About Nathalie
Guay-Cartagena
My name is Nathalie, and my profession was born from a dual passion: a love for nature and a love for healing. Born in Quebec, with Chilean roots and a traveler’s heart, I’ve always been fascinated by the deep connections between the body, the mind, and nature.
About me
My story
My name is Nathalie, and my profession was born from a dual passion: a love for nature and a love for healing. Born in Quebec, with Chilean roots and a traveler’s heart, I’ve always been fascinated by the deep connections between the body, the mind, and nature.
From an early age, my fascination with living things led me to study marine biology. That initial immersion in the delicate balance of ecosystems shaped the way I see the world. Life then carried me toward new horizons: for more than ten years, I guided travelers through the Atacama Desert in search of silence, beauty, and wonder.
It was among these elements that my inner journey began to take shape, and that I became drawn to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
My journey to acupuncture
After spending 19 years in South America, I returned to Montreal with one clear conviction: to train in acupuncture. This choice felt self-evident—a way to bring together all my experiences and my passion for healing: listening to the body, connecting with nature, and the art of presence.
What moved me most about this centuries-old medicine is its subtlety and its ability to understand the human being as a whole. Thanks to acupuncture and herbal medicine, I was able to heal the daily asthma I’d had since childhood. This experience deepened a conviction I hold dear: our bodies possess an innate wisdom. They speak to us—we sometimes just need to learn to listen with care and gentleness.
Today, I practice acupuncture with genuine dedication, placing at the heart of my work the quality of presence, human connection, and precision of touch.
My practice
I am a licensed member of the Order of Acupuncturists of Quebec, and I welcome everyone with warmth and compassion—in French, English, and Spanish.
My approach is unique because each person is unique. I take the time to listen, observe, and sense in order to offer care that is precise and attuned to what is present here and now. My method is intuitive, gentle, and rigorous, supported by solid clinical training.
What inspires me
Over the years, several fields have deeply moved and inspired me :
- Women’s health — menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum
- Emotional well-being — how to manage stress and anxiety.
- Energetic and aesthetic facial treatments.
- Chronic pain and physical tension.
I continue to train regularly to enrich my practice, refine my techniques, and stay active. My goal : to support each person in a fair and vibrant way.
My professional journey
My trainings
Acupuncture in perinatal care, fertility, and women’s health.
- March 2024 – Perinatal Acupuncture Toolkit (R. Bergeron, Ac) – 32 h
- November 2021 – Infertility: supporting infertile couples (E. Charbonneau, Ac.) – 14 h
- April 2021 – Gynecology and Women’s Health (D. Cornellier, Ac.) – 16 h
- January–February 2021 – Obstetric Acupuncture: from Pregnancy to Postpartum (A. Lesquelin, Ac.) – 36 h
Aesthetic Acupuncture & Facial Treatments
- January 2024 – Aculift (M. Boutin, Ac.) – 8 h
- November 2023 – Foundations of Aesthetic Acupuncture & Advanced Facial Gua Sha (A. Singh, Ac.) – 14 h
- October 2020 – Aesthetic Acupuncture (M. Maranda, Ac.) – 7 h
Stress, Emotional & Nervous System Care
- January 2022 – Extraordinary Vessels: emotional & constitutional disorders (A. Magidoff) – 4.5 h
- January 2022 – Treating the Shen through the Body (A. Magidoff) – 3.5 h
- January–February 2020 – NADA Protocol (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) (L. Cooley, L.Ac.) – 30 h
Manual Therapy, Energy Work & Complementary Techniques
- October 2023 – Tuina 2 (E. Murchie, Ac.) – 15 h
- June 2023 – Kinseikyu (F. Caudet) – 15 h
- June 2023 – Channel Theory (E. Murchie, Ac.) – 15 h
- February 2020 – Therapeutic Cupping (F. Létourneau, Ac. – Institut Axis) – 7 h
Advanced Clinical Skills & First Aid
- March 2025 – CPR Training
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November 2023 – May 2024 – Pulse-Taking Workshops (F. Bonaldo, Ac)
- September 2020 – Clinical Mentorship (C. Vyboh, Ac) – 18.75 h
- May 2021 – Synergy Method & Sports Acupuncture – Level 1 (V. Truong) – 14 h
Book an appointment
Whether in the Southwest of Montreal or on the Plateau Mont-Royal. You can book your session online, at a time that suits you :
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