Rest. Recharge. Retreat
MASSAGE IN ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA
Welcome to Siesta Massage & Wellness
Serving the Antigonish community for over ten years, our registered massage therapists, Karen Perro and Madelene Maclean, are dedicated to helping you relax and rejuvenate.
AquaVie Massage
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Join the AquaVie Massage Waitlist.
Get early access to upcoming sessions and deep rest experiences.
What is AquaVie Massage?
Inspired by the spiralling nature of life, AquaVie Massage uses precise, rhythmic, wave-like techniques that move through the body in gentle spiral patterns, helping to release tension and restore natural flow.
Guided by Karen Perro, RMT, this integrated approach supports alignment, enhances mobility, and promotes deep, full-body relaxation.
Sessions are performed in warm water to deepen relaxation and allow the body to move more freely. Treatments are offered in collaboration with Nepsis Floatation within their open float tank, as well as in private pools and natural settings such as lakes and St. Georges Bay during the warmth of late summer.
Collaborate with AquaVie
Are you a wellness practitioner, retreat host, air bnb or space owner interested in offering AquaVie as part of a retreat or private experience? We’d love to connect and explore creating something unique together.
Let us support your journey to greater relaxation and well-being in a welcoming, restful environment.
Through a blend of personalized treatments—including therapeutic, Ashiatsu, sports, and neurological massage, along with deeply restorative Yoga Nidra; we create a space where your body can release, your mind can soften, and you can fully unwind.
Our approach focuses on promoting deep rest and balance, nurturing positive changes in your body and mind.
Regular massage therapy can help reduce stress, improve posture, enhance sleep patterns, and provide numerous other physical benefits.
Photo: Danny Polson
Massage Services
At Siesta Massage & Wellness, we offer a variety of massage services designed to promote relaxation and well-being.
Each of these services is crafted to meet your individual needs, helping you achieve a state of rest and balance.
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A deep tissue massage technique where the therapist uses their feet to apply pressure, providing a unique and effective treatment for muscle tension.
Karen is a Level 2 CIAMT Ashiatsu Therapist and the sole practitioner offering this service at the clinic. She will also be mentoring Madelene as she begins her own journey into the world of Ashiatsu.
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An ancient therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which can help improve circulation and alleviate muscle pain.
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A targeted therapy that uses deep, rhythmic techniques to release muscle tension, enhance circulation, and support recovery before or after physical activity.
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A precise and restorative treatment focused on the nervous system and soft tissue—ideal for relieving chronic pain, releasing trigger points, and supporting postural alignment and nerve health
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A personalized approach to address specific physical issues, aiming to enhance overall well-being and alleviate discomfort.
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A harmonious blend of yoga and massage techniques, designed to stretch and relax the body, promoting flexibility and tranquility.
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A traditional Chinese healing technique that involves gentle scraping of the skin using a smooth-edged tool to improve circulation, release muscle tension, and promote healing.
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A graceful, movement-based therapy that blends assisted yoga stretches, compression, and rhythmic rocking—ideal for improving flexibility, energy flow, and profound relaxation.
MEET THE TEAM
Karen Perro
RMT, Certified Daring to Rest Facilitator
Founder of Siesta Massage & Wellness. Karen has a unique blend of expertise with a deep connection to nature’s rhythms and Celtic wisdom, Karen creates transformative experiences through her holistic wellness practice.
Karen Perro RMT is not taking on new Ashiatsu or General massage clients at this time. You are welcome to jump on our waitlist, and if anything becomes available we will contact you. You are welcome to join the waitlist for land-based massage therapy, and we will contact you if space becomes available
AquaVie Aquatic Massage Experiences are currently welcoming new clients. See the form above to get on the waitlist.
Karen is also currently accepting new clients for her Rest Rockstar™ coaching program, designed for those ready to deepen their rest journey beyond bodywork.
Press the plus sign to reveal Karen’s Offerings and professional background
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Ashiatsu
Neurological
Sports
Myofascial
General Swedish
Cupping
Thai Yoga Massage
Yogassage
Yoga Nidra
Gu Sha
Nerve Flossing
Facilitated Stretching
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Karen offers unique in-person rest events and Rest Rockstar™ Coaching
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Massage Therapy
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, 2016
Ashiatsu Massage Therapy
Canadian Institute of Ashiatsu Massage Therapy, 2017 (Certified in Ashiatsu Level 2, Floor Foundations Ashiatsu)Daring to Rest Facilitator
Certified Daring to Rest Facilitator, 2023Celtic Cosmology and Embodiment
Celtic School of Embodiment (2023-2024, Mentoring with Jen Murphy); Celtic Cosmology (2023-2024, Mentoring with Sharlyn Hidalgo)
Adventure Tourism
Diploma in Adventure Tourism Business Operations, 2006
Aesthetics
Diploma in Aesthetics, 2001 (Specializing in Body & Facial Treatments, Advanced Training with Aveda, Yonka, Phytomer 2001-2012)
Professional MembershipsMassage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)
Daring to Rest Academy
Madelene Maclean
RMT
Madelene is passionate about helping people restore strength and balance to their bodies by using an evidence-based approach to personalize treatments for each patient. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, post-injury rehabilitation, decreased mobility, and musculoskeletal disorders. She combines nervous system regulation techniques, myofascial release, stretching, strengthening, deep tissue, and joint mobilizations to support the body’s natural healing journey.
Press the plus sign to reveal Madelene’s Offerings and professional background
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General Swedish
Sports
Cupping
Neurological
Myofascial
Arthritis
Joint Mobilization
Relaxation
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Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, 2025
Thompson Rivers University, Medical Laboratory Assistant, 2021
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