Representing the intersection of nature, health, science & beauty through trusted services & products
Nanaimo Elements Holistic Centre & Spa represents the intersection of nature, health, science, and beauty. From the environmentally-friendly materials used in the construction of our space to our ongoing commitment to excellence for people and planet, we take pride in being the premier Certified Green Spa of the city. Our award-winning team includes two expert aestheticians, an energy worker who specializes in healing massage, and a Registered Massage Therapist. We are among the top distributors on Vancouver Island of our flagship product lines: Laboratoire Dr Renaud, Eminence Organics, and Jane Iredale. We also offer local skin care and body care options, and safe mineral cosmetics.
12/09/2025
Your 2026 glow stars with small, simple habits. Not another 10-step routine.
Start with one small habit today, and watch the changes happen.
✨ Set a bedtime alarm (not just a wake up alarm). Consistent sleep is free skincare. Going to bed even 20 minutes earlier adds up fast!
✨ Start the morning with warm water + lemon. Yes, before your coffee! This boosts hydration, supports digestion + eases bloating, promotes detoxification, and your skin loves the vitamin C.
✨ Get your natural light fix in daily. With shorter days and longer nights, make sure you’re soaking up the natural light every day! Morning sunlight regulates your circadian rhythm, improves mood, and even sleep!
✨ Move your body daily. This doesn’t have to be some intense work out. Simple yoga, stretches, lymphatic movements or an after dinner stroll improves circulation, reduces inflammation. Say hello to a healthy glow.
Book your first facial of 2026 at Elements Spa 🌿 nanaimoelements.ca
12/05/2025
Because it’s not just about the facial, it’s the experience 🧖🏻♀️
We love skincare but, it’s more than just a facial for our clients. It may be the first moment of peace all week, the thing they’ve been looking forward to, a moment for their work-brain to shut off and they’re calm-brain to switch on.
Whatever the reason, these small rituals boost mood and glow ✨;
1. A warm towel wrap, not only does it feel relaxing, it softens the skin while gently openings pores to fully absorb what’s to come.
2. Facial massage boosts circulation, lymphatic drainage, and released the tension you had no idea you were holding. Bring oxygen to the skin and leave feeling lighter + brighter.
3. Grounding moments that turn your treatment into a reset. Deep breaths, warm touch, gentle pressure, and intentional stillness supports the nervous system as much as your skin.
Ready to experience these skincare rituals? Book your spot today at nanaimoelements.ca 📲
12/05/2025
If your routine is something you dread rather than look forward to, let’s chat 💬
Skincare should fit your life, not take it over. When you stick to simple, tailored products that focus on repairing and maintaining the skin barrier, the rest falls into place. Rotate actives in your routine, choose consistency over intensity, and listen to your skin when it says “slow down”
If you’ve noticed more redness than usual, abandon products before they can work, or spending too much time on your routine that it feels exhausting… it’s time to pivot.
Not sure if your routine is helping or hurting? Book a facial and let us guide you on the path to glowing skin ✨
Save this for the next time your skin feels overwhelmed.
12/04/2025
These 3 things are just as important as your skincare routine;
1️⃣ Stress management. When we’re stressed cortisol spikes, and we’re left with increased oil production, heightened inflammation, and poor sleep —> leading to breakouts and a weakened skin barrier.
What to focus on: Regulating your nervous system (breath work, slow evenings, grounding practices), consistent sleep schedule, lower your sensory overload (less rushing + multitasking), take advantage of the micro-breaks during the day to recenter.
2️⃣ Gut health. Imbalances in the gut cause inflammation, poor digestion, unbalanced bacteria, and affects your mood + appetite — all of which impact our skin’s health glow.
What to focus on: Nourish your body with balanced meals and whole foods high in fibre, protein, healthy fats, probiotics and colour! Keep your body hydrated throughout the day to support digestion and a healthy skin barrier.
3️⃣ Consistency. Constantly switching products, over-stripping, or inconsistent routines (especially with actives) leave the skin in a confused state causing breakouts, redness, irritation and that “nothing helps” feeling.
What to focus on: Repeat the basics (cleanse, hydrate, protect), stick to a simple + sustainable routine that works from your lifestyle, introduce new products slowly, and one at a time.
True results come from rhythm, not chaos. Track the small improvements, watch for signs of progress, and remember, nervous system care is skincare.
Out of these 3 topics, which do you need to focus on? 👇🏻💬
12/03/2025
Post-Facial Glow? Let’s Keep It! ✨
Your skin deserves the best care after a facial, and we’ve got the tips to help you make the most of your treatment:
🚫 Don’t: Use harsh products, spend too much time in the sun, or overdo your skincare the same night.
✅ Do: Stay hydrated, wear SPF, and follow your esthetician’s advice for long-lasting, radiant results.
After a facial, your skin is more delicate and needs some extra TLC to maintain that glow.
Got post-facial questions? Our team at Elements is here to guide you every step of the way.
Send us a DM—we’re happy to help! 📥
11/28/2025
We hope we’re not the only ones!
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a stressed body is pause….and reset. And let someone else take care of you for a change!
Our facials aren’t rushed or repetitive, they’re calm, and built around what your skin is asking for. These are the kinds of treatments that soften your nervous system just as much as it brightens your complexion.
If you’ve been carrying around some extra weight lately, this is your reminder that you’re allowed to shed it. Even if it’s just for an hour.
Secure your hour of stress-free relaxation today at nanaimoelements.ca 🌿
11/28/2025
Because here, your skin care is intentional ✨
Facials aren’t about the luxury, it’s about slowing down long enough to listen to what your skin needs.
When you give your skin what it’s missing instead of just guessing, you’re building results that last longer than any trend ever will.
Choosing regular facials means choosing confidence, longevity, and care that goes way deeper than the surface.
If you love facials that feel like therapy for your skin, you’re in the right place 🌿
Comment your biggest skin concern below👇🏻
11/27/2025
It’s simple, really!🧖🏻♀️
This year we’re asking for an hour with our aestheticians, self care, relaxation, and glowing skin.
Lucky for you, you can achieve all of those things at Elements Spa! Grab a spa gift card for someone special and give the gift of great skin.
Whether it’s put towards services or their favourite skincare products, we’re sure they’ll love it 💚
Purchase your Elements Gift Card at 📲 nanaimoelements.ca
11/26/2025
When was the last time you slowed down, and listened to your skin?
In a world that pushes quick fixes, overloaded routines, and the next “miracle” product, your skin responds best to something much simpler:
Intentional care, consistency, and choices that actually support your skin’s long-term health.
At the spa, we take a slower, more mindful approach. One that looks at your skin and your lifestyle, your stress levels, your routines, and what your skin genuinely needs right now.
No overwhelm. No pressure. No 12-step routines.
Just thoughtful treatments, personalized product recommendations, and results that feel good on your skin and your nervous system.
If you’re craving skincare that’s calmer, clearer, and more aligned with you, you’re in the right place.
✨ Ready to start? Book your next intentional facial with us at Elements Spa 📍4551 Uplands Dr.
11/25/2025
How to break the impulsive skincare loop👇🏻
When shopping for skincare, shop with purpose not impulse. Focus on product benefits, brand values, and ingredients over scents, cute packaging, or the newest trending product.
Guess less. Understand more. The skincare world can be easily overwhelming. Thousands of brands, thousands of products, and thousands of options on the right and wrong way to do things. Start by understanding your skin type, and the current concerns you’re facing.
Consistency beats complexity. When it comes to skincare, more doesn’t always equal better. With a natural approach, results come from long-term commitment to a routine, tailored to you. Even if it’s simple!
Realize your skin is unique. Yes, we can share skin types but at the end of the day, no else has YOUR skin. And your skin deserves customization when it comes to your skincare routine, and your treatments.
At Elements, we customize each facial service just for you and your needs. If you’re ready to treat your skin with intention over impulse, you’re in the right place…
✨ Book your spot today at nanaimoelements.ca
11/21/2025
Your routine doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective, it just needs to be consistent and aligned with what your skin actually needs.
Here are the quiet, often-overlooked signs your skin is responding well to your products:
✨ A calmer barrier - no tightness, tingling or dryness
✨ Fewer surprise breakouts - less often, and heal quicker
✨ Softer texture - makeup sits nicer, and you notice it feels smoother when you wash it.
✨ More balanced hydration - your skin stays hydrated through the day without feeling like you need to reapply
✨ A more predictable skin week-to-week - you’re starting to take note of warning signs and noticing overall improvement.
When your skincare starts to feel effortless, grounded, and steady… that’s your proof it’s working.
At the spa, we focus on slow beauty, intentional routines, and skin health that lasts — no overwhelm, and no chasing quick fixes.
If you want a routine built for your skin, and your long-term results, we’d love to see you! 🌿
If you’re seeing any of these shifts, drop a ✨ in the comments.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Nanaimo Elements Spa posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Nanaimo Elements first opened its doors in the spring of 2013.
After operating aesthetic salons for more than 30 years in Nanaimo, most recently in a home-based environment, I yearned for a greater vision. I envisioned a Holistic Centre where clients could access services and products representing the intersection of health and beauty. The very best in aesthetic services, product lines at the forefront of skincare technology with an organic focus, and access to complementary paramedical services such as Registered Massage Therapy – all of this in a beautiful upscale salon.
In a few short years, Elements has become the destination for health and beauty in Nanaimo. We are proud to be voted "Best of the City" in the Aesthetics, Massage and Spa categories. We are already one of the top distributors of our flagship skincare product lines: Laboratoire Dr Renaud and Eminence Organics. And we have recently started to carry the internationally renowned line, Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup. We have a wonderful team of service providers and support staff, and continue to offer only the very best in products and services.
I have been practicing as a professional aesthetician since 1981; a time when the industry was appropriately regulated and before the days of mass marketed skincare products promising miracles. Success in skincare requires patience and commitment – it is not instantaneous. 50% of a successful outcome relates to consistent use of appropriate and effective product (including sunscreen), and the balance to regular and ongoing attention from a professional aesthetician.
I am personally fully booked, but I have a wonderful team of aestheticians who work collaboratively with me to ensure my standards are always met.
We constantly strive to improve, with an unprecedented focus on ongoing training and development for our staff. Our goal is simple – to offer our clients a superior experience – the best in professional services and products and exceptional value. Thank you to our wonderful clients for making this vision come true.
