We are an integrated health care clinic in downtown Kentville. Established in 1998, we offer a broad range of complementary therapies from Naturopathic consultation & bodywork, Osteopathy, NAET(R), Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, and therapeutic & relaxation Massage.
Blending traditional healing wisdom with modern medical science, our clinic provides a professional and nurturing environment, centered around improving your optimal health and wellness.
Blending traditional healing wisdom with modern medical science, our clinic provides a professional and nurturing environment, centered around improving your optimal health and wellness.
Services
Dr. Ritcey, N.D. has a special interest in Naturopathic Bodywork, to help patients with arthritis, acute & chronic neck and back pain, muscle tension and stress relief. Naturopathic Massage is a blend of therapeutic Swedish massage combined with acupressure points, trigger point therapy, cupping, infrared heat and hot stones.
What conditions does Osteopathy treat? A. Osteopathic Practitioners don't treat specific conditions. In other words, they treat each individual body based on where restrictions are found, rather than based on the condition the patient comes in with. Treatments are tailored to the individual, as opposed to a singular common approach.
Therapeutic Massage the most commonly requested type of massage therapy. It is used for the treatment of acute and chronic injuries as well as general health maintenance. Specific techniques are used to achieve certain health goals and alleviate pain. Relaxation Massage is a light pressure massage that encourages you to unwind and de-stress.
Our office carries a wide variety of natural health care products available to all clients and patients of the clinic. Organic skin care lines by John Masters, Eaune, Antipodes, and Naturopathica to name a few! Natural muscle and joint pain relieving ointments and salves, Nova Scotia Fisherman salt scrubs, and Butter of London products.
Reviews (9)
Gisele Caron
Dec 21, 2021
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Bright, clean, cozy atmosphere. Warm welcoming reception. Have had several treatments. The massage therapist asked specific questions relating to my physical condition. I was able to describe "aches and pains". Directed deep tissue massage was confirmation that I was heard and reflective of the expertise of the therapist. I has consistently left feeling my needs were being addressed. Thanks!
Jo-Leigh MacPhee
Nov 03, 2021
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Ashley Potter
Oct 23, 2021
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Silver Doherty
Oct 20, 2021
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Dianne Hamilton
Oct 11, 2021
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I have now had naturopathic services from Dr. Susan and massage therapy with both Kayla and Liam and services from Duncan. The clinic is conveniently located with ample parking. It is a quiet environment in a charming well designed and renovated older home. All my services were professional and beneficial. I look forward to many more visits with this team who I feel are committed to helping me find the path to improved health and wellness.
Leif Vernest
Oct 10, 2021
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The massage therapist I saw Sarah is competent and friendly, however I'm leaving due to the admin. The first flag was admin expressing their frustration at the desk about the extra clients the RMT brought with them making it more difficult to schedule, which was unprofessional. The line was crossed when after waiting almost 4 weeks for my massage apt, a message was left saying my apt was switched to a different time and with a different practitioner. I wasn't consulted.
L. Morton
Aug 26, 2020
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Sara Lauren
Jun 15, 2019
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I can not say enough good things about Hawthorn Clinic and Krystal. Booking an appointment was incredibly easy and the staff were amazing at finding something that worked with my schedule. Krystal as a massage therapist is a WIZARD! I have been struggling with an acute injury causing extreme pain in my neck and upper back for the last 2-3 weeks. Krystal was able to address this and walking out of my appointment I am PAIN FREE. I know this may not be the final solution which is why I have a follow up appointment booked but with that being said, Krystal was patient and attentive making sure before
Ayngelina Brogan
Oct 20, 2017
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My right arm, shoulders and back have been really hurting from too much work on the computer. I booked a deep tissue massage with Kailey and I knew it wouldn't be a typical relaxing massage.
I asked her to go hard on me as this was to help address my issues and she was amazing, just on the edge of pain without it being uncomfortable. I really needed help and this is why you go to an RMT.
I'll be back!
I asked her to go hard on me as this was to help address my issues and she was amazing, just on the edge of pain without it being uncomfortable. I really needed help and this is why you go to an RMT.
I'll be back!