Wave Bodywork

04/16/2026

There is a quiet kind of returning that happens in Spring.

Not the bold, cinematic bloom we’re often sold…
but something softer. Slower.
A thawing.

After the long exhale of winter—
its inward pull, its stillness, its necessary retreat—
we don’t suddenly arrive as radiant, fully-formed versions of ourselves.

We emerge… tender.
A little creaky.
Perhaps still holding tension in places we forgot to feel.

And that’s okay.

Inspired by the gentle wisdom of
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May,
this season invites us not to rush forward—
but to honour the slow return.

To stretch gently back into your life.
To soften where you’ve braced.
To listen, rather than push.

This is a beautiful time to come home to your body again—
through presence, care, and compassionate touch.

🌿 A Personal Note

I’ll be in Vancouver on April 30th
to see one of my favourite artists, Poranguí, in concert.
His music has been such a deep well of inspiration for me—
earthy, rhythmic, and soulful.
If you happen to be there too,
I would love to see some familiar faces in the crowd.

🌿 Vancouver May Booking Options:

Saturday May 2nd: noon + 3pm + 6pm

Monday May 4th: noon + 3pm + 6pm

Tuesday May 5th: noon + 3pm

Thursday May 7th: 3pm + 6pm

Friday May 8th: 6pm

Saturday May 9th: 6pm

I would love to hold space for you. 💛

With care,
Melanie ✨
www.wavebodywork.com

04/16/2026

There is a quiet kind of returning that happens in Spring.

Not the bold, cinematic bloom we’re often sold…
but something softer. Slower.
A thawing.

After the long exhale of winter—
its inward pull, its stillness, its necessary retreat—
we don’t suddenly arrive as radiant, fully-formed versions of ourselves.

We emerge… tender.
A little creaky.
Perhaps still holding tension in places we forgot to feel.

And that’s okay.

Inspired by the gentle wisdom of
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May,
this season invites us not to rush forward—
but to honour the slow return.

To stretch gently back into your life.
To soften where you’ve braced.
To listen, rather than push.

This is a beautiful time to come home to your body again—
through presence, care, and compassionate touch.

🌿 A Personal Note

I’ll be in Vancouver on April 30th
to see one of my favourite artists, Poranguí, in concert.
His music has been such a deep well of inspiration for me—
earthy, rhythmic, and soulful.
If you happen to be there too,
I would love to see some familiar faces in the crowd.

🌿 Vancouver May Booking Options:

Friday May 1st: 6pm

Saturday May 2nd: noon + 3pm + 6pm

Monday May 4th: noon + 3pm + 6pm

Tuesday May 5th: noon + 3pm + 6pm

Thursday May 7th: noon + 3pm + 6pm

Friday May 8th: noon + 3pm + 6pm

Saturday May 9th: noon + 3pm + 6pm

I would love to hold space for you. 💛

With care,
Melanie ✨
www.wavebodywork.com

04/08/2026

I was driving home at 10pm last night, alone on the highway… not another soul in sight.
And then—out of nowhere—a massive cougar crossed right in front of me. I nearly hit her.
She moved like a slow, graceful ghost. Completely unbothered.
Not afraid of my big car flying at 120km, not fazed by the high beams.
Just… poised. Regal. Like she owned the whole damn road.
Honestly? It felt like a wake-up call.
An electric little love tap from God.
First time seeing a full-grown murder kitten in the wild… and now I’m wondering if she’ll visit me again.
This weekend also marked the first anniversary of my dad’s passing.
And I can’t help but feel… maybe that was a wink from him.
A wild, golden, heart-stopping wink.
Maybe send a butterfly next year, dad?! ✨🦋✨️

03/09/2026

Vancouver community,

💛 My Vancouver books are open for March, and I would be honoured to hold space for those feeling the call to rest and recalibrate:

• Mon March 23 — 12pm
• Thurs March 26 — 3pm
• Fri March 27 — 6pm
• Sat March 28 — 3pm | 6pm
• Mon March 30 — 12pm
• Tues March 31 — 12pm

I currently offer:

✨ Lomilomi
✨ Deep Flow
✨ Pregnancy massage
✨ De-Stress warm oil Head massage

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, activated, numb, or simply tired—your body deserves care, gentleness, and support.

You don’t have to hold it all alone.
I’m here. 💛

With love,
Melanie
Wave Bodywork 🌊
www.wavebodywork.com

03/07/2026

My business sign has arrived! 🎊🥰🥳🥰🎊
And wow… it looks so much better in person.

This might seem like a small thing to some people, but to me it feels like a big, beautiful milestone. After 18 years of doing massage, this is the first time I’ve ever had a proper sign for my practice.

There’s something powerful about tangible markers in life.
Little physical moments that say: this dream is real now.

So many soul-led businesses grow quietly at first — through word of mouth, through devotion, through showing up again and again for the work and the people who need it. Often for years before anything looks official from the outside.
And then one day… a sign arrives in the mail.
A real, physical symbol of something that has been growing in the heart for a long time.

A small but meaningful reminder that a dream, tended with care and persistence, slowly becomes a living thing in the world.

Feeling proud. Feeling grateful. And yes… probably going to admire this sign for a few days. 😄✨

— Melanie
Wave Bodywork 🌊

02/09/2026

Dear Vancouver & Comox Valley community 💛

I’ve been feeling into the collective atmosphere lately, and many of us are carrying more than we realise.

The current political and media climate is intense. The sheer volume of information—especially stories involving harm, abuse of power, and lack of accountability—can quietly activate old wounds in the body. Even when we don’t consciously follow the news, our nervous systems are listening.

For many people, this kind of coverage doesn’t land as “just information.”
It can stir anxiety, grief, anger, dissociation, or a deep sense of unease—especially for those with a history of trauma. These reactions aren’t weakness or over-sensitivity. They are intelligent, protective responses shaped by lived experience.

This is why tending to the nervous system right now matters so much. 🌿
Massage isn’t a luxury in times like these—it’s a form of regulation, grounding, and repair. A way to help the body remember safety, presence, and support.

At Wave Bodywork, sessions are offered as a quiet refuge from overwhelm. A place to come back into your body, your breath, and yourself—without having to explain or perform.

💛 My Vancouver books are open for March 2026, and I would be honoured to hold space for those feeling the call to rest and recalibrate:

• Mon March 23 — 12pm | 3pm | 6pm
• Tues March 24 — 3pm | 6pm
• Thurs March 26 — 3pm | 6pm
• Fri March 27 — 3pm | 6pm
• Sat March 28 — 12pm | 3pm | 6pm
• Mon March 30 — 12pm | 3pm
• Tues March 31 — 12pm | 3pm | 6pm

For my Comox Valley / Cumberland community 🌊
My doors are always open to you. You can book anytime here:
👉 https://www.vagaro.com/wbam8n/

I currently offer:

✨ Lomilomi
✨ Deep Flow
✨ Pregnancy massage
✨ Salt Scrub & Aromatherapy
✨ De-Stress Indian Head massage

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, activated, numb, or simply tired—your body deserves care, gentleness, and support.

You don’t have to hold it all alone.
I’m here. 💛

With love,

Melanie
Wave Bodywork 🌊
www.wavebodywork.com

02/09/2026

Dear Vancouver & Comox Valley community 💛

I’ve been feeling into the collective atmosphere lately, and many of us are carrying more than we realise.
The current political and media climate is intense. The sheer volume of information—especially stories involving harm, abuse of power, and lack of accountability—can quietly activate old wounds in the body. Even when we don’t consciously follow the news, our nervous systems are listening.

For many people, this kind of coverage doesn’t land as “just information.”
It can stir anxiety, grief, anger, dissociation, or a deep sense of unease—especially for those with a history of trauma. These reactions aren’t weakness or over-sensitivity. They are intelligent, protective responses shaped by lived experience.
This is why tending to the nervous system right now matters so much. 🌿

Massage isn’t a luxury in times like these—it’s a form of regulation, grounding, and repair. A way to help the body remember safety, presence, and support.
At Wave Bodywork, sessions are offered as a quiet refuge from overwhelm. A place to come back into your body, your breath, and yourself—without having to explain or perform.

💛 My Vancouver books are open for March 2026, and I would be honoured to hold space for those feeling the call to rest and recalibrate:

• Mon March 23 — 12pm | 3pm | 6pm
• Tues March 24 — 3pm | 6pm
• Thurs March 26 — 3pm | 6pm
• Fri March 27 — 3pm | 6pm
• Sat March 28 — 12pm | 3pm | 6pm
• Mon March 30 — 12pm | 3pm
• Tues March 31 — 12pm | 3pm | 6pm

For my Comox Valley / Cumberland community 🌊
My doors are always open to you. You can book anytime here:
👉 https://www.vagaro.com/wbam8n/

I currently offer:
✨ Lomilomi
✨ Deep Flow
✨ Pregnancy massage
✨ Salt Scrub & Aromatherapy
✨ De-Stress Indian Head massage

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, activated, numb, or simply tired—your body deserves care, gentleness, and support.
You don’t have to hold it all alone.
I’m here. 💛

With love,

Melanie
Wave Bodywork 🌊
www.wavebodywork.com

01/30/2026

At Wave Bodywork, care comes before numbers.
I offer sliding scale pricing because I understand that life moves in seasons.
There are times of abundance — the harvest of summer — and times that feel lean, heavy, or dry — the stillness of winter. Both are part of being human.
If you’re in a season where resources are flowing, your full payment helps sustain this space and supports others in our community.
If you’re in a quieter or more challenging season, you are still welcome here.
Pay what you can. No questions asked.
And if life is asking you to make too many decisions already, and you simply can’t fathom making one more — I’m here. You don’t have to figure it out alone. We can find what feels supportive together.
Wave Bodywork exists to care for bodies, hearts, and nervous systems — in all seasons of life ☀️🌧❄️💕

01/30/2026

At Wave Bodywork, care comes before numbers. 💕🌊💕
I offer sliding scale pricing because I understand that life moves in seasons.☀️🌧❄️
There are times of abundance — the harvest of summer — and times that feel lean, heavy, or dry — the stillness of winter. Both are part of being human.
If you’re in a season where resources are flowing, your full payment helps sustain this space and supports others in our community.
If you’re in a quieter or more challenging season, you are still welcome here.
Pay what you can. No questions asked.
And if life is asking you to make too many decisions already, and you simply can’t fathom making one more — I’m here. You don’t have to figure it out alone. We can find what feels supportive together.
Wave Bodywork exists to care for bodies, hearts, and nervous systems — in all seasons of life 💛

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

12/03/2025

Well, just when I thought I was going to catch the ferry and sail away like a smooth sailor, my car decided to throw a little tantrum right near Nanaimo! I guess it wanted to stay on the island a bit longer. Guess I'm having an unexpected adventure today!
I welcome your positive vibes and prayers with an open heart. 💛
Vancouver clients; don't worry, I will make it to you eventually! May it be today! 🙏