To celebrate being back on the Island and having my Rolfing practice here for 10 years, I will be offering 10% off on all sessions booked (and paid for) between April 19th (the day my plane landed ten years ago) and May 19th (Dr. Ida Rolf’s Birthday). Rolfing can realign your body, reduce your pain and help you return to doing what you love. Come celebrate with me! With 10% off, this is a great time to come in and give Rolfing a try if you have been hesitating.
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Mobile Pawdicure Nail Salon
Are you familiar with the “Click Test”? If you hear your dog’s nails click on your hardwood floors, they need a Pawdicure. At Pawdicure Nails, we take pride in providing the best experience for you and your pet! Our mobile service comes to you so we can work in the comfort of you and your pet’s own home. Services we provide include: Nail trim/dremel, Nail filing, Minor grooming (back end/face/feet), Teeth brushing, Ear cleaning, and After care nose and paw balm to promote healthy skin and to relieve dry, cracked skin. Call us today, we are one phone call away.
Meet the Practitioner: Mariia Lataieva
A few years ago, I realized I wanted more than an office job. I wanted to make people genuinely happy, so I studied Body Sugaring. YES! The sweet art of removing hair and stress at the same time. Body Sugaring is a natural, ancient European hair removal method using sugar, lemon, and water to remove hair from the root. It is less painful than waxing and results in smooth, glowing skin. Sugaring quickly became my passion, and now my dreams have come true — I have my own cozy beauty space where every client and every treatment is special. Book Online today!
Support our For Our Families Campaign
When families are supported, our whole community thrives. That’s why SOS launched For Our Families, a campaign dedicated to keeping essential and enriching SOS Child, Youth & Family Programs open, accessible, and vibrant. Make a difference by donating through the SOS website or by joining the first-ever SOS Fore Our Community Golf Tournament on June 6 at Morningstar Golf Club. For $180 per person, enjoy the driving range, 18 holes of golf with a cart, buffet dinner, on-course challenges, exciting prizes, and a silent auction. Support local children and youth. Visit MorningStarGolf.com or call the Golf Club at 250-248-2244 to register.
Hearing Loss and Balance
Hearing loss is one of several factors that can cause falls. Individuals who have even a mild degree of hearing loss are three times as likely to experience accidental falls. Studies have shown that wearing hearing aids improves balance compared to an individual who does not wear hearing aids but who has hearing loss. There are three major ideas for why hearing loss can affect our balance: 1) hearing loss causes less awareness of our environment, which means less awareness of people or activities around us; 2) hearing loss decreases spatial awareness, which makes it harder to know where you are compared to your surroundings; and 3) hearing loss uses more brain energy, which means there is less energy for balance.
SOS Golf Tournament
Join SOS for our first-ever SOS Fore Our Community Golf Tournament on June 6 at Morningstar Golf Club. Enjoy an exciting day of golf followed by a delicious dinner. The cost is $180, which includes driving range access, 18 holes, a golf cart, and dinner. Proceeds will support essential programs for local children, youth and families. Have fun with on-course challenges and a chance to win a new vehicle from Parksville Chrysler! Guests will also enjoy a silent auction with amazing products and services from local businesses! Visit MorningstarGolf.com to register yourself or a team.
Hard-Working Dentures
Bumblebees can’t fly! I don’t think bumblebees agree. Dentures have the same reputation, according to many oral healthcare professionals. Dentures are considered a failure in the oral treatment world. Hmmm…. Buz..Buz..Buz I’m a bumblebee. Dentures work; not only do they have to be comfortable when there is 25 lbs of pressure on them, they have to remain stable when there is no pressure on them and also when people want to eat with them! That can be a tall order when there are no gums to provide a good foundation. Contact Accura Denture Clinic for all your denture needs.
Live Theatre in Nanaimo
Attending a live performance is a positive, communal event that makes you feel connected to other people, which in turn is good for your mental outlook and longevity. Watching a play allows the audience to access different emotions. Whether a tragedy or a musical, there’s likely an element of the storyline that extends beyond personal life experiences. Upcoming live theatre in Nanaimo includes “Two Rooms” at the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s Bailey Studio, April 22 – May 10th and “Boy Player” at the Western Edge Theatre, April 17 – 26th.
Spring Cleaning with Biofield Tuning
Spring invites movement, circulation, and integration, much like seasonal cleaning – open windows, sweep corners, and refresh what’s been stagnant. Through Biofield Tuning, sound becomes a broom for the unseen—clearing energetic cobwebs, calming the nervous system, and creating space for renewed vitality. By working with tuning forks in the biofield, this process helps the body recognize unresolved emotional patterns and naturally reorganize toward greater ease and alignment. Many people experience a greater sense of clarity, more grounded, and emotional resilience as their system settles and integrates.
Business Profile: Amplifon
Amplifon is your local hearing care expert, dedicated to helping you rediscover the joy of sound. With personalized hearing solutions, advanced technology, and compassionate care, Amplifon supports your journey to better hearing every step of the way. Their experienced hearing care professionals offer free hearing tests, custom fittings, and ongoing support to ensure your hearing aids work seamlessly with your lifestyle. Whether you’re exploring hearing aids for the first time or upgrading your current device, Amplifon is committed to delivering exceptional care and results. Hear life to the fullest – book your free consultation at Amplifon today!
April is “Move More Month”
The message encourages people to incorporate more movement into their everyday lives—whether it’s walking the dog, taking the stairs, cycling to work, or simply spending more time outdoors. However, only 32% of Canadian adults meet the recommended activity level, which is approximately 7,500 steps per day. Movement is a fundamental aspect of healthy living. When paired with supportive practices like acupuncture, it can help reduce stress, improve circulation, support metabolism, and promote overall balance in the body. Health is not achieved through one dramatic change; it develops from small, consistent habits that keep the body active and the energy flowing.
