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welcome to salt wellness studio
A safe space for healing.
HOLISTIC NUTRITION | FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE | MANUAL THERAPIES
Welcome to my studio spa dedicated to health & beauty from a holistic and functional perspective. I've been helping clients relax, recharge and optimize their health for almost 20 years.
I'm honoured to support you on your journey.
x Nicola
I'm so glad you're here.
I'm Nicola, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Massage Therapist and Holistic Esthetician.
I've been working with clients for about two decades and my passion for getting to the root of symptoms and creating a safe space for healing and has only grown with time.
I believe that my education and experience with both internal and external dysfunction gives me a unique perspective when it comes to optimizing health or simply providing some support on your journey.
If you need some guidance but aren't sure where to start, come visit me in the clinic and lets make a plan together.
functional nutrition
Functional nutrition is a personalized approach to health that blends nutrition, lifestyle habits, supplementation, and lab testing to create a plan that’s tailored to your bio-individual needs. We look at how your diet, lifestyle, mindset, genetics and environment affect your body and address the root causes of any disease or symptoms. The goal is to help you feel your best by creating a tailored plan that works with your unique needs and supports your overall well-being.
Initial Assessment In this session we'll take a deep dive into symptom analysis, your health history and current diet, supplement and lifestyle routines. We'll get together to discuss my findings and opportunities for healing. I'll follow up with a findings outline and comprehensive protocol. After an Initial Assessment you'll have access to Follow-Up sessions for protocol adjustments and continued support. If you have lab test results that you would like included in your health analysis, please schedule a Functional Health Assessment. $250
Functional Health Assessment Bring all your previous lab results and a list of your symptoms and I'll get to work! Through a functional lens, our focus is on disease reversal and health optimization, rather than diagnosis. Data is compiled and correlations are drawn, to create a preliminary map of internal dysfunctions and root causes. We'll get together to discuss my findings and I'll follow-up with a comprehensive protocol. After a Functional Health Assessment, you have access to Follow-Up sessions for protocol adjustments and continued support. Blood tests from your GP are commonly used for this session, but any lab tests will provide valuable information about your internal physiology. $300
Membership The perfect option for those on a health journey that would benefit from ongoing education and accountability. This is a month to month membership with a minimum 3 month commitment. We'll meet once per month, with text support in between visits. In our initial session we'll discuss beneficial lab tests for your goals and symptoms. As a member you receive 20% off all lab testing and 15% off most supplements. We'll adjust your protocols as we go based off test results and symptom tracking. We'll dive into the psychology of lifestyle changes and the mindset shifts required to keep you on the right path long-term. $400/month
Functional Lab Testing Take the guess work out of your healing journey and get to the root of dysfunction with nutrient, hormone, microbiome and metabolic testing.
Genetic Analysis Genetic analysis allows us to target your genetic predispositions to support inefficiencies and maximize super powers. This package includes a 75+ page report on your health related genetic snps as well as a detailed breakdown of the top snps related to your symptoms and goals. You'll receive a detailed protocol to maximize your genetic potential and eliminate symptoms. This package does not include testing. Testing must be done through 23&me and Ancestry.ca. $400
massage
With almost 20 years of experience, my passion for helping my community find relief from discomfort has only grown. Over the years I've collected many tools for supporting regulation and balance such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, therapeutic stretching, cupping, guided visualization, lomi lomi, reflexology, reiki, and more.
Whether your focus is on injury recovery, relief from chronic pain, nervous system regulation or spiritual exploration, I will use a variety of techniques and tools to help you find balance and increase your understanding and connection with yourself and your body
Nervous System Reset Verbal cues support the mind/body connection and ground you into your physical body while safe and soothing touch gently brings you out of flight or fight. Dysregulated energies are supported through visualization and deep breathing. May include aromatherapy, hot stones and hot compresses. Every session is intuitive and unique. 60 minutes $130 90 minutes $195
Structuring Rebalancing This session begins with a thorough consultation to understand your history and a postural analysis. The focus is on releasing fascial restrictions and trigger points to create space in compressed and hypertonic areas and relieve joint restriction. To support overall rebalancing I'll educate you on what I find and send you home with a plan for strengthening any weak areas. This session is suitable for those with acute injury or chronic pain. This work is deep but comfortable, with emphasis placed on soothing the nervous system. 60 minutes $130 90 minutes $195
Curated For those who aren't sure what they need, lets figure it out together. During our consult I'll assist you in exploring your current experience and the areas where you feel imbalanced, whether that's physical, emotional, spiritual etc. I'll use my intuition combined with a variety of tools and techniques to support you in finding balance. 60 minutes $130 90 minutes $195
facials
I love the immediate affect that skillfully chosen herbs and carefully curated manual techniques can have on the health of the skin, but I also believe that the skin is a window into our internal bodies. Our organ systems and emotions communicate through our skin, and acne, eczema rosacea, loss of elasticity etc. are beautiful opportunities to address internal dysfunctions.
During our session together you can expect beautiful blends of thoughtfully chosen botanicals as well as massage and tools that brings the skin back to life. I'm passionate about blending the traditional with technologically advanced so it's not usual to experience techniques such as gua sha and radio frequency in the same session. I love chatting after a session about the possible internal connections and which diet and supplement changes may support your skin.
The Manual Facelift Using Radio Frequency, lymphatic drainage and deep muscle release the face is lifted and sculpted. Emphasis is placed on balancing the muscles of the face, relieving overly tense muscles that cause winkling and drooping. Lymphatic fluid is drained from the face to shrink pockets that cause a downward pull to the face. Radio Frequency heats the tissues below the surface to increase collegen synthesis. 75 minutes $165
Curated This session begins with a thorough history and skin analysis. We'll discuss internal and external factors that are resulting in skin dysfunction. Custom herbal masks will be blended specifically for your condition. A variety of tools and techniques will be chosen to support the skin's natural healing and regenerative processes. You'll be sent home with a deeper understanding of your condition as well as product, supplement and dietary changes you can make. 75 minutes $165
body sugaring
There are few things more satisfying than the before and after of a perfectly executed hair removal service. I take pride in creating a safe space that respects the vulnerability required for these sessions. My goal is to not only provide detail oriented hair removal but also nourishmentn for your skin and regulation for your nervous system. For those reasons I use sugar hair removal paste and traditional hand flick technique that nourishes and protects the skin, reduces breakage, slows regrowth and reduces ingrowns. My sessions often include aromatherapy, guided relaxation, herbal treatment masks and massage so you leave totally zenned out.
Initial Brazilian This session is for those who are new to the clinic or if it's been more than 5 weeks since your last Brazilian with me. Using a caramel mixture of water, sugar and lemon juice, the traditional hand flick technique is used to gently remove hair with minimal pain and irritation to the skin. Hair is removed in the direction of growth to avoid breakage and ingrowns. The sugar paste is room temperature to avoid sensitizing or lifting the skin. The service is completed with a custom blended herbal mask to target any skin issues and a foot massage to regulate the nervous system, so you leave totally zenned out. 60 min $120
Brazilian Upkeep You've seen me for a Brazilian within the past 5 weeks. 45 minutes $95
Underarms Using room temperature sugar paste, the traditional flick technique removed hair gently without breakage. 20 minutes $45 Detox mask & foot massage $35
Half Leg Using room temperature sugar paste, the traditional hand flick technique removes hair gently and without breakage. This session removes hair from the toes to just above the knee. 60 minutes $65
Full Leg Using room temperature sugar paste, the traditional hand flick technique removes hair gently and without breakage. This session removes hair from the toes to just below the bum and bikini line. 90 minutes $95
Tracey Farina
If it wasn't for Nicola's knowledge and insight into nutrition and wellness, I'm not sure where I would be. I was going down a very slippery slope..
Nicola's information helped find the nutritional link to my ailing health and I was able to find a life without pain, and an emotional wellness I have never enjoyed before. I was able to keep the job I love and live a life full of activity, wellness, happiness, without medication.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Jessica Leitch
I have been receiving massage and bodywork for many years and I can say with confidence that Nicola is one of the best. She listens to the body’s needs and uses the perfect amount of pressure while she skillfully and seamlessly blends a variety of techniques to help release unwanted tension in all the places that need it. Not only did my session with her feel deeply relaxing, but she helped me find a range of motion in my shoulders that I hadn’t had in ages.
Nicola, my body thanks you!
Aleksandra Zaba
Not only does she have a remarkable skill in massage therapy, but her ability to intuitively understand and address deeper emotional traumas and issues is truly remarkable. During our sessions, she not only relieved physical tension but also guided me through understanding and healing aspects of my soul I hadn't fully confronted. Her approach is both compassionate and professional, creating a safe space for healing and growth. I highly recommend Nicola to anyone seeking holistic healing and profound emotional release.
Thank you sooo much!
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