoring this relationship has a profound effect on the entire body as all neural innervation stems between the head and sacrum. The therapy itself is very gentle and relaxing, often patients find themselves dozing off during treatments. 

Provided by Stacey Ayres, RMT and Susan Stewart

Visceral Manipulation

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an advanced form of manual therapy discovered by Andrew Taylor Still in 1874. It is based in anatomy and structure and involves precise palpation. It looks at the entire person as one functioning unit and tries to determine where the cause of pain or dysfunction is in the body. It aims to improve position, mobility and function of the tissues that are most limited. It holds the belief that the body has the ability to heal itself but sometimes needs to be “unblocked” to start the healing process.

Stacey Ayres, RMT, Osteopath in training, incorporates aspects of Osteopathy into her practice

Nutritional Counselling

Nutritional Counselling is based on assessment and recommendations of the individual person’s needs. It involves balancing the body’s systems so the body has the opportunity to heal itself. The Nutritionist guides healthy eating choices until they become healthy habits. The Nutritionist is also skilled to address issues that may be stemming from toxins or a PH imbalance within the body.

Provided by Kathy Shackleton, Nutritionist

Homeopathy

Thermography

Mindful Psychotherapy

Psychological Services

Somato Emotional Release

Somato Emotional Release (SER) is the freeing of emotion that has been retained, suppressed and isolated with the soma (body). The SER process may release trauma and destructive emotion that has been retained at a cellular or tissue level for a short period of time, or a length of time. Releasing this negative emotion can be a turning point in the healing process – both emotionally and physically. 

provided by Susan Stewart, Holistic Practitioner

Holoenergetics

This process offers a pathway to indentifying and understanding our limiting patterns and beliefs; releasing them and replacing them with life affirming feelings of safety, nurturance, and love. Holoenergetics combines dialog, breath and energy work and can be a deeply transforming experience.

Provided by Susan Stewart, Holistic Practitioner

Raindrop Therapy

Raindrop Therapy with Young Living Essential Oils is an aromatic experience using therapeutic oils. It may be beneficial for back tension, stress, or sinus congestion.

Provided by Susan Stewart Holistic Practitoner

Reiki

Originating in Tibet over 2000 years ago, revealed again in the late 19th century to Dr. Usui, this is a natural healing system that accesses “Universal Life Force” or “Chi”. It can be beneficial in alleviating stress and chronic pain. Reiki is also effective in balancing the energy centres or chakras. It is a gentle and nurturing experience. A session lasts one hour and the client remains fully clothed. A very light touch is used.

Reiki training sessions are also available.

Provided by Susan Stewart, Holistic Practitioner

Mindfulness Meditation

This class explores the 3000 year old technique that encourages one to be here now, with compassion for self and others. Experiencing mindful awareness in our lives in every moment enhances our ability to return to wholeness, as we access the still, quiet place within the joyful embrace of life.

Group or private meditation classes are available.

Provded By Susan Stewart, Holistic Practitioner

Restorative Yoga

Relieve stress and pain, experience relaxation and a sense of peace while increasing strength, flexibility and energy levels with Yoga of the Heart. Classes are designed for people recovering from physical or emotional trauma, cancer, cardiac conditions or other life-threatening illness.

Small group classes or one-on-one instruction offered

Provided by Susan Stewart, Holistic Practitioner