Vanessa provides evidence-based counselling for adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and late-diagnosed ADHD. She has particular experience supporting first responders, physicians, neurodivergent individuals, and older adults, drawing on specialized education and expertise in gerontology. Working from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relational approach, and with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, she offers a compassionate and grounded space for insight, regulation, and meaningful change. Vanessa is pleased to offer in-person sessions at Metchosin Wellness Collective.

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With over 16 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist, Molly’s work continues to evolve as she focuses on creating individualized sessions that address areas of restriction, restore movement, and support long-term function. Her approach is rooted in assessing how the whole body is working together. Pain and limitation are rarely isolated, and treatment often extends beyond the primary area of concern to address contributing patterns of tension, overuse, and compensation. Her work is hands-on and clinically focused, with an emphasis on depth, precision, and effectiveness.

Molly has additional training in the assessment and treatment of TMJ disorders, including intraoral massage therapy when appropriate. This specialized work is integrated thoughtfully into treatment plans and supports clients experiencing jaw pain, headaches, facial tension, and related dysfunction.

Opening this clinic brings together work that is deeply meaningful to Molly and the life she has built in her community. She loves the balance of running her dream clinic while sharing life with her husband and two children, and values creating a space that supports collaboration, sustainability, and thoughtful care.

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As a certified Indian Head Massage Practitioner and Master Level Usui Reiki, I offer restorative treatments designed to relieve tension, calm the nervous system, and support overall well-being. After nearly two decades working in the fast-paced world of TV and film, I understand firsthand how stress, overstimulation, and constant output can affect the body and mind—an experience that now shapes my grounded, compassionate approach to healing.

Indian Head Massage is an Ayurvedic-based treatment focused on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp, and face. Through rhythmic massage, pressure-point work, therapeutic touch, and facial cupping, treatments help release physical tension, encourage circulation and lymphatic flow, and create space for the nervous system to settle.

My work is also supported by over fifteen years of experience as a Reiki Master Practitioner. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy-healing practice that promotes deep relaxation, supports emotional and energetic balance, and encourages the body’s natural healing processes. Reiki can be offered as a complete treatment or woven intuitively into massage sessions for an added layer of grounding and support.

Together, Indian Head Massage and Reiki may be supportive for:

-Stress, anxiety, and nervous system overwhelm -Tension through the scalp, neck, shoulders, jaw, and face -Headaches and migraines -Jaw clenching and facial holding patterns -Fatigue, low energy, or feeling depleted -Sleep difficulties -Circulation, lymphatic flow, and scalp health -Emotional balance and energetic overwhelm -Mental clarity, grounding, and deep relaxation -Feeling disconnected, overstimulated, or out of balance

I offer Indian Head Massage, Reiki, and holistic combination sessions that bring together physical and energetic support. Each treatment is personalized to meet you where you are, creating a safe and supportive space to soften, release, and reconnect with yourself.

Whether you are seeking relief from physical tension, support through stress or emotional overwhelm, nervous system regulation, or simply a quiet moment to rest, my intention is to help you return to a greater sense of ease, clarity, and vitality.

Offerings Coming Soon: Buccal & Lymphatic Facial Massage — $180

A sculpting and restorative facial massage combining external lymphatic drainage with gentle intraoral work to release jaw and facial tension, encourage circulation, reduce puffiness, calm the nervous system, and promote a naturally lifted, radiant appearance.

This treatment can support:

-Jaw tension, clenching, and TMJ discomfort -Facial tightness and holding patterns -Puffiness and fluid retention -Tension through the temples, scalp, and cranial area -Stress, nervous system overwhelm, and facial fatigue -Circulation, lymphatic flow, and natural radiance -A more sculpted, softened, and refreshed appearance

Perfect for those seeking a natural facial glow, deeper release through the jaw and facial muscles, and a treatment that feels both therapeutic and luxurious.

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With over a decade of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C)), Carly’s practice is grounded in thoughtful, individualized care that supports recovery, pain relief, and confident movement. Her work is informed by experience in both therapeutic and high-performance settings and focuses on helping the body move more comfortably and efficiently over time.

Carly’s approach is rooted in understanding how the body functions as a whole. Pain and restriction are rarely isolated, and treatment often extends beyond the area of concern to address contributing patterns related to movement, posture, load, and recovery. Sessions combine skilled hands-on therapy with careful history taking and assessment, allowing treatment to evolve alongside each client’s needs.

Earlier in her career, Carly worked extensively in high-performance sport, including roles as Head Athletic Therapist for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club (CFL), Varsity Athletic Therapist at McMaster University, and with the Canadian Women’s 7s Rugby team during their preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games. This background continues to inform her clinical reasoning, while her current practice is centred on long-term, sustainable care for everyday life.

Now based in Metchosin, Carly values building lasting therapeutic relationships and supporting people at all activity levels. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys life in Metchosin with her young, active family and can often be found exploring the trails, beaches, and wild spaces that make the area so special.

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Michelle is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She offers a compassionate, relational, and trauma-informed approach, grounded in person-centered and humanistic values. Michelle believes that healing happens in the context of safe, trusting relationships and is committed to creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood.

Her work is holistic and integrative, drawing from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Narrative Therapy, and somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. She uses an evidence-based approach that is thoughtfully tailored to each person’s unique needs and experiences. Michelle supports individuals, couples, families, and youth navigating trauma (including PTSD), anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief, life transitions, nervous system regulation, and experiences of neurodivergence within a world that often asks people to fit into narrow ways of being.

Michelle approaches each person with compassion, curiosity, and care, working collaboratively to support deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. Prior to her work in counselling, she supported youth and adults with neurodivergence and diverse abilities in navigating life transitions, building inclusive community connections, and finding supportive living environments.

Michelle is incredibly grateful to be part of the Metchosin Wellness Collective, walking alongside clients in their healing and growth journeys.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, you’re welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation or reach out by email at michelle.vdw@outlook.com.

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