Parksville Wellness Collective

Your benefits are there. Let's actually use them.

Lauren Marshall is a registered clinical counsellor at Parksville Wellness Collective and a provider for both Blue Cross and ICBC. That means seeing her is more accessible than you might think.
If you have extended health benefits through Blue Cross, counselling is likely covered. If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, ICBC covers counselling as part of your recovery. Call us for details on how to get started.

Lauren is in the clinic Monday through Friday and currently accepting new clients. She works with teens and adults across anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationships, life transitions, and youth therapy.
No referral needed. No complicated process. Just book.
Link in bio.

Please welcome Holly to the Parksville Wellness Collective team.

Holly has been a registered massage therapist since 2018 and brings something a little different to her practice. Before becoming an RMT she spent years in the spa industry as an esthetician and spa therapist. That background shows in how she works.

She gives the kind of massage she would want to receive herself. Not just relaxing but effective. She works with myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and Swedish techniques, adjusting pressure and rhythm based on what your tissue actually needs in the moment.

Whether you are managing chronic pain, recovering from something, or just need an hour where your body finally lets go, Holly is a good place to start.
You can find her in the clinic Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.

Book with Holly at PWC. Link in bio.

📍 135 Jensen Ave E, Parksville BC

Your body has been carrying a lot lately.

Levi is a body worker at Parksville Wellness Collective and is taking new clients. Whether you have been dealing with tension that will not let go, recovering from something, or just know you are overdue — this is the nudge.

In clinic Saturdays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
Sessions are 60 minutes at $90.
Book with Levi at PWC. Link in bio.

Most people have never heard of the NADA protocol.
That is about to change.
NADA stands for National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. It is a five point auricular acupuncture protocol that has been used in addiction and recovery programs worldwide since the 1970s. Five small needles. Both ears. Thirty to forty five minutes.

Each point does something specific. Shen Men calms the nervous system. The Lung point supports grief. The Kidney point addresses deep seated trauma and builds willpower. The Sympathetic point regulates the nervous system and promotes relaxation. The Liver point supports detoxification and clears what the body has been holding onto.

Research shows it reduces cravings, eases withdrawal symptoms, decreases anxiety, improves sleep, and increases retention in recovery programs. It has been used for to***co, cannabis, alcohol, opiates, and other substances.

Samantha offers the NADA protocol at Parksville Wellness Collective alongside full acupuncture treatment. If you or someone you know is navigating recovery and looking for additional support, this is worth knowing about.
Book a consultation with Samantha at PWC. Link in bio.

You have been doing Kegels wrong. Most people have.
Studies show up to 30 percent of people cannot correctly perform a Kegel without guidance. Bearing down instead of lifting up actually makes things worse. You have been working against yourself without knowing it.
Emsella bypasses the problem entirely.
The electromagnetic field contracts your pelvic floor muscles correctly, at a depth and frequency that is not possible through manual exercise alone. 11,000 contractions in 28 minutes. Fully clothed. No prep. No recovery time.
Your pelvic floor has been waiting for this.
Book a consultation at Parksville Wellness Collective and find out if Emsella is right for you. Link in bio.

You came in not sure what you were going to say.
You left having said more than you expected. That is what it is like to see Liz.
She has a way of making the hard stuff feel less hard. Not by minimizing it. By making the room feel safe enough to actually look at it.
You do not need to have it figured out before you book. You do not need the right words. You just need to show up.
Liz Baerg is a registered clinical counsellor at Parksville Wellness Collective. She works with teens and adults across anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationships, and life transitions.
If you have been putting it off, this is the nudge.

Meet Levi, our newest body worker at Parksville Wellness Collective.

Levi is currently preparing to write their board exams this August and is now welcoming clients at PWC on Saturdays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Their approach is grounded, supportive, and focused on helping you feel more connected to your body through intentional bodywork and care.

Whether you are dealing with stress, tension, recovery, or simply looking to slow down and reconnect, Levi creates a space where you can feel comfortable, supported, and cared for.

If you have been looking for a body worker and are not sure where to start, Levi is a great place to begin.

Book with Levi at PWC. Link in bio.

Dr. Heather Iverson has been a part of PWC for seven years. If you have not met her yet, let us introduce you.
Heather is a naturopathic doctor and cosmetic injector. That combination matters. Her understanding of facial anatomy, hormonal health, and long term wellbeing means every treatment is approached with precision and care, not just a needle and a price list.
She offers neuromodulators, dermal fillers, Sculptra, lip filler, and skin rejuvenation. Every appointment begins with a consultation so you leave informed and comfortable with whatever you decide.
You can find her in the clinic Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Parksville Wellness Collective.
Book directly at drheatheriverson.com
📍 135 Jensen Ave E, Parksville BC