Carlie Hickson, RMT
The Nest is a pregnancy & postpartum registered massage therapy in Nelson BC that focuses on maternity massage, infant & […]
A registered massage therapy practice offering perinatal care, infant manual therapy & and post-surgical scar tissue rehabilitation in the Kootenays.
Welcome to The Nest!
The Nest is a registered massage therapy practice in Nelson, BC focused on perinatal care, infant craniosacral and manual therapy, pelvic and abdominal health & post-surgical scar tissue rehabilitation.
Our work is rooted in creating a safe & welcoming space where you can feel truly cared for, supported, and nurtured during the perinatal time and beyond. We offer holistic, evidence-informed, and client-centred care.
Offerings
Our work brings together a variety of trainings and manual therapy techniques. Each treatment is thoughtfully designed meet to your individual needs & preferences through a collaborative approach.
Pregnancy + Postpartum Massage
Grounded in both tradition & modern day research, massage therapy during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a safe and...
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage is a manual therapy technique used to treat swelling, scar tissue, tissue congestion and inflammation. It can also...
Craniosacral Therapy – For Infants & More
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on manual therapy technique used to assess and treat the nervous system, bones of the...
The Clinic in Nelson BC
We are located in Apple Tree Maternity Clinic in Nelson, BC.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
With great respect & honour, I acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sinixt, Syilx & Ktunaxa peoples.
Photo by Jamie Perchie
Testimonials
I have seen many RMT's over the years, and Carlie is one of the best. She is very knowledgeable, especially around women's health issues. As a health professional myself, I have referred multiple pregnant and postpartum clients to Carlie with full confidence in her treatments and the education she provides.
Mel M
I began seeing Carlie for massages in January of 2019. I consistently would book with her bi-weekly since the time of first meeting her because I love the way she worked so much. Carlie is intuitive in her healing touch, has a great warmth to her personality, and consistently met my needs for RMT care. I highly recommend connecting with Carlie if you are looking for a great massage backed with a lot of knowledge and skill, and want to work with someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
Samantha B
Finding Carlie as my massage therapist and lymphatic drainage practitioner was a blessing in my life. She is a talented and gifted professional who treats with an intuitive touch. She was able to work magic on my general muscle weariness from yoga and was a god send when I injured my wrist! I was new to MLD (manual lymphatic drainage) when she suggested it for inflammation in my wrist and I was sold when it made such a difference reducing the inflammation related to my injury. I highly recommend her for both massage and MLD.
Darcy A
Carlie was my massage therapist during my pregnancy and through to my postpartum time. She also cared for my baby soon after birth when my baby had challenges latching during breastfeeding. Her care and close attention to my baby’s needs throughout the treatments made all the difference for our feeding journey. Our appointments during my pregnancy felt incredibly supportive in many ways. She is caring, kind and an incredible massage therapist. She addressed my pain with great skill and knowledge and is just a generally wonderful person to be around. This care continued through the postpartum period and beyond. I still see her as my massage therapist now!
Amy N
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Courses & Workshops
Harmony in Motion: Specialized Baby Massage Protocols
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Bonding Bliss: Nurturing Baby Massage Techniques
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Nurturing Wellness: The Art of Postpartum Massage
Delve into the artistry and healing touch of postpartum massage in this comprehensive course. Learn specialized techniques designed to support […]