TAPESTRY Integrative Health is proud to offer comprehensive Physiotherapy, Massage and Clinical Pilates rehabilitative services in North Nanaimo. With ample parking and public transport access, we look forward to helping you with your health and recuperation.
Our People
Kirsten Stålberg
BA. PhysioGraduating in 2004 from LaTrobe University in Australia, where she also taught, Kirsten uses Clinical Pilates, Acupuncture, IMS and real-time ultrasound in her practice. While treating all forms of injury and chronic complaints, she has advanced pelvic floor training and maintains a special interest in Women’s Health.
Samantha McLean
R.TCM.PSamantha graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, completing over 2700 hours of training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and bio-medicine, along with over 1050 hours of clinical practice.
Samantha has a passion for women’s health, particularly in addressing menstrual cycle related issues and hormone imbalances. She believes in the power of TCM to restore balance and support the body’s natural rhythms, and she’s passionate about helping women regain their vitality and confidence. Beyond women’s health, Samantha also has a special interest in treating digestive health, stress, and anxiety, as well as providing general care to those seeking holistic treatments.
Known for her gentle needling technique, Samantha strives to create a relaxing experience for patients. In addition to acupuncture, she incorporates other therapeutic modalities such as food therapy, cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na, acupressure, and ear seeds.
Lynsey Arkley
Pilates Instructor, PTALynsey has been working in the fitness industry for almost 20 years, first as a Personal Trainer and Aerobics/Spinning instructor before discovering Pilates. She trained at both the London and Oxford STOTT Pilates premier training venues before moving to Canada in 2010. Since then she has had two children and has firsthand experience of the pre- and postnatal body, developed a passion for Clinical Pilates as a rehabilitation tool and completed her Level 1 certification. She has over 10 years of experience with rehab clients and loves working with all ages, issues and abilities.
Natasha Cowper
Pilates Instructor, PTANatasha comes from an active background of dance, competitive swimming, snowboarding and theatre. In 2006, she started studying Pilates with Dianne Miller and continued working there at (the Vancouver Pilates Centre) until 2013. In addition to being a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher, Natasha has also studied with Eric Franklin and is a Level 1 Franklin Method Educator. Natasha strives to aid her students in discovering more efficient patterns of movement to maximize their physical potential. She believes free & joyful movement is a lifelong pursuit and is grateful for the opportunity to positively impact her students’ on their respective journeys.
Wenda Crawford
RMTWenda has a background in performing and teaching dance, including the National Ballet School and Toronto Dance Theatre. She is a certified Yoga Teacher and Critical Alignment Therapist. Her interest in rehabilitation therapy started at Sheridan University with Sports Injury Therapy. She graduated from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2001, and has since undertaken many years of extensive osteopathic study with the Canadian College of Osteopathy and the Upledger Institute. Offering a variety of treatment approaches such as fascial release, cranial-sacral, facial bones, visceral and osteopathic based techniques, her commitment is to provide safe and effective treatment approaches for each individual and their health goals.
Julia Schlesinger
ReceptionJulia is a lifelong resident of Vancouver Island, and loves exploring all it has to offer with her family. She spent the earlier part of her reception career in dentistry, before taking time off to raise her two daughters.
Julia enjoys taking a holistic approach to healthcare and is always eager to expand her knowledge in the area.
Ben McKay
OperationsBorn in Australia, Ben moved to Canada in 2006, and to Nanaimo in 2016. With a background in logistics and people management, Ben enjoys family life and all Vancouver Island has to offer while managing the day to day operations of TAPESTRY.