Back-to-school season is the perfect time to check in on your child’s dental health. A healthy smile supports confidence, focus, and overall wellness. Regular brushing and flossing help prevent cavities, while limiting sugary snacks and drinks protects enamel. Schedule a dental checkup before school starts to catch any issues early and ensure a fresh start for the year. Encourage kids to drink plenty of water and choose tooth-friendly snacks like cheese, fruits, and vegetables. Good oral habits at home, paired with professional care, set the foundation for lifelong dental health—helping your child smile brightly all school year long.
Awaken
What clients are saying… “I’ve never felt so deeply seen and safe. You helped me find myself again.” At Make A Wave, multidimensional healing merges with counseling to release old patterns/versions of you and align you with your truer/sacred self. Special Offer: 4-Session Transformation Package at a reduced rate this month. Shift. Anchor. Expand.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
There’s a new machine down at the gym today. I used it for an hour and felt sick, it’s great though, got everything, KitKats, M&Ms, Snickers, the lot!
Community Event
Join us on Saturday, September 20th, at the Native Sons Hall in downtown Courtenay, BC, for The Alchemy of Gathering – a transformative event designed to heal your body, mind, and spirit. Experience live sound healing performances in the Grand Hall and immerse yourself in soothing music. Participate in wellness workshops from 11am to 6pm, focusing on creativity, empowerment, and community. Engage with interactive stations featuring meditation, sacred smoke clearing, and more. Explore local artisans and wellness products. Celebrate connection, creativity, and healing. Be part of a unique journey to enrich your life and community. Don’t miss it!
Gentle Hands, Greater Comfort
For those with arthritis, stiffness and discomfort can limit even simple movements. Soft tissue therapy, combined with gentle and effective mobilization techniques, offers relief by easing tension in surrounding muscles and ligaments. Manual traction and targeted joint mobilization help reduce tightness, improve flexibility, and promote better movement patterns. Infrared modalities reduces pain. These approaches work together to restore range of motion, making daily activities more manageable. By addressing both joint and soft tissue restrictions, this gentle care supports mobility, eases discomfort and helps patients move with greater freedom and confidence.
Ask The Expert
Q: I got diagnosed with floaters a few years ago but now I don’t see them anymore. Do they usually get better over time?
A: Floaters are usually defined as small clumps within the usually-transparent vitreous jelly of the eyeball, noticeable in the vision of that affected eye. Sudden-onset floaters ought to be examined promptly. They typically persist in the eye, but they may shift position, become smaller, or just become less noticeable with time.
Words to Live By
“Find an opportunity to truly listen and give your full attention to another person without judgement.” – Keith Macpherson
Book Club
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn’t settle into this mental mess as if it’s just our new normal. There’s hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. DrLeaf.com
Healthy Blueberry Crisp
Healthy Blueberry Crisp. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, toss 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pour into a baking dish. In another bowl, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over berries. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm, with Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
Stay Social with Hearing Loss
Socializing can be tough for those with hearing loss, but a few thoughtful adjustments can make all the difference. Always get their attention before speaking. Talk at a natural pace—don’t shout—and use pauses to help them keep up. Keep your hands away from your face so they can see your lips. Stick to one topic at a time and let them know if the subject changes. Choose seating where they can see everyone’s faces clearly. Most importantly, check in often. If they seem confused, repeat the message in simpler, shorter sentences to help keep them connected and included.
Community Event
COMMUNITY EVENT:
ART IN THE VINES 5th Annual Gala Fundraiser. September 12. The Comox Valley Transition Society (CVTS) and Waypoint Insurance invite you to an unforgettable evening of art, wine and giving back at the 5th Annual Art in the Vines Gala. this hyper-local celebration showcases the very best of the Comox Valley, bringing together community, creativity and connection in support of women, children, and families seeking safety and support. Live music with Doc Fingers.


