Meet the Team
Spa Practitioners (non-RMT)
Isabel Fischbacher
Founder and Director | Spa Practitioner
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With 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Isabel earned her degree as a Drogistin in Switzerland before pursuing training in Holistic Health, Ayurvedic Massage and Therapy. She has since expanded her expertise to include Swedish Massage techniques, Hot Stone, and Lomi Lomi Massage.
Passionate about enhancing athletic performance and promoting client self-care, Isabel further developed her skills in Craniosacral Therapy, Meditation, and Pranayama. She is also a certified 200h Yoga (YTT) and Yin Yoga teacher.
See the schedule for Isabel’s availability.
Jessica Leitch
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Spa Practitioner | Assistant Director
Jessica began her journey in esthetics and bodywork almost two decades ago. She expanded her expertise with additional massage and bodywork training in Kauai and is currently pursuing studies to become a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist.
Jessica's treatments are influenced by Swedish style, Structural Integration, Deep Flow, Reflexology, and Craniosacral Therapy techniques.
She is also the owner of Tofino Mobile Massage and plays a crucial role as assistant manager at By the Sea.
Available on Thursdays and Fridays.
Candace Bale
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Spa Practitioner
Candace has been practicing massage for over 15 years. She began her training in Hawaii, at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage, where she learned many modalities, including Deep Tissue, Relaxation, and Swedish Massage.
After graduating from MSTM, she continued her traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi and Hawaiian Hot Stone Massage studies. Candace is also a certified Mana Lomi practitioner, under the teachings of Maka’ala Yates.
Available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings.
Melissa Hardy
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Spa Practitioner
Melissa is a graduate of the Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage in 2008 and has offered massage and bodywork on the West Coast for the last 18 years.
Melissa has spent many years training in healing modalities, facials and therapeutic techniques. Deep Flow & Deep Tissue massage, Hot Stone Massage, Pre-natal Massage, Hawaiian Bodywork, Lomi Lomi, Ayurvedic Massage and Reflexology. Recently expanded her training in yoga. With a YTT 200 and 100 hour Yin and Restorative.
Massage and Wellness By the Sea is so aligned with our need to connect with the natural world and ourselves. Restoring our true nature, regulating our nervous system and finding balance in our busy lives. Melissa is also the owner of Seeds of Vitality Wellness in Ucluelet.
Available on Mondays and Thursdays.
