Michele Arseneault, Naturopath

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🎓Michele Arseneault, D.N.M. | RMT | Ac | CST | MFR | HOM 🌿 Retreat Leader |Subconscious Alchemist & Energy Healer Empowering your wellness journey through Vitality Assessments, Nutrient/Supplements, and Somatic Therapies. ✨ Founder of The Goddess Circle

🌿 Fatty Liver: The "Silent Whisper" your body wants you to hear.Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your ...
05/03/2026

🌿 Fatty Liver: The "Silent Whisper" your body wants you to hear.

Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body, yet it’s often the one we ignore the most. Fatty liver disease doesn’t usually arrive with a scream; it whispers. By the time we notice it, the body has often been asking for help for a long time.

What is it, really?
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) happens when excess fat builds up inside your liver cells. When that fat hits 5–10%, your "chemical processing plant" starts to slow down. This affects your hormones, blood sugar, and inflammation levels.

The Signs Most People Miss:

Constant fatigue (the "unexplained" kind)

Bloating & sluggish digestion

Weight gain around the abdomen

Brain fog and skin issues

The Missing Link: Your Lymphatic System 🌀
Your liver does NOT work alone. If the Liver is the processing plant, the Lymphatic System is the drainage system. If your lymph is sluggish, waste recirculates, inflammation increases, and the liver becomes overwhelmed. It’s a cycle of congestion.

The Beautiful Truth:
Your liver is incredibly regenerative! It wants to heal, but it needs the right environment:
✅ Drainage: Book Lymphatic Drainage Massage (with Michele)
✅ Support: Bitters and hydration.
✅ Move: Walking, stretching, and dry brushing.
✅ Calm: Reducing stress to lower cortisol.

Small daily shifts create BIG internal change. If you feel heavy or sluggish, your body isn't failing you—it's communicating with you.

Let’s create flow again. ✨

✨ Reset & Restore ✨Sometimes life moves a little too fast, and our bodies carry the weight of it. If you have been feeli...
05/02/2026

✨ Reset & Restore ✨
Sometimes life moves a little too fast, and our bodies carry the weight of it. If you have been feeling the need to truly quiet the noise and reset your nervous system, I’ve got you!

My practice has shifted to focus on restorative care and energy work, providing a gentle space for you to heal and recharge. Whether you are looking to release deep-seated tension or simply need a moment of pure peace, I have several specialized treatments available:

Japanese Face Massage: Often called a "Natural Facelift," this therapy focuses on vital energy flow and the health of facial tissues. My last three clients who tried this treatment mentioned they felt like they were in another world because they were so relaxed—one even shared, "it is the most relaxed I have ever felt". Most notably, a client who owned her own spa for 25 years said it was the best she has ever had!

Indian Head Massage (Champissage): A deeply relaxing therapy focusing on the upper back, shoulders, neck, and scalp—making it the perfect solution for "tech neck" and desk workers.

CranioSacral Therapy: A gentle, hands-on approach that releases tension deep in the body to help harmonize the central nervous system; it is particularly effective for addressing jaw pain and headaches.

Acupuncture: Focused on reducing pain and swelling while restoring your body's natural flow.

Reflexology: A specialized technique that acts as a map to the rest of the body, addressing various systems through corresponding points on the feet.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage: A specialized treatment focused on supporting your body’s natural detoxification and fluid balance.

📅 Upcoming Openings:
I have a few spaces available over the next couple of weeks:

May 4th & 5th: 10:00 AM

May 13th: 2:30 PM

May 14th: 2:15 PM

May 19th: 12:45 PM

Ready to book?
You can view my full schedule and book online at michele.noterro.com. I also offer direct billing to all major insurance companies for Naturopathy and Massage Therapy—the employee would just pay the co-pay.

I look forward to seeing you at the spa! 🌿

Vitality Day Spa
177 Union St, Woodstock, NB
(506) 471-1243

Hours of Operation:
Monday & Friday: 10am to 3:30pm
Tuesday to Thursday: 10am to 5pm

⚡ THE NERVE BEHIND SHOULDER BLADE PAIN​Ever feel a deep ache or discomfort right around your shoulder blade? It’s a comm...
05/01/2026

⚡ THE NERVE BEHIND SHOULDER BLADE PAIN
​Ever feel a deep ache or discomfort right around your shoulder blade? It’s a common complaint, especially when:
​Lifting your arm overhead 🙋‍♀️
​Pushing or pulling heavy objects 🏋️‍♂️
​Staying in one posture for too long 💻
​Often, this isn't just "tight muscles"—it’s related to the Long Thoracic Nerve.
​🦴 THE ANATOMY 101
​The Long Thoracic Nerve travels from your neck down the side of your chest. Its primary job is to power the Serratus Anterior—the muscle that hugs your shoulder blade (scapula) against your rib cage.
​When this nerve is firing correctly, your shoulder moves like a well-oiled machine. When it’s compressed or irritated, you might notice:
​Winged Scapula: The shoulder blade pokes out like a "wing."
​Weakness: Difficulty with overhead movements.
​Fatigue: A tired, heavy feeling in the shoulder.
​🛠️ HOW WE ADDRESS IT
​Restoring function involves more than just stretching; we need to address the nerve pathway and the surrounding connective tissue. I offer several modalities to help:
​✨ Myofascial Release (MFR): We work to release restrictions in the fascia that may be compressing the nerve or "locking" the shoulder blade in a poor position.
✨ Acupuncture & Acupressure: These tools are excellent for reducing inflammation along the nerve and encouraging the Serratus Anterior to "wake up" and stabilize the joint.
​💡 THE TAKEAWAY
​True shoulder stability starts with nerve health. If your shoulder blade feels "off" or painful, let's look at the biomechanics and get that Serratus Anterior working for you again!
​📅 Ready to find relief? Link in bio to book your session.

✨ Elevate Your Well-being with Restorative Naturotherapy ✨Are you feeling the weight of daily stress in your jaw, neck, ...
05/01/2026

✨ Elevate Your Well-being with Restorative Naturotherapy ✨
Are you feeling the weight of daily stress in your jaw, neck, or shoulders? At Vitality Day Spa, I specialize in gentle, restorative therapies designed to harmonize your nervous system and release deep-seated tension.

I am excited to share my updated menu of Naturotherapy Treatments tailored to help you find balance:

Myofascial Release for TMJ: Specialized manual therapy for the head, neck, and jaw to relieve tension in the connective tissues.

Indian Head Massage: A deeply relaxing Ayurvedic healing tradition focused on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp, and face.

Reflexology plus Micro Cupping: A specialized pressure technique for the feet integrated with silicone cups to release the fascia.

Japanese Face Massage: A sophisticated "Natural Facelift" focused on the health of facial tissues and the flow of vital energy.

Cranial Sacral Therapy: A gentle, hands-on approach that releases tension deep in the body to relieve pain and stress.

Ready to book your session? 🌿

📍 Location: 177 Union St, Woodstock 📞 Text/Call: (506) 471-1243 📧 Email: michele@vmtb.ca 🌐 Book Online: michele.noterro.com

This Friday!: this is my favorite class!Full Moon Yoga Nidra with Tamara 🌕✨​Celebrate the upcoming Full Moon with a nigh...
04/29/2026

This Friday!: this is my favorite class!

Full Moon Yoga Nidra with Tamara 🌕✨

​Celebrate the upcoming Full Moon with a night of deep restoration and healing at Pure Zen Yoga & Wellness. 🌌

​Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a powerful meditative practice that allows the physical body to completely relax while the mind remains conscious and alert. It is in this state between wakefulness and sleep that profound healing and rejuvenation can occur. 🧘‍♀️💤

​Event Details: 📝

​Host: Tamara (Registered Yoga Instructor & Owner/Operator of Pure Zen Yoga & Wellness) 🌿
​Date: Friday, May 1st 🗓️
​Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🕖
​Investment: $25 (HST included) 💳
​Location: Pure Zen Yoga & Wellness 📍

​Why Join This Practice? ✨

​Deep Rest: Invite your physical body to "sleep" and recharge. 🔋

​Healing: Access a deeper state of consciousness where healing can take place. 🌱

​Full Moon Energy: Use the energy of the full moon to set intentions and find inner peace. 🌕💎

​How to Register: 📧

​Spaces are limited for this meditative experience.

Please register directly with Tamara:Full Moon Yoga Nidra with Tamara 🌕✨

Please register directly with Tamara:
​Phone: 506-324-3908 📞
​Email: Tamara@purezenyoga.com 📩

​Support Local Wellness in Carleton County! 🏡🧘‍♀️

Do you see this developing on your neck? 📉It’s often called a “neck hump” or “dowager's hump,” and many people blame it ...
04/28/2026

Do you see this developing on your neck? 📉

It’s often called a “neck hump” or “dowager's hump,” and many people blame it on their anatomy or genetics. But the truth is much more common: It’s your neck adapting to your posture.

Let's look at what that diagram is actually showing you. 🧐

1. Normal Alignment (The "Before"):
In healthy posture, your head sits directly over your neck and shoulders. The spine has a gentle curve, and the weight (the red "increase" in the diagram) is minimal and evenly distributed. Think of it as a well-balanced stack of bricks. 🧱🧱🧱

2. The Problem: "Forward Head Posture" (The "After"):
This is where the trouble starts. For every inch your head leans forward—whether you're looking at your phone, a laptop, or just slumping at your desk—the weight your neck muscles must support increases significantly. 📈 The diagram shows this perfectly: the head shifts forward, and the downward load increases, putting immense strain on your upper back and neck.

3. The Result: Structural Change:
Your body is incredibly smart. It’s not breaking down; it’s adapting.

To protect your spine and spinal cord from this new, heavy load, your body does two things, as seen in the diagram:

Structural Buckling: The joints in your lower neck (the C7/T1 junction highlighted with that red hot spot) literally change shape and compress to handle the new center of gravity.

Tissue Buildup: This is the key. The area starts to thicken. Why? Your body lays down extra layers of fascia (connective tissue) and fatty tissue to create a stable, padded "platform" to support the forward-leaning head. This buildup is the hump.

The take-home message:
That hump isn't an unchangeable defect. It is a sign that your body is adapting to stress. And because it's a structural adaptation, you can often reverse or improve it by re-adapting your habits.

How to start fixing it:

💻 Raise your tech: Get your phone or laptop up to eye level.

🤸 Practice "chin tucks": Strengthen the deep neck flexors to pull your head back over your shoulders.

🧘 Open your chest: Stretch your pecs and upper back to pull your shoulders back and down.

💆 Release the "tissue buildup": Modalities like Myofascial Release and Acupuncture can help break down the thickened tissue once you’ve corrected the underlying posture problem.

Ready to start reversing the curve? Go to my website to book your appointment today! 📅

🕊️ Retreat Update: Itinerary Now Available by RequestOur 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Retreat is just around the corner (...
04/27/2026

🕊️ Retreat Update: Itinerary Now Available by Request

Our 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Retreat is just around the corner (June 26–29), and it is shaping up to be our most restorative weekend yet.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of the "hustle" and are ready for a deep nervous system reset, I’d love to share what we have planned.

How to join us:
Instead of a long public post, I’ve created a quick inquiry form. As soon as you fill it out, I’ll send the full itinerary and registration package directly to your email.

A glimpse inside the weekend:

Restorative Arts: Sound Baths, Indian Head Massage, and Cacao Ceremony.

Creative Expression: Group intuitive painting and a Full Moon ceremony.

Investment: $800 (tax included) covers your lodging, all local meals, and group activities.

Clinical Care: Individual treatments are available (receipts provided for insurance and direct billing in some cases).

Individual Sour Portraits with artist Pamela Cail (this is extra)

We are down to our last 2 spaces, so please request your info package today if you’re ready for a reset!

Get the full details here: 👉 https://forms.gle/VWHsnVXHdu9RW5429

Address

177 Union Street
Woodstock, NB
E7M2G9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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