Dr. Castasus ND “Hiraya” has over 14 years of experience in Complex Chronic Illness and Mental Health. Prior to becoming a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, they have worked as a Registered Nurse in Canada’s largest hospital for chronic diseases for over 10 years and have helped countless people heal through their chronic illness. Now as a Naturopathic Doctor, using the “Mind, Body and Soul Technique”, Hiraya focuses on helping people with rare complex chronic illness regain their lives and live the life they truly deserve.

Main Focus of Healthcare:

Complex Chronic Illness - Such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Lyme Disease Rare Diseases such as Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, Vasculitis, Cushing’s Syndrome Autoimmune Diseases Trauma Informed Mental Health

Dr. Castasus ND, “Hiraya” (they/them) identifies as trans and is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community and is informed on the intersectionality of BIPOC concerns.

Dr. Castasus ND “Hiraya” has over 14 years of experience in Complex Chronic Illness and Mental H... Read More

Mylène is a registered acupuncturist and a certified yoga instructor.

She graduated from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine with distinction and received a Certificate of Clinical Excellence for outstanding achievement. She is a member of the Association of Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturists of Canada.

Mylène is a kind and supportive practitioner who strives to help her patients feel empowered in their healing journey.

Through her treatments, she actively listens to her patients concerns and demonstrates deep empathy, providing a safe space where they can feel comfortable sharing their health experience.

Mylène takes an individual approach formulating a tailor-made treatment plan for each of her patients to help bring their body into a state of balance. She focuses on treating her patients holistically, addressing the root causes of ailments in addition to alleviating current symptoms.

She enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions such as insomnia, headaches, digestive disorders, any pain (acute or chronic), respiratory disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, fertility issues (male and female), pregnancy symptoms/induction, gynecological/hormonal issues (menopause, irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS etc.) and many more.

Her treatments are acupuncture based but depending on the patients needs, she will often add a healing method such as; fire cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, acupressure massage, Reiki (energy healing), scalp acupuncture, auriculotherapy, ear seeds or electro-acupuncture.

She is a lifelong learner and is continually deepening her knowledge through reading, researching and continued education. She likes to spend her free time exploring nature and enjoys, yoga, paddle boarding, gardening, and singing.

Mylène is happy to offer her services in French and English.

Mylène is a registered acupuncturist and a certified yoga instructor. She graduated from the Can... Read More

Tara Dugas is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist with just over a decade of experience under her belt. Since earning her massage therapy diploma in 2014, Tara has continually expanded her expertise through advanced training in therapeutic techniques, including cupping, myofascial techniques, and k-taping.

Tara’s therapeutic style is multi-dimensional, blending relaxation techniques with targeted treatments to address the root cause of injuries while soothing the nervous system. She is committed to providing personalized care, ensuring each client feels heard and in control of their therapy.

Outside of her professional life, Tara enjoys spending time with her partner and daughter, tending to her garden, or losing herself in a good book. Her passion for helping the human body move pain-free is inspired by her own experiences in sports and a desire to support others in achieving a fulfilling, active life—whether it’s competing in sports, enjoying a leisurely jog, keeping up with grandchildren, or simply moving comfortably through daily activities.

Tara Dugas is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist with just over a decade of experience unde... Read More

Susan graduated from massage school in 2007 in Freiburg, Germany. Her training included internships in various settings such as a general hospital, oncology and an orthopedic rehab center. She then worked in a 5 Star spa in Germany and was a massage therapist for a soccer team before moving across the “big pond”.

Susan comes from a family of massage therapists. Her 70+ year old grandma still massages and her mom gives reflexology treatments to friends and family. She truly loves helping people feel their best and enjoys working with people of any age or health concern. She knows that compassionate listening to your needs is of most importance, to ensure you receive the treatment your body deserves and needs. Her massages have been described as a healthy mix of a therapeutic and relaxation treatment. She likes to use various techniques in her treatments and has additional training in pre and postnatal massage, oncology massage, Rattan massage, foot reflexology, aromatherapy, hot stone, myofascial cupping and more.

She spends her free time being active and loves practicing and competing in Taekwon-do. She also enjoys Kickboxing, the outdoors, yoga, running, strength training and reading. She lives in beautiful Mineville with her two kids, husband, two dogs and one fat cat.

Susan graduated from massage school in 2007 in Freiburg, Germany. Her training included internshi... Read More

Clare is Registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia, and Massage Association of Nova Scotia. She has over a decade of experience as an Registered Massage Therapist.

She is a Breathwork Practitioner, a certified yoga instructor, Biodynamic Craniosacral practitioner and is currently in her third year of studies at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Halifax.

Her treatment approach aims to meet the clients needs, aims to restore optimal function of joints and fascia as well as deeply supporting the nervous system.

Treatment techniques include Muscle Technique, Myofacial Release techniques, Joint mobilizations, Craniosacral techniques, Functional Emergency Technique, General Swedish Massage, breath awareness.

Clare is Registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia, and Massage Assoc... Read More

Hello, my name is Jamie Mackenzie LPN. I’ve been nursing for 7 years with a background in foot care, community care, long term care, and education. I have a passion for helping others and I enjoy using my assessment skills to come up with effective treatment plans for my clients that they can adopt at home as well. I am very much looking forward to joining the amazing team here at Eastern Shore Wellness!

I am new to the area but I have spent most of the last decade in Nova Scotia on the North Shore. When I’m not working you can find me puttering in the garden or spending time with my daughter, dog, and cat. I enjoy the outdoors and travel when I can.

I look forward to meeting you and taking care of your feet!

Hello, my name is Jamie Mackenzie LPN. I’ve been nursing for 7 years with a background in foot ca... Read More

Erin is the owner of Eastern Shore Wellness and a Registered Massage Therapist in both Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Practicing massage therapy for more than 20 years, Erin has worked in a variety of settings including luxury spas, cruise ships, and multidisciplinary clinics.

Having a passion to help people, her treatment goal is to help facilitate the body’s natural healing process by customizing each treatment to suit the needs of the individual.

She has a multi directional practice using various massage techniques to reach that goal.

She uses a blend of deep and relaxing techniques to provide a therapeutic treatment that is both effective and enjoyable. Erin is also extremely skilled at providing stress relieving massage to treat headaches or promote deep relaxation.

Some of the techniques Erin uses in her practice include: Cupping, Deep Tissue, Swedish, craniosacral, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), joint mobilizations and myofascial.

In her free time, Erin can be found enjoying quality time with family and friends, paddle boarding or exploring nature with her dogs, Stella and Omar.

Erin is the owner of Eastern Shore Wellness and a Registered Massage Therapist in both Nova Scoti... Read More

Jamey graduated from the Massage Therapy program in 2011 and practiced for 10 years in Sarnia, Ontario before moving to Nova Scotia to begin a new adventure.

Jamey has always had a fascination with how the body works and how it can heal naturally. She intuitively gravitated to massage therapy where she enjoys getting to know her clients while providing meaningful and effective treatments.

Jamey has worked in multidisciplinary clinics her entire career which has helped her acquire different perspectives and knowledge to expand her skills. She uses several techniques in practice to deliver a well rounded treatment, including: Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, myofascial & more.

Outside of work, Jamey likes to spend her time exploring trails of Nova Scotia with her partner and dog, finding new and delicious cafes to frequent and reading as many books as she can get her hands on.

Jamey graduated from the Massage Therapy program in 2011 and practiced for 10 years in Sarnia, On... Read More

Meghan is a Nova Scotian girl at heart, and has decided to come back to our beautiful province after studying in Toronto at AIM Academy, to build a home and acupuncture practice where the earth grounds and regulates and the ocean cleanses and re-energizes her Qi. The focus of Meghan’s practice is to help her clients find the balance needed in their unique and individual lifestyles to promote the long-term healing they’re seeking. This collaboration between Meghan and her clients is done through the scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture by offering treatments for pain relief, emotional regulation, digestive issues, whole-body rejuvenation, gynaecological issues, and many other imbalances. Offerings include different types of Acupuncture such as Auricular, Scalp and Electro-Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Fire Cupping, massage techniques such as Tuina and Shiatsu, sound healing, aromatherapy, Guasha, Eastern Nutrition education, Qi Gong exercises, and so much more. *Meghan is currently studying Facial Acupuncture and will be offering a Facial Rejuvenation treatment option in the near future. Meghan is a lover of nature, hiking, animals, movement and meditation, connection with community, being on or in the ocean, travel and music. Meghan’s appointment books are open and she is so excited to start building new relationships with new clients in our community!

Meghan is a Nova Scotian girl at heart, and has decided to come back to our beautiful province af... Read More