Kara-Leah is a boundary-pushing yogi, unapologetically unravelling the threads of liberation with fierce authenticity. She’s a seasoned mentor, guiding others through the fire of transformation with a Tantric lens that devours everything in its path—no holding back. Whether leading immersive workshops or sharing potent wisdom in her weekly newsletter, she’s a true trailblazer in the spiritual space, unravelling the knots of trauma, patterns, and karma. With her no-nonsense approach to self-knowledge, Kara-Leah invites you to step into a deeper, rawer connection with life itself. Kara-Leah is the author of three books and the mother of a teenager.

Kara-Leah’s work is intuitive, drawing on decades of experience in working with the unconscious and somatic expressions of buried truths. She is skilled at facilitating deep transformation in small groups, and 1:1. She’s led 30+ retreats and trainings in the last decade, in New Zealand, Mexico, Bali and now Canada.

She has been a facilitator for BC’s Making Sense of Pain Program and is available for small-group mentoring and group work.

A professional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture clinic located in the heart of downtown Nelson B.C.

PAIGE LENNOX RN, BSN

Patient Advocate/ Healthcare Navigator

The healthcare system is overstretched and truth be told sometimes people fall through the cracks.

Everyone has heard stories of people who get lost in the system.

Have you ever wondered… is there a way to stop this from happening?

That is why CHAI exists.

CHAI stands for Canadian Health Advocates Inc. and represents a national network of Health Advocates.

Health Advocates – also known as Patient Advocates- navigate the healthcare system with patients and caregivers so that people don’t fall through the cracks.

CHAI Advocates are professionals with extensive nursing, paramedicine, social work or medical backgrounds.

Our Advocates have deep experience and expertise in the Canadian healthcare system, so we know and understand its intricate workings.

We know what questions to ask and whom to ask. As a result, we are uniquely positioned to help people navigate an often confusing system.

Every patient deserves to receive the best possible care.

My passion for Advocacy is a direct result of professional and personal experience.

For 25 years I witnessed how patient care is affected by stretched resources and overworked healthcare professionals. I should know. I was one of them.

When my own mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness everything became more obvious. As a result of that experience I realized thousands of canadians experience this every day… and who is there to help them?

Again, this is why CHAI exists.

So specifically how do we help?

It breaks down into practical support, emotional support and empowerment.

Here are a few examples:

Practical Support

• Attending doctors appointments
• Coaching about your current condition, medical jargon, Advance Care Planning
• Support with complicated paperwork- for example CPP Disability Forms
• Helping with Discharge Planning from hospital to home or residential care

Emotional Support can take the form of…

• Reducing patient & caregiver stress
• Making sure the patient is heard

CHAI helps Empower Patients & Caregivers

• For example: supporting patients to advocate for themselves

CHAI also supports your doctors in providing you great care.

Our overstretched healthcare system often leaves doctors short of time and resources.

Hospital capacity in Canada is 125%- that means there are 5 people for every 4 beds in the Canadian healthcare system. And the situation is only going to get worse.

Baby Boomers- the largest cohort in human history peaks in 5 years. So who knows how many people will be needing those 4 beds!

So having a Health Advocates in your corner could make all the difference.

“The Community First Health Co-op operates the Nelson and Area Wellness and Education Centre with volunteers and a volunteer Board of Directors.  This Centre houses providers supplying acupuncture and natural health, Chinese medicine, chronic disease support, community services, counseling, educational programs, housing outreach, kinesiology, massage, pre- and post-natal maternity support, pain and addictions management, seniors’ support, social work, and street outreach, together with physician, psychologist, and chiropractic practices.

– lease/rental space available for health/wellness professions and education/community services groups.

– secure inside storage rooms for rent to the public accessible 24/7:  cfhcoop@gmail.com

– meeting room for rent to the public (20 people, large table, internet) and an open presentation/meeting room to showcase your product available seven days/nights of the week on a per session basis – Madeline 778-919-5946 or collinsmadeline@gmail.com.

In addition to providing rental space for health/wellness related professions, trained health-care volunteers give free support and education for various chronic issues and seniors care such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, Brain Injury, Cancer, Friends of Family, Heart and Stroke, Hospice, Kidney, Kidsport, Lung, MS, Nelson Elders, Overeaters Anonymous, Parkinson’s Seniors, and TOPS.(Take Off Pounds Sensibly).”

Registered with the College of Chiropractors of BC (# 21819) and a member of the British Columbia and Canadian Chiropractic Associations , I continue to develop my knowledge and techniques through professional development. This includes: ·

• Certified Original Strength Practitioner – Original Strength System Screen and Assessment provider and Pressing RESET trainer
• Certified Yoga Instructor – Moksana Yoga Training Centre, Victoria
• Network Spinal Analysis, Donald Epstein, Italy
• Koren Specific Technique, United Kingdom
• Hoffman Technique, Steve Hoffman, Holland
• KiroKids Neuro Impulse Protocol, Neil Davies, Scotland

After 20 years working as a Chiropractor in the UK, Ireland and Montreal I am proud to call Nelson my home

I love what I do and am very passionate about natural health.  Helping thousands of patients and families re-discover their health over the years has been extremely rewarding.  And on a personal note, the difference chiropractic and living a healthy lifestyle has made to my family’s life has been enormous.  I want to know your goals in wellness and functional fitness and help you achieve them through chiropractic, training and lifestyle changes. I consider it a privilege when people choose me for their care. I appreciate your trust and will do all I can for you, your family and anyone you may refer in the future.

Our goal is to promote your health, vitality and well-being by supporting your body’s innate healing ability. We help you build the foundation of good health by promoting optimal nutrition, mind-body awareness, and holistic treatment to guide and support your ability to heal.

Uncover the root cause of chronic illness through biochemical testing, and heal natural with diet, lifestyle, and supplement support, specific to your unique self. Chandler is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and specializes in hormone, digestion, immune, and energetic health.

Halcyon Hot Springs Resort has a wide variety of exclusive accommodations scattered throughout the serene, forested surroundings. Whether travelling for business or on family vacation, Halcyon has the right place for you. From private, exquisite cabins to family style cottages and grandiose loft chalets, our accommodations provide you with that private getaway experience. All our accommodations are within walking distance of the hot springs. With onsite SPA services and the Kingfisher Restaurant, you will not have to worry about a thing. When it comes time to rest, relax and rejuvenate, Halcyon is here for you. Welcome home.

Come relax in a cave made of 12,000 pounds of Himalayan Salt!

Downtown Nelson, the cave is a space to relax and breathe. Tiny particles of salt are ground into the air and breathed deep, with many benefits for the respiratory system, sleep, mood, relaxation, inflammation and detox. Treatments offered in the cave include Registered Massage Therapy, Couples Massage, Sound Healing Treatments with tibetan bowls, gong, didjeridoo, reflexology. Or join for a special event in the cave! Shamanic sound journeys with crystal bowls, meditation, drum journeys, yoga, and live music.

Salt Therapy (halotherapy) has health benefits for conditions like asthma, allergies, sinusitis, cold/cough, bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema, cystic fibrosis, eczema, psoraisis, sleep, stress, anxiety, depression, muscle recovery and sports performance.

I have a Homeopathy practice in downtown Nelson. I love that I can do this work. I welcome all ages and all health concerns that people may have, both acute and chronic. Please check out my website: maclarenhomeopathy.com  to learn more about homeopathy and how I practice.

Touch Massage was established in 2007 by GingerJoy Rivest as a Neuro-Somatic therapeutic bodywork practice. Since then Ginger added to her training with Thai Massage training in Chang Mai Thailand, and by completing the 3 year Registered Massage Therapist certification and licensing for BC in 2012. The purpose of such rigorous training is to provide you with the highest standard of front line health care that can address everything from chronic pain and injury rehabilitation to pure relaxation from daily stress. Her comprehensive training includes deep tissue and light touch approaches. Your session will be designed to suit your body’s needs and experience with massage.

Kokanee Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Clinic, keeping Nelson and the surrounding area moving for over 30 years.

Offering quality care by highly skilled staff in a comfortable setting.

Our goal is to promote healthy active living, treat and prevent injuries and enhance independent living.

Physiotherapy treatments involve a number of different treatment techniques to reduce pain and dysfunction, to promote health, and keep people moving.

Kootenay Athletic Therapy specializes in the complete care of active individuals. Providing one on one injury rehabilitation for acute and chronic conditions and quality exercise coaching in a fun and supportive environment, KOOTENAY ATHLETIC THERAPY is a Hands On Approach to Keeping You Active!

Kootenay Athletic Therapy’s philosophy of care begins with a comprehensive Assessment and Functional Movement Scan for each physically active individual allowing for the design of an effective rehabilitation and reconditioning plan tailored to your desired sport, activity or life passion. Where there is longstanding chronic pain, the rehabilitation and conditioning program will restore function and movement rendering pain & dysfunction a thing of the past. When an injury has occurred, the rehabilitation and conditioning program will promote early healing & protection against further injury allowing for the return to activity without fear of re-injury. Whether you are looking to rehabilitate an existing injury, improve your athletic performance, or simply increase your overall feeling of well-being, Kootenay Athletic Therapy is here to help you achieve your goals.

Eli Mead brings over 20 years of bodywork experience to Kootenay Osteopathy, offering comprehensive osteopathic manual therapy to residents of Nelson and the West Kootenays. As a certified practitioner with a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP), Eli combines gentle hands-on treatment with therapeutic exercises, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle consulting to address each patient’s unique health concerns.

Eli specializes in treating chronic pain, back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, concussions, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, sacroiliac dysfunction, digestive issues, reproductive health concerns, knee problems, and post-injury rehabilitation. His holistic approach identifies and treats the root causes of symptoms, not just the pain itself.

Every treatment plan is customized to help patients achieve their specific health goals through gentle, effective techniques suitable for all ages. Eli believes quality osteopathic care should be accessible to everyone—Kootenay Osteopathy offers sliding scale rates based on income to ensure no one is turned away. Osteopathy is also covered many extended health benefit plans.

Located in Nelson, BC, Eli Mead and Kootenay Osteopathy serve the entire Kootenay region. Book your appointment online today and discover how osteopathic manual therapy can help you return to optimal health.

The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) is dedicated to the belief that the creative process is healing and life enhancing and that the use of the expressive arts can contribute therapeutically to both individual and community health.

Education

KATI offers a two-year diploma program in art therapy.

Students can take the program in one of two formats: on-campus or blended distance. The curriculum uses a relational model which emphasizes the therapeutic needs of rural communities, the importance of Indigenous approaches to art therapy and research, and the value of maintaining a sense of connection with the natural world.

Community

KATI offers a host of art therapy services throughout the Kootenays through student clinical placements, the local school districts, and partnerships with local service agencies.

Lakeside Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic offers individualized treatment for neck and back pain, orthopaedic conditions, chronic pelvic pain and incontinence, pre-and post natal care, and management of athletic injuries in athletes of all ages. We offer a full line of bracing for tennis elbow, ankles, and ligament or osteoarthitis of the knee.

Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Stress Management, Injury treatment and Prevention, Osteopathic Techniques, Deep Tissue Massage.