ABOUT NSEM | British Columbia | Nature Spirit Earth Market

About Nature Spirit Earth Market

We are a local, islander owned store, committed to serving and supporting our community! Nature Spirit Earth Market opened on June 20th, 2015, here on beautiful Gabriola Island, British Columbia. The dream was to provide natural health through body, mind and spirit to Gabriola Islanders and visitors alike. We are grateful to be part of a small community within the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

Fresh out of highschool, Owen is #4 in the Engst line to work regularly in the store.

Alex (He/They/She) is now part owner, helping to keep the store in the family line. They are produce manager as well as responsible for a lot of the body care products we carry.

Charlene was here in the beginning, left for a few years but has been the "love and light" of the store, the welcoming spirit that everyone knows. She took the big step and is now a part owner of the store as well!

Kelly has extensive experience working in natural food stores including managing one in Tofino. She joined us this past May and works with a lot of our local suppliers.

Allie started in the midst of Covid 2021 though it feels like she's been here longer. Allie is a foodie and an experienced chef. If you have questions about being Celiac she's a good peron to talk to. She does a lot of our "fresh" food ordering as well as bulk.

Moe is heavily involved in the supplement side of things and also behind the scenes advertising. She is a registered acupuncturist with on-island practice days Mondays and Wednesdays.

Katie is part of the "weekend crew" -- quietly super efficient at re-stocking the store and knowing what needs to be done! It is said that she is as sweet as the honey she orders!

About Nature Spirit Earth Market

Kelly has extensive experience working in natural food stores including managing one in Tofino. She joined us this past May and works with a lot of our local suppliers.

Allie started in the midst of Covid 2021 though it feels like she's been here longer. Allie is a foodie and an experienced chef. If you have questions about being Celiac she's a good peron to talk to. She does a lot of our "fresh" food ordering as well as bulk.

Moe is heavily involved in the supplement side of things and also behind the scenes advertising. She is a registered acupuncturist with on-island practice days Mondays and Wednesdays.

Katie is part of the "weekend crew" -- quietly super efficient at re-stocking the store and knowing what needs to be done! It is said that she is as sweet as the honey she orders!

Tiffany Engst and Dorothy Engst

Co-Founders