About Solace Organic Spa

As the founder and visionary behind Solace Organic Spa, nestled among the forests of Salt Spring Island, Julie has devoted more than 23 years to creating deeply restorative experiences that honour the connection between nature, body, and spirit—a harmony of the senses. Since founding Solace in 2004, she has also created the spa’s signature botanical skincare collection, formulating each product with a philosophy rooted in plant wisdom, natural luxury, and holistic wellness.

As Spa Director and Therapist, she brings together a lifetime of study in the healing arts. Her professional credentials include Registered Somatic Acupressure Therapist, Certified Dr. Hauschka Holistic Facialist, Certified Reflexologist, Certified Master Pedicurist, Certified Deep Flow Massage Therapist, and Certified Yin Yoga Teacher. She has also pursued continued studies in aromatherapy, herbalism, and Bach Flower Remedies, alongside her personal practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. She leads and mentors the Solace therapist team, sharing her knowledge and guiding the practice of the Solace Methods.

Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored, drawing upon decades of experience to support profound relaxation, deep restoration, and whole-body wellbeing. Her work reflects the timeless rhythms of the natural world, offering guests a sanctuary where therapeutic bodywork, botanical rituals, and compassionate presence invite a return to balance, vitality, and deep inner calm.

Julia is devoted to helping us all create positive ripple effects in the world, starting from the inside out. She grew up in the heart of Ontario countryside, and has always had a deep intrinsic connection with Nature. Her greatest joy is in helping others to find peace, healing, and nourishment from the simple beautiful things ~ especially amidst life’s more challenging moments. In addition to her work at Solace, Julia is also yoga teacher, somatic coach and practitioner of herbal medicine – this deep understanding of mind-body and nourishment is woven into her approach to welcoming guests to the spa.

Kate has always been drawn to the beauty found in thoughtful details, meaningful experiences and the natural world. With a Bachelor of Design specializing in Photography, she began her career in the creative world before spending the past eight years working in project management and client relationships. She brings this blend of creativity, organization and genuine care to her role at Solace, where she loves welcoming guests and creating a warm, peaceful experience from the moment they arrive. Outside of the spa, Kate finds her happiest moments exploring the outdoors, spending time by the ocean and discovering new places with a camera in hand.

Kindred is Lead Therapist at Solace Organic Spa, bringing more than two decades of experience in wellness, client care, and therapeutic practice. Kindred creates restorative experiences that honour the connection between body, mind, and spirit.

She provides tailored treatments, blending skilled therapeutic touch that promotes relaxation, balance and replenishment.

Kindred is a Certified Reflexologist through the Pacific Institute of Reflexology and trained in Ayurvedic Massage at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. She has also completed advanced training in Solace Signature treatments.

Dedicated to creating a welcoming and restorative sanctuary, Kindred supports every guest to reconnect to their own sense of wellbeing.

Jewel has been part of the Solace team for the past two years, bringing a grounded and intuitive approach to therapeutic bodywork. Raised on the West Coast, she has a deep connection to the rhythms of nature and the body, which continues to shape her work.

A graduate of the 700-hour Bodywork Therapy Training at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts, Jewel has developed a diverse practice incorporating Holistic Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, and Yoga. Her work is further informed by studies in Somatic Counselling and embodied movement, deepening her understanding of the relationship between the physical, emotional, and energetic body.

Jewel approaches each treatment with presence, compassion, and respect for the body’s innate wisdom. She creates a supportive space for clients to slow down, reconnect, and move toward greater balance, ease, and restoration.

Sarah has been part of the Solace team for the past four years, bringing a deeply intuitive and integrative approach to her work. Her practice is grounded in a lifelong exploration of movement, creativity, and the healing arts.

She studied 5Rhythms dance and advanced Massage Therapy at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, and has continued her professional development through training in both Upledger and Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, and Mayan Abdominal Massage.

Sarah discovered early in life the transformative potential of expressive arts, including writing, dance, and painting. Originally from Quebec, her journey eventually brought her to the West Coast, where she found a deep sense of connection to nature, movement, and the restorative landscape of Salt Spring Island.

Drawing from her diverse training and embodied experience, Sarah creates a therapeutic space that invites presence, softness, and reconnection. Her work honours the relationship between body, mind, and spirit, offering each client an opportunity to slow down, release, and return to a greater sense of balance.

Ivy has been part of the Solace team for the past two years, bringing a thoughtful and therapeutic approach to her work. Her practice is grounded in therapeutic touch, presence, and a holistic understanding of the body.

Certified in Lomi Lomi and Rebalancing Bodywork, Ivy draws from a diverse range of techniques including Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, Structural Integration, and Myofascial Release. Her treatments are thoughtfully tailored to each client, balancing therapeutic depth with relaxation to encourage greater ease, mobility, and restoration.

Inspired by the natural beauty and community of Salt Spring Island, Ivy brings a calm, compassionate presence to her work. Her approach invites clients to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and leave feeling more balanced, grounded, and renewed.