Integrative Bodywork
Relax. Restore. Release.
Since her early twenties, Julie has been fascinated with the body, which led her to pursue a career in bodywork and the integrative, healing arts. She is passionate about ensuring her clients find relaxation as well as therapeutic release of muscle tension and stress. Clients report feeling more grounded, relaxed and rejuvenated after a treatment with her. Julie works intuitively, and has the ability to work both deeply or with a lighter touch. Each session is tailored to the individual and will be a unique experience.
Julie’s current sessions utilize some, or all, of the modalities listed below. A typical treatment combines a deeply relaxing, nurturing massage with acupressure points, and reiki. However, clients may request one specific treatment if they wish.
Trainings + Credentials:
- Somatic Stress Release Training (2022)
- Esalen Massage (2001)
- Jin Shin Do Acupressure (1997)
- Reiki Level 3 (1996)
Esalen Massage™ is similar to Swedish Massage. It is practiced on a massage table, with clothing off and body fully draped, using massage oil. Pressure can be either light, medium or firm, and the massage uses either long, sweeping strokes, or localized pressure, to invite deep relaxation and tension release.
Jin Shin Do Acupressure© combines Chinese 5 Element Theory, traditional acupressure points and Bodymind Counselling. These sessions are performed on a massage table with clothing on, and involve a certain amount of talk-therapy throughout the session.
Reiki is a gentle hands-on technique, which works more with one’s energy-body rather than the physical body. Reiki is performed on the massage table, with clothing on.
Somatic Stress Release™ is based on the knowledge that our emotions, traumas and past experiences stay locked in the cellular memory of our muscles until we release them. SSR is done with clothes on, and combines talk-therapy with some form of movement. These sessions can be quite cathartic, therapeutic, and transformational. Julie works with her clients to help them access the wisdom of the body, and find new ways to release old patterns and stressors.
What you can expect from a treatment:
What to expect, and what you will experience during a treatment, will vary depending on the type of treatment you choose. Some examples are:
- Release of physical tension and emotional holding patterns.
- Heightened awareness of what your body is communicating and needs
- Connection with your higher self.
- Raise the level of your vital energy.
- Integration of past and present experiences.
- Understanding of a ‘felt sense’ in the body
- Exploration of old patterns and blockages held within the body
- Some dialogue around what is felt in the body and how it wants to move and be released
Locations Julie has worked:
- Hollyhock Retreat Centre, Cortes Island, BC
- Sol Spa, Sechelt, BC
- Tuwanek Hotel and Spa, Tuwanek, BC
- Beach Hideaway B&B and Spa, Sechelt, BC
- With Laurel Lightbourn, owner Suncoast Wellness Massage
- With Shannon Biel, owner Coast Massage + Aromatherapy
- Private Practice: Lasqueti Island, Cortes Island, Victoria, and Roberts Creek, BC
Since her early twenties, Julie has been fascinated with the body, which led her to pursue a career in bodywork and the integrative, healing arts. She is passionate about ensuring her clients find relaxation as well as therapeutic release of muscle tension and stress. Clients report feeling more grounded, relaxed and rejuvenated after a treatment with her. Julie works intuitively, and has the ability to work both deeply or with a lighter touch. Each session is tailored to the individual and will be a unique experience.
Julie’s current sessions combine some, or all, of the following techniques. Her most commonly given treatments are done on the massage table, unclothed, with sheets, using massage oil. A typical treatment combines a deeply relaxing, nurturing massage, with acupressure points, and reiki. However, clients may request one specific treatment if they wish.
Trainings + Credentials:
- Somatic Stress Release Training (2022)
- Esalen Massage (2001)
- Jin Shin Do Acupressure (1997)
- Reiki Level 3 (1996)
Esalen Massage™ is similar to Swedish Massage. It is practiced on a massage table, with clothing off and body fully draped, using massage oil. Pressure can be either light, medium or firm, and the massage uses either long, sweeping strokes, or localized pressure, to invite deep relaxation and tension release.
Jin Shin Do Acupressure© combines Chinese 5 Element Theory, traditional acupressure points and Bodymind Counselling. These sessions are performed on a massage table with clothing on, and involve a certain amount of talk-therapy throughout the session.
Reiki is a gentle hands-on technique, which works more with one’s energy-body rather than the physical body. Reiki is performed on the massage table, with clothing on.
Somatic Stress Release™ is based on the knowledge that our emotions, traumas and past experiences stay locked in the cellular memory of our muscles until we release them. SSR is done with clothes on, and combines talk-therapy with some form of movement. These sessions can be quite cathartic, therapeutic, and transformational. Julie works with her clients to help them access the wisdom of the body, and find new ways to release old patterns and stressors.
What you can expect from a treatment:
- Release of physical tension and emotional holding patterns.
- Heightened awareness of what your body is communicating and needs
- Connection with your higher self.
- Raise the level of your vital energy.
- Integration of past and present experiences.
Locations Julie has worked:
- Hollyhock Retreat Centre, Cortes Island, BC
- Sol Spa, Sechelt, BC
- Tuwanek Hotel and Spa, Tuwanek, BC
- Beach Hideaway B&B and Spa, Sechelt, BC
- With Laurel Lightbourn, owner Suncoast Wellness Massage
- With Shannon Biel, owner Coast Massage + Aromatherapy
- Private Practice: Lasqueti Island, Cortes Island, Victoria, and Roberts Creek, BC
Choose A Plan That Works For You!
Please note all treatment plans are subject to 5% GST.
60 Minute Treatment
– $110 –
75 Minute Treatment
– $130 –
90 Minute Treatment
– $150 –
Above pricing for massage in my private studio on Lower Road, Roberts Creek. Mobile Massage also available. Please inquire directly for mobile massage pricing. I accept all major credit cards, debit, e-transfer or cash.
PLEASE NOTE: These are not Registered Massage Therapy sessions and cannot be claimed under your insurance.
Julie has helped me release tension in my body by opening me to myself. She’s masterful, connected, intuitive and has a way of bringing me in touch with my whole self. She has a gentle way that is combined with such presence and strength that I’m left feeling so taken care of. ~ Linda Nardelli
Julie Plotkin is an exceptional massage therapist not only in terms of her knowledge and healing hands but also because of her warm and caring attitude. Julie is never on automatic. Every massage is unique and sensitive to one’s needs on that day. I’m grateful that she plays an important role in contributing to my wellbeing.
~ Mary Lou Gazeley
Julie’s healing massage is crucial for my overall well-being. I always look forward to seeing her for my regular scheduled sessions. Her intuitive and skillful healing presence is so caring that it allows me to deeply relax and restore. The muscle tension that is released helps me move with much more ease and fluidity.
~ Vern Minard