Gulf Islands Wellness

I’m excited to introduce my newly-built, by-appointment-only spa studio located on Shopland Road at the South End of Galiano Island. Gulf Islands Wellness is located about 1 km from the Sturdies Bay ferry terminal.

As a Certified Esthetician, Nail Technician, and Spa Therapist, I bring over 20 years of experience and care to every treatment I provide.

You may view my certifications and professional experience by clicking here

I highly recommend pre-booking your appointments for July and August, to have your preferred date and time. Please contact me if your desired date is not yet open on my calendar.

Chelsea is a Spa Therapist, Esthetician and Nail Technician with over 20 years of experience.

Her certifications include:

  • Esthetics Diploma (900 hours - Skin Care, Body Care, Nail Care and Makeup) Blanche Macdonald Centre
  • Nail Technician Certificate (285 hours) Polished Nail Academy
  • Spa Therapist Certificate (180 hours) TTC Spa School (Includes: Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Thai Foot Reflexology, Thai Massage Level 1, Oil Massage, Body Scrub, Herbal Massage and Facial Massage)
  • Certified Master Pedicurist (30 hours) North American School of Podology
  • Advanced Pedicure (30 hours) North American School of Podology
  • Ayurvedic Massage (25 hours) Institute of Natural Medicine in Nepal
  • Deep Tissue Massage (30 hours) at ITM Spa Mantra in Thailand
  • Hot Stone Massage Level 1 (15 hours) at ITM Spa Mantra in Thailand
  • Tok Sen Ancient Thai Therapy (15 hours) ITM Spa Mantra in Thailand
  • Hot Stone Massage (6 hours) Sabai De Ka School in Thailand
  • Gua Sha for Face and Body (12 Hours) Ong’s School in Thailand
  • Facial Massage (12 Hours) Ong’s School in Thailand
  • Indian Head Massage (15 hours) Vancouver School of Healing Arts
  • Introduction to Esalen Massage (6 hours) from Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California
  • Introduction to Massage Therapy (15 hours) from West Coast College of Massage Therapy
  • Certified Gua Sha Therapy Instructor (60 hours) Ong’s School in Thailand
  • Certified Facial Massage Instructor (60 hours) Ong’s School in Thailand
  • Crystal Healing Certification (15 hours)
  • Usui Reiki Level 1 (15 hours)

Her professional spa experience includes:

  • Bella Coola Heli Sports at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge – Bella Coola, BC
  • Madrona Del Mar Spa at the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa – Galiano Island, BC
  • Salacia Spa at Elk Ridge Resort – Waskesiu Lake, SK
  • Island Currents Spa at Sonora Resort – Sonora Island, BC
  • Absolute Spa Group at the Century Plaza Hotel – Vancouver, BC
  • Spa Utopia at the Pan Pacific Hotel – Vancouver, BC
  • Absolute Spa Group at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – Vancouver, BC

Chelsea is a Spa Therapist, Esthetician and Nail Technician with over 20 years of experience. He... Read More

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