Welcome to Apple Tree Orchard!

The Nest Registered Massage Therapy & Wildberry Physiotherapy are collectively called Apple Tree Orchard.

We are located at Apple Tree Maternity in Nelson.

Please CONTACT PRACTITIONERS INDIVIDUALLY for QUESTIONS / BOOKINGS / CANCELLATIONS

Joanie Mercier at Wildberry Physiotherapy - wildberryphysiotherapy@gmail.com / 250-353-8655 / wildberryphysiotherapy.com

Carlie Hickson at The Nest Registered Massage Therapy - carliehicksonrmt@gmail.com / TEXT / call 250-551-4648 / thenestrmt.com * Carlie is currently ONLY accepting new perinatal and infant patients * Carlie is NOT accepting NEW LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE clients at this time. Return lymphatic patients are welcome and can book under regular massage therapy. I am just coming back from maternity leave and have limited space in my schedule

Adriane Elliott, Registered Massage Therapist - Last clinic day is June 19, 2026, for continuing care appointments please email adriane@mayasoma.ca

CANCELLATION POLICY — Appointments cancelled or changed less than 48 hours in advance will be subject to the full fee of the appointment. Please let us know if you need to cancel or change your appointment 48 HOURS prior to your appointment. This helps us with managing our time and schedules and allows others to fill the space. Thank you for your consideration!

Parents, you are always welcome to bring your little one to the appointment. We are a family-friendly clinic!

WAIT LIST - Can’t find the appointment time you’re looking for? Add yourself to the waitlist! This option is found at the bottom of treatment options list where it says “can’t find a time?” This allows us to see your availability and let you know when we have a cancellation.

Carlie’s practice is perinatal and infant focused. New and return patients are welcome for perinatal and infant care. I am currently NOT accepting NEW clients seeking lymphatic drainage or general massage therapy.

Carlie uses a combination of manual therapy techniques including myofascial techniques, scar tissue mobilization, and cranial sacral (aka craniosacral) therapy.

She has extensive experience and training in supporting individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including prenatal & postpartum massage, cesarean scar treatment, treatment for breast/chest tissue and breast/chest feeding support. She is also trained and experienced in providing infant craniosacral therapy and massage.

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Joanie graduated with a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from University of Montreal in 2011. Her training in pelvic and Women’s health includes the completion of the Short Graduate Program in Perineal and Pelvic Rehabilitation (University of Montreal, 2014). She completed a PhD in physiotherapy in September 2020. She has studied the effects of a pelvic floor exercises program on perineal symptoms of menopause, which obtained encouraging results. Since 2012, she has worked in a private clinic and a research centre, mostly with women affected by pelvic floor issues. She was also lecturer at the University of Montreal, teaching on the subject of urinary incontinence assessment and treatment. She fell in love with Nelson and his community in 2016 and she is so grateful to be part of it now.

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Located at: Apple Tree Maternity - Unit 1, 518 Lake St, 1, Nelson
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