The soul, body, and mind have always been, and will always be, as one — and all are nurtured here to awaken your true glow.
Woodside Holistic is a cozy, serene sanctuary where every detail is chosen with intention. Each element of our studio reflects mindfulness and purpose.
Our in-house skincare line, hand-crafted by Kristen Blow, embodies this philosophy. Most botanicals are grown in her own garden — a legacy passed down from her grandmother — and blended to support, nourish, and restore the skin naturally.
Every experience is crafted to honour the rhythm of your mind, body, and spirit, inviting a deep sense of calm, balance, and renewal.
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Kristen Blow
FOUNDER & HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN
Kristen is the owner of Woodside Holistic and has over 10 years of extensive and advanced training in Holistic Esthetics. This includes, manual lymphatic drainage techniques, facial gua sha, connective tissue and myofascial massage, facial cupping, intra-oral massage, microcurrent therapy, japanese hadado, energy healing and herbal product formulation.
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Melene Murphy
HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN
Before joining Woodside as a Holistic Esthetician, Melene spent nearly a decade as a nurse, most recently supporting vulnerable communities through the Guelph Community Health Centre. Her background allows her to bridge science and intuition, connecting the body and the nervous system, and the skin and the self.
In 2020, a serious car accident redefined her relationship with her body, her work, and the meaning of recovery. The stress it placed on her nervous and lymphatic systems triggered severe dermatitis, becoming a turning point that led her to explore these systems and the profound connections between them.
Holistic living has always been part of her world. Inspired by her father’s quiet influence and grounded in yoga, meditation, and regular osteopathic and homeopathic care, Melene has long understood the importance of mindful, body-based healing, especially having been born with congenital hip dysplasia.
At Woodside, Melene brings this understanding into every treatment. Her approach reflects both her clinical background and her belief that true beauty begins with inner balance. She helps clients feel seen, grounded, and supported not just in their skin, but in their whole being.
Outside the spa, she loves baking, gardening, and transforming secondhand finds into art. She lives with Millie, her twice-rescued hound mix, who has taught her as much about patience and presence as any training ever could.
For Melene, holistic skincare is not about chasing perfection. It is about connection to self, to nature, and to the quiet rhythms that allow healing to unfold.