About Our Clinic
Integral Health & Wellness is a multidisciplinary clinic which will create a realistic solution for people searching to obtain health and improve their current lifestyles. Our vision is to provide the community with leading health services in prevention of musculoskeletal dysfunction, along with physical restoration to help patients heal and achieve their potential in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Welcome to the Clinic
At Integral Health & Wellness, we have a team of experienced health care practitioners who specialize in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Collectively our team has a wide range of expertise and knowledge providing you with the necessary resources to achieve your optimum health.
If you are unsure of which therapy will best suit you, call us and we will guide you in the right direction.
Our Clinic Services
At Integral Health & Wellness you have access to a range of treatment options provided by our team. We encourage you to read the bios of our individual therapists to explore the different treatments our clinic offers.
Our team of health care providers currently include Registered Massage Therapy, Athletic Therapy, Manual Osteopathy, and Registered Acupuncture.
Meet Our Team
Our team consists of highly trained health care providers who provide evidence-based services to help you achieve your best potential.
Nicole Finlayson
Owner & Registered Massage Therapist
Dr. Erica Eckstrand
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and B.Sc (Hons)
Jennifer Hodge
Registered Massage Therapist
Jordyn Nelson
Non-Registered Massage
Peter Schreurs
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner & Certified Athletic Therapist DOMP, B.Sc., CAT(C)
Alexandra McKimm
Registered Massage Therapist
Shelby Morgan
Registered Acupuncturist
Theresa Finlayson
Receptionist
Sumi Kang
Registered Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practioner
Jessica Butler
Registered Massage Therapist
Tori Raymond
Non-Registered Massage
Jon Wharton
Owner & Manager
Nicole Finlayson
Owner &
Registered Massage Therapist
Nicole was born and raised on Vancouver Island. In 2013 she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic and Exercise Therapy from Camosun College and went on to pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach.
With the desire to help people with a hands-on approach she completed her diploma from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in the summer of 2019.
Nicole is passionate about helping clients return to and continue the activities they love with confidence. Her treatments are based on current research and incorporate a whole-body approach. Initial assessments are centered on creating a personalized plan to optimize each individual recovery.
Treatment modalities commonly incorporated into her practice include a range of passive and active techniques including: Swedish massage, trigger point pressure and pin and stretch.
Treatments conclude with self-management strategies including exercise therapy and hydrotherapy recommendations.
In her spare time, you will find Nicole outdoors hiking, trail running, cycling and spending time with friends and family.
Peter Schreurs
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner & Certified Athletic Therapist DOMP, B.Sc., CAT(C)
Peter has always been fascinated by the capabilities of the human body. This led him to study athletic and exercise therapy at Camosun, completing his undergraduate degree.
After graduation, he obtained his certification as a certified athletic therapist CAT(C). Peter continued his studies through the Canadian School of Osteopathy, in the field of osteopathy, and has completed his fifth and final year, receiving his Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice.
Peter believes that the body functions as a whole. When one body part is in distress, the rest of the body responds. His treatments are holistic in nature.
He uses a combination of manual techniques derived through osteopathic education, along with exercise and education. This multi-modal approach allows for the effective treatment of; musculoskeletal injuries, backpain, chronic conditions & pain, sports injuries, postural issues, & surgical rehabilitation.
Sumi Kang
Registered Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practioner
Sumi is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P), registered in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of British Columbia (CTCMA).
She studied her Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at Pacific Rim College located on the unceded Coast Salish Territory of the Lekwungen (Songhees) and WSANEC nations on Vancouver Island in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. After spending over 700 hours of clinical training, she was able to apply her studies in acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and biomedicine into a number of patients coming to see her with various ailments.
Sumi’s acupuncture and Chinese herb medicine training centered on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Korean style acupuncture. She believes in the evident connection between harmonious mind and body. This is why Sumi’s practice mainly focuses on mental-emotional well-being and internal medicine, including the treatment of digestive disorders, gynaecological issues, stress-related conditions, fatigue, pain and the maintenance of good health.
She also found her great interest in natural beauty and graceful ageing. So she combines this ancient modality (along with gua sha, tui na and facial cupping) with the traditional Chinese medicine systems in her facial acupuncture treatment.
Outside of her practice, she is pursuing her in-depth knowledge and experience in Doctors of Chinese Medicine.
Erica Eckstrand
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine ND, B.Sc (Hons)
Dr. Erica Eckstrand, ND, is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and has her roots on Vancouver Island, having spent her formative years in Shawnigan Lake. She earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in biology and chemistry, specializing in genetics, from the University of Texas.
Prior to her studies at CCNM, she gained valuable experience as a compounding pharmacy technician in both Canada and the United States. With her comprehensive understanding of both conventional and naturopathic medicine, she is dedicated to assisting you and your family in achieving your health objectives through effective strategies and actionable steps.
During her pursuit of a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, she acquired expertise in various modalities, including functional nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbal medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, psychology, and counseling. Furthermore, she received advanced training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry, microbiology, and clinical medicine.
Dr. Eckstrand, ND, is a trauma-informed, evidence-based integrative naturopathic physician committed to delivering care that addresses individual, family, interpersonal, and community needs to promote optimal physical and mental/emotional well-being. She has a particular focus on cancer care and mental health, along with interests in pediatrics, skin conditions, complex chronic autoimmune diseases, environmental medicine, digestive issues, and women’s health.
Jon Wharton
Owner & Manager
Throughout his life, Jon has had an interest in health and fitness. Growing up, he was active in many sports, including soccer, baseball, and mountain biking. After spending 10 years in a niche trade called Industrial Rope Access and a brief career as a Steel Detailer, Jon has turned his attention to health and wellness, opening a clinic with his wife Nicole. After experiencing the benefits of healthcare professionals while recovering from injuries of his own, Jon wants to help the community achieve their health goals with plans to become an RMT.
Jessica Butler
Registered Massage Therapist
Jessica graduated from WCCMT in Victoria and became a registered massage therapist in 2015.
Drawing from experience in both clinic and spa settings, she offers safe and effective therapeutic treatments that prioritize rest and relaxation. Using an intuitive approach, she pays special attention to calming the nervous system to help restore equilibrium and facilitate the body’s natural healing process.
Jessica is a strong believer in the benefits of thorough patient education. She encourages her clients to take an active role in achieving their wellness goals and collaborates with them to develop personalized treatment plans and home care to maximize results.
Jennifer Hodge
Registered Massage Therapist
Jennifer graduated from the MCG Career College in Red Deer, Alberta, and obtained a Diploma in Advanced Massage Therapy. She then fulfilled the requirements to become a member in good standing with the CMTBC as an RMT.
She was highly influenced by her Mother who worked as both a Registered Nurse and a Registered Massage Therapist and introduced her to Massage Therapy and Reiki and helped to ignite the spark that would put Jennifer on a path of discovery and study into healing modalities, wellness, and a never-ending interest in understanding the human body and ourselves.
For over 20 years, Jennifer has trained and certified in numerous modalities, including Reiki, Tapping/EFT, BodyTalk, Conscious Connected Breathwork and Craniosacral Therapy. Ultimately, her passion for healing and supporting others led her to study Massage Therapy.
Jennifer now draws from all of the teachings she has acquired to inform her massage practice and provides trauma-informed, tailored care to each of her clients.
She also counts herself as a recovery ally and has extensive experience employing massage as an additional support in the treatment of addiction.
Whether your goal is to relax, rest, rehabilitate, rebuild or to strengthen your own inner wisdom, self-compassion or self-care, Jennifer will be attentive and provide safe, effective treatments to support you in realizing your goals. In collaboration with you, she will work to provide ongoing home care plans to continue your treatment beyond the appointment time.
Shelby Morgan
Registered Acupuncturist
Shelby Morgan is a Registered Acupuncturist, registered in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of British Columbia (CTCMA).
She completed the Acupuncture Diploma at Pacific Rim College in Victoria BC where she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and its treatment of various conditions as they relate to internal medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology and external medicine, and pain.
Shelby believes that the body has an inherent wisdom that when supported and nurtured through holistic approaches like acupuncture, food, movement, and mindfulness, can lead to improved health and well being. By tapping into the body’s own healing mechanisms using these holistic modalities, Shelby aims to work with her patients to not only alleviate symptoms but also address the root causes of imbalance, promoting long-term wellness and vitality.
Shelby is also a pregnancy and postpartum Doula and has a passion in supporting patients in fertility, hormone balancing, pregnancy, postpartum, and paediatrics. In the clinic, Shelby uses a combination of various treatments suited for each patient including acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion (heat therapy), fire cupping, Tui Na, and Gua Sha.
Shelby grew up in Parksville and since has moved around the island, settling down and raising her family in the Cowichan Valley. When she is not in the clinic, you can find Shelby spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, or cozied up with a good book.
Alexandra McKimm
Registered Massage Therapist
Alex attended Acadia University in Nova Scotia, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. However, she is a BC girl through and through, returning to her hometown after her time on the east coast. She started teaching preschool in Victoria. Completing her Early Childhood Educator accreditation in 2008. Through teaching in a wide variety of settings, she developed a confident, research-based practice.
Alex retrained as an RMT in 2017 with Okanagan Valley College of Massage therapy. Blending lessons learned from watching children play, Alex now finds ways to connect with the body through curiosity and joy and presence.
She encourages exploration of the root of the issue being addressed. Helping clients find the different systems attached to it and the pathways and movements that could be contributing to the problem. She helps clients find a way to reverse engineer the issue, through postural awareness, stretch, and strength. Employing a client centered approach in both treatment and designing effective homecare systems. She focuses on using clear communication to explore the client’s treatment goals, empowering and educating them to find relief.
She has been building a treatment style around re-programming habitual neural pathways and directed awareness to address imbalanced patterns. Her practice focuses on passive motions to repattern proprioceptive pathways using a combination deep broad pressure and rocking movements. She aims to have every client feel, heard, and seen and empowered to find relief and relaxation.
Jordyn Nelson
Non-Registered Massage
Jordyn has called Shawnigan Lake home for the past three years, and in that time, she has fallen in love with the close-knit, welcoming community. Passionate about health and well-being, she is currently in the final stages of her studies to become a registered massage therapist. Jordyn is offering relaxation massages for anyone who is in need of self-care or just a moment to themselves.
Tori Raymond
Non-Registered Massage
Born and raised in Shawnigan Lake, Tori graduated from Camosun College in August 2024, completing the Registered Massage Therapy program. While currently awaiting her licensing exams, she is eager to begin offering relaxation massages to those in need of a little self-care. Tori believes in the importance of taking time for yourself and is passionate about helping others find moments of peace and relaxation in their busy lives.
Having grown up surrounded by sports, with horseback riding being her favorite, Tori has a deep understanding of the physical demands athletes face. Her interest in treating athletes began early during her studies, and she is excited to incorporate her knowledge and skills into supporting individuals at all stages of physical activity.
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