Hello! I’m Marie- soleil
I’m a CranioSacral Therapist, Intuitive bodyworker, and an Embodied Movement & Yoga Teacher.
My purpose is to unravel the physiological entanglements we hold and to awaken a deep symbiotic connection through holistic practices rooted in nature’s loving guidance. With over 25 years of professional and personal experience, I offer a range of somatic therapies to support you on your path to self-healing and discovery. I believe that every action creates a ripple effect, and my heartfelt intention is to inspire profound and positive transformation in you. Encouraging you to listen to your inner wisdom on your journey toward harmony and wholeness.
My journey truly began a quarter of a century ago when I moved to Whistler from my birthplace in Quebec. With no concrete plans, I followed the nudge that came from my heart.
I often succumbed to chronic fatigue, a lower immune system, and nervousness. I replicated the responses my mother had, a woman who was a single parent with a survivalist nervous sytem. This developed a lasting coping mechanism in me that resulted in hypertension from holding my emotions in, in fear that I would disturb my mother. This produced pain in my tissues, as i was holding extra tensions trying to “hold it together”.
In my early adulthood, I was involved in high-impact sports that led to injuries, resulting in additional pain layering over the existing pain I hadn’t responded to.
At the time I moved to Whistler, I remembered something. Since I was a little girl, nature has been my refuge. Arriving on the West Coast, with its breathtaking beauty of forests, rivers, and grandeur of mountains, it felt like my soul had found its sanctuary again, and I had fallen in love.
Time spent in nature captivated me in ways that drew me deeper into myself, ultimately leading me to pursue a Yoga fundamentals course in Whistler. My studies and committed practice of these yogic systems quieted my mind and synchronized my energetic breath with my body, enhancing my awareness of consciousness. Yoga planted the seed for my education in the world of health and wellness.
I then propelled forward into a stream of further certifications, beginning in 2001 when I trained as a Thai Massage Therapist, followed by certifications as a Massage Therapist and a Deep Flow Bodyworker.
Dealing with the pain from my existing sports injuries, I sought out holistics modalities to help with my challenges. I stumbled upon the healing art of CranioSacral Therapy ( CST). After my first treatment, I experienced an incredible shift that I couldn't quite explain. My therapist offered me a book to understand the principles of this gentle, but profound approach. This personal transformation inspired me to pursue a certification as a CranioSacral Therapist. This became the perfect modality to combine with my 7 years as a Massage Practitioner for lasting results with my clients..
10 years after my initial introduction to Yoga fundamentals, I took my Yoga Teacher Training from Psychology of the Heart of Yoga. The essence of this journey empowered me to teach from the wisdom of my heart.
I believe that on a subconscious level, all of my studies were to help me emotionally, physically, and energetically. It offered me tremendous support for own my self-discovery and healing. I developed an intuitive understanding of how to assist others in finding balance and health.
My offerings
I focus on relating to the innate intelligence of nature as an understandable guide allowing you to indulge in a pulsating sensory experience in your heart and the messages nature expels into what I call: Body Elements.
My holistic and intuitive services include Deep Flow Bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy, Guided Breathwork, and Guided Embodied Movement & Yoga.
Those I am here to guide and hold space for are…
Someone yearning for a profound connection with unity.
Someone who seeks a deeper connection with their body, mind & soul.
Someone looking to release their body's store of emotional pain.
Someone who seeks guidance in studying to decipher their intuition and the messages their body delivers.
Someone who wants to discover their true potential.
“Marie is by far the best massage therapist I have ever had and love her Cranial sacral treatment as she puts lots of love and dedication into her treatments.” Annie Boulanger I Professional Athlete/snowboarder
“Marie Soleil is by far the best massage therapist I have ever had. She is a very relaxing touch but at the same time knows when to get a little firmer to help my body unknot itself and heal. Being a former pro beach volleyball player I’ve had many different treatments and many different therapists. Marie Soleil is certainly one of the best and IS the best massage I’ve ever had. I always get off the table feeling relaxed and like my body is starting to heal itself. She has the ability to give a great relaxing massage, or a more aggressive one to work out all those knots and problem areas to keep my body working. I highly recommend her! “ Christian Reedman | 2x National Champion, Beach Volleyball/ 15 Years FIVB World Tour Player/2011 PanAm Games
“Marie-Soleil is a true healer. I’ve been going to her for massage and craniosacral therapy for years. From stress release to injuries, Marie always seems to know how to go about treating what needs to be released. My whole body and mind feel better after a session with her. I’ve met incredible therapists over the years and Marie-Soleil is certainly in the top 10 in the world in my books.” Dominique Vallee I Olympic Snowboarder / Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ongoing Training
Currently furthering my training and practices of Frequency Sound Therapy.
Community Involvement
Hosting Women Retreats :
Surf your Inner Space, Women Surf & Wellness Retreat Mexico 2022 & 2023.
Solstice Healing Retreat, Gambier Island, 2022
SUP Adventure & Yoga Retreat, Gambier Island, BC 2022SUP & Yoga Retreat, Cortes Island, BC 2021
Surf & Yoga Retreat, El Salvador, 2019
Hosting Community Circles:
Unleash your inner Alchemy ceremony, Whistler. 2023
Ignite the Fire within you, Whistler, BC 2023
Full moon ceremony, Wickaninnish Beach, BC 2023
Co-Creating Events :
Awaken your Sacred Heart Journey, Pemberton, BC 2023
Birth your Dreams Equinox Ceremony, Pemberton, BC 2023
My hobbies and interests
I love surfing
I enjoy winter sports such as snowboarding and backcountry skiing
I love the peacefulness of paddleboarding
I take delight in foraging through the forests and creating healing concoctions from what I have gathered.
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