High Tide Wellness
A Massage Therapy, Matrix Repatterning® and Concussion Treatment Clinic
in the heart of Wolfville, NS
Our Team
All of our team members are Registered Massage Therapists. All of our Treatments are qualified to be covered by most extended health care insurance plans.
Mia Lockhart, RMT, CMRP, R-NFR
Certified Matrix Repatterning ® Practitioner, Certified RAPID™ Neurofascial Reset Specialist and Registered Massage Therapist since 2001.
Andrea Balcom, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist since 2017, specializing in trigger points, deep tissue, cupping, therapeutic release and relaxation.
Dana Richards, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist since 2020, specialty in deep tissue, cupping and Gua Sha.
Holly Christian (Wicks), RMT
Registered Massage Therapist since 2014, specialty in Fascial Stretch Therapy©, jaw treatment, chronic headaches and neuromuscular work.
What is Matrix Repatterning?
Releasing Impact Injuries and Restoring Health from the Inside Out
Matrix Repatterning is a form of manual (hands-on) therapy that has shown great success in treating impact injuries.
A series of treatments can release structural imbalances that have developed and been compensated for either recently or from over a lifetime, until the body has been restored to optimal function.
More information: matrixrepatterning.com
Matrix Repatterning has been able to demonstrate measurable success in the treatment of certain structural and functional disorders, such as:
- Concussions
- Back Pain
- Neck and Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Headaches, Migraines
- TMJ Disorder, Tinnitus, Ménière's Syndrome
- Pelvic Disorders, Incontinence
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea.
Concussion & Head Pain Treatment
Treatment Process: Most concussion or TBI patients require 6-8 Matrix Repatterning Sessions (30-50mins)
In his newly released book, The Brain’s Way of Healing, Dr. Norman Doidge MD refers to Matrix Repatterning as an important “first intervention” in the treatment of concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Client Testimonials:
After my first session with Mia, I was suddenly able to drive and bike. Before the treatment, I would get dizzy within minutes and had to stop. Two days after the treatment, I drove 20 minutes to visit a friend! ~Anne S.
Matrix Repatterning (post concussion treatment) helped with my anxiety. Calmed my system so I could have deeper and more restful sleep. During sessions, I noticed a clear improvement, leaving feeling tired and calm. ~Jaya P.
Treatment is very gentle, yet effective as your cells retain the 'memory' of the normal structure, and only require precise coaxing in order to be repatterned.
Cupping Therapy
Myofascial Cupping is a soft tissue therapy that encourages healing by creating a negative pressure or suction on the skin using glass or plastic cups that pull up underlying tissues, blood, and other fluids close to the surface of the skin.
Benefits of cupping include local pain relief and muscle relaxation, by increasing blood flow to a particular muscle or region.
Myofascial cupping is often incorporated into other manual therapy techniques such as massage therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and other injury rehabilitation techniques.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Relaxation Massage.
All of our registered massage therapists are trained in ALL of these techniques (and more!) and it's important to know that your treatment plan with be unique and specific for you. Often times, a combination of treatments are best for your concerns.
Sometimes deep tissue work is the answer, sometimes it isn't!
We're trained and here to work with you. During your initial assessment we will go through your health history and also your needs and preferences - from this information we will build a treatment plan and adjust with body feedback.
Healing is never a one-stop solution and we consider our work, team work, with you our client and our skills and experience working together to optimize your healing journey.
RAPID™ NeuroFascial Reset
Along with her training as a Certified Matrix Repatterning®️ Practitioner, Mia Lockhart is a Certified RAPID™ Neurofascial Reset Specialist, and Dana Richards, RMT is currently taking this training as well!
Why choose RAPID™ NFR?
Clients choose RAPID™ because of the rapid response to treatment. This helps active individuals get back to life. RAPID™ is ideal for both acute and chronic conditions.
RAPID™ NeuroFascial Reset, is a neurologically based, active, therapeutic technique that addresses the central nervous systems role in alleviating tension and restrictions within the body. RAPID™ is an evidence based manual therapy technique that can be used by all health care professionals to quickly and effectively eliminate pain in their patients.
Some of the conditions that can be quickly resolved with RAPID-NFR include:
- headaches /migraines
- back pain
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- shin splints
- shoulder pain
- sciatica
- plantar fasciitis
- knee problems
- tennis/ golfers elbow
- whiplash
- TMJ
- frozen shoulder
- bursitis
- bunions and arthritic joints
What is a treatment like?
RAPID™ Therapists use a a combination of hands on palpation, examination, and treatment. The RAPID™ provider palpates the tissues with his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Hypersensitive areas are treated by combining precisely directed depth, tension with very specific patient movements.
RAPID™ sessions may be uncomfortable, this occurs as the neurological system is being stimulated to restore normal function.
PEMF Therapy
(pulsed electromagnetic frequency)
What are PEMF devices?
They are devices that produce electromagnetic fields with unique waveforms and frequencies to optimize the body's natural functions. BEMER is the only PEMF device specifically designed to target the microcirculatory system. BEMER is used in hospitals, clinics, and homes around the world with more than one million satisfied users. BEMER is also becoming a valuable asset for athletes, using it to aid with muscle recovery, regeneration and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Proven health benefits of BEMER PEMF:
-General blood flow and circulation
-Delivery of nutrition and oxygen to your cells
-Sleep management
-Increased physical fitness & endurance
-Muscle stimulation
-Stress reduction and relaxation
This healing and relaxing frequency helps: tendonitis, injury repair, anxiety, insomnia, concussion symptoms, headaches, and tension.
BEMER is a Health Canada registered consumer medical device that, during an 8 to 20 minute session, sends a low level electromagnetic field throughout the body in order to safely increase blood flow, resulting in better disbursement of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body while eliminating waste.
What is a treatment like?
Our PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic frequency) device is a mat placed on the treatment table. Clients rest on the table for 20 minutes while the device works, relaxing and listening to calming music.
Therapist Profiles
We're a results-focused clinic: personalized care + an educated approach.
Mia Lockhart, RMT since 2001, CMRP®, RNFR™️
Concussion & Neural Pain Specialist
Mia is a Certified Matrix Repatterning®️ Practitioner, Certified RAPID™ Neurofascial Reset Specialist and Registered Massage Therapist. In my 19 years of practice, I’ve been known for strong hands, deep knowledge and a keen intuitive sense resulting in effective treatments and lasting results.
Matrix Repatterning has been able to demonstrate measurable success in the treatment of certain structural and functional disorders, such as:
- Concussions
- Back Pain
- Neck and Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Headaches, Migraines
- TMJ Disorder, Tinnitis, Menieres' Syndrome
- Pelvic Disorders, Incontinence
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea.
RAPID Neurofascial Reset is a treatment technique that combines precisely directed tension and compression with specific passive and active movements that stimulate the nervous system to reduce pain and restore normal function to muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
From sciatica, low back pain, headaches, shoulder injuries, fibromyalgia, TMJ, gout, knee injuries, whiplash, chronic fatigue, depression, hormone balancing, chronic pain, shoulder injuries, prenatal & postnatal and much more - she is here to help you regain your health, mobility and ultimately the health and well being you deserve.*for Matrix Repatterning we ask all new clients to book at least 3 or 4 weekly appointments to address initial concerns with a productive treatment outcome.
Holly Christian, RMT since 2014
Fascial Stretch Therapy© & Nerve Pain Specialist
Holly completed her Registered Massage Therapy training in 2014. Holly's clinical interests include Fascial Stretch Therapy©, jaw treatment as part of relieving disfunction and chronic headaches, neuromuscular work, and postural reeducation. She also has extensive experience treating whiplash and associated headaches and back pain, scoliosis, forward head carriage, and nerve referral pain such as sciatica.
Holly is a caring and knowledgeable therapist who is keen to assist clients in reaching their individual goals.
She is passionate about continued education and aims to provide the highest quality of care for her clients to reduce and eliminate pain, increase function in daily activities, and assist and educate them in being an active part of their own healing process.
Holly has been treating for the last 8 years alongside physiotherapy, chiropractic, occupational therapy, and osteopathy. Success in following treatment plans and client autonomy are top priority to me as a therapist, as well as delivering quality service to my clients.
Andrea Balcom, RMT since 2017
Fascial Release & Trigger Point Specialist
Andrea has been a dedicated RMT for 4 years and is excited to join High Tide Wellness to share her skills in trigger point therapy (yes, her fingers are magic!!) fascial release, cupping and guasha along with targeted and deep release and relaxation therapy.
Andrea trained as a registered Massage Therapist after working over 11 years as a professional esthetician so she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with all aspects of the body and also relaxation, health and well being.
Outside of work, Andrea loves keeping fit with time at the gym and lifting as she has a background in powerlifting.
Dana Richards, RMT since 2020
Deep Tissue & Self Care Specialist
Dana is proud to be the newest member at High Tide Wellness. Relying on the power of intuition, touch and also having the understanding that massage is an essential part of self care, she has the ability to listen to clients to come up with a personalized treatment specific to their needs.
She offers Swedish massage techniques, therapeutic deep tissue, trigger point release, gentle joint mobilizations and stretches. Cupping and Gua Sha.
Dana graduated in October of 2021 from a 2200 hour massage therapy program at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax Nova Scotia. She has worked on building her skills through multiple learning experiences offered by CCMH. Such as educational hands on courses, treatment and community focused clinics. These clinics included treatments focused towards sports, prenatal, arthritis and spa. Dana is looking forward to developing new skills by attending continuing educational courses to stay up to date on the human body and by new client experiences as well.
