Brie Beukeboom is a doula, mother, holistic pelvic floor practitioner, and student of Chinese medicine whose work is rooted in lived experience, multidisciplinary studies, and deep listening. She has advanced training in Holistic Pelvic Care™ with Tami Lynn Kent, Arvigo® Maya Abdominal Therapy, and a lifelong fluency with the thresholds of birth, loss, and transformation.

Brie’s nine years of frontline harm-reduction work and devoted plant-medicine study have helped hone her energetic presence, refining her way of working with the body. Brie draws from workshops with Dr. Gabor Maté (trauma-informed), Kimberly Ann Johnson (nervous system + somatics), Malcom Clark (multidisciplinary bodywork) and Adelaide Meadow (biomechanics of pelvic floor + birth). Beyond the various mediums of study, she has learned the most through spending hours on the table of gifted healers, stubbornly and lovingly committed to her body.

Unlike most pelvic floor physiotherapy, which focuses primarily on assessment, Brie’s pelvic care sessions centre on attunement and hands-on recalibration– following the body’s own intelligence to unwind, realign, and restore connection. She meets women with reverence, humour, and unwavering curiosity in the sacred hoop of life, where all things meet.

As Dr. Jeannie Achuff transitions out of clinical practice, she has been training Brie closely and is entrusting her pelvic floor clients to Brie’s continued support.

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Claire draws from her passionate studies and experience with bodywork, herbalism and over 13 years of professional experience treating the skin to provide services that heal and transform. At the heart of her practice is the belief that beauty is a reflection of our health and vitality, with each treatment created to nurture and soothe the body and spirit using the power of plants, presence, and intuitive touch. For more information, visit Claire’s website at www.floraandfauna.ca

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Julia Stolk is a Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (BCST), Registered Relational Somatic Therapist (RTC), Numa Breathwork Facilitator (Level 2), Soul Guide, and Energy Healer with over 30 years of experience in health, healing, and community work.

Her approach is rooted in slow medicine — honouring the body’s own pace of healing, guided by presence and deep listening. She works integratively, weaving Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Relational Somatic Therapy, and intuitive guidance to address the stress of trauma, injury, and the imprints of past experience, helping the nervous system release tension, restore balance, and reconnect with self.

Julia has completed additional studies with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield (Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training), grief work with Francis Weller and Randy Jones, and plant spirit studies with Kanachiari. She continues to deepen her roots in ceremony, circle work, and mentorship with respected teachers.

She is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor through ACCT Canada and can provide receipts for both 1:1 counselling and group work.

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I love the one on one connection with other people. To me, facials are like a dance. There is so much more to the treatment than tending to the immediate needs of the skin. The skin can be a mirror to what is going on internally, whether it be emotional, diet related, or hormonal. I approach the treatment in this way – holistically. Treat the person, as well as the skin. When we are relaxed and nourished, the results of the facial are increased.

Based on this philosophy, I started The Facial Circle to teach people how to engage & connect with their skin at home. This stemmed from my own experience with my skin as a teenager. I did not treat it well, there were times when I actually told it ‘I hate you’ and you know, it did not get better. So, I had an idea that if we approach our home care from a place of awareness, and we feed it with skin products that we love to use and are good for the skin, we will see positive results.

I discovered Eminence Organic Skincare in 2002 while at a trade show. A friend and I had been toying with the idea of making our own skincare out of herbs and had taken a herbal class to help get that started. When we saw & smelled & felt Eminence, we both knew that was the company to use. They had created a herbal skincare line! A few years ago, I discovered Laurel Skin. She takes the Herbal Skincare to a whole other level. Full of vitality, I can feel the life and the healing properties in the products with use. Both lines bring me joy in my personal home care, as well as treatments with clients.

Certificates and Trainings: Esthetician Program; Aveda Institute in 2001. Herbal Apprentice Program; Carol McGrath 2002 and Betty Norton 2014. Dr. Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage; Basic Body & Advanced Face and Neck, 2016 & 2018. Dien Chan Multi-Reflexology training, 2018. Created and taught the Facial program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, 2009-2010. Currently teaching the Skin & Facial portion in the Facial Reflexology program with West Coast Reflexology.

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Katherine Pearce, Certified Advanced Hellerwork Structural Integration Practitioner, trained in Australia, has been practicing Hellerwork for over 20 years in Victoria, B.C. . With a background in Modern Dance performance and kinetic movement studies, from a young age, Katherine has held a life-long interest in the human form and it’s many ways of expression. Well into her former career as a Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf, Katherine developed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, a debilitating repetitive strain injury and was facing major surgery. Through her search to alleviate the severe pain, she discovered Hellerwork, which not only restored the health and use of her right arm, negating the need for surgery, but changed her life significantly, propelling her into a new career she loves immensely!

Katherine brings to her sessions, a deep curiosity in her clients’ individual and unique physical and emotional landscape, while offering space and support for what needs to shift. Using acquired knowledge of the human structure, combined with finely tuned intuition, she tailors each session to address her clients’ various challenges. Her work continues to be influenced by past trainings/current studies such as The Rosen Method, Aston Kinetics, Hannah Somatics, Visceral Manipulation, Hakomi Method, Tom Myers Anatomy Trains, and the trauma work of Peter Levine, Gabor Mate, and Pat Ogden.

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After years of exploring diverse interests and experiences, Michelle discovered her passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Raised with a strong foundation in natural healing modalities, she developed a deep appreciation for holistic approaches to health and well-being. Today, she brings this passion into her practice, supporting patients through acupuncture, bodywork, moxibustion, gua sha, and cupping.

Michelle graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pacific Rim College with a Diploma of Acupuncture in 2023, followed by a Diploma of Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2026, once again graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) and holds additional certifications in Acusculpting®, Prenatal Acupuncture, Facial Gua Sha, and Ontake Moxibustion, a Japanese technique that combines bamboo and moxibustion to address pain and support healing. Over the past several years, Michelle has also studied with Malcolm Clark, deepening her understanding of bodywork and his unique approach to working with the body as an interconnected system.

Before pursuing Chinese medicine, Michelle earned diplomas in Business and Baking and Pastry Arts while competing in five years of post-secondary volleyball. She went on to play professional volleyball in the Czech Republic before continuing her education at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, England, where she earned a Natural Chef Diploma. Her culinary background complements her training in TCM nutrition and diet therapy, allowing her to incorporate practical, nourishing dietary guidance into patient care.

Michelle’s clinical approach blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with hands-on bodywork, recognizing the interconnected nature of the body’s systems. She has a particular interest in the relationship between fascia, the nervous system, and pain, exploring how these systems influence movement, tension, and overall well-being. By integrating acupuncture with thoughtful, hands-on techniques, she aims to support nervous system regulation, restore ease of movement, and encourage the body’s natural capacity for healing.

Above all, Michelle values genuine connection and attentive listening. She strives to understand each patient as an individual, creating a safe, welcoming environment where people feel heard, supported, and comfortable throughout their care.

Outside the clinic, Michelle enjoys baking and cooking, brewing kombucha, hiking, camping, knitting, walks on the beach, and playing volleyball.

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Joanna is a Certified Foot and Facial Reflexologist passionate about creating balance through nervous system communication and regulation. She is a third generation Reflexologist in her family and grew up with the practice as a supportive way to connect and offer care that can effectively relieve stress, increase blood flow and promote whole body balance.

She views the feet and face as microcosms that reveal details about how energies and fluids are functioning within the body as a whole and aims to restore balance both internally and externally. She incorporates foot and face mapping into her assessments and then aims to balance areas expressing disharmony that are visible at the surface by gently stimulating reflexes that are believed to communicate with the structures and organs in the body that correspond to these areas. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Joanna mindfully incorporates the herbal constituents of the Laurel and Eminence skincare she uses in the treatment room to synergistically support these aims by considering the effects of herbs both internally in the body and externally on the skin. Her approach to skincare focuses on a strong and healthy skin barrier as the foundation for optimal health and beauty, which she believes is responsible for the radiance and glow we aim for. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Joanna believes that regular reflexology pairs wonderfully with acupuncture treatments. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with the U Retreat community she feels fortunate to be part of. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Marie is excited to join U Retreat and its team of inspirational practitioners to offer Registered Massage Therapy! She discovered massage and therapeutic touch through Yoga, when instructors would come by to gently traction legs, necks and heads during savasana. She thought the feeling was incredible and it sparked an interest! In her 20’s, she “treated” herself to her first massage, which was Thai inspired, and that session expanded her body awareness - feeling and noticing the body, its strange connections and what’s normally silent.  She went on to graduating from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2019. Early in her career, she met Natale Rao, RMT and Heather Gittens, RMT, who changed her practice for the better, introducing beautiful Osteopathic ways of assessing and treating the body. She graduated from their Biodynamic Fascial Integration Program in 2024. Other mentors include Malcolm Clark here at U Retreat, Tom Myers (Anatomy Trains) and Mike Dixon, RMT.  Treatment style incorporates movement and attention to breathing.  Marie was trained to treat the jaw and pre-natal patients. Her favourite modality is Caniosacral Therapy.

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Dr. Meghan Fowler is a licensed naturopathic doctor in British Columbia and Alberta. Originally from Alberta, Dr. Fowler completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at MacEwan University before attending the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition to obtain her Holistic Nutrition Certificate. She went on to complete her 4-year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Boucher Campus). Dr. Fowler has a general naturopathic practice with special interests in digestive concerns and food sensitivities, stress and burnout, metabolic health, women’s health/hormones, and holistic skincare. She takes time during each appointment to fully understand your health history and then works with you to create a comprehensive plan that guides you forward in reaching your health goals. Dr. Fowler is a member in good standing with the Complementary Health Professionals od BC (CCHPBC), the British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors (BCND), the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). She has certifications and is licensed in IV therapy, and acupuncture and has prescriptive authority. Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Dr. Fowler enjoying nature, discovering new coffee shops or at the latest spin or yoga class.

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Alexandra D’Amour is a certified somatic bodyworker offering intuitive, hands-on support through lymphatic drainage and body-based healing. She blends Eastern and Western approaches with a compassionate, trauma-informed presence to help clients reconnect with their bodies and access deep healing.

Currently completing her Diploma of Acupuncture at Pacific Rim College, Alexandra brings over two years of mentorship under Dr. David Knox, Doctor of Chinese Medicine in Nelson, as well as a variety of complementary certifications. Her sessions are rooted in both clinical insight and intuitive wisdom, tailored to meet each client exactly where they are.

Originally from Montreal and raised within a conventional Western medical model, Alexandra’s healing path took a transformative turn when she arrived in British Columbia eight years ago and discovered Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy. Since then, she has immersed herself in exploring integrative therapies that support lasting, multidimensional healing.

Drawing from her own lived experience with pelvic pain and chronic digestive issues, Alexandra holds a special focus (but not limited to) on women’s health, sexual wellness, and nervous system regulation. Her treatments often combine fascia release with emotional processing to help resolve trauma on a cellular level. Whether through somatic touch, lymphatic drainage, or nervous system reset, she is here to support your unique healing journey— body, mind, and spirit

*Treatments can be offered in French and English

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Malcolm’s unique outlook allows him to meet clients and students in their individual needs. He turns old art forms into very practical life skills and has built techniques to relieve physical, environmental and emotional stresses. Client involvement is an important part in healing, he does this through hands on bodywork communication and home exercises. He has been inspired by, but not limited to: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Feldenkrais and Zero Balancing. As well as practicing out of U Retreat he currently teaches at Pacific Rim College, in the Acupuncture and Doula program.

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