Representing the intersection of nature, health, science & beauty through trusted services & products
Nanaimo Elements Holistic Centre & Spa represents the intersection of nature, health, science, and beauty. From the environmentally-friendly materials used in the construction of our space to our ongoing commitment to excellence for people and planet, we take pride in being the premier Certified Green Spa of the city. Our award-winning team includes two expert aestheticians, an energy worker who specializes in healing massage, and a Registered Massage Therapist. We are among the top distributors on Vancouver Island of our flagship product lines: Laboratoire Dr Renaud, Eminence Organics, and Jane Iredale. We also offer local skin care and body care options, and safe mineral cosmetics.
02/05/2026
Watch for these warning signs…
Sudden sensitivity; products that used to feel fine start to sting or feel tight on the skin.
Redness that lingers; not just a flush, but ongoing blotchiness, redness, or warmth.
Your makeup isn’t sitting right; separation, pills, or clinging to dry patches.
Flaking and congestion; dry skin but your pores are also congested = imbalance.
If you’re seeing these signs, it’s time to pause, simplify, and go back to the basics.
What do you do when your skin is reactive? 💬
02/05/2026
What started as three steps can quietly turn into seven.
More products don’t always mean better results, sometimes they mean stressed skin. Redness, irritation, stubborn breakouts, and dryness.
Skin loves consistency and simplicity.
That’s how your skincare becomes sustainable and effective.
You don’t need every trending product, you need a routine that supports your skin goals.
Comment “simple” or “overwhelming”, which describes your routine right now? ⬇️
02/05/2026
When skincare feels chaotic, skin often shows it.
Too many steps can disrupt the barrier and slow progress.
Sustainable, everyday routines are what skin responds to best, not constant upgrades.
Save this if you need a reminder… and follow for more grounded skin care tips 🤍
02/05/2026
It’s not always the products — it’s the constant switching.
A 3-step routine becomes 7, and skin gets overwhelmed instead of supported.
Skin thrives on routine, and simplicity.
Real change happens when you stick to a routine that supports your skin goals.
Are you someone who sticks with a routine or loves to switch? Comment below ⬇️
02/05/2026
Endless advice makes it easy to add step after step until nothing feels clear anymore.
But skin doesn’t need constant change, it needs steadiness.
Routine and simplicity create the environment skin heals best in.
More isn’t better. Consistency is.
Follow for more skin guidance rooted in balance and tell us how many steps you use 👇
02/05/2026
With so many options and trends, a simple routine can quickly turn into seven steps.
More products often mean more confusion, and sometimes more irritation that at the time, feels unexplainable because your “doing everything right”
Skin responds best to rhythm and simplicity.
When care is consistent and supportive, the barrier can actually repair and regulate.
✨ Simple isn’t lazy. It’s intentional and what your skin thrives off of.
Does your routine feel simple or overwhelming right now? Comment below ⬇️
02/05/2026
Is your usual 3-steps suddenly 7-steps?
With endless options, advice, and trends, it’s not as hard as it sounds.
More products. More steps. More effort.
And somehow… more irritation, confusion, and stalled results.
Skin responds best to routine and simplicity.
When your care is consistent, predictable, and supportive, the skin barrier can actually do its job.
Constantly switching, layering, and overcorrecting often creates stress — not progress. Effective skincare isn’t about doing the most.
It’s about doing what works… consistently, sustainably, and in a way that fits real life.
✨ Simple doesn’t mean basic. It means intentional.
How many steps are in your routine right now? Tell us below 👇
02/04/2026
Your skin changes reacts to stress, hormones, seasons, and lifestyle changes.
That’s normal.
Consistency means returning to care without judgment.
Showing up regularly, builds more trust, resilience, and long term results for your skin than any thing else.
Does your skin feel reactive, sensitive, or just tired lately?
02/04/2026
More products. More treatments. More effort. And your skin is still frustrated?
Consistency isn’t about doing more, it’s about nourishment over perfection.
Skin thrives when care feels steady and supportive.
Do you feel like you’re doing too much or too little right now?
02/04/2026
Your skin doesn’t require flawless routines or “perfect” products. Small steps done regularly matter more than the occasional treatment that isn’t sustainable.
Consistency means showing up even when life is busy.
Skin responds to patience, rhythm, and repetition, not pressure.
Small steps done often matter most.
What’s one thing you’re trying to be more consistent with?
02/04/2026
Feeling like your routine is too complicated? Consistency isn’t about flawless routines or rigid rules.
It’s about working with your body, and keeping your routine sustainable.
Skin doesn’t need intensity. It craves steady support.
That’s where real change happens.
Do you feel consistent or all-or-nothing with your skincare?
02/04/2026
Hint: it’s consistency
Consistency isn’t about doing everything right.
It’s about nourishing your skin in a way that feels steady and supportive.
Perfection isn’t realistic or required — skin shifts with stress, seasons, and real life.
Showing up regularly is what creates calm, resilient skin over time.
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Nanaimo Elements first opened its doors in the spring of 2013.
After operating aesthetic salons for more than 30 years in Nanaimo, most recently in a home-based environment, I yearned for a greater vision. I envisioned a Holistic Centre where clients could access services and products representing the intersection of health and beauty. The very best in aesthetic services, product lines at the forefront of skincare technology with an organic focus, and access to complementary paramedical services such as Registered Massage Therapy – all of this in a beautiful upscale salon.
In a few short years, Elements has become the destination for health and beauty in Nanaimo. We are proud to be voted "Best of the City" in the Aesthetics, Massage and Spa categories. We are already one of the top distributors of our flagship skincare product lines: Laboratoire Dr Renaud and Eminence Organics. And we have recently started to carry the internationally renowned line, Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup. We have a wonderful team of service providers and support staff, and continue to offer only the very best in products and services.
I have been practicing as a professional aesthetician since 1981; a time when the industry was appropriately regulated and before the days of mass marketed skincare products promising miracles. Success in skincare requires patience and commitment – it is not instantaneous. 50% of a successful outcome relates to consistent use of appropriate and effective product (including sunscreen), and the balance to regular and ongoing attention from a professional aesthetician.
I am personally fully booked, but I have a wonderful team of aestheticians who work collaboratively with me to ensure my standards are always met.
We constantly strive to improve, with an unprecedented focus on ongoing training and development for our staff. Our goal is simple – to offer our clients a superior experience – the best in professional services and products and exceptional value. Thank you to our wonderful clients for making this vision come true.
