Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective

Our Kristina out in the community today! 🌿🤍

Kristina Shannon of Rooted Willow Acupuncture spent the day at the Shoreham Wellness Fair, sharing a little of what she does with the community she so thoughtfully cares for.

And if seeing her here has had you thinking, “I've been meaning to try acupuncture…” - consider this your little reminder. 😉

Kristina is welcoming new clients right here at Cedar & Sea in Chester, with individualized acupuncture treatments tailored to you and what you're coming in with.

Whether acupuncture is completely new to you or you're looking for a new R.Ac closer to home, she's a pretty lovely human to have in your corner.

New clients welcome. 🌿

You can learn more about Kristina and book directly through - rootedwillowacupuncture.janeapp.com and has openings as early as tomorrow!

🌿 Calling Local Makers & Creators 🌿

One of the things we love most about Cedar & Sea is being able to support other small businesses within our own little space.

As our shelves continue to grow, we’d love to make a little more room for locally made health, wellness, beauty & self-care goods on a consignment basis. 🤍

If you create things like botanical or body care, bath products, candles, aromatherapy, herbal goods, wellness products, handmade self-care items, teas... or something wonderfully unique that you think would feel at home within Cedar & Sea, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re especially drawn to thoughtfully made, small-batch products with a story behind them, and pieces that complement the treatments and overall feel of our collective.

📍 Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective • Chester, NS

Are you a local maker, or know someone whose creations would fit beautifully on our shelves?

Send us a message or email [email protected] and introduce yourself + what you make. 🌿

We’d love to discover more of what’s being created right here in our community.

🌿 THE CEDAR & SEA GIVEAWAY 🌿

We're giving one person nearly $300 in care at Cedar & Sea. 🤍

One winner will receive THREE different experiences from three of the independent practitioners within our collective:

✨ 45-minute Initial or Returning RAPID NeuroFascial Reset session with Jasmine Russ, RMT
✨ Acupuncture session with Kristina Shannon, R.Ac of Rooted Willow Acupuncture
✨ Foot Reflexology session with Becky Collicutt

A little bodywork. A little acupuncture. A little time with your feet up. 😉

TO ENTER:

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🌿 Share this post to your story and tag Cedar & Sea = 5 bonus entries

And because December schedules can get a little wild, we're not going to make the winner squeeze everything in before the holidays.
Your treatments can be enjoyed in 2027, when the calendars are fresh and there's a little more room to actually enjoy your winnings.

Giveaway closes Dec 6th, 2026 and the winner will be announced Dec 7th, 2026.

Good luck, friends. 🤍

Wellness. Beauty. Community.

** No purchase necessary. Open to thebSouth Shore Residents. Prize has no cash value and is non-transferable. Appointments are subject to each practitioner's availability, booking requirements and applicable intake/health screening. The winner will only be contacted by Cedar & Sea Wellness Collective - please be mindful of impersonator accounts.

Did you know some of the care at Cedar & Sea may be covered by your health benefits? 🌿

For many clients, Acupuncture provided by a Registered Acupuncturist, as well as Massage Therapy and RAPID NeuroFascial Reset provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, may be eligible for coverage through extended health benefits.

And in many cases, direct billing is available.

This means your practitioner may be able to submit your treatment directly to your insurance provider, leaving you responsible only for any remaining balance.

There are a few little insurance quirks worth knowing:

Some plans require a doctor's referral or prescription before they'll reimburse certain services.

Some insurance providers or individual plans don't allow direct billing, even when the treatment itself is covered. In those cases, you'll pay for your appointment at the time of treatment, receive an official receipt, and submit it to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Coverage amounts, requirements and eligibility vary from plan to plan - even between people with the same insurance company.

Not sure what your plan covers?

We always recommend checking directly with your insurance provider before your appointment. Each practitioner at Cedar & Sea operates independently and can assist with their own billing and receipts, but your insurer is the best source for the specifics of your individual plan.

A little less paperwork when we can. 🤍

Acupuncture · RAPID NeuroFascial Reset · Registered Massage Therapy
Available right here in the heart of Chester.

We love seeing care become a little more accessible right here in the heart of Chester. 🌿

Beginning this fall, Kristina of Rooted Willow Acupuncture will be offering Community Care Acupuncture every other Saturday at Cedar & Sea ... shorter, focused follow-up treatments at a reduced rate for those who may otherwise find ongoing acupuncture difficult to access, including those with little or no extended health coverage.

A thoughtful little addition to our community, and one we're very happy to make space for within our doors. 🤍

Read Kristina's post below for all the details ↓

🌿 Community Care Acupuncture
Care Within Reach.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to receive thoughtful care, even during seasons when accessing it may feel out of reach.

Sometimes the biggest barrier to caring for ourselves isn't knowing what we need—it's simply being able to access it.

Over the past year, I've met many people who wanted to continue acupuncture but found the cost difficult to fit into their current season of life. Some had used up their insurance benefits. Others had little or no coverage. Some were simply doing their best to balance the rising cost of everyday life while still wanting to care for their health.

That stayed with me.

As I reflected on how I could make care a little more accessible while still providing thoughtful, individualized treatments, the idea for Community Care Acupuncture began to grow.

Beginning this fall, I'll be offering Community Care Acupuncture every other Saturday at Cedar & Sea.
These appointments are designed for follow-up patients and will be:

🤍 Approximately 30–40 minutes
🤍 Focused on one primary concern
🤍 $60 per treatment
* (An initial acupuncture assessment is required before booking Community Care appointments.)

This offering may be a good fit if you:

• Have little or no extended health coverage.
• Have already used your acupuncture benefits for the year.
• Are navigating a tighter financial season.
• Would benefit from more consistent treatments to build momentum in your care.

The intention is simple:

To help make ongoing acupuncture care a little more accessible during seasons when it might otherwise feel out of reach.

For the next few months, I'll be offering Community Care Acupuncture as a trial while I listen to our community and learn how this offering can best serve those who need it. My hope is to create something that is both meaningful for the people it supports and sustainable for my small practice.

Because of that, there will be a limited number of Community Care appointments available, and I kindly ask that these spaces are booked thoughtfully so they remain available for those they're intended to support.

Whether you're seeking support for pain, stress, sleep, digestion, headaches, or simply hoping to maintain the progress you've already made, I hope this offering helps make ongoing care feel a little more within reach.

If this offering allows even one more person to receive the care they need during a season when it might not have otherwise been possible, I'll consider it a meaningful success.

I truly believe healthcare should meet people where they are. This is one small way I hope to give back to the people who have so warmly welcomed and supported Rooted Willow, while helping make care a little more accessible for those who may benefit from it. I'm looking forward to seeing how this offering grows alongside the needs of our community.

Happy September 1st! It may be summer yet, but something about September just screams fall, and what a great way to bring on early fall with some self-care!

DID YOU KNOW... Acupuncture is Direct Billable through most insurance companies!?

Kristina offers specialized treatments catered to YOU!

A Few Openings Tomorrow 🌿

I have two appointments available tomorrow:
🤍 11:00 AM�
🤍 2:30 PM

Whether you're looking for a traditional acupuncture treatment to help with pain, stress, headaches, digestion, sleep, or overall wellness.....or you're simply feeling like your nervous system could use a gentler approach, I also offer my Acu-Still treatments — a calming blend of acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy designed to help the body slow down, settle, and restore.

These treatments are especially supportive if you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, emotionally exhausted, or simply in need of a quiet reset.

If one of these times feels like what your body has been asking for, you're welcome to book online or send me a message.

https://rootedwillowacupuncture.janeapp.com/

September brings something new to Cedar & Sea...

**Mellow Mondays. 🌿**

We're starting the week a little softer around here.

Mondays at Cedar & Sea are becoming intentionally mellow - a day for slower, quieter treatments, soft voices, and a little space to settle before stepping into the week ahead.

And behind our treatment room doors, Jasmine Russ, RMT and Kristina Shannon of Rooted Willow Acupuncture, will be offering some of the most calming experiences you'll find within Cedar & Sea.

**Jasmine's Stillpoint treatments are an invitation to get cozy and simply settle in. This fully clothed treatment weaves together gentle Craniosacral Therapy with a beautiful facial experience - think warm blankets, quiet hands-on care, nourishing facial elements, and nowhere else you need to be for a little while.

And while Stillpoint is intentionally slow and restorative, there's still room for a little of Jasmine's more targeted work. For those who experience recurring migraines or stubborn neck and shoulder tension, elements of RAPID NeuroFascial Reset may be thoughtfully incorporated where needed before settling back into the quieter rhythm of the treatment.

Stillpoint treatments will be offered exclusively on Mondays, taking full advantage of the intentionally quieter atmosphere of Mellow Mondays and the calm before the usual bustle of the week begins.

**Kristina's AcuStill treatments bring together her expertise in acupuncture with elements of Craniosacral Therapy - a beautiful meeting of two approaches within one unhurried treatment. AcuStill will be available on Mondays and throughout the week, but Mellow Mondays offer the opportunity to experience it within an intentionally quieter studio.

Because the rest of the week? Cedar & Sea is a working collective. 🤍 There may be the hum of a hair dryer, conversations from an esthetics appointment, doors opening and closing, and people coming and going for some much-needed care and pampering.

But on Mondays, we're turning the volume down.

Different practices. Different expertise. A shared appreciation for what can happen when we create a little more quiet.

And if you're visiting us on a Monday, you're part of Mellow Mondays too. Conversations are always welcome - we simply ask that voices stay a little softer and the energy a little gentler while treatments are taking place throughout the studio.

A softer start to the week.

Welcome to Mellow Mondays at Cedar & Sea. 🌿

We want to hear from you!

As Cedar & Sea continues to grow and evolve, we've been thinking about what you love about having a little collective like ours here in Chester... and what you'd love to see more of.

So we're all curious...

What's your favourite way to spend time at Cedar & Sea?

Is it getting some much-needed bodywork?
Settling in for acupuncture?
A little skin or self-care?
Freshening up your hair?
Mani-pedi refresh?

And while we're at it...

What would you love to see MORE of from us?

Maybe it's a service you wish was available locally, workshops or small gatherings you'd love to attend that's close to home, wellness education you're curious about, more Journal topics, or something completely different that we haven't thought of yet.

Drop your thoughts below. ⬇️

There are no promises that we'll suddenly start offering everything in the comments 😂 ... but Cedar & Sea has grown through community, conversation, and practitioners following what they're passionate about.

We'd genuinely love to know what our community is looking for.

🌿🤍

A little room in Kristina's week (starting tomorrow!) 🌿

Feeling like you've been carrying a little too much lately?

Maybe your mind has been busy. Your body feels tense. Your sleep has been off. Or perhaps you've simply been curious about acupuncture and haven't quite made the appointment yet.

Kristina has a couple of openings available this week, including space for new clients.

Her treatments are thoughtful and individualized, whether you're coming in with something specific you'd like support with or you're simply looking for a little more balance as we move toward a busier season.

And acupuncture isn't her only offering. Depending on what you're looking for, Kristina also offers Balance Method acupuncture, cupping & gua sha, cosmetic acupuncture, and Acu-Still treatments (Craniosacral blended acupuncture) within Cedar & Sea.

If you've been quietly thinking, “Maybe I should try acupuncture...”

Perhaps this is your sign. 🤍

New clients welcome.

Book directly with Kristina ↓

Book Online at Rooted Willow Acupuncture Medical Acupuncture & Cupping therapy Clinic in Chester NS

🌿 A little something new from the Cedar & Sea Journal...

As summer begins to soften toward fall, life has a funny way of doing the opposite... schedules fill up, routines return, and suddenly everything feels like it's moving just a little faster.

Kristina Shannon, R. Ac, is sharing some thoughts from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on Late Summer, the Earth element, nourishment, and finding a little more grounding when life starts to feel full.

Along with a few simple practices, she's included some beautiful questions to sit with:

What has been nourishing you?
What has been draining you?
What do you want to carry into the next season?
What are you ready to let go of?

Pour yourself something warm, find a quiet few minutes, and have a read.
🤍

Feeling Like Life Is Moving a Little Too Fast?
Read the latest from the Cedar & Sea Journal ↓

Feeling Like Life’s Moving a Little Too Fast? — Cedar & Sea Feeling Like Life's Moving a Little Too Fast?