Our Programs are

Distinctly Different.

Retreat to nature. Reclaim your vitality. Rediscover yourself.

Our holistic wellness centre in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia offers a unique blend of somatic therapy, movement, nature-based healing and community for active adults and seniors.

In Order For A Community Like Our Celtic Hearth To Restore Wellness, Reclaim Vitality, And Reconnect People To What Matters Most…

It Must Have 3 Components:

Time-tested Strategies

developed from over a decade of research and experience.

A Rhythm of Real Commitment

Wellness isn’t instant. It’s built slowly, intentionally, through practices that honor both strength and stillness. We don’t chase perfection, we cultivate presence.

A Hearth, Not a Hall

This isn’t a sterile wellness center. It’s a warm, Celtic-inspired community space where you’re seen, supported, and invited to belong.

Most wellness spaces treat symptoms.

We treat the whole human.

Is Different.

At Our Celtic Hearth, we welcome those who are ready to slow down and root in.

Whether you're recovering from illness or injury, seeking connection in a new town, or simply craving more balance, you’ll find a place to land here.

You won’t be pushed into performance.

You’ll be welcomed into practice.

In our classes, retreats, and sessions, you’ll:

  • Rebuild strength and mobility after surgery or burnout

  • Discover sustainable self-care rituals you actually look forward to

  • Connect to nature, community, and your own inner rhythm

  • Reclaim your story through breath, movement, and reflection

  • Feel a sense of belonging in your body, and in your life

Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Not Join Our Celtic Hearth…

We need to be honest about something...

Unlike other health centers out there, we’re not for everyone. So here are three reasons you should NOT do business with us.

1

You’re Looking for a Quick Fix

If you expect instant results or one-and-done solutions, this isn’t the place. Healing takes time, care, and consistency.

2

You’re Not Ready to Be Seen

We honor your vulnerability but we also invite it. If you’re not open to showing up fully (aches, fears, all of it), this may feel confronting.

3

You’re Not Willing to Commit

If you can't attend regularly or don’t have space for gentle discipline in your schedule, this work won’t stick.

As Featured In:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I have attended 4 seasonal retreats at Celtic Hearth this past year. I can only say it is like entering a capsule of body, mind, and sprit with all the movement, creativity, fabulous food, beautiful space indoors and out. What a gift to have The Celtic Hearth in my own back yard!

Susan
Susan
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Over time, Ailsa has helped me to trust more and more how my own body serves as an important source of information. In striving to release painful 'hang-ups', to soften my rough, calloused soul-edges, and to become attuned to ever more gentle nuances of joy and happiness in my life, I have found her skill and her insights to be incredibly supportive and healing. It is an on-going process for which I am increasingly grateful every day, as I see the effects not only in my own life but in the lives of those closest to me also.

MBK
MBK
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Everything went fine at the dance class. I had no problem finding the studio, no problem finding a parking space and no problem accessing the dance floor, itself. The studio was visually beautiful and the dance floor was clean, spacious, uncluttered, and smooth. Ailsa, our dance instructor, was friendly and offered a purposeful series of dance moves throughout the one-hour lesson. It was an enjoyable experience, with beautiful music and much laughter.

Keith
Keith

Who is this for...

If you’re an adult seeking more than just another health class…

If you’ve been sidelined by injury, illness, or isolation—and you're ready to reenter life with intention…

If you’re craving slow, meaningful growth with the support of a kind, committed community… this is for you.

Our most connected clients are:

  • Committed and Courageous: They show up even when it’s hard, because they know what’s on the other side is freedom.

  • Willing to Go Slow: They’ve let go of the quick-fix mentality and are ready to trust the process.

  • Hungry for Meaning: They want health, yes—but also depth, ritual, and reconnection.

  • Open to Being Seen: Even in their mess. Especially in their healing.

If you're ready to return to your body, your breath, your story, Our Celtic Hearth is here for you.

The fire is warm.

The path is patient.

And you don’t have to walk it alone.

If you're ready to return to your body, your breath, your story, Our Celtic Hearth is here for you. The fire is warm. The path is patient...

And you don’t have to walk it alone.

As Featured In:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

When I go to Celtic Hearth and see Ailsa for exercise or massage I am always amazed at her knowledge and understanding..I always leave feeling positive and blessed.

Christopher
Christopher
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Remarkable gem off of the 101, exit 10 on Ridge road , yoga studio , weddings , corporate retreats , family gatherings just phenomenal! Nestled in nature, it’s a remarkable place , drop in or check out their website online

Suzanne Balcom
Suzanne Balcom
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Instructor and massage therapist, Ailsa Keppie is a excellent healer who applies humour, kindness and her extensive knowledge to righting postural body issues. I feel energized within my body like I've had a reset back to childhood. If you've got aches and pains, and I'll bet you do!, check out Our Celtic Hearth.

Deborah Nicholson
Deborah Nicholson

Marcela is not just a Spiritual Nutrition Counselor; she is a true healer. Her wisdom and culinary art have saved me more than once. Before the fast, I felt old and exhausted. Afterward, I felt rejuvenated, like I had aged backward ten years. Marcela taught me to make food preparation simple, fast, and joyful. Today, I sing and dance in the kitchen, truly enjoying a plant-based diet.

Ayn Cates Sullivan, Ph.D.

Award winning Author, Chief Editor, Mother of Two, Horse Whisperer

All the love you put into your words stays in my mind. I have removed McDonald's and all kinds of junk food from my diet. When I feel temptation calling my name, I can hear your words saving me.

Dr. Jorge Giuliboni

Attorney, Buenos Aires, Argentina

My holistic therapy with Marcela completely changed my life. Her approach helped me quit substance abuse cold turkey and guided me through the healing process. Marcela's daily support and vegan diet plan detoxified my body and brought me back to life.

Daniela Misonoff, M.A

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