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!

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.

Buds are budding, and flowers are blooming! It’s time to get out in the sunshine and smell the fresh air. Remember to take time out for yourself and enjoy this spring weather. Take time to sit, relax, connect with nature, and do nothing. Taking time for yourself will make you happier, more productive, and better able to support your loved ones. If you have a challenge planning time for yourself, connect with Permelia. As a Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner, she can help you release any unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions to allow you to take time for yourself.

What if pain isn’t just about injured tissues, but how the brain interprets signals? Emerging science shows that pain is shaped by the brain and nervous system, not just the body. Persistent pain can continue even after healing, as the brain develops protective patterns that keep signalling discomfort. Neuromovement® offers a different approach. Rather than focusing on fixing the body, it works with the brain’s ability to change—known as neuroplasticity—to create new, more efficient patterns. This reframes pain from something “broken” to something changeable, opening the door to reduced pain, improved movement, and greater ease in daily life.

May is the perfect time to reset your metabolism by supporting your body’s natural rhythms. Focus on simplifying: eat whole, colourful foods, prioritize protein at every meal, and hydrate consistently. As the days get longer, get outside early—morning light helps regulate cortisol and improve sleep quality. Gentle movement like walking, strength training, or yoga build lean muscle and balance hormones. its important to slow down your meals—digestion begins in a calm state. May isn’t about restriction—it’s about alignment. When your body feels safe, nourished, and supported, fat loss, energy, and clarity follow naturally. Acupuncture helps balance the body and supports digestion.

Let’s shed some light on an area of the body that is often neglected – your lower legs or feet! If you have pain in your feet, swollen legs, dry skin, or fungal nails, then it’s time to start looking down more often. These are conditions that put you at a higher risk of falls, wounds, decreased mobility, and infection and can indicate bigger systemic problems. Your legs are the canary in the cave, so keep looking down to prevent a collapse! Contact Comfort Keepers with the idea of getting out and about using those legs. We can help with footcare as well.

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.

As we age, maintaining good dental hygiene becomes increasingly important. Poor oral health can lead to pain, difficulty eating, and serious health issues like heart disease and infections. Seniors may encounter challenges such as dry mouth, gum disease, arthritis, or memory loss, which can make brushing and flossing more difficult. Therefore, regular dental checkups and daily oral care are essential.

At Wandering Pearl, we are operating and providing care under the directive received from The College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia. We welcome clients of ALL ages into our super comfortable, friendly, modern clinic on wheels. It is a safe environment with no waiting room or shared spaces. We provide excellent dental hygiene care including teeth cleaning, polishing, cavity prevention, oral hygiene education, whitening and so much more… all when and where it is convenient for you. We come to you.