Carlie Hickson, RMT
The Nest is a pregnancy & postpartum registered massage therapy in Nelson BC that focuses on maternity massage, infant & […]
A registered massage therapy practice offering perinatal care, infant manual therapy & and post-surgical lymphatic and scar tissue rehabilitation in the Kootenays.
Welcome to The Nest!
The Nest is a registered massage therapy practice in Nelson, BC focused on perinatal care, infant craniosacral and manual therapy, pelvic and abdominal health & post-surgical lymphatic and scar tissue rehabilitation.
Our work is rooted in creating a safe, welcoming space where you can feel truly cared for, supported, and at nurtured during the perinatal time and beyond. We offer holistic, evidence-informed, and client-centred care that is collaborative and individualized to meet your specific needs. Whether you are navigating life’s biggest transitions, facing health challenges, or simply in need of rest and relaxation, you are always welcome here.
What We Offer at The Nest
Pregnancy + Postpartum Massage
Grounded in both tradition & modern day research, massage therapy during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a safe and...
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage is a manual therapy technique used to treat swelling, scar tissue, tissue congestion and inflammation. It can also...
Craniosacral Therapy – For Infants & More
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on manual therapy technique used to assess and treat the nervous system, bones of the...
About Us
The Nest, Registered Massage Therapy
Hi! I’m Carlie. I’m a Registered Massage Therapist and owner of The Nest Registered Massage Therapy. I have always loved everything birth and babies and I love my work as an RMT in this space.
The urge to start my own family and my experience in lymphatic drainage therapy led me to delve deeper into the world of birth. I wanted to know how I as a RMT could play a role in supporting new parents & families. And how could I learn more about caring for my own babies within a culture that doesn’t always support birthing parents and young families in ways needed through this major life transition.
Carlie's Background
My background in lymphatic drainage and caring for people after mastectomies (breast cancer surgery) led me to pursue training in breast & chest feeding support. This is where I discovered manual therapy can play a crucial role of supporting dyads on their feeding journey’s. I was hooked – this training motivated me to continue with many other perinatal trainings (massage and other) and training in cranial sacral therapy to support both parents and infants.
As it turns out, perinatal massage therapy & lymphatic drainage are the perfect match. From pregnancy massage, postpartum & cesarean surgery care, infant treatment for feeding support and development, to post-mastectomy care, swelling conditions and more, I feel I have found a practice I will forever be passionate about. I am excited every day to learn more – both from furthering my education and training and from the unique life experience of each of my patients. I am so grateful to be able to work, live, and grow alongside other families in our beautiful Kootenay community.
My treatments incorporate a variety of modalities including myofascial release, scar tissue and post-surgical treatment, lymphatic drainage, cranial sacral therapy, and therapeutic exercise.
The Clinic in Nelson BC
We are located in Apple Tree Maternity Clinic in Nelson, BC.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
With great respect & honour, I acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sinixt, Syilx & Ktunaxa peoples.
Photo by Jamie Perchie
I have seen many RMT's over the years, and Carlie is one of the best. She is very knowledgeable, especially around women's health issues. As a health professional myself, I have referred multiple pregnant and postpartum clients to Carlie with full confidence in her treatments and the education she provides.
Mel M
I began seeing Carlie for massages in January of 2019. I consistently would book with her bi-weekly since the time of first meeting her because I love the way she worked so much. Carlie is intuitive in her healing touch, has a great warmth to her personality, and consistently met my needs for RMT care. I highly recommend connecting with Carlie if you are looking for a great massage backed with a lot of knowledge and skill, and want to work with someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
Samantha B
Finding Carlie as my massage therapist and lymphatic drainage practitioner was a blessing in my life. She is a talented and gifted professional who treats with an intuitive touch. She was able to work magic on my general muscle weariness from yoga and was a god send when I injured my wrist! I was new to MLD (manual lymphatic drainage) when she suggested it for inflammation in my wrist and I was sold when it made such a difference reducing the inflammation related to my injury. I highly recommend her for both massage and MLD.
Darcy A
Carlie was my massage therapist during my pregnancy and through to my postpartum time. She also cared for my baby soon after birth when my baby had challenges latching during breastfeeding. Her care and close attention to my baby’s needs throughout the treatments made all the difference for our feeding journey. Our appointments during my pregnancy felt incredibly supportive in many ways. She is caring, kind and an incredible massage therapist. She addressed my pain with great skill and knowledge and is just a generally wonderful person to be around. This care continued through the postpartum period and beyond. I still see her as my massage therapist now!
Amy N
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