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.

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.

Adriane Elliott, RMT, RA EOT

Please welcome Adriane Elliott to The Nest!

Adriane Elliott is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (formerly the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia) and a member in good standing with the Registered Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia. Adriane’s path to Massage Therapy began with an intensive study of Yogic philosophy and practice, aligning anatomy with spirit. In 2008 Adriane began practicing Rebalancing bodywork – an extension of the renowned work of Ida Rolf, Milton Trager, Moshe Feldenkrist. Her formal training at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy deepened her integration of functional orthopedic assessment and therapeutic treatment. Adriane’s treatments layer a balance of deep tissue, myofascial release, and detailed therapeutic massage that assist her clients in obtaining an ease in movement, and a grounded and centred connection to self in support of thriving life.

Adriane is an also Registered Clinical Aromatherapist with the Canadian Alliance of Aromatherapy, and a member of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists. In her work she focuses on evidence based, therapeutic prenatal/postnatal aromatherapy; providing natural aromatic remedies to some of the uncomfortable sensations felt during the childbearing continuum. Please note – Clinical Aromatherapy is currently unavailable for booking at this time, but appointments will be up on our booking site soon._

In 2022, shortly after the birth of her second child Adriane began intensively studying postpartum health, with a holistic view of the maternal body/mind. Subsequently she began training with midwife Rachelle Seliga, CPM of Innate Traditions, and completed her extensive year long Postpartum Care Certification, and is presently in continual mentorship studying advanced postpartum care. These teachings have greatly informed her life and work. Adriane is a member of the Doula Services Association of British Columbia.