Meet The Team
Erin Maxwell
RMT & Owner
Erin is a Registered Massage Therapist and the owner of Eastern Shore Wellness. She holds registration in both Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Originally from Nova Scotia, she has been practicing massage therapy for more than 20 years, and 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.
Susan Erner
RMT
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.
Kathy Jamieson
LPN
Hi my name is Kathy Jamieson. I have been practicing as an LPN at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital for the past 17 yrs with the geriatric population. In addition, I work in the community providing Foot care services within clients homes and have been doing so for the last several years. I enjoying working in both of these areas and I look forward to this new experience and meeting everyone.
France Badaire
DOMP, RMT, RYT200
France Badaire completed her Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice in 2018, graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2014, and received her diploma of Occupational Therapy, in France in 2000. “ I personalize my treatments for each one of my clients. While always addressing any primary complaint, my approach is global and aims at restoring the conditions supporting the natural healing of the body. To support the treatment plan, I may include postural awareness practices, ergonomic changes, or specific remedial exercises, and will often suggest a multi-disciplinary approach.” France is happy to offer her services in French and English.
Dr. Jinyong Jeong
Dr of TCM Acupuncture
Dr. Jingyong Jeong has been a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor and Herbalist for over 20 years in Korea and China. He received his Bachelor of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2000 from Tianjin Chinese Medical University in China. He is now providing his expertise in Canada. In Chinese Medicine, you look at the body as a whole and connect it to the part that is experiencing discomfort. The goal is to identify the root cause of the problem to prevent a recurrence, rather than seek short term improvement. He takes time to understand each patients’ unique needs, and empowers patients to play an active role in their health and well being. Along with Acupuncture and herbal medicine, he provides lifestyle and dietary guidance to support patients healing journey. If you are looking for effective, natural solutions for your health problems, Traditional Chinese Medicine may be your answer.
Mylène Deschênes
D.AC
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, menopause symptoms, irregular periods, depression, anxiety disorders and many more. She uses different alternative medicine such as acupuncture, fire cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, acupressure massage, electro-acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, and auriculotherapy. Mylène 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.
Dr. Umut Duygu Uzunel
ND
I am an Ontario and Alberta Licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Nova Scotia, having graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. I am registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA), and hold memberships with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND). Additionally, I bring a wealth of medical expertise from my background as a physician and eye surgeon in Turkey. In addition to my naturopathic qualifications, I am an accredited professional coach certified by the International Coaching Federation. Currently, I am pursuing a master's in psychotherapy, which enhances my ability to empathetically understand my clients' needs. Outside of my professional pursuits, I am a mother of two wonderful girls, and I find joy in reading and travelling. My passion for my work is profound, and I firmly believe in the transformative power of making positive changes in life. My areas of expertise include eye diseases, with a particular focus on mental health and pain management in chronic illnesses. I also specialize in addressing digestive and neurological disorders. Drawing from personal experience with muscular dystrophy, I am adept at supporting individuals with disabilities and facilitating their engagement in life. As a professional coach, I utilize coaching techniques to help clients uncover their motivations and life goals. Furthermore, my ongoing studies towards a master’s degree in psychology at Yorkville University greatly enhance my ability to support my clients' mental health needs. I am committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients, empowering them to achieve optimal health and well-being.
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