Heidi Haugen RMTc

Heidi is a recent graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria and is excited to call Nanaimo home again. Originally from Fort St john, she moved to Nanaimo in 2018 and has been in love with The Island ever since.

She found herself seeking massage therapy as a career after being inspired by working with her community to provide energy work and intuitive readings, as well as working with neurodivergent children alongside therapists to support their growth. Working one-on-one with people in these settings opened her to explore massage as a direct therapeutic approach to support the nervous system and overall wellness. Learning about how the body works and how different modalities of massage can affect change has been a fascinating and enriching experience.

Heidi blends general Swedish Massage techniques with trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and range of motion techniques, working to calm the nervous system and provide a relaxing and healing experience. Using her knowledge of anatomy and physiology to treat a variety of systemic and Orthopedic conditions, she has a curious mind and is passionate about managing symptoms stemming from connective tissue disorders, whiplash, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, PTSD, and scar work, whether it is to manage chronic pain, anxiety, depression or improve function from injury or overuse. She is thorough in learning about her clients health and needs holistically in order to achieve their goals. 

Outside of work, Heidi spends time with her partner Cassie, and enjoys learning, writing, creating art and exploring the nature of Vancouver Island. You will usually find her listening to a variety of podcasts and sharing animal and nature facts whenever she can. In her personal life, she is passionate about learning about the body-mind connection and how to create holistic balance in her own life and for her community.