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Our Celtic Hearth
and Pleasure for Health
by Ailsa Keppie
Healing the world, one relationship at a time
Let Us Embrace Harmony
Knowledgeable And Compassionate Intimacy Coaching
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Other Classes
Other classes
Twice Weekly In Person Class
60 minute class
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am AST
Our Celtic Hearth
Your Instructor: Declan King
15 drop in
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Other classes
Twice Weekly In Person Class
45 minute class
Tuesdays & Fridays 12:15pm AST
Our Celtic Hearth - Main Studio - Basic
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15
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Other classes
Online Zoom Class (Begins again OCTOBER 2026)
45 minute class
Wednesdays at 4:30pm AST- ** PAUSED FOR THE SUMMER
Zoom (Online)
Your Instructor: Ailsa Keppie
15
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About
Ailsa Keppie
BSc. Hons. RMT MFR Therapist
Ailsa has had a lifelong interest in the body and the connection of the physical with other levels of our being. She has studied many forms of dance and movement therapies as well as working for a short time as a professional trapeze artist. Her education also followed this path, with a degree in Physiology, massage therapy and yoga, and Somatic Psychology.
Ailsa believes that as human beings, we need a way of integrating all aspects of our body, mind and spirit. Here at Our Celtic Hearth, we want to include the land we live on, the food we eat and our relationship to our body and to others. We have a need for relationship and connection that goes beyond the superficial material constructs of today’s western culture.
Ailsa’s style of teaching and bodywork helps incorporate our body’s wisdom, re-calibrate our nervous system, and engage our soul and spirit in our healing. She is passionate about helping others to reconnect with their true self, and expand the possibilities for desire, joy and ecstasy to be more present in their every day experience. Ailsa is inspired by this quote by Gabrielle Roth
“Put your body in motion and your psyche will heal itself.”
About
Declan King
Practitioner and Teacher of the Internal Arts
Declan began his study of Tai Chi and Qigong in 1998. He found the Internal Arts to be a wholistic way to exercise and increase vitality. Having grown up in North Vancouver and graduating from a program in Sheet Metal Work, Declan was looking for a way to harmonize his mind and body with the environment. He began exploring with many different teachers of the internal Martial Arts, including:
Ian Sinclair, Liang, Shou-yu, and the many instructors at the SYL Wushu academy, Kelly Maclean, Derek Cheng, Sam Masich, Jan Parker, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, and all my fellow students "on the mountain"
In 2015 Declan decided to enrol in an intensive immersion program with Dr. Yang in California and spent 18 months living and learning Tai Chi principles with a small group of dedicated students. It was at this time that he also began foraging for mushrooms & experimenting with growing a few gourmet varieties. This love of Fungi was sparked by watching the 2014 Ted Talk by Paul Stamets “6 Ways Mushrooms can save the World”.
The idea of harmonizing the inner and outer worlds inspires the vision of Our Celtic Hearth, where we are hoping to create an experience of this for others. Declan is more than excited to be bringing the two passions together at Our Celtic Hearth Centre. He attempts to live and be in the world according to this quote by Lao Tsu:
“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.” ― Lao Tzu
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About our Business
Ailsa Keppie
Ailsa Keppie is a somatic healer, relationship guide, and visionary dedicated to integrating body, mind, spirit, and community. With a foundation in physiology, massage, somatic psychology, dance and movement, she offers work that bridges inner healing and relational transformation.
Her approach centers on doing deeper relational work , not merely in partnerships, but in how we relate to ourselves and the world, using trauma-informed, body-based methods that activate aliveness and authentic connection.
As the guiding force behind Pleasure For Health and Our Celtic Hearth, Ailsa weaves together intimacy coaching, land-based healing, somatic education, and creative ritual to steward collective growth, pleasure, and belonging.
Our Celtic Hearth
Our Celtic Hearth is a holistic sanctuary rooted in land, community, and healing. Nestled in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, this family-founded retreat blends wellness, nature, and creativity into a shared experience.
Founders Ailsa and Declan weave together bodywork, internal arts, yoga, movement, therapeutic treatments, workshops, and seasonal classes with on-site food cultivation and natural living.
Guests are invited to restore balance and deepen connection through land-based practices, communal gatherings, and immersive learning. Our Celtic Hearth is a living hearth, where people, land, and spirit unite in harmony, growth, and belonging.
Pleasure for Health
Pleasure For Health, created by Ailsa Keppie, offers a compassionate, body-centered approach to intimacy, healing, and self-discovery.
As a somatic intimacy coach, Ailsa blends body awareness, energy work, trauma-informed practices, and nervous system regulation to help clients reconnect with desire, deepen relationships, and reclaim embodied pleasure.
With a rich background in bodywork, theatre, and healing traditions, she creates safe, inclusive spaces for both individuals and couples to explore intimacy beyond talk therapy. Through private sessions, programs, and group work, Pleasure For Health guides you to embrace authentic connection, resilience, and joy in every part of your life.
Contact Us:
Located in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, we welcome visitors from across the Annapolis Valley and beyond seeking holistic wellness and meaningful connection.
1-902-489-5320
2367 Ridge Road, Grand Pré
Nova Scotia, CA
Email: [email protected]
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