Alcove, Québec · Near Wakefield
Authentic healing,
nurturing touch.
Massage therapy and doula care with Melissa McLeod. A quiet space in the Gatineau Hills to ease tension, feel supported, and take time for yourself.
Personal care. Twenty years of practice.
Melissa McLeod · Registered Massage Therapist & Doula
Holistic healing
Care that starts
with listening.
We believe that true wellness is a journey of balance and intentionality.
Our philosophy is rooted in the art of personalized care, where every touch is designed to restore harmony to your body and mind. By blending traditional techniques with a modern holistic approach, we create a sanctuary for deep restoration and lasting vitality.
Massage therapy
The Authentic Wellness experience.
We offer a gentle collection of mindful massage experiences, each crafted to honor your unique journey toward balance and peace.
From soothing flows that melt away daily stress and invite serene circulation, to therapeutic touch that eases deeper tensions with attuned presence. Advanced muscle release for stubborn knots, nurturing upper body care to lighten the shoulders and quiet the mind.
We also offer tender prenatal massage sessions to support your blossoming harmony. We believe in intuitive, compassionate touch that listens to the body’s wisdom. Rooted in holistic wellness, every session nurtures body, mind, and spirit, guiding you home to authentic ease, renewal, and quiet strength.
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Therapeutic massage
A gentle, mindful approach using attuned pressure and flowing touch to ease tension, invite deep peace, and awaken the body’s natural harmony.
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Advanced therapy
A deep, intuitive practice using focused touch and mindful pressure to release stubborn knots, restore fluid balance, and invite profound renewal.
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Upper-body release
A nurturing flow of gentle strokes and mindful touch to dissolve held tension, lighten the mind, and restore quiet spaciousness.
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Prenatal massage
A tender, cradling touch with supportive strokes to ease pregnancy’s gentle shifts, nurture deep calm, and honor your blossoming harmony.
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Aromatherapy & holistic healing
Care with intention.
Indulge in our carefully curated selection of holistic massage journeys, each one thoughtfully designed with deep intention and loving presence.
From soothing flows that melt away the weight of daily stress to nurturing sessions that release stubborn tension and honor your body’s natural wisdom. Every experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to a state of profound balance and serenity for your mind, body, and soul.
Not sure where to begin?
Let’s find your next step.
Ask about a treatment, session length, or current rates before you book.
Doula care
Your journey to
gentle childbirth.
A deeply nurturing presence that walks beside you through the sacred journey of pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood.
With over 20 years of compassionate experience, Melissa offers continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to expecting Mothers, creating a calm, safe space for you to trust your body’s innate wisdom.
From soothing comfort measures during labor to gentle postpartum guidance that honors your transition into motherhood, her intuitive care empowers you to feel held, heard, and deeply supported every step of the way.
Rooted in reverence and quiet strength, doula care at Authentic Wellness is a tender embrace that nurtures both mother and baby as you step into this beautiful new chapter.
Request a doula consultationPrenatal support
Educational meetings to prepare your birth plan and comfort techniques. For families seeking informed confidence before the big day.
Doula services
Nurturing support through every stage of your transition into parenthood, providing continuous care tailored to your family’s unique needs.
Birth support
Continuous physical and emotional presence during active labor and delivery. For mothers wanting expert advocacy and soothing comfort.
Postpartum support
Gentle guidance for newborn care, breastfeeding, and maternal recovery. For new parents navigating the first weeks at home.
Care shaped around your family, from preparing for birth to finding your feet at home.
Meet Melissa
Presence, empathy, and gentle strength.
With over 20 years of dedicated practice, Melissa brings a profound depth of care to every client she touches. As a seasoned Registered Massage Therapist and certified Doula, she has supported hundreds of individuals and families through life’s most transformative moments — both in Canada and abroad.
Melissa’s journey began with a passion for holistic healing: easing physical tension, soothing emotional stress, and honoring the body’s innate wisdom. Her work as a massage therapist spans therapeutic techniques that relieve chronic pain, restore mobility, and promote deep relaxation, always tailored to each person’s unique needs.
As a doula, she has provided compassionate, unwavering support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the tender postpartum period, empowering birthing people to feel seen, safe, and celebrated. Having practiced in diverse settings across Canada and internationally, Melissa weaves cultural sensitivity, timeless healing traditions, and evidence-informed care into her sessions. Whether guiding a client through restorative bodywork or standing beside them in the sacred space of birth, she approaches every interaction with presence, empathy, and gentle strength.
Before your visit
A little clarity.
A softer landing.
A few helpful details before getting in touch.
How do I book an appointment?
Choose a service and send the form below, or call 1-819-329-7114. Melissa will follow up to agree a date and time. Sending a request does not reserve an appointment.
What if I’m not sure which service to choose?
Select “Help me choose / other question” and briefly tell Melissa what you’re looking for. You can also ask about session lengths and current rates before arranging your visit.
Where is the studio?
At 837 Chemin des Érables in Alcove, Québec, near Wakefield in the Gatineau Hills. Get directions ↗
Can I get in touch about doula care?
Yes. Choose “Doula consultation” in the form and share the support you’re interested in. Melissa can discuss prenatal, birth, and postpartum care with you.
Request an appointment
Find your calm.
Choose a service and share a day that suits you. This is an appointment request; Melissa will follow up to arrange the details.
- Our studio
- 837 Chemin des Érables
Alcove QC, J0X 1A0
Directions - Phone
- 1-819-329-7114
- Opening hours
- Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday, 10 AM – 3 PM
Sunday, closed