Ellissa Crête, Dr.TCM, R.Ac. & Bodyworker. At her clinic in Nelson, treatment plans integrate Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Tuning Forks, and Massage. Her hands, her needles, and her words create a compassionate healing space that touches body, heart, and spirit.

Ellissa has offered massage services since 2004. She has a keen interest in Zen Shiatsu and Thai-Yoga Massage and has been the assistant teacher to classes in these meridian-based modalities. In 2014, Ellissa graduated from the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Program at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences. She participated in additional TCM clinical internships in Kunming, China. To better support women in their health transitions, she is continuing studies in gynecology. In 2010, Ellissa completed a Yoga Teacher Training inspired by the Iyengar method. She teaches weekly Yoga classes which focus on postural alignment and the efficient use of props, such as yoga ropes. more... See more text