Healing Tree Massage + Wellness Studio is a collective of Healthcare Professionals working as a team to help you attain your goals of health and wellness through Massage Therapy and Acupuncture.
We believe that community is the cornerstone of a positive healthcare experience. You can feel confident booking with any of our practitioners as we work as a team and prioritize your care.
Most extended health plans cover our services. We will provide receipts for your treatments and can direct bill to Pacific Blue Cross (all practitioners) and providers under the Telus Health Umbrella (Except Don Barrett, RMT) Click Here for complete list.
Registered Massage Therapy
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the manipulation of the body’s muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joints in order to cause a therapeutic response.
Your Massage Therapy Treatment:
Each massage will begin with an assessment of your current concerns to decide what the best approach will be for your treatment. Your Registered Massage Therapist will then discuss a treatment plan with you and get your consent to treat. Your comfort is our utmost priority and we will check in with you during your massage in regards to things like pressure and temperature to make sure you are doing well. We also welcome your feedback and requests for changes at any time during your treatment for additional things like lighting, music and positioning.
Massage therapy is an effective treatment for:
- Arthritis/bursitis/tendonitis
- Back and neck pain
- Fibromyalgia/chronic stress
- Insomnia/poor sleep habits
- Sluggish circulation
- Constipation/menstrual disorders
- Headache/migraine
- Muscle strains/sprains/spasms
- Neuritis/neuralgia/sciatica
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Pre-natal & post-natal aches and pains
- Respiratory conditions
- Sports injuries/dislocations
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
- Scar tissue remodelling
- Whiplash
- Repetitive strain injuries
Therapeutic Movement Massage
Therapeutic Movement Massage is a treatment which consists of both hands on treatment and therapeutic exercise with postural coaching.
Areas of tension or injury are assessed and then treated with myofascial massage and Trigger Point Therapy to free up restrictions. Patients are then guided through exercises and stretches specifically tailored to their individual needs. Using a combination of Rehabilitative Pilates, calisthenics, therapeutic stretching, and active flexibility, patients will be given easy to follow homecare plans to help them work towards their movement goals.
Nicole helps patients to understand anatomy and movement, empowering them to better understand the source of their pain and dysfunction and equip them with strategies to restore strength and balance. TMM is a treatment for individuals who are at any point in their movement journey. Whether they work at a desk and are looking to incorporate more movement into their lives or are athletes with many years of movement experience and are looking to take their understanding of anatomy and movement to the next level.
Please come to treatment with athletic attire for the movement portion of the treatment.
RMT Receipt will be given and direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross available
For questions contact Nicole directly at nicoleschlemm@gmail.com
Registered Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is originated from China. It’s unique theoretical, diagnostic and treatment systems have been built on over 2,500 years of experience of understanding life, maintaining health, preventing diseases, treating root causes of illnesses and strengthening the relationship between nature and human life.
Acupuncture is the most often practiced component of Chinese Medicine. It involves inserting filiform, sterile disposable needles into the skin at certain acupuncture points along the meridians. It is believed that acupuncture can activate our body’s self-healing mechanism and is able to guide the body’s energy system to heal itself in the most holistic natural way. Here is a list of commonly treated health conditions by acupuncture:
Some commonly adapted healing modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine in modern practices include various herbal medicine, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua-sha (skin scraping) technique, qi-gong exercise and food cure therapy.
Your Acupuncture Treatment:
At the beginning of each treatment, your Registered Acupuncturist will observe your tongue (coating, colour, shape) and take your pulse on both wrists. By doing so, they are able to gain a good understanding of your general health as well as the energetic health of each vital organ (heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs). You will also be asked questions about your medical history, digestion, sleep pattern, emotional quality: stress/anxiety level, urination, bowel movement, menstrual pattern, etc. Your current health concerns will also be discussed and you are welcome to ask any questions you may have. During a treatment, you may feel a small prick upon needle insertions but the sensation should subside within seconds. Most people say that they feel peaceful, relaxed or calm during and after each treatment. This is a good indication that healing has occurred within the body.
Your Registered Acupuncturist may add any of the following services to your acupuncture appointment if they deem it helpful. They will always confirm the treatment plan with you prior to the start of your treatment.
Cupping is an ancient form of therapy that creates suction on the skin with either glass, bamboo or plastic cups. It stimulates Qi (energy) and blood flow in the body to reduce pain, relax muscles and tissues and promote healing of traumatic injuries. It is also known to detox the body by drawing up the old, non-circulating, stagnated blood to the surface. Otherwise, the stagnation will create pain, stiffness and tension in the body. Many people describe cupping therapy like a deep tissue massage and feel more relaxed afterwards.
Ear Acupuncture has proven to be an efficient method of treating a wide variety of conditions, such as headache/migraine, allergies, pain disorders, addictions (smoking, drug & alcohol), fever, digestive disorders, hypertension/hypotension, anxiety, weight loss, back pain, men and women’s health, etc; When you look closely, you will see the map on the ear is in the form of an inverted fetus. It includes all the details of the anatomical, physiological, and emotional body represented.
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese Medicine therapy. It warms the body and promotes smooth flow of Qi/energy and blood in the body. Moxa cones and sticks are made from mugwort, an ancient herb known for its stimulating and warm properties. Some commonly treated problems are weak immunity, poor digestion, chronic and acute pain condition, cold hands & feet, obstructed blood circulation, cold sensations in the body and breech presentation of fetus.
Gua Sha is an ancient detoxification technique in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. It is believed that this technique releases toxic, unhealthy substances that stagnated underneath the skin and between muscles causing pain, tension, tightness and discomforts. The words “Gua” means scrapings and “Sha” means the stagnated blood blocking proper flow of meridians. Chinese Medicine practitioners believe that “Whenever there is a blockage, there is pain”. Through scraping, we can effectively remove the “Sha” to achieve detoxifying effects. Patients usually feel lighter, more flexible and definitely less pain after the treatment.
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Back pain (neck, upper, middle and lower)
- Carpel tunnel
- Chronic fatigue
- Constipation
- Concussion
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Facial paralysis
- Fertility
- Fibromyalgia
- Golf elbow
- Headaches
- High/low blood pressure
- Improving effects of chemotherapy
- Indigestion (bloating, constipation, hiccups, burping, acid reflex, diarrhea)
- Insomnia
- Inflammation
- Labor induction
- Lactation difficulties
- Menstrual problems
- Migraines
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Nerve disorders
- Postpartum recovery
- Sciatica
- Sinusitis
- Sports injuries
- Stress/Anxiety
- Stroke
- Tennis elbow
- Tendonitis
- TMJ
Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture
What can facial cosmetic acupuncture do for you?
Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture is an extension of traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture and is also very much a preventative healing therapy. The needles that I use are made from only the highest quality surgical stainless steel to ensure a gentle, near painless acupuncture experience.
Using a combination of traditional Chinese acupuncture points and muscle motor points on the face, cosmetic acupuncture aims to rejuvenate the skin, reduces signs of aging, firms the jowls, boosts collagen production and many more! In addition to the cosmetic benefits you will receive, facial cosmetic acupuncture also helps release signs of stuck emotions from negative life experiences and stress/anxiety.
Although facial cosmetic acupuncture is a natural healing therapy with many incredible benefits for your facial skin and muscle tissues, it is not a quick fix, such as Botox or dermal fillers. Your results may vary depending on your lifestyle, living environment, past and current health conditions and even your emotional state. However, you can always expect to feel a more rejuvenated, toned and calmer skin.
For maximum efficacy, an initial course of four treatments is suggested. You can follow up with one or two treatments a month for maintenance to ensure long term results.
Highlights of your Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture experience:
At each treatment, you will be offered complimentary LED (light emitting diode) light therapy to enhance the natural abilities of your skin to generate collagen.
To wrap up your session, I will perform a mini Gua Sha (skin scrapping) facial, without bruising you, to promote lymphatic drainage on the face and décolleté.
Cautions before booking a treatment:
1. Please don’t wear any make up to your appointment.
2. For the following health conditions, please consult your health care practitioner before receiving treatment:
a. High blood pressure/very low blood pressure/severe migraine/diabetes/seizures/epilepsy/hepatitis/coronary diseases/pregnancy/easy to faint/plastic surgeries on face or neck
b. If you recently received Botox, laser therapy or dermal filler treatments, you may want to consult your practitioner first. Also, please make sure you know exactly where the procedure was done on your face.
Breathwork and Acupuncture Combo Session
Activate your body’s healing power with acupuncture then journey into the subconscious mind with breathwork to gain clarity on life’s matters or heal from past challenges that are holding you back. Two types of acupuncture needles are applied to ensure smooth energy flow during the session.
*Only the acupuncture portion ($150) is insurance billable. Check your insurance policy for coverage.
Not sure if this is for you? Email Lillian for a free consultation: energeticacup@gmail.com