Embrace Healing Arts
976 Bluebird Place V9K 1M7 Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada

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Hello Clients! I am currently scheduling clients in July. Please contact me if you would like a treatment and bear with me as I try my best with a limited schedule balancing work and family I will be SO HAPPY to have you back and be helping you all with your wellness again! Some things to expect when revisiting Embrace....... Timing for clients will be scheduled a minimum of 30 mins apart giving me time to adequately change over the treatment room and disinfect common surfaces and equipment including the bathroom, doors and entryway and to minimize social contact. *Please remain in your car until 5 minutes prior to your scheduled treatment time. *All clients will be greeted with welcoming gratitude and a confirmation that you are currently symptom free and have not to your knowledge been exposed to anyone who may be sick. All clients will be asked to sanitize your hands upon entry. *All clients will be given informed consent regarding your treatment re: Covid-19 and asked to sign an updated Covid related form to be attached to your client intake form. *Clients may wear masks but not required. Treatment provider (thats me!) will wear a mask. *Gloves are not worn during treatment but social contact off the massage table is reduced and I always wash my hands (and arms!) well before and after your treatments. *Hot towels, and thermophore heating pad are not currently being used. *Im waiting on some exciting changes like updated signage and working on my aromatherapy massage blends (which will be complimentary if you choose). ~Body treatments that I was hoping to add to my treatment menu will be delayed but that only gives me more time to make sure they are perfect ~ Please let me know if you have any questions and Im so looking forward to being back at what I love!! ~Dawna

Almost ready! I will be contacting those waiting for treatments soon to start re-building our schedule. Please PM me if you havent already. Stay tuned for updates on what to expect coming in.

Hello clients!! Im currently sorting out policies and making sure I have all the equipment to be able to treat you safely as BC has announced the phases for reopening. Once I am confident all government policies and massage and spa guidelines can be followed appropriately I will begin to schedule you all in! Missing you dearly, Dawna

Accupressure is a great way for self-treatment. In a time where anxiety and unease are even more prevalent than normal, Amanda gives some great tips for calming the spirit!

As much as Im making the most of this much needed slow down... Im missing all of you and the ignition of healing happening on my table. The spa room window is adorned with hearts to send love to neighbours. Know that we are okay here and I hope you are too. Sending out my healing vibes from a distance. Stay well and keep on!

For many people, going from active work to being seating more frequently can cause lower back pain. Dont forget to keep moving. Lunges and squats are great activity to do in the house or yard. Also, Check out this chart of hip stretches to help!

Hello valued clients, Following current events and an effort to practice social distancing for the greater good, I will no longer be accepting clients until further notice. Ill be posting about self care and immune boosting treatments so please stay in touch! Regular clients will be contacted to resume schedules when it seems safe to do so. Take care everyone!

CONTRAST SHOWERING for the IMMUNE SYSTEM There are many great benefits to contrast showering. This is the practice of alternate heat and cold while in a full body shower. This method can also be used for bath for a specific area such as feet or forearms to help heal injuries and fatigue. Its also used in the form of hot/cold compress. Heat dilates the blood vessels while cold constricts them creating a circulatory pumping action. This is stimulating on the immune system and... acts as a tonic. It also creates healing and detoxification through the removal of toxins and the delivery of oxygen and nutrition. Through contrast showering whole body function can be improved as well as a boost in metabolism. Youll also have a nice warm feeling coming out of the shower, despite bearing the chilly temps. How to: Turn your shower hot but comfortable and stand under the water for 3 mins. Now turn the water as cold as you can bear. (Colder the better!!) for 1 minute. Alternate this cycle 3 times ending in cold. Ending in cold helps decrease inflammation and is also best for your hair and skin. Give it a try!! See more

Rest assured that sanitization and disinfection are common practice at Embrace! Between clients every surface, handles, door knobs and headrest are sprayed and cleaned with hospital grade disinfectant. If it can kill tuberculosis, it can kill Covid-19 Our home is currently germ free with the whole fam healthy! See you for your massages! A de-stressed nervous system and increase in circulation are great for the immune system!

This might be true Which one are you? Or different at different times, like me!?

Im so sorry that there are so many people who dont like going to work. Bummer! I know its not everyones cup of tea to massage people but I lovvvve my job!! Helping others and seeing your wellness improve makes me so happy!Im so sorry that there are so many people who dont like going to work. Bummer! I know its not everyones cup of tea to massage people but I lovvvve my job!! Helping others and seeing your wellness improve makes me so happy!

Valentines Gift Certificates Available

Come warm up on the massage table! Massage promotes circulation and regulates the nervous system. Warm towels and Thermaphore take away the chill.

Wishing everyone a soulful Christmas and relaxing holiday season

Ive known this to be true in the past and Im sure someone can appreciate these words today. A theme for a client today was EMPOWERMENT. Sometimes we have the false belief that we simply cannot. Stay strong! We cant grow without adversity. We cant recognize the joy without knowing the pain.

Reminder: There are lots of gift cards out there with the promotional value expiring at the end of this year! Since Im quite booked up for December I would like to extend them till end of January. The amount you pay for gift cards doesnt expire, though, so that will roll forward toward future treatments should you not be ready to use them up. message, call/text 250-927-1634 or email [email protected]

Hi Lovely humans! During the hustle and bustle of December I notice a lot of you trying so hard to fit in your self care and just not getting there. Cancelled appointments, crazy schedules, sick children... life happens!! I want to urge you on your path for a calm and happy January! The schedule is wide open for your weekly, biweekly and monthly treatments! Start 2020 right. Send me your ideal days now and get on the routine My schedule is M-F, 9:30-2:30.

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There are plenty of ways to look after ourselves! I am the WORST for making appointments for anything: hair, therapy, massage, naturopath... and I am proud to say I have some appointments booked all the way to January just for my personal wellness! What are some of your favourite ways to take care of yourself and honour your worth, body, mind & spirit?

This is meal prep for a customers work lunches. She makes enchiladas for the freezer ahead of time using Epicure Guacamole seasoning, Chili, and cumin. Mmm

Who had been meaning to book? I have One spot open for massage tomorrow (Friday, Sept 20th). 1:15pm :)Who had been meaning to book? I have One spot open for massage tomorrow (Friday, Sept 20th). 1:15pm :)

Aroma is something that speaks to my soul. Today Im diffusing my Great Bear Rainforest blend from Essential Aura.. staying true to the Pacific Northwest. Earthy, Grounding and supports a cause. This project aims to provide long-term sustainable employment for remote First Nations communities while preserving the pristine coastal region and its lush biodiversity. The high quality conifer oils featured in this blend are collected via steam distillation by members of the Nuxalk Nation using bows gathered within their traditional territory on the central coast of British Columbia, a region now referred to as the Great Bear Rainforest. Www.essentialaura.com Www.embracehealingarts.com

Embrace is about to get a little more Elemental. Stay tuned for a couple fun changes!