Where Wellness Feels Like Home

At U Retreat, we believe true healing is a journey of connection, care, and coming home to yourself. Nestled in a space designed to feel deeply comforting, our practitioners meet you exactly where you are, supporting you in releasing physical, emotional, and energetic tension and nourishment to take form.

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Welcome Here

From the moment you walk in, you’re invited to soften and let go. Our space is designed to help you settle — a peaceful environment where care, connection, and comfort arise naturally. Every detail is created with intention, allowing your system to unwind and find its own rhythm. Here, healing begins through presence, safety, and the quiet knowing that all of you is welcome.

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Meet Our Practitioners

Every practitioner at U Retreat is here to listen, guide and support you through personalized care that respects your unique journey and pace.

Melanie Nelson
Co-Owner & Holistic Esthetician

I love the one on one connection with other people. To me, facials are like a dance. There is so much more to the treatment than tending to the immediate needs of the skin.

Malcom Clark
Co-Owner, Integrative Bodywork/Tai Chi & Qi Gong, Educator

Malcolm’s work is inspired by, but not limited to: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Feldenkrais, and Zero Balancing. In addition to practicing out of U Retreat, he currently teaches at Pacific Rim College in the Acupuncture and Doula program.

Dr. Arezou Babri, B.Sc., ND
Naturopathic Physician, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Dr. Arezou Babri is a board certified Naturopathic Physician who’s philosophy is Lifestyle Medicine. She looks for patterns of disharmony in the body by weaving together a story told by the manifestation of physical symptoms.

Dr. Jeannie Achuff, ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Mayan Abdominal Massage

Dr. Jeannie has been with the U-Retreat crew for over seven delightful years. She hails from Baltimore, MD, graduated with her BA from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA and then in 2008 from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR.

Claire Liptrot
Certified Holistic Aesthetician and Bodyworker

Claire draws from her passionate studies and experience with herbalism, bodywork, and over a decade of professional experience treating the skin to provide services that heal and transform.

Julia Stolk
Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (BCST), Relational Somatic Therapist (RTC) and Energy Healer

Julia Stolk is a Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (BCST), Registered Relational Somatic Therapist (RTC), Numa Breathwork Facilitator (Level 2), Soul Guide, and Energy Healer with over 30 years of experience in health, healing, and community work.

Joanna Dawson
Certified Foot and Face Reflexologist

Joanna is passionate about creating balance through nervous system communication and regulation. She is a third generation Reflexologist in her family and grew up with the proactice as a supportive way to connect and offer care that can effectively relieve stress, increase blood flow and promote whole body balance.

Michelle Gauther, R.Ac
Registered Acupuncturist

After many years of exploring other interests, Michelle discovered her love for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her upbringing was built upon a strong foundation in natural healing modalities and she adores Acupuncture and TCM.

Alexe Damour
Certified Somatic and Lymphatic Bodyworker

Alexandra D’Amour is a certified somatic bodyworker offering intuitive, hands-on support through lymphatic drainage and body-based healing.

Katherine Pearce C.H.P
Myofascial Bodywork

Katherine Pearce, Certified Advanced Hellerwork Structural Integration Practitioner, trained in Australia, has been practicing Hellerwork for over 20 years in Victoria, B.C. .

Bri Beukeboom
Holistic Pelvic Floor Practitioner

Bri Beukeboom is a doula, mother, holistic pelvic floor practitioner, and student of Chinese medicine whose work is rooted in lived experience, multidisciplinary studies, and deep listening.

Products We Trust and Use Ourselves

From natural supplements to self-care essentials, every product in our store is carefully selected to help support you.

I was invited to a virtual facial session and it was awesome! The products were excellent, they smelled beautifully and I felt so relaxed after the session. My skin was super smooth for a few days after the treatment. I would recommend it to whoever wants to have a unique experience during these difficult times of social distancing, and for future in-person treatments! Thank you Melanie!!

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Cecilia Velasco

"I was invited to participate in a Virtual Facial with Melanie. WOW, what an experience! I hadn't realized how much I needed to take some time to reconnect with myself, until Melanie started walking us through the facial. It was so special to share the experience with some amazing women as well. Plus, the Eminence skin care products were fantastic. They smelt great and felt wonderful on my skin. It's been a long time since I've had this nice glow. Thank you Melanie!"

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"U Retreat is a charming spa & esthetics business minutes from downtown nestled in Haultain Village (Fernwood). I love Eminence products & have been seeing Melanie for waxing, tinting, facials, etc. for over 10 years. They offer acupuncture, body work, and naturopathic medicine practitioners too. Extremely friendly and caring staff, very clean and peaceful environment, and amazing services. Locally owned, and wonderful owners."

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Beverly Carter

"This is a super fun space run by beautiful people. Both sessions I had with Malcolm have rocked my world and totally exceeded my expectations. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and very generous with his energy. I have gone in both times completely out of sorts, and the persistent problems vanished after each session. I always leave these treatments feeling like I've sat up in a new body thats more anatomically balanced and with much more clarity overall. Highly recommend!"

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Alice Kachur

"I just had the most incredible acupuncture/bodywork treatment from Michelle Gauthier. From the minute my treatment started I could tell that Michelle has so much passion for her work and holds herself to an incredibly high standard. She listened to me deeply and provided such an amazing treatment."

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Step Into Wellness

For your experience, schedule your session or visit the boutique.