01/08/2026
Hi, I’m Carlie. The founder and owner of The Nest Registered Massage Therapy
In 2020, when the whole world was in flux, a dear friend connected me with the incredible team at Apple Tree Maternity(you know who you are!). That connection was truly a gift during such a chaotic time, and I’ll always be grateful for it! Later that year, I found my way back home to Nelson and opened my little “Nest” tucked inside the Apple Tree Maternity Clinic.
Before returning to Nelson, I worked at the Vancouver Lymphatic Clinic, where I focused primarily on lymphatic drainage therapy interspersed with some perinatal massage therapy. I learned so much from the exceptionally skilled team at the Vancouver Lymphatic Clinic and loved my time working there. At the same time, I knew I eventually wanted to focus on perinatal massage therapy. Being in the city I was fortunate to access specialized perinatal training and education. Leaving a city full of learning opportunities wasn’t easy—but Nelson has always had my heart, and the chance to work in a maternity clinic in my hometown felt meant to be.
The Nest is where I’ve truly found my passion and life’s work. I love supporting people through the perinatal years. It’s such an honour to witness the transformation from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond—and, of course, to meet the sweetest prize on the other side: the babies! I’ve discovered a special passion for working with infants and supporting both parents and babies in my role as a massage therapist.
What an honor it is to be a part of such a wonderful community of people - in both my work as an RMT alongside so many incredible practitioners and as a parent with all of you. If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading!
I am currently on maternity leave while the wonderful is at The Nest during my time off. You can book with her or online at appletreeorchard.janeapp.com
Welcome to The Nest ! 🫶
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