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🌿Kelp Forest Wellness Collective Updates🌿

⏳Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made within 4 hours or less of your appointment will be charged 100% of the session.

No-shows will be charged 100% of the session cost.

This applies for all services.

📖Appointment Policy

Appointments are booked specifically for the individual named during booking. Substitutions, such as family members taking your spot, are not permitted.

Infrared Sauna Bookings- please advise if you are bringing a 2nd person prior to the appointment to avoid filling forms out before your appointment in clinic.

🤧Health Policy

Please do not come to the clinic if you are feeling unwell.

👞Etiquette

Kindly remove your shoes at the front door.

Use a quiet voice while inside the clinic to maintain a peaceful environment.

🗓️RMT Schedule Updates

The February schedule for Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is very limited as I am working hard to wrap up the new building.

Existing clients requiring an appointment in February should add themselves to the waitlist as a RETURNING client.

I expect to have the March and April booking calendars open before the end of February.

Please refrain from booking multiple massages per week unless we have discussed it, so I can accommodate as many people as possible.

When booking an RMT appointment, please include your specific area of concern in the notes section.

📍Current Location

We are still operating out of 415 3rd Avenue East, Cow Bay location until further notice.

💞 Thank you so much for your incredible support over the past year! I am absolutely thrilled to share the new space with you very soon. Your patience during these past few months of renovations means the world to me.💞

Treatments

Treatment

Registered Massage Therapy

A registered massage therapist (RMT) in British Columbia is a health professional regulated by CMTBC under BC’s Health Professions Act. "Massage Therapy” means the health profession in which a person provides, for the purposes of developing, maintaining, rehabilitating or augmenting physical function, or relieving pain or promoting health, the services of a. assessment of soft tissue and joi... Read More

a. assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body, and

b. treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury, pain and disorders of soft tissue and joints of the body by manipulation, mobilization and other manual methods.

During your appointment time you should expect pre-assessment, hands on treatment, post- assessment and home care suggestions.

Non-RMT Bodywork/ Wellness Massage

Bodywork and Non-RMT Massage offer a range of therapeutic techniques focused on relaxation, stress relief, and improving overall well-being. These treatments include: Hot Stone Massage: Smooth, heated stones are placed on key areas of the body to promote deep relaxation, ease muscle tension, and improve circulation. Dry Brushing: A natural bristle brush is used to gently exfoliate the skin,... Read More

Bodywork and Non-RMT Massage offer a range of therapeutic techniques focused on relaxation, stress relief, and improving overall well-being. These treatments include:

Hot Stone Massage: Smooth, heated stones are placed on key areas of the body to promote deep relaxation, ease muscle tension, and improve circulation.
Dry Brushing: A natural bristle brush is used to gently exfoliate the skin, stimulating circulation and encouraging lymphatic drainage for smoother, healthier skin.
Body Scrubs: Exfoliating treatments with natural ingredients like sugar, salt, or coffee remove dead skin cells, improve circulation, and leave the skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Deep Tissue Massage: Focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to relieve chronic tension, muscle knots, and stiffness, helping to restore flexibility and promote healing.
These non-RMT massage techniques offer a holistic approach to physical and emotional healing, leaving you feeling relaxed and revitalized.

Bio-Energetic Health

Trained and Certified in the Energy4Life Bio-Energetic Wellness System. E4L Wellness
System (founded in 2002) is a global leader in bioenergetics, focusing on the study,
detection, and management of energy flow in living systems. E4L technology and
remedies are based on decades of practical testing and clinical research helping people
on their paths to wellness and personal transformation.
The human body produces electromagnetic fields, emits light, produces soundwaves,
and more … all of which are part of a unified human body-field (HBF) which controls the
body’s overall biochemistry.
Are you interested in bio-energetic scan using our cutting edge Energy4Life
system?
 The scan tells us how well someone’s body-field is powered, whether it is
transferring information correctly, whether it is responding well to environmental
fields, as well as whether it is recognizing and using nutrients properly.
 Based on your scan results, practitioners are able to restore proper function to
client body-fields with energy and corrective information provided by our
electronic miHealth device (ideal for clearing body-field blockages and assisting
with symptom relief) and Infoceuticals, our liquid remedies are taken over several
weeks, during which time they work to restore memory in the field of the ideal
human body-field. As they do so, the field can begin to correctly instruct the
physical body once more, and this is how we’re able to support the body in its
own healing processes, whether it is addressing acute or chronic concerns.
E4L practitioners have had astonishing results, often with successes that verge on the
miraculous in terms of what most people think is possible.

Registered Clinical Counselling

Ka Kiihla Wellness, owned by Guudinagaay Guud Jaad (Stephanie Watkins) of the Haida Nation, offers a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Specializing in supporting individuals, couples, and families of all ages, we address challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma. Our services are rooted in a person-centered, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework, de-cen... Read More

With expertise in Indigenous studies, counseling, and various therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapies, she provides tailored support through a diverse range of approaches. Her practice also incorporates specialized knowledge from courses in attachment, family systems, early years mental health, opioid response, and suicide intervention, ensuring a comprehensive and compassionate healing experience.

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Hello! My name is Jackie Mitchell and I like to focus on living a healthy balanced life. During my free time you can find me hiking with my dogs, biking, scuba diving, and skiing/ snowboarding to support my physical health. The ways I balance my emotional and energetic health is by eating clean, having a regular 7+hour sleep routine, meditation and practicing Qigong. I look forward to assisting you in your health journey.

Hello! My name is Jackie Mitchell and I like to focus on living a healthy balanced life. During m... Read More

Hey there!

My name is Shirene Ree-Hembling. I was born and raised in Prince Rupert, B.C. I recently graduated from a 2500 hour Massage Therapy Diploma at Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC. I am excited to be home and provide therapeutic massage to assist with your physical and mental health goals.

Massage therapy means so much more to me than just massaging. I want to help empower people through consent, safe touch, movement, education, and proactive healthcare. Using massage I can also help others find and/or sustain their independence, recovery, longevity and self-compassion. I am very knowledgeable in human anatomy and physiology, and I am passionate about supporting others with their healing journey.

Key goals in massages I offer include an overall increase in systemic health, relaxation and pain suppression/management. I use a variety of techniques including myofascial release, Swedish based techniques, hydrotherapy, deep tissue, joint mobilizations, and treatment based massage.

Prior to my decision to pursue a career in healthcare, I worked in fisheries for 5 years, I then longshored for another 5 years and decided to go back to school. Throughout both careers I noticed the amount of pain, and discomfort people are in daily which ultimately affects their quality of life… Naturally, I wanted to help. I enjoy living life to the fullest and supporting others do the same. In my spare time you will find me with my dogs, enjoying family time, fishing, hiking, camping, gardening, playing softball, doing home renovations and crafting. Excited to see you in the clinic!

Hey there! My name is Shirene Ree-Hembling. I was born and raised in Prince Rupert, B.C. I recen... Read More

Hello Prince Rupert! My name is Veronica, and I’m a Registered Massage Therapist, coming up for the month of May, and I’ll be working with the lovely folks out of Kelp Forest Wellness Collective.

I graduated from WCCMT New Westminster in 2020. I was originally drawn to massage to help people manage pain in small and hopefully meaningful ways. When it comes to massage, I enjoy helping people with tension through their back, neck and shoulders, and creating conversations around habits that may help chronic muscle and joint related pain. I have experience at both clinics and spas, and am always pleased to help someone address tension and stress.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out, my contact information will be on the website! For this month I won’t be able to directly bill insurance, but I am registered, so after payment you will be able to claim whatever amount is available on your specific extended health benefits plan.

I will not be taking ICBC or WCB claims at this time.

Thank you!

Ronnie

Hello Prince Rupert! My name is Veronica, and I’m a Registered Massage Therapist, coming up for t... Read More

Hello please meet Kero!

Caroline Shoko, originally from Zimbabwe, is a highly skilled therapist with over 14 years of professional experience. Her career has taken her around the globe, including aboard luxury cruise ships, some of which have visited Prince Rupert. Caroline is committed to helping her clients leave each session feeling rejuvenated and better than when they arrived.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, socializing, and is deeply passionate about volunteer work.

Hello please meet Kero! Caroline Shoko, originally from Zimbabwe, is a highly skilled therapist ... Read More

Hello, my name is Guudinagaay Guud Jaad, my colonized name is Stephanie Watkins, and I am from the Haida Nation. I am the owner of Ka Kiihla Wellness, which is named after the Haida word for “sunset,” reflecting the teachings of our land and the natural cycles that guide us.

I hold an Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Indigenous Studies, as well as a Master’s in Education (Counseling). Over the years, I have completed additional specialized training in areas such as Understanding Attachment, Indigenous Family Systems, Early Years Mental Health, Suicide Intervention, and Opioid Crisis Response, among others. I am also certified in Clinical Supervision.

At Ka Kiihla Wellness, I work with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families, to address challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma. My approach is person-centered and rooted in an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that de-centers colonial systems. I draw from various therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, to provide holistic, tailored support.

My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges with resilience and strength, while honoring both your personal journey and the wisdom of our Indigenous teachings.

Hello, my name is Guudinagaay Guud Jaad, my colonized name is Stephanie Watkins, and I am from th... Read More

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