Wildewood Health
3064 Barons Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 4B4
As of right now, no longer taking new clients, but will ALWAYS take initial breast/chest and prenatal clients (please call clinic to book these services). Please also limit to two appointments maximum per month. Carleen is a Registered Massage Therapist who takes a thoughtful and client-focused approach to care. She believes in supporting long-term wellness through a proactive approach to health and longevity, rather than waiting for issues to arise. Her goal is to help clients feel their best through consistent preventative care. She completed her B.A. in Sport, Health, and Physical Education at Vancouver Island University in 2017, followed by the 2200-hour Massage Therapy Program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2020. Carleen has also completed Level 1 of The Mastectomy Guide training, allowing her to safely and respectfully offer chest and breast massage. Carleen now offers hot and cold stones massage in her practice. About Hot and Cold Stone Massage Therapy: Hot and cold stone massage is a holistic therapeutic technique that combines the soothing warmth of heated stones with the invigorating coolness of chilled stones to promote deep relaxation, improved circulation, and muscular balance. This ancient practice, rooted in various healing traditions, is now widely used in modern massage therapy to address a range of physical and emotional conditions. Hot stones, typically basalt, are known for their heat-retaining properties and are used to relax muscles, ease tension, and promote blood flow. The penetrating warmth helps prepare the body for deeper manual massage work, making it particularly effective for individuals dealing with chronic muscle pain, stress, or stiffness. Cold stones, often made of marble, are used to reduce inflammation, soothe swollen tissues, and stimulate the nervous system. Alternating between hot and cold stones—known as thermal or contrast therapy—can help flush out toxins, improve lymphatic drainage, and support faster recovery from injury. Whether used alone or in combination with other massage techniques, hot and cold stone therapy offers a deeply restorative experience that nurtures both body and mind. Ideal for clients seeking pain relief, stress reduction, or overall wellness, this therapeutic method enhances the benefits of traditional massage while providing a unique and rejuvenating experience.