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 Master Level Usui Reiki practitioner since 2011, I am deeply committed to supporting others in restoring balance, clarity, and harmony through a grounded and intuitive approach to healing. After spending nearly two decades working in the fast-paced world of TV and Film, I came to understand on a very personal level how stress, overstimulation, and constant output can affect the body, mind, and nervous system. This experience has deeply shaped the way I hold space for others—with presence, compassion, and a strong respect for the body’s need to slow down, feel safe, and return to balance. My work blends Reiki, Ayurvedic-based Indian Head Massage, therapeutic touch, facial cupping, and intuitive guidance to offer a personalized and restorative experience. Reiki is a gentle, non invasive energy healing practice that promotes deep relaxation, helps release energetic blockages, supports emotional balance, and encourages the body’s natural healing process. Indian Head Massage focuses on the scalp, neck, shoulders, and face to help relieve tension, improve circulation, support lymphatic flow, and calm the nervous system. Together, Reiki and Indian Head Massage can be supportive for: • Stress, anxiety, and energetic overwhelm • Emotional balance and overall well-being • Nervous system regulation • Physical tension in the scalp, neck, shoulders, and face • Headaches and migraines • Fatigue, low energy, or feeling depleted • Sleep difficulties • Lymphatic flow, circulation, and healthy scalp support • Feeling disconnected, overstimulated, or out of balance • Mental clarity, grounding and deep relaxation I offer Reiki, Indian Head Massage, and holistic combo sessions that unite both energetic and physical support—bringing the body back into balance while creating space for clarity, vitality, and ease. Whether you are seeking stress relief, emotional support, nervous system regulation, or simply a quiet moment to reconnect with yourself, I provide a safe and supportive space to soften, release, and return to a deeper sense of well-being. Offerings:

COMING SOON… Buccal & Lymphatic Facial Massage $180 A sculpting, restorative facial massage that combines external lymphatic drainage with gentle intraoral work to release jaw and facial tension, support circulation, reduce puffiness, calm the nervous system, and promote a naturally lifted, radiant glow. 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 Qualifying 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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