Coast Health Collective

12/22/2023

Today we are highlighting our newest practitioner to join the Collective, Certified Spa Therapist Shannon Biel.

Shannon’s passion for the healing arts began in 1997 at the Transformational Arts College in Toronto, where she trained as a Holistic Health Practitioner in the areas of Aromatherapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Energy Work, Herbal Studies, Hot Stones, Shiatsu and more. This is where Shannon began her own profound healing journey. She soon realized that helping others achieve physical, emotional and spiritual balance through natural health therapies was her life’s purpose and gift to the world.

Her adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors eventually led her British Columbia where she completed a Diploma in Adventure Tourism and then worked as a kayak guide and massage practitioner at a remote wilderness resort on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Always eager to learn more, in 2005 Shannon completed a 1000 Hr Diploma in Spa Therapy at Sprott Shaw College in Vancouver. She soon discovered the beautiful Sunshine Coast, where she met her soul mate, planted roots and started a family.

After several years of practicing holistic bodywork at spas, resorts and wellness clinics, she founded Coast Massage & Aromatherapy at her home-based studio in Sechelt in 2016. Then in 2019 she launched her own line of organic handcrafted botanical body care products after furthering her formulation trainings at Aromahead Institute & The New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. In 2020 she rebranded her business with a new name: Driftwood Apothecary & Spa. Her quest for knowledge never stops, and she’s currently enrolled in the AromaDermatology Diploma program at the Tisserand Institute, where she’s eagerly learning how to formulate skin care treatments that address psoriasis, eczema, acne and more.

Balancing the body, mind & spirit through bodywork, plant extracts and education is Shannon's greatest passion, and she’s beyond thrilled to have joined the team at Coast Health Collective. She currently offers Holistic Bodywork Therapy, also known as “Myomassology”, which blends all her modalities into one highly effective customized session. She also manufactures and sells her products at the clinic, offers self-care workshops, and continues to provide mobile spa services & chair massage up and down the coast. She looks forward to welcoming new and existing clientele to the Collective, and is available for appointments Tues-Fri 2:30-8:30, and weekends by request.

You will also find Shannon behind the front desk Tues/Wed/Thurs 8am-1pm. She’s very happy in her new role and looks forward to welcoming you into the clinic 😁

12/13/2023

Today we would like to introduce our wonderful Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Baili Clarke, ND.

Baili grew up in a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador, where she learned first-hand the importance of a strong and supportive community. It was during her early studies of science and psychology that she became fascinated by the complexity of the human body and its innate healing capacity. Always interested in practicing medicine, Baili was elated when she was introduced to naturopathic medicine - a medicine that recognized the healing power of nature, the concept of treating the whole person and the root cause of illness, and the importance of preventing disease through education and personal empowerment. Baili feels privileged to be practicing this medicine, and takes great joy in working with people to help them achieve their personal health goals. She believes that everyone is capable of improving their health and well-being once they are given the appropriate tools to do so. Baili is continually motivated to inspire others on their personal journey to optimal health!

Dr. Clarke is a naturopathic physician in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC; the BC Naturopathic Association; and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

If you would like to know more about Baili's services or book an appointment, please visit her website:

https://www.drbailiclarke.com/

11/29/2023