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Your Beauty Sanctuary

Le Petit Spa, a Vancouver gem for over 20 years, welcomes you to indulge in a tranquil escape and enjoy a variety of esthetic services: Customized spa facials with top skincare products. Microdermabrasion and facial peels for radiant skin. Cost-effective LHE Skin Rejuvenation and hair removal. Precision waxing services. Gorgeous pedicures and manicures. Relaxing massages for everyday stress relief. Expert eyebrow and lash treatments. Mineral makeup application for special occasions. Intimate spa parties with friends. Exclusive cosmetics only found in specialty spas and stores. Conveniently located at Kitsilano and Point Grey’s border, Le Petit Spa, named Vancouver’s best independent day spa, serves Metro Vancouver.

Body Sculpting: Fast, Effective, & Lasting

HIEMT Body Sculpting Technology delivers the benefits of muscle development and fat reduction in just 30-minute in-clinic sessions, typically requiring 4 to 6 sessions for optimal results. It enhances metabolic rates around muscles, producing a 16% muscle gain and a 15% fat reduction after four sessions spaced two weeks apart. HIEMT stands apart from methods like CoolSculpting and SculpSure as it indirectly targets fat through muscle stimulation. While it can significantly define the body, the best outcomes arise from a combination of HIEMT, a balanced diet, and regular exercise, particularly benefitting those already in shape and those within a typical BMI range seeking notable and enduring improvements.

Local Spotlight

SoleFit, a family-run pedorthic clinic established in 2005, offers specialized care in custom foot orthotics, video gait analysis, knee braces, and recovery products. What sets us apart is our holistic approach; we not only provide short-term solutions for current injuries but empower patients with education to prevent future problems. By balancing immediate treatments with a focus on the root cause, we ensure comprehensive care. Our mission is to educate and empower, fostering a proactive attitude towards foot health. With a commitment to personalized, informed solutions, SoleFit is dedicated to enhancing lives, one step at a time with Certified Pedorthists.

Clean Eating Buy-Low Foods Recipe

Lemon Green Beans with Toasted Almonds: Start by trimming and washing 1 pound of green beans. Toast 1/3 cup of raw almond slices in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until golden brown, then set them aside. In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the green beans, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until they’re bright green and tender yet slightly crunchy. Squeeze fresh lemon juice (2 tablespoons) over the beans and cook for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat, toss in the toasted almonds, and serve immediately for a flavorful side dish.

November Brain Teasers

1. What is harder to catch the faster you run? 2. A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most? 3. I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

Clean Eating Recipe: Hot Chocolate

Store bought hot chocolate “packets” contain massive amounts of sugar and even hydrogenated oils (an unexpected, undesirable ingredient). You can serve this with whipped cream made of organic heavy cream with a little bit of Monk Fruit Sweetener.
1/3 c full fat coconut milk (unsweetened)
2/3 c boiling water
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla
Monk Fruit Sweetener
(optional) 1-2 drops peppermint oil, whipped cream, or cocoa nibs
Boil water on the stove. Add in all remaining ingredients. Stir well. Let cool a little bit, serve and enjoy!

WellnessNews Welcome

Welcome to the inaugural monthly edition of WellnessNews Choices for Healthy Living® on Vancouver’s West Side. Healthy living involves making daily, positive decisions and assuming responsibility for enhancing various aspects of life, including physical, emotional, social, occupational, financial, and spiritual well-being. Vancouver’s West Side provides abundant opportunities, and this monthly publication serves as a vital link to local support systems. Don’t forget to share this valuable resource with your loved ones, follow our Facebook: vancouverwellnessnews and subscribe to receive local health tips via email by visiting WellnessHubBC.ca online. Your well-being journey starts here.

Book Club: The Power of Meditation

Simple Practices for Mental Clarity and Relaxation. Have you tried to meditate but your thoughts are all over the place? Your mind wanders, you find yourself fidgeting, and what should be a source of peace and joy becomes an irritation. In this book written by Jason Hemlock, you’ll learn: The physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of meditation; Common pitfalls and how to avoid them; How to establish a meditation routine you can commit to; Five basic meditation techniques and how you can adapt them to suit your personal preferences.