Just when you thought your stay could not possibly get more relaxing

Prepare to spoil yourself senseless at our onsite By the Sea Massage & Bodywork. Located in Oceanside Suite 202, By the Sea offers the healing touch of massage through a range of signature services with priority booking for Pacific Sands guests.

Inspired by Natural Sources

Born and raised in Switzerland, Isabel Fischbacher has worked in holistic health and wellness her entire life. She fell in love with the coast in the early 2000s and made Tofino her home over a decade ago.

Isabel has worked at spas around Tofino, taught surfing at Surf Sister Surf School, and has become a busy mom to a child and dog. When the opportunity to open a massage practice at Pacific Sands came along, she jumped on it and recruited a skilled team of bodyworkers.

With a passion for health and well-being, By the Sea Massage & Bodywork is an authentic boutique spa that strives for sustainability.

Going With the Flow

“I’m so excited to open By the Sea, and as we ramp up and get the word out, we’re loving the response from guests,” declared Isabel. “We’ve set a high standard of quality through 6 signature treatments, ranging from 60 to 90 minutes, with a big focus on breathing, restoration, and sensory indulgence, including local, natural oils and spa products.

“For example, the Out of the Ocean treatment concentrates on the back and shoulders with a combination of heat, touch, and pain-relieving, natural products—great for surfers or hardworking laptop users. And The Sun Goes Down treatment is all about restoring and rebalancing the full body with attention on the nervous system through the head and feet.”

The Experience

Guests are invited to book through the By the Sea Massage & Bodywork website. Note that couples are asked to call 250.266.3491 to enquire about availability for side-by-side treatments.

Expect relaxing local tea on arrival and a sensory experience from start to finish—complete with the melodic sound of the surf in Cox Bay—all steps from your suite.

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