HÄLSA Spa
2028 W 4th Ave V6J 1M9 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Lomi Lomi is an Indigenous form of Hawaiian healing that is traditionally passed through generations and has evolved over centuries. Each treatment embodies the word Aloha using movements inspired by the Island’s landscape. It is a loving practice that honours and brings balance to a person’s physical, spiritual and emotional nature which creates a truly unique session for each individual. Here at HÄLSA, we are proud to offer this experience to you with our bodyworker Natalka, who has been formally trained in this practice in Makawao, Hawaii by Kumu Jeana Naluai.

Ahhh... Celestite! Such a soft and soothing stone that also has a super-quality embedded in its name - its a Celestial activator. These sky-blue geodes are composed of strontium sulphate and are associated with divine connection and mindful presence. Such a beautiful stone and one of our all-time favourites!

One important element we have always felt was missing at HALSA is healthy food to enjoy in between or after treatments. This is why we are so happy to be able to offer these divine little treats that are packed with flavor and are nutrient dense, by our lovely Candise Pearce (Raw food chef and Thai Yoga Massage practitioner). Featured in this photograph are homemade raw chocolates and energy bites made with quality raw organic ingredients. Thank you @candise_pearce for the AMAZING @pure_pearce_chocolate !

As we move into colder darker days the sun always makes an appearance to charge our hearts and lift our spirits as we move into the mystery of the teachings of our yin nature. Sending much gratitude for the teachings of each season and may we welcome them all with an open mind and heart. This beautiful photo is by Kyle Cottrell

Ashwaganda is powerful adaptogen. It supports the adrenals and helps promote a general feeling of overall wellbeing in the system. We are elated to now be carrying Master Formulae tinctures in our boutique. Please ask us at the front desk for a sample. It can be nice to meditate and feel the subtle energies of the plant while in a float.

We are excited to have Jennifer McGregor as our in-house Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Get in touch with Jen for more details to learn about her offerings: [email protected] Jennifer McGregor... Registered Holistic Nutritionist jennifermcgregor.net @jenniferwellness See more

Our beautiful and most talented Kendall (goddess of the golden mica) is now offering Reiki!

Golden mica is a golden heart. It radiates Christ consciousness energy in helping us to have more compassion and love for humanity and the process of being human.

The beauty of this season! May we shed those leaves" that no longer serve and use them as fuel for our growth and let our energy that we harvested over summer nourish our roots

Careful thought and intention went into the design and layout of HÄLSA. The idea (especially for floating) is that you re-enter into the womb, the life-stage of darkness and mystery, and then re-emerge into the light, reborn and refreshed as you make your way into our lounge to integrate your session.

An illustration from Quadrivium: The Four Classical Liberal Arts of Number, Geometry, Music & Cosmology This image depicts the one form from which everything is birthed and to which everything returns, continuously in the eternal moment of the now, of which it is. The One is the limit of all, first before the beginning and last after the end, alpha and omega, the mould that shapes all things and the one thing shaped by all moulds, the origin from which the universe emerges,... the universe itself, and center to watch it returns. It is point, seed, and destination. In a float, in nature, deep meditation or deep relaxation, sometimes a gate opens for us to remember the powerful, healing and loving force to which we belong and from which we are never separated.

Christine has been sharing her gifts at HÄLSA since May of this year and has found many appreciative regulars. Her background working as an RMT in Ontario combined with her appreciation for the intuitive nature of bodywork make for a unique and healing experience. Her is a little blurb from her Bio: ... Mindfulness is the core of my practice. From the moment I meet a client I am observant and intuitive; an approach that nurtures awareness and trust. I was trained as an RMT in Ontario (but do not hold that designation in BC) and had further training in Active Release, Indian Head Massage, Deep Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, and Sports Massage. I believe I combine my scientific knowledge of the body with my intuitive touch for a truly different experience. I started to have Massage Therapy when I was 13 years old as a competitive figure skater on the National Team. I knew immediately that I wanted to spend the rest of my life learning and healing...I feel grateful everyday to still be doing what I love most. See more

Today we pulled a card for the full moon in Aries. Aries is the sign where we come back to ourselves and the needs of the self. With all the yang energy of sun reflecting off the moon, you may feel a strong urge to retreat and do some self care and maybe channel Turquoise Lotus Mother to assist with some deep karmic healing. Turquoise Lotus Mother helps release old patterns from the past that are not in harmony with our truest nature. This is good time to ...meditate and receive healing work if you feel called. A little clip from the guide book to help call in Turquoise Lotus Mother: Rest comfortably and become aware of your heart chakra in the center of your chest. Focusing your awareness there say, ‘I now open my heart to receive karmic blessing and liberation according to the divine grace of Kuan Yin, Turquoise Lotus Mother. I received any guidance, energetic transmission or support that is unconditionally loving to help me receive this blessing now. Through Divine Grace, so be it.’ See more

Kendall has been practicing bodywork with us for about year now. Guests always comment on her dedication and intuitive qualities in creating a safe and sacred space to let go and restore. Kendall is always learning and trying out new modalities, as she is truly passionate about the healing arts. Kendall is also offering Reiki has well! Please check our Bio page for more details. A little more about our lovely Kendall:... Kendall’s focus is to invite space, breath, and release into the physical, emotional, and spiritual body. As a graduate from Vancouver School of Healing Arts, a Reiki practitioner, and a Shamanic Practitioner apprentice, Kendall’s intention for each session is to help you untie your knots, and realign mind, body, and spirit. Through a co-creative bodywork session, Kendall will intuitively customize a session to redefine your edges that may have blurred over time. Through the power of touch and the integration of energy work, you will release physical tension and invite multi-dimensional healing into the tissues and the energetic body. Through intuition and the incorporation of various modalities from east and west, Kendall is able to give you the relief you deserve, so you’re able to show up for all the important parts of your life. Kendall’s training includes Swedish Relaxation Massage, Reflexology Infused Massage, Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Joint Release, Deep Tissue, and Energy Medicine Modalities including Reiki and Integrative Energy Healing.

Quadrivium, Designa and Sciencea, are classics from Wooden Books. These books have very thoughtfully curated knowledge that explores the sacred thread that ties together sacred geometry, biology and principles of design in relation to the divine.

The sun has finished its journey across the sky. It ducked behind the horizon to remind us of something very important. As starlight flickers and dances, we are reminded of the great vastness that surrounds everything in the universe as well as infinite possibilities that are beyond the mundane activities and agendas of the day. When was the last time you remembered the beauty and wonder of feeling small under a starry night sky? And w...here are your favourite places to go star gaze? Your friends at HÄLSA wish that you take the time to enrich your life with the wisdom and healing of a clear star lit night. See more

We just want to take a moment to thank our black tourmaline who is always hard at work transforming incoherence into clarity and grounding energy at our front desk.

We're so excited to announce HÄLSA Massage Club! We wanted to make it easier to receive regular massage and take advantage of our Sanctuary here on West 4th and .... Ta Da! HÄLSA Massage Club! Nothing too complicated: You sign up for either the 60 min or 90 min Massage Club ($99 and $129 respectively) and we'll charge your card monthly and put a massage into your account. Additional massages are at the same, reduced member's rate (you can choose either 60 or 90) for those mo...nths where you need a little extra TLC. Please visit https://buff.ly/3gq3uIi or call us at 604.738.0942 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon! Stunning photo credit goes to @mikeseehagel - Thank you Mike!

A new member to our community Meet Lorenzo! He is one of our newest bodyworkers. Lorenzo discovered his passion for healing touch during a major transition period of his life when he had the opportunity to spend a lot of time in nature.... On this journey of nature connection and immersion he developed a deep gratitude for the natural world and its healing power. He encountered many healers whose stories touched him profoundly and inspired him to follow a similar path. Lorenzo now believes that only when people heal themselves first, can healing on earth truly begin. Massage is the means by which he wishes to humbly contribute to the collective healing of our communities. Learn more about Lorenzo here: https://halsa.ca/experience/massage/ Book with him here: https://go.booker.com/location/halsaspa/service-menu

We're looking forward to welcoming you in as we re-open with limited services starting on Thursday, May 21st. Please visit this page to learn more https://halsa.ca/halsa-and-covid-19/

We are starting our transition into summer! Summer, where there is vitality, abundance, growth, creativity and playfulness.

One of our dearest guests Emmanuelle is going through a difficult period and needs our help. We realize that this may not be the best time and there may never be a best time for Emmanuelle's situation, but we hope that you may feel a pull to read her Gofundme page. Even a $5 donation can add up and give a sense of hope and support. https://buff.ly/2XYY9Rz

We are all in this together and we miss you! It's been really beautiful seeing messages of love and support scattered throughout the community. Pictures of the earth, messages of gratitude for all of the nurses, doctors and care workers, and messages like this one drawn on the side walk saying that we are all in this together.

Have you been interested in Tantra? Join us at Halsa tonight and explore the difference between Western and original Tantra. www.heartsing.eventbrite.ca

Meet one of our new Bodyworkers! Kendall’s focus is to invite space, breathe and release into the physical, emotional and spiritual body. As a graduate from Vancouver School of Healing Arts and a student of Integrative Energy Healing at Langara, Kendall incorporates various modalities from east and west to give others the relief they deserve, so they can show up for all the important parts of their life. She helps others untie their knots by connecting their mind, body, and spirit. Book with her today here: https://go.booker.com/location/halsaspa/service-menu

Our amazing bodyworker Kaila is off to other adventures soon. We hope to see her soon again . Her last day at Halsa is Monday Jan 13th. If you'd like to have a session with her before she leaves, book in here: https://go.booker.com/location/halsaspa/service-menu

Our lovely bodyworkers Lacey and Kaila have recently finished the Deep Flow Foundations course. "This program merges postural alignment, breathwork, and myofascial release as a mean to release primary tension patterns and increase body awareness." Come in and experience how they integrate their new skills. https://go.booker.com/location/halsaspa/service-menu

Have you seen our new website? We hope that it inspires the feeling that we feel being there. A space to let go, slow down and just be. https://halsa.ca

Meet Yanti. She is a Therapist, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer. She is also our newest bodyworker at Halsa with over 25 years of experience in the healing arts. Learn more about her here: https://halsa.ca/experience/massage/