Set along the ocean foreshore of Clayoquot Sound and among the cool reserves of new and old growth forest, The Healing Grounds Spa promises guests a physical and spiritual sanctuary and a menu of signature treatments to revitalise body and soul. The secluded spa features two treatment rooms, a waterfront massage tent, a yoga and meditation room, cedar hot tubs, a sauna and tranquil outdoor lounge space for relaxing and drinking in the view. For the truly committed, miles of waterfront and forest running trails weave throughout the pristine landscape. View spa menu and book online.
Enjoy luxurious and restorative treatments for the body, mind and soul in a sublime wilderness setting at Clayoquot’s Healing Grounds Spa. A generous menu of signature massages and treatments includes hot stone massage, energy work and toning facial and body treatments.
At Clayoquot, there’s an abundance of ‘Vitamin N’ (for Nature), freely available in almost every activity, spa treatment and dining experience. Hiking, unplugging from technology, sleeping in tents and welcoming in the sounds of the ocean and forest, are all prescriptive for improved wellness.
The Healing Grounds Spa features Beauty through Balance spa care products. Made in British Columbia, the range combines a therapeutic approach to skincare with a focus on environmental sustainability and harnesses the remarkable healing properties of both local Pacific seaweed and Canadian glacial clay as natural hero ingredients.
Within an open–air seaside or studio setting, gentle stretch classes are offered every morning to welcome in the day. Designed for all skill and experience levels, the sunrise limber helps develop balance, strength and flexibility, while reducing stress and help to calm and settle the mind.
The Healing Grounds Spa is a breathtaking waterfront sanctuary perched on nature’s edge where the rainforest meets the rhythmic blend of river and ocean. Enjoy luxurious and restorative treatments for body, mind and soul as you soak in the healing energy of the ages in this truly sublime wilderness setting.
Browse the range of treatments and complete the form below to submit your booking online or contact the lodge on +1 250 266 0397. View and download the Spa Menu.
Clayoquot’s signature facial is designed to transform and revitalize the skin and to combat visible signs of aging. A glacial purifying cleanser, mineral rich glacial clay mask and potent serum restore skin’s function and structure while brightening the skin with vital active minerals. Local Pacific seaweed feeds the skin with essential elements, leaving the skin hydrated and firm. A relaxing head
massage and hand treatment with hot stones to balance and a spritz of glacial revitalising mist completes the treatment.
The Ocean Song facial is designed to deeply hydrate the skin with calming lavender and nourish with soy and seaweed extracts. The facial includes deep glacial cleansing, gentle lavender exfoliation, renewing hydrating mask, soothing
seaweed eye compress, a spritz of balancing glacial mist, followed by a relaxing facial massage and finishing with a Pacific seaweed moisturizer.
This soothing and nourishing facial incorporates the Beauty through Balance lavender and soy signature products and includes a gently moisturizing lavender and olive cleanser, followed by a lavender soy exfoliation and hydrating gel mask. A mineral boost serum nourishes while a spritz of revitalizing glacial mist and lavender moisturizer complete the treatment. Finish with a pressure point facial
and relaxing shoulder massage.
Clayoquot’s Signature Massage deeply soothes and heals while working to balance and realign energy flow using flowing strokes and a choice of
therapeutic Canadian essential oils. Muscles are rewarded and refreshed with gentle massage while swirling movements ground and uplift. Stress and worries are washed away as the aromatic oils are used to address personal needs and
meet the mood, offering transportation to a state of bliss.
Clayoquot’s Signature Massage deeply soothes and heals while working to balance and realign energy flow using flowing strokes and a choice of
therapeutic Canadian essential oils. Muscles are rewarded and refreshed with gentle massage while swirling movements ground and uplift. Stress and worries are washed away as the aromatic oils are used to address personal needs and
meet the mood, offering transportation to a state of bliss.
Embrace the rhythm of the ocean with this firm full-body massage that combines Swedish massage and pressure point massage techniques to target tissues deep below the skin, relieve muscle tensions and alleviate mental and physical stresses. A series of more gentle, flowing strokes follows to calm the body and soul, enhanced by a choice of Clayoquot’s selection of three signature essential oils.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingEmbrace the rhythm of the ocean with this firm full-body massage that combines Swedish massage and pressure point massage techniques to target tissues deep below the skin, relieve muscle tensions and alleviate mental and physical stresses. A series of more gentle, flowing strokes follows to calm the body and soul, enhanced by a choice of Clayoquot’s selection of three signature essential oils.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingThis nurturing and therapeutic treatment integrates massage with warmed basalt stones. The rocks’ magic healing powers work with the body’s pressure points to release tension, allowing muscles and tissues to soften, leaving your body uplifted and dancing with joy.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingHealing Grounds Spa’s blissful Oceanic Drift treatment combines a green tea and Pacific seaweed salt glow body exfoliation and firming glacial clay wrap with a harmonizing facial for a wholly relaxing and invigorating experience. This advanced treatment eliminates toxins, improves circulation and reduces inflammation while replenishing the skin with vital nutrients and minerals. Enjoy a restorative mineral boost facial whilst the clay infuses its rich seaweed minerals into the skin. Finish with a spritz of revitalizing glacial mist and an application of nourishing seaweed body butter.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingA boost of pure green regeneration, this full body treatment starts with a gentle all-over skin cleanse with a moisturizing lotion infused with forest evergreen oils, before a full-body exfoliation. An aromatherapy-infused wrap using forest essences offers a feeling of deep calm and relaxation while promoting the natural rejuvenation of mind and body. While the body is cocooned to absorb the mineral-rich oils, a head and neck massage offers further relaxation. To finish, a full body massage with Canadian Wilderness oil refreshes and
hydrates. The skin is left radiant and glowing, smooth and with a long-lasting silky texture.
This treatment pays special attention to the back, and features an application of Pacific seaweed fronds to the skin. Warm kelp water, created from soaked seaweed fronds, is applied to the skin followed by a green tea seaweed salt glow exfoliation to target muscle tension and promote deep relaxation. A gently warmed glacial clay firming mask is massaged into to the skin and firmed by a warm steamed towel. Next, a massage with choice of three signature essential oils is offered and the treatment is completed with a spritz of glacial mist and application of seaweed body butter.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingSoak away tensions in both soul and soles with this relaxing foot therapy treatment, named for Richard Genovese, founder of Clayoquot Sound Lodge.
A green tea seaweed salt glow is applied to gently exfoliate and polish, while whole seaweed fronds are wrapped around the feet to reduce fluid retention. Neck and shoulders are gently kneaded as a nourishing glacial clay mask is applied to soften and reinvigorate the feet before feet and legs are treated with a nourishing massage serum and seaweed body butter. A final spritz of glacial revitalising mist leaves you feeling revitalised and light on your feet!
The Rainforest Renewal is a nurturing facial to complete a massage or body treatment, relieving stress and clearing the mind. Choose from either our hydrating or calming facial treatment options.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingThe Body Spruce healing massage works to balance and realign energy flow using rhythmic strokes and aromatherapy techniques. Choose from the signature
Canadian Wilderness blend or Green Tea Indian Spice oil to complete the mood.
Take care of tired feet with a cleansing foot soak infused with the scent of the Canadian wilderness. The Coastal Foot Therapy incudes a rejuvenating
exfoliation using green tea seaweed salt to remove old skin cells and stimulate circulation. Step out feeling refreshed with a spritz of the glacial revitalizing mist.
Welcome the day with a gentle small-group stretching session offered in the studio or outdoors on the waterfront deck. Featuring a combination of yoga and Pilates techniques the Sunrise Stretch is designed to help develop balance, strength and flexibility ready for the day’s adventures in the Vancouver Island wilderness, while reducing stress and helping to calm the mind. The stretch session is suitable for all levels with beginner and intermediate pose variations.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingYour own bespoke yoga session with our specialised instructors. Catered all levels with beginner and intermediate variations for poses, this class is designed to help develop balance, strength and flexibility, while reducing stress and calming the mind.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingEmbracing the ancient practise of traditional Thai massage, this oil-free bodywork relieves tensions, improves flexibility and muscle tone and helps adjust skeletal structure. Working on a floor mat, the therapist works at a slow, rhythmic pace using palms, forearms, knees and feet to stretch, work and rock the body. Please wear loose comfortable clothing to allow ease of movement.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingEmbracing the ancient practise of traditional Thai massage, this oil-free bodywork relieves tensions, improves flexibility and muscle tone and helps adjust skeletal structure. Working on a floor mat, the therapist works at a slow, rhythmic pace using palms, forearms, knees and feet to stretch, work and rock the body. Please wear loose comfortable clothing to allow ease of movement.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingAmma, meaning to push and pull, is an ancient Japanese form of acupressure. This oil-free treatment features a series of movements around specific points located along the body’s meridians to balance the body’s energy system. The technique also includes rhythmic thumb and hand pressures on joints and muscles, using stretching and percussion-style rhythms. Calming by touch is the mission of Amma massage.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingAmma, meaning to push and pull, is an ancient Japanese form of acupressure. This oil-free treatment features a series of movements around specific points located along the body’s meridians to balance the body’s energy system. The technique also includes rhythmic thumb and hand pressures on joints and muscles, using stretching and percussion-style rhythms. Calming by touch is the mission of Amma massage.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingReflexology is the revered art of working the pressure points in the feet that correspond to various glands, organs and different parts of the body. So much more than a foot massage, reflexology is believed to aid in the elimination of toxins, improve circulation and support the immune system. The pressure point treatment encourages healing while strengthening the body.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingReflexology is the revered art of working the pressure points in the feet that correspond to various glands, organs and different parts of the body. So much more than a foot massage, reflexology is believed to aid in the elimination of toxins, improve circulation and support the immune system. The pressure point treatment encourages healing while strengthening the body.
add to my spa booking Remove from my spa bookingClayoquot’s gym features state-of-the art fitness facilities including cardio machines, cable machines, free weight equipment, squat rack, bench press and stretching area. Located at the Outpost, the gym is open daily from 6am–11pm.
The Healing Grounds Spa reflects an environment of relaxation and calm. We recommend arriving at least five minutes prior to your appointment to change. Robes are provided within the spa.
Each Healing Grounds Spa treatment is a personal journey. Select a therapy that resonates most with your mood or desired focus.
Please inform your therapist of any health concerns or if you are or may be pregnant.
Your booking has been reserved especially for you, however, we understand that plans change. We require five hours’ notice to change or cancel a booking. Without sufficient notice the full charge may still apply.
Please use the form below to request a Spa Booking and we will contact you to confirm your treatment(s). Healing Grounds Spa is reserved exclusively for in-house guests.
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