Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective

Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective Wellness. Beauty. Community. A curated space of independent practitioners offering bodywork, hairdressing, esthetics, and self-care — by the sea.

Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective is a community-based wellness space located in Chester, Nova Scotia. We believe wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Bodies respond differently, heal differently, and require different forms of support at different times. Our collective brings together independent practitioners who share a common intention: to support the body with respect, curiosity, and care. Cedar

& Sea is a space to explore ~ whether you’re seeking relief, restoration, or simply a moment to reconnect. There is no hierarchy here, no pressure to choose the “right” modality. Only options, guidance, and support.

Cedar & Sea was inspired by a feeling I couldn’t shake after time spent among the cedar forests of BC - grounded, calm, ...
05/23/2026

Cedar & Sea was inspired by a feeling I couldn’t shake after time spent among the cedar forests of BC - grounded, calm, connected.

And somehow, paired with the ocean I’ve always called home here in Nova Scotia, the name just fit.

Cedar became the grounding.
Sea became the flow.

Together, it represents the kind of space I wanted to create - one rooted in healing, connection, and care.

In the end...

The cedar came from the west coast.
The sea came from home. 🌊🌿

- just a gal that's feeling a little home away from home-sick

Tucked in the heart of Chester 🌿Beyond treatments, Cedar & Sea is also home to a small collection of wellness products, ...
05/22/2026

Tucked in the heart of Chester 🌿

Beyond treatments, Cedar & Sea is also home to a small collection of wellness products, self-care rituals, and handcrafted goods created by local makers and small businesses we genuinely love supporting.

From candles and bath soaks to oils, body care, and grounding little rituals for home - each piece has been thoughtfully chosen for the space and the people who walk through it.

Supporting local, slower living, and community care will always be part of what Cedar & Sea is about 🤍

This is just a taste of what's inside, there are more local faves that will take the spotlight later on 💕

Something new is unfolding at Cedar & Sea 🌊May 28th - June 1st, Kristina Shannon R.Ac (Rooted Willow Acupuncture) and Ja...
05/21/2026

Something new is unfolding at Cedar & Sea 🌊

May 28th - June 1st, Kristina Shannon R.Ac (Rooted Willow Acupuncture) and Jasmine Russ, RMT - RAPID Pain Specialist will be out of office/away for advanced continuing education focused on the nervous system, regulation, and gentle hands-on therapy.

We’re incredibly excited to keep deepening our understanding of the body and bringing new approaches into the space 🤍

Stay tuned for the new service reveal 🌿

Sometimes stress doesn’t look like stress.Sometimes it looks like:- jaw clenching- shallow breathing- headaches- shoulde...
05/21/2026

Sometimes stress doesn’t look like stress.

Sometimes it looks like:

- jaw clenching
- shallow breathing
- headaches
- shoulder tension
- exhaustion
- feeling overstimulated by everything

Our bodies are always communicating with us - especially when our nervous systems are overloaded.

What’s something your body does when stress starts building up?
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05/21/2026

Sarah Swinamer RMT / Microneedling is doing a giveaway!! 🎉

05/17/2026
Even those who spend their days caring for others need time to receive, too 🤍"On my day off, Becky treated me to one of ...
05/16/2026

Even those who spend their days caring for others need time to receive, too 🤍

"On my day off, Becky treated me to one of her beautiful Cedar & Sea facials… and honestly, I don’t think my nervous system realized how much it needed the pause.

The warm towels, the quiet, the grounding touch, the cozy glow of the space... all of it felt like exhaling.

So grateful to share a space with practitioners who genuinely care the way they do."

✨️

— Jasmine

If you are experiencing any of these:• Back and hip pain• Shoulder tension• Jaw pain and teeth grinding• Headaches• Seas...
05/13/2026

If you are experiencing any of these:

• Back and hip pain
• Shoulder tension
• Jaw pain and teeth grinding
• Headaches
• Seasonal allergies
• Imbalanced hormones

You're looking in the right place!

Schedule your first appointment with Kristina: rootedwillowacupuncture.janeapp.com

Most people think acupuncture works by placing needles directly where the pain or “problem” is.

But that’s not always how I treat.

The method I use is called the Balance Method, and it works more like flipping a switch in the body.

Your body functions like a network of circuits. When one area becomes irritated, tight, inflamed, or blocked, there’s often a connected pathway somewhere else that can help regulate it.

Instead of needling directly into a painful shoulder, jaw, or lower back, I may use points on the arm or leg to “reset” the pathway involved.

Think of it like this:
If a light isn’t working, sometimes you don’t fix the bulb — you check the breaker panel.

Acupuncture works similarly. We look for the circuit that controls the area, and we help restore balance there.

This approach can be especially helpful for:
• Back and hip pain
• Shoulder tension
• Jaw pain and teeth grinding
• Headaches
• Seasonal allergies
• Hormones

This system can be used for pain, anxiety, or even more systematic issues by shifting and tunning the body through balancing.

It’s structured, precise, and often feels gentler because we’re not always working directly in already sensitive areas.

The body isn’t separate parts — it’s an interconnected system.

When we reset the switch, the body often does the rest

✨ A little clarification about how Cedar & Sea works ✨Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective is home to a group of independent ...
05/13/2026

✨ A little clarification about how Cedar & Sea works ✨

Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective is home to a group of independent wellness and beauty professionals operating within a shared space rooted in community, care, and collaboration.

While we work alongside one another and love supporting each other’s businesses, each individual within Cedar & Sea manages their own:

•bookings
•schedule
•client communication
•services
•policies

This means there is no central reception or front desk for the collective as a whole, and appointments are booked directly through the individual you are seeing.

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We know this can sometimes feel a little different from a traditional clinic or spa setting, so we wanted to make things a little clearer and easier to navigate.

One shared space. Multiple unique businesses.
All connected through wellness, beauty, and community. ✨

05/12/2026
Some bodies need release.Some need regulation.And sometimes… they need both. ✨At Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective, we’ve ...
05/12/2026

Some bodies need release.
Some need regulation.
And sometimes… they need both. ✨

At Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective, we’ve seen how beautifully RAPID NeuroFascial Reset and acupuncture can complement one another for clients navigating chronic tension, stress, pain patterns, headaches, nervous system overwhelm, and burnout.

While these approaches are very different, they can work toward a similar goal: helping the body feel safer, more supported, and less “stuck.”

RAPID may help create change through targeted neurological input and movement-based treatment, while acupuncture may help the nervous system settle, regulate, and hold that change more comfortably.

Not every client needs both.
But for some, the combination can feel incredibly supportive. 🤍

If you’ve been feeling like your body is constantly holding tension, stuck in stress mode, or caught in recurring pain patterns, this may be a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t always have to come from just one direction.

✨ RAPID with
✨ Acupuncture with Kristina Shannon

Unsure where to start? We’re always happy to help guide you.

Address

44-4 Queen Street
Chester, NS
B0J1J0

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