South Shore Massage Therapy

01/05/2026

At the start of a new year, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect, and gently ask yourself: What do I need right now?

So often, we move through life putting everyone else first—family, work, responsibilities—leaving our own well-being for “later.” But healing doesn’t happen when we are constantly running on empty. It begins when we make the choice to care for ourselves.

Craniosacral therapy offers a quiet space to slow down, listen inward, and allow your body to do what it knows how to do best: heal. By supporting your nervous system, this gentle work can help release stress, calm emotional overwhelm, and restore a sense of balance—especially during a season that can feel heavy or demanding.

As you step toward a new year, consider making choices that honour you:
• Choosing rest when your body asks for it
• Choosing support instead of pushing through
• Choosing to heal yourself, not as a luxury, but as a necessity

When you take time to care for yourself, everything else begins to feel more manageable. You show up more present, more grounded, and more connected—not just for others, but for your own life.
Let this season be a reminder that putting yourself first is not selfish. It is an act of self-respect and healing. And it may be the most meaningful gift you give yourself as you welcome the year ahead. ✨
📍Contact South Shore Massage Therapy to book your treatment
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

12/09/2025

💛 When Christmas Hurts: Finding Calm and Comfort Through Craniosacral.

For many people, this time of year is filled with lights, music 🎼, and celebrations 🎉.
But for others, especially those who have experienced loss or live with depression, Christmas can feel heavy, lonely, and emotionally overwhelming.
Grief doesn’t follow a calendar. Memories surface more easily, empty chairs are felt more deeply, and the pressure to “be merry” can make it even harder to simply get through the day. If this season feels like too much, please know you are not alone—and there is gentle support available.
Craniosacral Therapy offers a quiet, safe space for your nervous system to rest and reset. An SER® (SomatoEmotional Release) treatment goes even deeper, allowing the body to gently release stored emotional pain, grief, and unresolved stress—without having to relive or retell the story. The body leads the process, at its own pace.
Many people describe feeling lighter, calmer, more grounded, and better able to cope after an SER session. It can help soften the intensity of emotions, ease anxiety, improve sleep, and bring a sense of peace during an otherwise difficult time.
If the holidays feel heavy this year, it’s okay to take care of yourself in a different way. Seeking support isn’t a weakness—it’s an act of compassion toward yourself.
You deserve kindness, rest, and relief 🥰 —especially during the seasons that are hardest. 💫

📍Contact South Shore Massage Therapy to schedule your treatment.
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

11/25/2025

✨ Give the Gift of Deep Healing This Christmas ✨
Not sure what to get the people you love… or those impossible-to-shop-for friends and family?
Give them something truly meaningful this year — the gift of Craniosacral Therapy.
A CST treatment isn’t just a gift… it’s an experience of calm, release, and real healing.
Perfect for anyone who:
🎁 Carries stress in their body
🎁 Struggles with tension, headaches, or overwhelm
🎁 Gives so much to others and rarely takes time for themselves
🎁 Simply deserves a moment of peace and restoration
A gift certificate for CST says:
“I want you to feel better.”
“I want you to be supported.”
“I want you to experience deep rest and renewal.”
Thoughtful, personal, and genuinely helpful — CST is the kind of gift that lingers long after the holidays are over.
✨ Gift certificates available now ✨
Give the gift of healing this Christmas.
Your loved ones will thank you.
📍Contact South Shore Massage Therapy to buy your Gift Certificate 🎅🎄🎁
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

11/16/2025

Another amazing class with Ken Koles complete. I can't wait to use all my new techniques with clients starting tomorrow.

11/11/2025

Continual Growth for Better Healing 🌿

One of the things I love most about this work is that there’s always more to learn . I am dedicated to bringing you the best treatment I possibly can. Every new technique, insight, and approach helps me better support your body’s natural ability to heal with CranioSacral Therapy.

Over the next year, I’ll be taking four continuing education (CEU) courses to deepen my knowledge and expand my skillset. Each course adds new tools and perspectives that allow me to make your Craniosacral Therapy treatments even more effective, relaxing, and transformative.

I’m committed to lifelong learning — because you deserve the very best care possible. Thank you for trusting me on your healing journey! 💫

To Schedule your appointment contact me today at:
📍 South Shore Massage Therapy
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

10/27/2025

✨ Taking Care of Your Health with CranioSacral Therapy ✨

Your health is your most valuable investment, and caring for it isn’t something that should only happen when problems arise. Just like we maintain our cars or tend to a garden, our bodies thrive when we give them consistent care and attention. 🌱

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports your body’s natural ability to heal, release stress, and restore balance. Regular CST sessions aren’t just about addressing discomfort in the moment—they’re about keeping your system resilient, calm, and ready to meet life’s challenges.🌿 Why regular treatments matter:

They help release stress before it builds into something bigger.

They keep your nervous system balanced and responsive.

They encourage long-term health and well-being, not just short-term relief.

Think of CST as an ongoing conversation with your body—each session allows you to go deeper, create more balance, and build lasting resilience.

When you choose regular treatments, you’re saying yes to prioritizing your well-being, vitality, and peace of mind. 💛

Your health journey deserves steady, nurturing support—and CST can be a beautiful part of that commitment.

📅 To Schedule your appointment contact
South Shore Massage Therapy
Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
902-531-2191 (w) 902-299-0072 (c)
https://www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
https://southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com/

Business Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday - Thursday: 10:00am - 3:30pm Treatment Fees: 30 Minute: $50.00 60 Minute: $80.00 90 Minute: $110.00 Payment Methods Accepted: Cash Cheque Email Transfer

10/22/2025

✨ Feeling so grateful today ✨

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Heal It Forward Program through the Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation, and what a rewarding experience it was! 🌿

Through this amazing program, I was able to introduce four new clients to the benefits of CranioSacral Therapy (CST). Watching them experience the calm, release, and healing potential of CST for the very first time was truly heartwarming. 💆‍♀️💫

The best part? Seeing their curiosity turn into understanding as they felt how gentle yet powerful this therapy can be for the body, mind, and spirit. Each session was a reminder of why I love what I do — helping people connect with their inner ability to heal. 💖

I’m so thankful to the Upledger Foundation for creating opportunities like this, and I look forward to continuing to share the benefits of CST with even more people. 🌟

To Schedule your appointment contact me today at :
📍 South Shore Massage Therapy
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

09/17/2025

🌿 Finding Healing After Loss with CranioSacral Therapy 🌿

Grief touches every part of us—heart, mind, and body.
Whether you’ve lost someone you love, gone through a major life change, or are carrying silent sorrow… it’s all valid. And it’s all held somewhere in the body.
✨ That’s where CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can offer gentle, powerful support.
CST provides a quiet space for your nervous system to settle, for your heart to soften, and for your body to let go of the tension grief often leaves behind. It’s not about “moving on”—it’s about moving through… with compassion and care.

💛 Benefits of CST during grief and loss:
🌀 Releases held emotion – CST gently helps the body unwind emotional tension that’s been stored deep within the tissues this is called Somato Emotional Release.
🌙 Brings calm to the chaos – Grief often puts our nervous system in a constant state of alert. CST invites your vagus nerve to relax, allowing your body to rest, come out of fight or flight and feel safe again.
🕊 Reconnects you with yourself – When loss leaves you feeling scattered or numb, CST helps bring your awareness back into your body and back to your inner sense of peace.
You don’t have to navigate loss alone. CST meets you right where you are—with tenderness, stillness, and the power to heal from within.

💬 If this speaks to you—or to someone you care about—please reach out. I’d be honoured to hold space for your healing.

📅 Now booking CranioSacral Therapy Treatments designed to support emotional wellness.

Shelagh Barkhouse, RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd.
Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business)
(902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

09/08/2025

🌿 Healing PTSD Naturally with CranioSacral Therapy 🌿

Living with PTSD can feel like your nervous system is stuck in high alert, unable to fully rest, process, or feel safe. Flashbacks, anxiety, sleep disruption, and emotional numbness can make everyday life feel overwhelming.

✨ That’s where CranioSacral Therapy (CST) comes in.
CST is a gentle, hands-on therapy that helps calm the nervous system and guide the body out of fight-or-flight mode. By releasing tension and restrictions in the craniosacral system, CST supports deep relaxation and emotional healing—without needing to relive trauma verbally.
💚 Benefits of CST for PTSD include:
🔹 Easing anxiety and hypervigilance
🔹 Improving sleep and nervous system regulation
🔹 Supporting emotional release and trauma processing in a safe, grounded way

CST offers a subtle yet powerful path to healing—working with your body’s natural rhythms to restore a sense of safety, connection, and peace.

🌀 If you or someone you love is navigating PTSD, CST could be the gentle support you’ve been looking for.
Book a session and begin your journey toward deep, lasting healing.


📅 Now booking CranioSacral Therapy Treatments designed to support emotional wellness.
Shelagh Barkhouse, RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd.
Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business)
(902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

08/28/2025

Contact me to try out this powerful treatment for yourself! shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com (902)-531-2191 www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/ www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

08/25/2025

🌟The CranioSacral Therapy (CST) for the elderly.🌟

🧠 1. Supports Memory and Mental Clarity
CST helps improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord. This gentle balancing may enhance cognitive function, reduce brain fog, and support memory—especially important as we age.

🌿 2. Eases Chronic Pain and Stiffness
CST can relieve discomfort from arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and long-standing joint tension—without deep pressure. It’s a gentle way to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support an active lifestyle.

💤 3. Encourages Better Sleep
Many elderly clients experience improved sleep after CST. Releasing restrictions in the central nervous system can promote deep relaxation, helping regulate sleep patterns naturally.

💓 4. Reduces Anxiety and Depression
Aging often comes with emotional stress, loss, and uncertainty. CST calms the nervous system, helping reduce anxiety, lift mood, and increase emotional resilience.

🧍‍♀️ 5. Improves Balance and Coordination
By improving nervous system function and releasing tension patterns in the body, CST may help reduce falls and improve overall balance and steadiness.

🌬️ 6. Enhances Breathing and Energy
Gentle releases through the craniosacral system can improve diaphragmatic movement and lung function, often leading to a noticeable boost in vitality and ease of breath.

📍 South Shore Massage Therapy
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

08/22/2025

✨ UPDATE: All available spots for this year’s Heal It Forward program have now been filled. Thank you so much to everyone for your interest and enthusiasm! 🙏💖

🌟 An Exciting Opportunity to Experience CranioSacral Therapy – Free of Charge! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce the Heal It Forward Program by the Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation! This unique initiative gives community members the chance to receive four CranioSacral Therapy (CST) sessions absolutely free!! 🙌✨
All that’s asked in return is:
✅ A quick one-page application form 📄
✅ A short testimonial about your experience 🖊️
This is a truly wonderful opportunity for anyone who has been curious about CranioSacral Therapy and wants to experience its gentle, healing benefits firsthand. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, support for chronic pain, or simply want to explore a deeply relaxing and restorative therapy, this program is here for you.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! 💫
If you’d like to take advantage of this amazing opportunity, reach out today to learn how you can apply and begin your journey with CST.
💙 Let’s heal it forward—together!

📍 South Shore Massage Therapy
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...