Spring 2014

HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Spring 2014 Vol. 10 Issue 2

ETHICS

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ESTHETICS

SUSTAINABLE

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PEACEFUL SOUNDS with Daisy Harpe ONE GREAT YEAR BOOK REVIEW

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contents

Inside SPRING 2014

FEATURES 8 Environmental Stewardship

Improve your bottom line

10 Five Ways to Eco-Drive

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Peaceful Sounds

Fulfilling her purpose through sound therapy

Reduce your fuel

11 Ethics Meets Esthetics

Know where the products you use are coming from

14 Beat Your Spring Allergies

Reduce symptoms and enjoy the season

16 Peaceful Sounds

Fulfilling her purpose through sound therapy

20 Book Review

11

Ethics Meets Esthetics

Know where the products you use are coming from

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The Importance of Sustainable Seafood

Enjoy your meal without harming the ocean

One Great Year

23 Exercise in Pregnancy Is it safe?

24 The Importance of Sustainable Seafood

Enjoy your meal without harming the ocean

25 5 Great Recipes 31 Taking Feng Shui on the Road

Enhance chi wherever your go

32 Travel Green

Don't leave your green practices at home 35 Hypnosis for Weight Loss

Get you subconscious on your side

36 Letting Go with Somatic Emotional Release What's a little emotional release between friends?

40 Krill Oil

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Taking Feng Shui on the Road Enhance chi wherever you go

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Helps promote health

in every issue 21 Top Shelf 30 Healthy Dining 39 Shop Local 41 Synergy Holistic Directory Spring 2014 l Guided Synergy 3

GREEN

Let’s talk about being • Proudly recognized in the “Éminence Green Spa Program” (since March 2011).

• The L Spa is proud to be a Silver Partner with this eco-conscious company.

• Certified cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ Leaping Bunny Program.

• Certified cruelty-free

by PETA.

• Did you know that Éminence plants one tree for every product sold as part of their Forests For The Future Program? Our spa (and you - our beloved Spa Junkies) are responsible for 5167 trees planted.

• Éminence has been certified by Biokontroll and Demeter International; regarded as providing the highest standards for organic products in the world using sustainable farming and green practices.

• Enlist wind and solar power energy in the making of products, use recyclable packaging, vegetable-based inks in printing, FSC certified post-consumer recycled paper and our Beyond Organic line is created with Biodynamic® farming practices.

• Certified cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ Leaping Bunny Program.

Jane Iredale does not test their products on animals, use ingredients tested on animals or sell into markets requiring animal testing - which mean Jane Iredale is not sold in China.

• Recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and skincare professionals world wide.

• CZ products are produced in Italy, in a facility that uses 100% of its energy from renewable resources.

• Does not test their products on animals.

• Comfort Zone products are formulated using a combination of phytotherapy for its vitamins and enzymes, aromatherapy for its nourishment and nutrients, and the most advanced biochemistry to take advantage of the intelligence of science.

Experience our NEW Eco-Friendly Pedi Chairs!

The National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons and Spas has certified Continuum - the company who produced our pedi chairs - for their dedication to developing sustainable products.

• Natural and recycled components • Less plastic than other leading brands • Operates with fewer resources • 20% less water is used per treatment!

The L Spa and Wellness Centre is committed to reducing our carbon footprint and providing our clients with products that are healthy for our bodies as well as being eco-friendly.

• Davines favours ingredients of natural origin, organic or eco-certified • Made from renewable sources, eco-sustainable, not of petrochemical origin • Made from environmentally friendly processes; possibly biodegradable and with low water toxicity • Originating from crops produced in conformity with international eco-ethical standards, thus with no discrimination and exploitation of people or the environment.

• Superior quality, advanced technology, greener products and active recycling.

• Approved spas provide safe working environments for their guests and team.

• Strict no animal testing policy makes OPI safe and reputable.

• Standards & best practices reviewed include booking procedures, human resources, guest care, health & safety, equipment & facilities and hygiene & sterilization.

• Recognized 3-Free Brand (Formaldehyde, DBP or Toluene.)

• Committed to being an industry leader while continually striving to improve the environmental quality of their products, packaging and operations.

• We pride ourselves in adding a ‘green’ touch to our therapies to ensure the needs of our clients and the environment are being taken into consideration.

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EDITORIAL CALENDAR WINTER 2014 FITNESS ◗ SPRING 2014 ENVIRONMENT ◗ SUMMER 2014 ECO-TOURISM ◗ FALL 2014 MOM & BABY ◗

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Our readers and advertisers are health conscious individuals living a holistic lifestyle who use this magazine as a resource guide to find natural and holistic practitioners, products, services, courses, workshops and events in their region and beyond.

Subscriptions available for $20/year plus GST. Visit www.guidedsynergy.ca or contact us at subscriptions@guidedsynergy.ca ON OUR COVER: Daisy Harpe, owner Ground with Sound, Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Feature photos were taken on Daisy Harpe's acreage south of Grande Prairie, Alberta by Prairie Ranger Photography.

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publisher's message “ Nothing that I can do will change the structure of the universe.

But maybe, by raising my voice I can help the greatest of all causes— goodwill among men and peace on earth.” ~ Albert Einstein.

Finding "Your" Unique Voice O

ne of my favorite TV shows these days is undoubtedly NBC’s The Voice. Generally speaking, I’m not a big watcher of television, but this show has captured my attention. Singers go through four rounds of competition, starting with a blind audition and ending with a live performance.

In the blind audition, the coaches can’t see the contestants, so their decisions are based solely on the vocal performances, not on the contestants’ appearance. From the first round to the last, the show demonstrates a positive and uplifting message.

At each stage, the artists get one chance to give the performance of a lifetime in order to move on to the next level. Contestants are instantaneously exposed to fans around the world. Some may very well be on their way to a great career. For others, their time in the spotlight is limited.

In Outliers: The Story of Success, author Malcolm Gladwell discusses the 10,000-hour rule, which states that in order to master a given task, you need to practice it for about 10,000 hours. Whether I am rooting for the next winner of The Voice or seeking expert advice from a natural health practitioner, I believe that those who have committed

10,000 hours of practice to their field have the best chance of successfully reaching their audience.

Our magazine invites various experts to help us educate our readers. In this issue, we introduce “Synergy Voices,” a panel of holistic and natural health practitioners and business owners who are delighted to share their knowledge, research and wisdom with you.

Also new to our Spring 2014 issue are the editorial sections, created to enhance the flow of content for readers and advertisers.

Sections included in this and future issues are Alternative Health, Environment, Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Lifestyles, Personal Growth, Spirituality and Travel.

Certain singers stand out on The Voice because of the way their unique sound makes us feel. Daisy Harpe, well-known sound therapist, stands out in her field of expertise as well, with the unique and powerful healing tool of sound therapy.

Enjoy her story in “Peaceful Sounds,” written by editor Susan Fitzgerald (p. 16).

Special thanks to Kyle Groves, executive chef at Catch & the Oyster Bar in Calgary, Alberta (p. 24); Colleen Nunes, spa director at the L Spa & Wellness Centre in Grande Prairie, Alberta (p. 11); and Andrew Ruhland, founder of Integrated Wealth Management in Calgary (p. 8) for their articles on the environment, our focus for this Spring issue.

introducing...

Our most loyal readers have told me that when they get the latest copy of Guided Synergy Magazine, they wait until they are able to sit down and read it cover to cover. I love that!

I have a very special request for you. Please drop us a note to let us know what you enjoy most about our magazine and whether something you’ve read has made an impact on you—good or bad. We really want to hear from you! With your permission, we will share your thoughts with our readers in the next issue. You can reach us at info@ guidedsynergy.ca.

Cover to cover, I hope this issue reveals a positive and uplifting message for all of our readers this season.

Please check out our new and improved Synergy Holistic Directory in the back of this issue, which now includes more than 350 listings across Canada. We are excited to offer Canada’s only mobile holistic directory application. It’s available in the Apple iTunes store for iPhone and iPad users and on Google Play for Android users.

Namaste, Linda Warwick Publisher

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EDITORIAL SECTIONS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH Environment Fitness Personal Growth SPIRITUALITY FOOD & NUTRITION Lifestyles TRAVEL Spring 2014 l Guided Synergy 7

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SYNERGY voices Environmental Stewardship Is Smart for Everyone

Andrew Ruhland Andrew H. Ruhland, CFP, CIM, is the founder of Integrated Wealth Management in Calgary.

The IWM team specializes in helping private wealth creators optimize their overall financial wellness and enjoy the fruits of their labour.

For more information, visit integratedwealthmanagement.ca.

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Improve your bottom line by reducing your own wasteful practices F or many years, a pitched battle has raged between the forces of mega-capitalism and environmental groups. Since all conflict is intrinsically divisive, most people have been compelled to choose between capitalism and environmental protection. Both sides have acted superior, denying anything insightful that the other side has said, and physical violence and property destruction have even erupted occasionally.

War has no winners.

What if there is another approach? From my perspective, the mind and heart are similar to a parachute in that they operate most effectively when they are both open. If you personally decide to not choose one of the sides in this battle, but instead consciously focus on achieving multiple positive outcomes, it becomes obvious that environmental stewardship is smart for everyone, whether you are in business or not.

Overconsumption through wasteful practices is clearly a problem that needs to be solved at all levels. Let’s look at some ways that businesses and individuals can take meaningful actions that make both financial and environmental sense.

Exceptional business coaches, like Chris Niles of BalancePoint Partners in Millarville, Alberta, know that better decision making results in less waste, greater profits and reduced negative environmental impact. Stress is lowered for everyone, and expensive wasteful mistakes are reduced. Individual coaching styles vary, but the most effective coaches help businesses to accurately identify the core problem or challenge, foster a culture of creativity to generate possible solutions and filter out the noise that over-thinking can produce.

While managing individuals’ ego-based attachments to the best ideas (especially when they’re not the boss’s ideas!), effective coaches help leaders think through the full effects of any course of action and make mindful decisions to target their actions to produce the greatest outcomes. This process is the modern version of “measure twice and cut once.”

But what if you’re not a business owner or key decision maker in a large organization? The same concepts apply to both business and the population at large. When your principles are sound, they cannot fight you.

Environmental speaker, author and consultant Claudette Lacombe at Umbel Communications in Calgary is very passionate about nurturing the environmental awareness of both public policy and business decision makers. She’s also clear that each individual who makes environmentally focused changes to lifestyle habits contributes positively to making our resources go further. Claudette’s advice is very succinct, practical and realistic to implement: l Begin with awareness; notice how much you consume—water, fuel, consumer goods and especially food. Start paying attention to what goes in your garbage and recycling bins. l Take small steps, starting with the easiest and working your way to bigger ideas. Claudette suggests placing an open one-quart mason jar in the tank of old toilets, actively choosing consumer products with less packaging and using your own permanent water bottle instead of buying disposable plastic. l Support local organizations that focus on taking action toward change. You can visit the Alberta ENGO Directory (www.aendirectory.ca), which lists non-profit environmental organizations, and pick one to support. Government grants tend to focus on raising awareness, but don’t provide funding to hire the human resources necessary, so these groups appreciate your support to create the action they promote.

Whether or not we’re in business, we are all individual decision makers whose habits collectively determine our communities’ consumption footprints.

As we consciously take action in our own lives, we make a meaningful impact on how long the human race can thrive on our living planet. Adding mindfulness to the mix reduces haste—and haste makes waste, right? Environmental stewardship is smart for everyone.

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Among the services we offer are: • Myofascial Release • Relaxation Massage • Healing Touch Energy Therapy • Infrared Sauna • Meditation • Happy Light Therapy • Self Care Teachings

We also carry a few specialized self care products. There is plenty of room for more retail items.

The person who chooses to purchase this business will receive: 100% of the shares in this corporation; our reputation for helping people heal; a fully developed website; advertising materials such as brochures, rack cards and signs; our valuable client list. You will also receive all the equipment needed to run the business: computer and programming, printer, washer and dryer, sauna, linens, all supplies on hand, filing cabinet, waiting room furniture, etc.

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environment

Five Ways to Eco-Drive Reduce your fuel consumption and save money A ccelerate gently. The harder you accelerate, the more fuel you consume. In the city, you can conserve fuel by easing onto the accelerator pedal gently and gradually. Pretend there’s an egg under the gas pedal and an open cup of coffee on the dash. Try to drive without breaking the shell or spilling the coffee and you’ll be good to go.

Maintain a steady speed. Be consistent.

Unintentional dips in speed and sudden bursts of acceleration take a toll on your tank and your wallet. In fact, tests show that varying your speed up and down between 75 km/h and 85 km/h every eighteen seconds can increase your fuel use by 20 percent. Use cruise control whenever possible.

Anticipate traffic. Read the road ahead, anticipate road disruptions, monitor the movements of pedestrians and other vehicles and keep a comfortable distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.

Coast to decelerate.

Coasting to a stop with your foot off the pedal is like driving for free. By anticipating traffic slowdowns as early as possible, you can decrease your speed, conserve fuel and save

money by simply taking your foot off the accelerator. Today, most vehicles are equipped with fuel-injection systems that automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the engine when the accelerator is fully released.

Avoid high speeds. Even if you have a need for speed, slow

down. Most cars, vans, SUVs and pickup trucks operate most fuel efficiently when travelling between 50 and 80 km/h.

Anything above this optimal speed zone and vehicles consume increasingly more fuel the faster they go. For example, if it takes $10 worth of fuel to drive a certain distance at 100 km/h, it would cost $12 to travel that same distance at 120 km/h. That’s like throwing a toonie out the window every 100 km.

"Coasting to a stop with

your foot off the pedal is like driving for free."

Source: Natural Resources Canada, www.vehicles. nrcan.gc.ca.

—News Canada

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special feature

Ethics Meets Esthetics

Know where the products you use are coming from!

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Colleen Nunes Colleen Nunes is the spa director at The L Spa and Wellness Centre.

Originally from South Africa, she is internationally accredited as an esthetician, massage therapist and complementary therapist.

With her knowledge and her background as a lecturer at a health and skin-care academy, she has become a highly respected trainer, mentor and leader within the spa community.

he world has become intensely small and we are globally connected like we have never been before. No longer are we as a society blind to the injustices taking place in the world. Instead, we are on the frontlines fighting for what we believe in. Climate change has been a pressing matter for some time; reducing our carbon footprint, fighting deforestation and preserving plant and animal species are taking centre stage.

Change starts with us. We need to take action today to take care of tomorrow—we owe it to ourselves and to the generations to come. What are you doing today to support the cause?

It sounds like a daunting task, but it’s much easier than you may think.

Use your buying power!

Yes, by making smarter choices today, you are taking care of yourself and future generations.

Look good and feel better knowing you are making a change.

Many cosmetic companies are gearing themselves towards sustainability and pledging their commitment in various ways. One of the greenest companies out there, Éminence Organic Skin Care, focuses on sustainable farming and green practices. From harnessing solar power and wind energy to using geothermal heating, each step of the manufacturing process is designed to help reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Planting and harvesting are done manually, and no harsh chemicals or toxic pesticides are used. The boxes are made from recycled materials, and packing chips are made from corn, which allows them to be discarded by dissolving them in hot water. Éminence has

launched its Forests for the Future program, pledging its commitment to the environment by planting a tree for every product sold.

Although green companies are at the forefront of efforts to protect the earth, another important way to use your buying power for positive change is by purchasing cruelty-free products. Are you aware of the injustices done to innocent animals to enhance your beauty? The Leaping Bunny program established by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics certifies companies that do not use animals for testing cosmetics or their ingredients. Look for the Leaping Bunny logo and put all doubts to rest about whether the company you are supporting is ethical.

Jane Iredale, a cosmetics manufacturer, does not test its products on animals or use ingredients that have been tested on animals. The company has even gone so far as to refuse to sell into markets that require testing on animals. You can have the best of both worlds: quality products with strong ethical values.

As a spa specialist, I have worked with the products mentioned above and recommend them.

Buying from companies such as these helps to enforce and promote sustainability. Let’s take it one step further. Many spas and wellness centres not only treat the mind, body and soul, but are also kind to the environment in their product selection and daily practices. The holistic approach focuses on treating the whole rather than focusing on an individual component. By choosing a spa that uses ethical products, you can rest with ease, knowing that your natural choices are not only personally but also environmentally beneficial.

We need to commit to educating the leaders of tomorrow, for these valuable lessons need to be passed from one generation to the next. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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Natural Furniture Polish 2 cups warm water 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white vinegar (or lemon juice) Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake before use. Spray on furniture and wipe with a damp sponge or cloth.

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Beat Your Spring Allergies Naturally Reduce symptoms and enjoy the season S

pring brings different things to all of us.

For some it’s a time to finally get back to jogging outside; for others it’s a time to clean the backyard and plant this year’s garden.

Whichever way we decide to enjoy the spring weather, we must also be prepared for the arrival of nasty allergies

l Organic peppermint tea also helps to relieve congestion; this is because the essential oils of peppermint tea are a natural decongestant. By eliminating the mucus and

Nasal congestion, runny noses, sneezing, itchy palates and red, watery, itchy eyes can become a nightmare for many. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, don’t dread the arrival of spring. Follow these recommendations from the Canadian Health Food Association to help soothe the symptoms of your allergies and beat the sniffles and sneezes altogether.

seasonal allergies, don't dread the arrival of spring."

l Vitamin C has been shown to reduce histamine levels. Made by the body, histamines are linked to allergy symptoms. Vitamin C has also been shown to help decrease the sensitivity of our respiratory tract to histamines. l Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that prevents the release of histamines and other inflammatory chemicals that can cause allergy symptoms. It has been found to be extremely effective at reducing the symptoms of spring allergies. Quercetin can be purchased as a supplement from your natural healthfood retailer, or alternatively, cayenne pepper and garlic are also great natural sources. l Organic thyme can help to naturally relieve congestion that often occurs during the onset of spring allergies. It also aids in fighting infections caused by phlegm.

To experience its benefits, drink a tea made from fresh thyme twice a day or take a supplement that preserves the natural properties of the herb.

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buildup in your respiratory tract, you also eliminate some of the allergens and irritants that may get caught there. l Organic chamomile’s anti-inflammatory properties offer great relief to dry, itchy eyes.

Place cold, wet organic chamomile tea bags over your eyes for ten minutes for a lasting soothing effect. l Honey’s healing qualities make it a great natural treatment for soothing sore throats caused by allergies. It’s also widely believed that eating honey produced by bees in your region can help relieve allergies. Bees transfer pollen from flower blossoms to honey, so if you eat honey produced in your region, you will gradually become inoculated against the irritating effects of the pollen in your area. l Organic ginger is a natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory. It can also help soothe the irritation of the respiratory tract and is especially powerful when combined with honey. l Whatever natural alternatives you decide to try this spring, remember that it’s always best to consult your health-care practitioner before making any significant changes to your supplement regimen.

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peaceful sounds with Daisy Harpe PhotoS by PRAIRIE RANGER PHOTOGRAPHY

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visit to Sedona, Arizona, in 2010 sparked Daisy Harpe’s interest in a therapeutic modality used for relaxation and stress relief.

After attending a session that touched on sound therapy, Harpe was inspired to explore the topic further. Sound therapy is based on the theory that everything vibrates, including our bodies, and that all energy possesses a vibrational frequency. Depending on the sound, the vibration and frequency received by our bodies and ears can have a strong positive or negative effect on the body and mind. Harpe, owner of Ground with Sound, describes sound therapy as “a technique which uses music, sounds, tones, vibration and breath to create a grounding meditative space. Vibrations used in sound therapy can aid in reducing anxiety and emotional stress and in lowering blood pressure and heart rate.”

woods. Heading to the community hall on Saturday evenings for square dancing was a highlight of the week for Harpe, as she enjoyed dancing, singing and having fun with her neighbours.

Harpe had a vision of building a unique dome-shaped studio for sound therapy, and the secluded and peaceful acreage on which she lives provided the perfect location. Her vision took shape after a process of internal searching and inquiring, reflecting on the questions “What is my purpose?” and “Why am I here and how can I can I help others?” Harpe experienced the effects of sound vibration in a dome building in California, which confirmed to her that this truly was her path to follow.

With the support of her husband of 17 years, Daisy started creating her vision and building her dream.

Harpe recalls a pivotal time when she was 17 years old. “My foundation was shaken to the core. Everything that was solid in my life changed within three months. My mother passed away, my father moved away because of health reasons and I left my childhood home to live with my older brother and his family.”

Harpe has spent the majority of her life in the County of Grande Prairie in Alberta’s Peace Country. She grew up in the small farming community of Demmitt, where she was the youngest in a family of seven. Helping on the small family farm was a part of everyday life; everyone had chores to do. Leisure time was spent playing by the creek or walking or skiing in the

“As I look back on my life, it certainly wasn’t a smooth, easy journey,” explains Harpe, “but then again that is what life is all about. We all have the lessons and the hardships. It just shows up in different ways for each person. You get dealt the cards and you play them the best you can with what you know.”

Harpe says, “I am thankful for a childhood that was rooted in strength of family, a belief in God, strong work ethics and cultural traditions. My family background gave me my foundation to build my life on, and when I stumbled along my path, I remembered to lean into my past to help support me in picking myself up and moving forward.”

This certainly was a huge game changer. Harpe says, “At the time I continued through each day and then years, not realizing the immensity of what I had lost. For quite a few years I went kind of numb and my life was not heading in a very healthy direction for my body, mind or soul. In my mid-20s I started questioning my lifestyle and began making better choices to connect me with a healthier way of living—both physically and spiritually.”

When she was 27, Harpe’s life path took another turn with the opportunity to work in the oil and gas industry as a field and

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plant operator. Under its equal-opportunity program, PetroCanada hired two females to work in the male-dominated field.

“This was huge for me. I landed a good job; I was making good money with company benefits and was able to get my feet on the ground. I was finally able to buy my own place and have some feeling of security.”

But even with this job security Harpe still felt empty and unsatisfied. The pay and lifestyle were good, but she kept thinking that there had to be more. Then another life-changing event took place. Harpe was out on her morning rounds, doing the regular procedure of checking oil wells, when a well head compressor exploded, leaving her with second- and third-degree burns on her hands and face.

“The crazy part is I knew this was going to happen. I never liked those well head compressors and even that morning, as I started the compressors after doing the routine checks, I remember thinking to myself ‘Just watch this thing blow.’ I pushed the start button and watched the gauges level out, thinking all was well. As I turned to walk out of the building, the compressor exploded.”

It was after this accident that Harpe really started paying attention to what she refers to as “that little voice inside that talks to us, our intuition.” She reflects, “There had been other major events. One was a car accident where I ‘knew’ but didn’t listen and sure enough, the ‘voice’ was giving me direction. I remember my father telling me in his last years of life ‘You know the answer; you just have to get quiet and listen. The answer is always inside of you.’”

Looking back, Harpe has become more aware of how everything has led her to what she is doing today. Finding and buying the acreage was another example of letting go and letting the river of life bring her to where she needed to be. Harpe recalls, “When my husband and I decided to start a life together, we searched for a place to buy and everything we looked at just wasn’t right. I then suggested to leave it be and not try to push this to happen, and by chance we found this place three months later.”

When they bought their land, Harpe knew that it was special.

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She feels this place came to them to share with others and to help people find some respite from their busy and stressful lives. For six years she operated a successful bed-and-breakfast out of her home. Everyone who stayed there has shared that they really love the peacefulness and tranquility. Harpe suggests that this comes from the natural world. “Anyone who drives in along our winding, tree-lined driveway has commented that they can feel themselves relax and let go. People always remark on how beautiful and restful it is here.”

How does Harpe feel about her life now? “I feel great! I love what I do and I really do feel like I am making a positive difference.

I look back at my life and see that every step, every fall, every heartache and disappointment has brought me to this point. Had I not experienced the tough and sad parts, the times when I wanted to throw in the towel and skip out of life, I would not be able to relate to others or empathize to the degree I feel I do.”

Harpe feels that her life experiences, together with facilitating sound therapy, enable her to help people relax and feel good. She says, “I offer a safe, quiet space in a beautiful dome nestled within the healing energy of nature, a place where people can connect to their own stillness and allow a release of stress. Even if they just say to me ‘I feel so rested but alive’ and leave the Sound Dome feeling in a better state than when they came in, then I feel I have helped.”

She goes on to say, “If people experience a release of stress or emotional or physical pain and they go back to their everyday life without having the urge to yell at the kids or kick the dog—even if it is just for the next few hours that they feel calm and relaxed— then that’s the start of a ripple of peace flowing outward from them and affecting the one next to them in a more positive way. I love what Mother Teresa said: ‘Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.’”

Susan Fitzgerald is a freelance editor, writer and researcher based in Vancouver. She works on everything from picture books to dissertations, and her work has appeared in publications ranging from community newsletters to academic journals. She is especially interested in environmental and social justice issues, language and literacy.

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One Great Year

Authors: Tamara Veitch and Rene DeFazio Greenleaf Book Group ISBN: 1626340234 Reviewed by Carolyn Cooke

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I just finished this novel a few days ago and my only regret is that I didn’t dive into it sooner when it landed on my desk. One Great Year is an outstanding novel for first-time authors Tamara Veitch and Rene DeFazio, and you can tell they put in the time and effort to really bring their ideas to life with engaging characters, plenty of action and fascinating backstory elements that make you think, even as you read furiously to find out what happens next.

As for the story, it revolves around Marcus, an advanced youth in the last days of Atlantis, or Atitala in the novel, who is one of the ones chosen to be an Emissary.

Their mission is to go forward into the next ages as bearers of light and wisdom as the

"...this is so well done it just sits in the background, where it sparks thoughts in the back of your mind." world descends from a golden age down to a dark, dangerous iron age. But Marcus, suspicious of a former childhood friend named Helghul, witnesses a disturbing dark ceremony and decides to take special potion to retain his memories from life to life—the same one Helghul took as he sets out to bring darkness and chaos to the world.

The action carries forward through the ages as Marcus tries his best to help the world while keeping Helghul in check and seeking out his fellow Emissary and soul mate, Theron, in every life he can. But the weight of his full recall and the neverending battle with the forces of darkness are wearing him down.

In One Great Year Veitch and DeFazio do something ambitious I’ve not seen any other

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first-time authors tackle: melding together present-day science, particularly quantum physics, with ancient wisdom, and showing the many places the two meet and even overlap. The best part is that this is so well done it just sits in the background, where it sparks thoughts in the back of your mind.

By the time you finish this novel, which is

a hefty one, you are gently led to see the world in a whole new way. And that new world-view brings up questions, like how much of this is real and what does it really mean to you.

Reading One Great Year might well inspire you to do a little research, easily enough done with the footnotes and bibliography the authors include, and it might encourage you to stop a moment and rethink your own life and the choices you’ve made. And if nothing else, it will entertain you with a kaleidoscope of times, places, cultures and a whole lot of action as the forces of good and evil face off for the fate of the world in this spiritual thriller of a story.

Either way, pick up a copy and settle in for a wonderful ride.

Carolyn Cooke is a reporter for Surrey Now newspaper.

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Home Cooking for Your Dog is the first holistic cookbook for dogs to include recipes for cooked meals, treats, and the raw food diet—a big trend in the pet industry. User-friendly, chop-licking recipes like Fido’s Fishcakes, Potluck Polenta, and Peanut Butter and Coconut Cakes call for healthy ingredients you can find in your local grocery store.

Nutritional consultants and documentary filmmakers James Colquhoun and Laurentine ten Bosch have teamed up with the world’s leading experts in nutrition and natural medicine to create Hungry for Change—a groundbreaking documentary film and a practical, prescriptive companion volume to help you transform your eating habits and change your life.

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Exercise in Pregnancy

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Is it safe?

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e all know that exercise improves muscle tone, strength and endurance, but is it safe during pregnancy?

Both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend that pregnant women include exercise in their healthy lifestyle, as long as they have no medical or obstetrical complications. ACOG suggests a total of 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise every day, or on most days, throughout pregnancy.

Exercise in pregnancy can ease or eliminate aches and pains, leg cramps and circulatory challenges; strengthen pelvic floor muscles; and aid in the prevention of insomnia and pregnancy blues. In addition, exercise provides us with a better self-image, prepares our bodies for the physical journey of labour and birth, helps us retain our pre-pregnancy fitness levels and makes returning to our prepregnancy shape achievable.

might be the perfect fit. Classes also allow you to meet other moms-to-be.

Now that you’re excited to get moving, don’t forget to prepare yourself well. Avoid overheating by wearing breathable, layered clothing; drink generous amounts of water before, during and after exercise to stay hydrated; wear comfortable running shoes with proper support for your ligaments and tendons; and, most importantly, know your limits but have fun!

Erin Peters, the director of Beauty-Well Inc. (www.beauty-well.ca), has been a maternal and infant wellness advocate for more than a decade. She is a certified prenatal childbirth instructor, birth doula, postpartum doula and lactation educator currently practicing in Grande Prairie, Alberta, using her knowledge to support families through pregnancy and beyond.

She loves spending her free time with her husband and three children and freelance writing

Although many sources compare natural childbirth (involving no pain medications or interventions) to running a marathon, I don’t suggest you start there. Choose your activity by taking into account your fitness level, as well as commonsense safety precautions.

Brisk walks, stair climbing, swimming and downloadable prenatal workouts are fantastic low-impact and low- or no-cost options. If you can afford to invest a little and you feel social, a group class like water aerobics, prenatal yoga or prenatal dance

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The Importance of Sustainable Seafood Enjoy your meal without harming the ocean A

s we enter the warmer months, we naturally start to look for lighter fare when deciding what to eat. As the executive chef of Catch & the Oyster Bar, I’m naturally drawn to seafood. Not just any seafood though—only fresh and sustainable seafood.

be a part of the solution. One answer is to start choosing sustainable seafood offerings whenever possible.

The Ocean Wise program, created by the Vancouver Aquarium, is an excellent resource that educates consumers about sustainable seafood. The program uses

stocked and able to feed future generations.

The Ocean Wise site (www.oceanwise.ca) lists restaurants and retailers that participate in the program, and has a database of recommended seafood choices. To simplify shopping, Ocean Wise has developed an iPhone app (available through the Ocean Wise website or the Apple Store) that shows you where Ocean Wise seafood is available within your city.

Your next question might be “What are the best seafood choices I can make?”

Shop and eat based on what’s in season.

Different species become available to eat at different times throughout the year. Fresh BC halibut is usually available from March until October. Fresh wild salmon is in season during the summer, while shellfish like mussels, clams and oysters are available year round but are typically at their very best in the coldest winter months.

When looking for seafood out of season, look for products labelled “FAS,” which indicates that they were frozen at sea to preserve their freshness. BC sablefish is an incredible choice that is almost always found frozen at sea.

Protecting the oceans doesn’t mean giving

"Shop and eat based on what's in season."

Fresh seafood is a no brainer, but many of us don’t automatically think about how important sustainability is. Although Alberta is landlocked, overfishing impacts all of us, no matter where we live.

Did you know that overfishing is the biggest issue facing our oceans today, and that we have already taken 90 percent of large predatory fish out of the oceans? Or that recent studies have indicated that without changes to how consumers choose seafood, the world’s fisheries will collapse by 2048?

Most people don’t.

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four criteria to determine if a species is sustainable: 1. Abundant population, resilient to fishing pressures.

2. Well-managed population, with a comprehensive management plan based on current research.

3. H arvested in a way that limits unintentional catching of other species.

4. H arvested in ways that limit damage to aquatic habitats and negative interactions with other species.

Knowing these four guidelines is the starting point to ensuring our oceans are

up seafood. There are abundant options for easy-to-find, fresh, sustainable seafood. If we all start to respect the oceans by following guidelines like the ones set up by Ocean Wise, we will continue to enjoy seafood far into the future.

Kyle Groves is the executive chef at Catch & the Oyster Bar, which recently became the first seafood restaurant in Calgary to serve 100 percent Ocean Wise seafood. A graduate of the culinary program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, he has been named one of Avenue magazine’s Top 40 Under 40. He is an advocate for sustainable seafood, educating consumers on how they can make more sustainable choices.

Spicy Rhubarb Ceviche INGREDIENTS Serves up to 4 as a small appetizer

1 lb. fresh rhubarb, juiced

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4 limes, juiced 1 serrano pepper 8 oz. of different seafood, such as BC spot prawns, ling cod, and weathervane scallops 4 oz. fresh heart of palm, cut into thin rings 2 oz. celery, diced small 3 oz. peeled seeded cucumber, diced small Maldon sea salt to taste Cilantro to garnish DIRECTIONS Mix the rhubarb juice, lime juice and serrano pepper together and taste the liquid for the desired sourness and heat.

Mix the seafood in with the juices and let it sit refrigerated for at least 10 minutes.

Reserving the liquid, arrange the seafood neatly in a serving dish with all of the vegetables mixed in, or divide among four small plates.

Pour the reserved liquid over the seafood; season with Maldon sea salt and garnish with cilantro. – Recipe by Kyle Groves, Executive Chef at Catch & the Oyster Bar, Calgary, AB

Five tasty and healthy recipes that offer inspiration for cooking and enjoying some of the freshest tastes of spring!

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Jamie’s Cranberry Spinach Salad INGREDIENTS Serves 8

1 tablespoon butter ¾ cup almonds, blanched and slivered 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons minced onion ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup cider vinegar ½ cup vegetable oil 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 1 cup dried cranberries DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

– Recipe by Jamie Hensley, allrecipes.com

This easy-to-prepare salad features nutrient-rich spinach and a tangy dressing. The amount of sweetener can be cut by half or more.

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers INGREDIENTS Serves 6

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 cups water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 zucchini, diced 1 small eggplant, diced 1 tomato, diced 1 cup tomato sauce salt and ground black pepper to taste 6 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Line a deep baking dish with aluminum foil.

Mix quinoa and water together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until fragrant and slightly translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add zucchini, eggplant, and tomato; cook until slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce into vegetable mixture; cover and simmer until vegetables have softened, about 10 more minutes.

“This vegetarian dish is so filling, and I love it because its incredibly versatile.

You can add whatever spices and vegetables you like!”

Stir quinoa into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Fill bell peppers with quinoavegetable mixture. Place peppers in prepared baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven until bell peppers are slightly tender, about 18 minutes. Remove aluminum foil cover; sprinkle peppers with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbling and melted, about 5 more minutes.

– Recipe by Amanda, allrecipes.com

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Complement baked halibut — or your choice of fish steak — with a topping of vegetables and feta cheese.

For a table of sustainable seafood choices, visit www.oceanwise.ca/seafood.

Baked Halibut Steaks INGREDIENTS Serves 4

1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup diced zucchini ½ cup minced onion 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 (6-ounce) halibut steaks 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Lightly grease a shallow baking dish.

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir in zucchini, onion, and garlic.

Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Remove saucepan from heat and mix in tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.

Arrange halibut steaks in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Spoon equal amounts of the zucchini mixture over each steak. Top with feta cheese.

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Editors Note: Recipe varies slightly from photo used.

– Recipe by dakota kelly, allrecipes.com

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Fresh Fruit with

Poppy Seed Dressing INGREDIENTS Serves 6

1 banana, sliced 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar 1/4 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup raspberries 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 cup cubed watermelon 1 cup halved fresh strawberries 1 cup cubed cantaloupe 1 cup blueberries 1 cup sliced plums DIRECTIONS In a blender or food processor, combine banana, orange juice, lime juice, poppy seeds, raspberry vinegar, olive oil, raspberries, salt and cayenne pepper, and puree until smooth. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use.

Combine grapes, watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries and plums in a large bowl.

Pour dressing over fruit and toss to coat.

Editors Note: Recipe varies slightly from photo used.

– Recipe by Krista B, allrecipes.com

“Any fruit can be used, but this is my favorite combination. Try your own creation, but if you wish to use oranges and grapes in the same recipes, don’t add the oranges until ready to serve or the grapes will be extremely bitter.”

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Jax Grill & Lounge is a traditional food crafting culinary experience that brings flavour and nutrition to the forefront.

Jax features a popular breakfast buffet with a chef-attended omelette station. The Jax ambiance sets the stage for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and business meetings.

Maddhatters offers fine wines and high-quality lunch and dinner options, from their award-winning menu featuring numerous dishes exclusive to Maddhatters. Many being celiac friendly, vegetarian, and purchased from local suppliers like Glen Dean Farms from Hythe AB and First Nature Farms.

The L Spa inspired menu selections showcase a variety of healthy options; from salads and wraps, to gluten-free and vegetarian options. Jax Grill & Lounge is located on the main floor of Podollan Inn & Spa and offers a decidedly different hotel dining experience.

The fresh fun atmosphere makes Maddhatters the perfect place for lunch meetings with clients or a get together with friends.

There is sure to be something on the menu to please everyone.

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Sitting at 4740-50 Street is a 1964 double decker bus, refurbished and set up to sell coffee, Italian soda, Panini sandwiches, smoothies and fresh baked goods. Outfitted with a patio out front, and a cozy upstairs to curl up and read your new magazine or play board games with friends Cool Beans is a step away from the ordinary. With dairy free, vegetarian options Cool Beans can be a treat for anyone. Get on the bus!

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Enjoy a cocktail from their nighttime drinks menu or specialty coffee and don’t forget dessert.

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Taking Feng Shui on the Road Enhance chi wherever you go M

any of us love to get away from home at least a few times a year. The break from our everyday routines helps us to see the world from a different perspective and to recharge our batteries. But while we enjoy the adventure or relaxation of travel, once we step out of our own homes, the energy around us is largely out of our hands.

Luckily, whether your ideal vacation involves a five-star hotel, a stay with friends, tenting in the great outdoors or a trip in the RV, you can easily create great feng shui wherever you go, keeping you comfortable even when you’ve purposely stepped out of your comfort zone.

Always begin by formulating a simple conscious intention to travel safely. Visualize your car, RV, airplane, boat or other mode of transport wrapped in a bubble of white light.

On setting out, I always say a little prayer of gratitude for both my safety and the safety of those around me.

Traveling in an RV is a bit like taking your home on the road, so it is the easiest environment to control. You can bring along

your favorite chi enhancers, your perfect pillow, an essential oil diffuser and a vase in which to place local wildflowers (where this is appropriate, of course).

Campers will likely tell you that just being outdoors enhances their chi, and they’re right. Many natural places have great feng shui and, while it may not suit everyone, lying on the ground is a fantastic chi enhancer, allowing the body to bathe in the Earth’s magnetic field.

Staying with friends or family is often fun and much like being at home, except it’s someone else’s home. Sleeping accommodations can range from a lovely spare room to the sofa bed in the family room. Depending on how much these rooms are used, the chi can be overly stimulating or somewhat stagnant. Bringing along a favorite scented candle or incense can re-energize a seldom-used spare room, and lavender linen spray can help set the tone for a good night’s rest in a more active area of the home.

If you’ve ever taken a cruise or stayed in a hotel, you know that not all rooms are created equal. No matter the price or quality,

a hotel room is infused with the residual chi of many people. Those who have stayed there and those who are in and out on a daily basis providing service to the clientele leave an energetic imprint. Choose your room carefully. Request a room away from the fast and noisy chi of the elevator or ice machine, but try to avoid the one at the end of the hall as well. Although it will be quieter, the chi there is most stagnant. Again, bring a quality scented candle or essential oil clearing spray to help clear the residual energy. Purchase a nice bunch of flowers from that exotic market down the street to raise the room’s chi, setting the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable stay and making your accommodations feel like a little home away from home.

Travel safely!

Mia Staysko is a certified feng shui professional, an interior designer and a Red Ribbon Professional member of the International Feng Shui Guild. Through her company, White Lotus Interiors, she guides others in creating space for powerful change.

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Travel Green Don’t leave your green practices at home

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or many people sustainable practices are embedded in their daily activities; we consciously recycle, compost and look for ways to conserve our use of water and energy both at home and at work. Travelling, whether for leisure or business, doesn’t mean we have to leave these green practices at home. By thinking of your hotel room as an extension of your home, it’s easy to make a positive impact no matter where you are.

In the Guest Room

Lighting: If you’re in the room during the day, open the curtains to take advantage of natural light instead of turning on multiple light sources.

Air conditioning and heating: Make sure the windows and balcony doors are closed if the air/heating system is on. Alternatively, shut off

the air or heat if you prefer to have the windows open.

Towel and linen reuse programs: Many hotels provide guests, either at check-in or via signage in the room, with the option to reuse their towels and linens during their stay rather than having them changed daily. By taking advantage of these programs you help reduce the number of loads of laundry a hotel generates daily, which contributes to both water and energy savings.

Recycling: Many hotels now place recycling bins in their guest rooms and meeting rooms.

Make full use of it by placing items such as newspapers, paper, plastics, cans and glass in it rather than in the garbage bin. If the hotel does not have a recycling bin in the room, inquire with housekeeping or management about their recycling policies. In some cases hotels that

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don’t have bins in the rooms still separate the recyclables from the trash in the back-of-house area.

Water conservation: When brushing your teeth or washing or shaving your face, shut the tap off or fill the sink to avoid leaving the water running. Keeping your showers short not only saves water but also saves energy (used to heat the water). A ten-minute shower can use up to 20 gallons/75 litres of water (low-flow showerheads will use less).

Leaving the Guest Room

Many newer facilities, and recently renovated ones, have installed automated systems that adjust the lights and/or heating/cooling systems depending on whether the room is occupied or vacant. For those that don’t feature this technology you can contribute in the following manner:

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l Turn off all lights and electronics when you leave the room. l Turn the air conditioning/heating down or off and close the windows. l During the hot summer months, close the drapes during the day to help keep the room cool. l Take advantage of the linen and towel reuse program. l Check that sink and tub faucets are tightly shut off to avoid water loss from dripping taps.

Sustainable Transportation

While away on business or holidays, explore options other than cabs or car rentals for getting around the area.

Local transit: Consider the option of using the local transit system for getting to and from meetings or exploring the area.

Bike rentals: A bicycle can be a fun, fit and ecofriendly way to see the local sights.

Shuttle services: Some hotels offer a shuttle service to help their guests get to and from major points within the city or region.

operations. Paperless check-outs, the presence of recycling bins, in-room signage, etcetera, are easy to spot and take advantage of.

Carpooling: If you do need to rent a car or take a cab, try carpooling, especially if travelling with co-workers.

But guests aren’t always privy to the activities that take place back-of-house. From purchasing policies to manual waste sorting to lighting enhancements and water or waste conservation practices, and so on, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. If you’re not seeing something that you think should be in place or have questions about the facility’s sustainable practices, ask to speak with someone from management or from the facility’s green team.

At the End of Your Stay

Make the effort to provide feedback to the hotel you’re staying with. Feedback cards are generally available in the rooms, from the front desk or through the hotel’s website. Sharing your thoughts and ideas with respect to their sustainable practices will help management gain insight as to which of their initiatives work, which don’t and what they may want to consider in their short- and long-term planning.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

As a guest in a hotel or meeting venue you may see the easy-to-recognize signs of a facility’s effort to initiate sustainability into their

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It took me a long time to figure out how to release the people in my life who were “unhealthy.” Putting distance between us just made me feel guilty, mostly because the other person was left wondering what had happened. Eventually, I felt the need to be truthful with these individuals, even if they were from my immediate family. We all want to be liked and loved, so I was putting myself on the line.

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S.T.I.L.L. STUDIO

IRIS ESSENCES

39 Templer Drive Ancaster ON 905-304-0933 info@stillstudio.ca www.stillstudio.ca

LIVING YOUR ESSENCE HEALING CENTRE

Detoxification

INNER BALANCE SPA #101, 424 - 10th St. NW Calgary AB 403-670-6721 frontdesk@innerbalancespa.com www.innerbalancespa.com

MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA 9816 - 107 Street Grande Prairie AB 780-513-0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca

SOLIS WELLNESS CLINIC 5016 - 106 Ave. NW Edmonton AB 780-488-1552 treatment@soliswellness.com www.solis-wellness.com

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 -99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-830-0302 www.lspa.ca

Box 61057 Kensington Calgary AB info@irisessences.com www.irisessences.com Suite 500, 209 19th St. NW Calgary AB 403-375-0103 info@livingyouressence.com livingyouressence.com

PACIFIC ESSENCES Victoria BC 250-384-5560 info@pacificessences.com www.pacificessences.com

WELLNESS ON WHYTE #303, 8135 - 102 Street Edmonton AB 780-437-9355 info@wellnessonwhyte.com www.wellnessonwhyte.com

Feldenkrais MICROMOVES

Edmonton AB 1-877-414-0505 orders@micromoves.com www.workercise.com

SANDRA BRADSHAW Kelowna BC 250-862-8486 info@sandrabradshaw.com www.sandrabradshaw.com

SOMATIC JOURNEYS Calgary AB 403-680-2908 rblack@somaticjourneys.com www.somaticjourneys.com

Feng Shui

FENG SHUI CONSULTING INC. 5562 Balsam St. Vancouver BC 604-339-8878 marlyna@fengshuiconsulting.info www.fengshuiconsulting.info

FENG SHUI VASTU #229, 9148 - 23rd Ave Edmonton AB 780-695-1295 yourfuture@shaw.ca fengshui-vastu.com

THE FENG SHUI WAY Niagara ON 289-686-8818 www.thefengshuiway.ca

WHITE LOTUS INTERIORS Calgary AB 403-827-7556 mia@whitelotusinteriors.ca www.whitelotusinteriors.ca

Fitness

SNAP FITNESS #105, 9920 - 92 Street Grande Prairie AB 780-538-1112 grandeprairiecobblestone@snapfitness.com www.snapfitness.com

SPA LADY CALGARY 158 - 13226 Macleod Trail S. Calgary AB 403-271-2772 www.spalady.ca

SPA LADY EDMONTON 10950 - 23rd Avenue Edmonton AB 780-474-5239 www.spalady.ca

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-830-0302 www.lspa.ca

V02 MAX 10071 - 120 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-518-0469 info@crossfitvo2max.com crossfitvo2max.com

FIT CHICK FITNESS & HELLERWORK Box 133 Hanley SK 306-960-3698 mel@fitchick.org www.fitchick.org

212 PREMIUM HEALTH PERFORMANCE CENTRE #1400, 9909 - 102 Street Grande Prairie AB 780-533-3212 my212life.com

EASTLINK CENTRE #10 Knowledge Way Grande Prairie AB 780-830-5000 www.cityofgp.com/index.aspx?page=2056

Gifts

JOURNEYS WITH THE HEART Grande Prairie AB 780-524-8618 journeyswiththeheart@gmail.com www.journeyswiththeheart.com

PARTYLITE Grande Prairie AB 780-830-4991 Helen.moore@telus.net www.partylite.biz/helenmoore

REJUVENATING FACE MASSAGE COURSE Edmonton AB 780-991-6067 www.wholisticservicesbymarlene.com

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-830-0302 www.lspa.ca

Healing Touch 7TH CHAKRA

1301-17th Ave. SW Calgary AB 403-668-1743 info@7thchakra.ca www.7thchakra.ca

THE HEALING SPACE CALGARY 1407-10th St. SW Calgary AB 403-370-9263 arccalg@telus.net www.thehealingspacecalgary.com

THE TURNING POINT Edmonton AB 250-507-0913 michelebo@shaw.ca turningpointhealing.com

Health Food Stores COMMUNITY NATURAL FOODS 1304 - 10th Ave. SW Calgary AB 403-930-6363 www.communitynaturalfoods.com

HEALTH HUT Prairie Mall Grande Prairie AB 780.539.4339 www.healthhut.ca

NATURE’S FARE MARKETS #120 - 1876 Cooper Road Kelowna BC 250-762-8636 khosker@naturesfare.com www.naturesfare.com

VITALITY HEALTH FOODS 10174 - 109 Street Edmonton AB 780-497-7217 www.vitalityhealthfoods.ca

Hellerwork Structural Integration BODY-WIZE STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION 925 Tronson Drive Kelowna BC 250-717-3553 ross.short@shaw.ca www.body-wize.com

DANCING HANDS HELLERWORK & MASSAGE 452 Constance Ave Victoria BC 250-661-1687 dancinghandsmassage@shaw.ca dancinghandsmassage.org

FIT CHICK FITNESS & HELLERWORK Box 133 Hanley SK 306-960-3698 mel@fitchick.org www.fitchick.org

FRUITION THERAPEUTICS Suite 300, 933 17th Ave. SW Calgary AB 403-244-9111 info@myfruition.com www.myfruition.com

Herbal Therapy LINDEN LOTUS HERBAL DISPENSARY 1288 Gladstone Ave Victoria BC 250-891-5467 lindsay@lindenlotus.ca www.lindenlotus.ca

NATURAL POWER HERBALS 7120 - 101 Avenue Edmonton AB 780-466-8989 www.naturalpowerherbals.com

OKUBO ACUPUNCTURE #104, 6036 - 3rd St. SW Calgary AB 403-826-6370 okuboacupuncture@gmail.com www.okuboacupuncture.com

Homeopathy

AYURVED & NATUROPATH CLINIC #202, 121 - 14th St. NW Calgary AB 403-270-7033 drraj@hotmail.com www.aynh.com

EDMONTON HOMEOPATHY 8702 Meadowlark Road Edmonton AB 780-487-0000 edmontonhomeopathy@gmail.com www.edmontonhomeopathy.ca

HEILKUNST & HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE 780-882-1750 joyofhealthandliving@telus.net www.heilkunstinternational.com

OKANAGAN CENTRE FOR HOMEOPATHY 208 - 1511 Sutherland Ave Kelowna BC 250-764-2487

Hurley/Osborn Technique BACK TO HEALTH CLINIC 102-2722 Fifth Street Victoria BC 250-477-9500

TIGERLILY HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC 2-227 Indian Rd Toronto ON 416-486-7675 anja@tigerlilyhealing.com www.tigerlilyhealing.com

Hypnotherapy AMEYANA 400-209 19th St. NW Calgary AB 403-710-5537 info@ameyana.com www.ameyana.com

MINDWORKS INNER CONNECTIONS 714081 Range Road 74 Grande Prairie AB 780-766-2911 trish@mindworksconnections.ca www.mindworksconnections.ca

Infant Massage ACUMAMAS

EARTH SONG MASSAGE CENTRE

HAPPILY HOLISTIC NATURAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

11619 - 130 Street Edmonton AB 780-414-1245 relax@earthsongmassage.com www.earthsongmassage.com

KELLY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE #107, 10127-121 Ave Grande Prairie AB 780-539-1717 dana@kellytherapeuticmassage.net kellytherapeuticmassage.net

LOTUS MASSAGE THERAPY 1135 Neptune Road Kelowna BC 250-451-9833 lotusmassage@shaw.ca www.lotusmassagetherapy.ca

HEALING NOW Vancouver BC 1-800-344-2750 healnowitstime@gmail.com www.healingnow.com

7655 Falcon Ridge Cres. Kelowna BC 250-491-7559 office@happilyholistic.ca happilyholistic.ca

JUNCTION POINT PHYSICAL THERAPY #209, 9719 - 98 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-832-2804 info@physicaltherapycentre.com www.physicaltherapycentre.com

Intuitive Healing AWEN INTUITIVE HEALING & GUIDANCE

LUNA COACHING

Edmonton AB 780-278-2403

INTUITIVE GROUND Kelowna BC 250-864-4209 lisa@intuitiveground.com www.intuitiveground.com

INTUITIVE WORK 250-261-9210 intuitivework@shaw.ca www.wix.com/jenwinter/intuitivework

Iridology

BACK & BODY HEALTH 4018 - 16th Street SW Calgary AB 403-209-2225 admin@backandbodyhealth.com www.juergenmaimann.ca

NUTRITION, LIFESTYLE & GENTIC EXPRESSION 2215 Shannon Woods Place West Kelowna BC 250-768-1141 www.nutrition4life.ca

SACRED PATH

Nanaimo BC 250-591-5327 g@germana.ca www.germana.ca

#101, 10055 - 106th Street NW Edmonton AB 1-877-737-2193 www.coronaphysio.net

KINESIS PHYSICAL THERAPY #120, 8805 Resources Road Grande Prairie AB 780-513-8313 kinesispt.ca

Suite 201-1416 West 8th Ave. Vancouver BC 604-558-1926 info@angelhands.ca www.angelhands.ca

GERMANA

909 - 1st Avenue NE Calgary AB 403-984-9094 activephysiotherapy@shawbiz.ca www.activephysio.ca

CORONA PHYSIO-REHAB CENTRE

Jin Shin Do Acupressure

14 - 2021 Millbourne Rd. West NW Edmonton AB 780-800-1739 kwolch@ednhypnotherapy.com www.ednhypnotherapy.com

ACTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY & WELLNESS CENTRE

301 West 2nd Ave Vancouver BC 778-323-3973 info@acumamas.com acumamas.com

ANGEL HANDS WELLNESS

EDN HYPNOTHERAPY

Kinesiology

4559 Morland Drive Victoria BC 250-889-8717 transform@sacredpath.ca sacredpath.ca

THE CENTER FOR JIN SHIN DO 305-100 East Esplanade Ave North Vancouver BC 604-904-2144 writeme@jinshindo.ca jinshindo.ca

JIN SHIN JYUTSU CANADA

Vancouver BC 604-564-5129 jmprkbl8@gmail.com www.jinshinjyutsucanada.ca

JIN SHIN JYUTSU TORONTO Toronto ON 647-223-1005 info@jsjtoronto.com www.jsjtoronto.com

Life Coach

#1503 - 1205 Howe Street Vancouver BC 604-648-2888 monica@lunacoaching.com www.lunacoaching.com

QUAN COACHING Grande Prairie AB 780-882-6554 jason@quoncoaching.com www.quancoaching.com

Lightworkers

ANGEL LIGHT INC. 9768 Harvest Hills Link NE Calgary AB 403-808-7859 angellight@shaw.ca www.angellightservices.ca

SOUL VIBRATIONS Regina SK 306-530-0289 bonnie@soulvibrations.ca www.soulvibrations.ca

LomiLomi

HALE OLA A PLACE OF HEALING 1215 Madison Ave Burnaby BC 604-431-7474 haleolamysticwarrior@gmail.com www.lomi4life.com

INTEGRATED THERAPIES 10065 - 80 Ave NW Edmonton AB 780-432-4803 mariano@integratedtherapies.ca www.integratedtherapies.ca

Manual Lymph Drainage COMPASSIONATE BEAUTY 26-22 Richard Way SW Calgary AB 403-686-6936 info@compassionatebeauty.com www.compassionatebeauty.com

HANDS ON HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY 104 Centrepointe Drive Ottawa ON 613-225-2333 info@handsonhealthmassage.ca www.handsonhealthmassage.ca Spring 2014 l Guided Synergy 43

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HUNTERHORN CENTRE OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Medical Qigong Therapy

JERICHO PHYSIO

SOULFUL DISCOVERIES

6638 - 4th Street NE Calgary AB 403-731-0033 hunterhorn@gmail.com www.hunterhornmassage.com

9904 - 106 Street Edmonton AB 780-426-2760 draung@aung.com www.aung.com

310 - 2083 Alma Street Vancouver BC 604-228-1474 reception@jerichophysio.com www.jerichophysio.com

Grande Prairie AB 780-814-7681 info@soulfuldiscoveries.com www.soulfuldiscoveries.com

ORACLE MASSAGE THERAPY

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE

#1317, 3240 – 66th Ave. SW Calgary AB 403-708-6298 info@oraclemassage.ca www.oraclemassage.ca

10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

SALUTARIS CENTRE FOR LYMPHATIC & MASSAGE THERAPY #900, 8215 - 112 Street Edmonton AB 780-757-1043 reception@salutariscentre.com www.salutariscentre.com

THE CORE CENTRE OF HEALTH #102, 1441 Ellis Street Kelowna BC 250-862-2673

Massage Therapy

ACTIVE MASSAGE KELOWNA #201 - 1433 St. Paul Street Kelowna BC 250-448-9097 sschmaltzrmt@gmail.com

APEX MASSAGE THERAPY 2012 - 12th Ave. NW Calgary AB 403-270-7788 info@apexmassage.com www.apexmassage.com

COTTON MASSAGE THERAPY 2145 Chilcotin Cres. Kelowna BC 250-862-5700 danacotton@shaw.ca www.cottonmassagetherapy.com

GOT KNOTS MASSAGE THERAPY 12216 - 127 St. NW Edmonton AB 780-455-7160 www.gotknots.ca

MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780.513.0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca

SERENE MASSAGE THERAPY 201 - 636 W Broadway Street Vancouver BC 604-879-5995 serenemassageclinic.com

SERENITY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE #1203, 750 W Broadway Vancouver BC 604-879-2257 serenityclinic@gmail.com www.serenityclinic.com

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

THE SELF CENTRE #125, 4211 - 106th Street Edmonton AB 780-485-1404 selfcentrespa@gmail.com theselfcentre.com

Maternal Massage SOMA STUDIO

Suite 303, 1529 W 6th Ave Vancouver BC 604-738-1502 info.somastudio@shaw.ca www.somastudio.net

SWEET MAMA SPA #109, 10903 - 23rd Avenue Edmonton AB 780-432-2265 www.sweetmama.com

VERITY WELLNESS DEARING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE #104, 9914-109 Ave Grande Prairie AB 780-882-6141 carmen@dearingtherapeutic.com www.dearingtherapeutic.com

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DR. STEVEN AUNG

LAFLAMME QI GONG CENTER Suite 302-4416 Blvd Saint-Laurent Montreal QC 514-952-0465 info@acupuncturemontreal.com www.montrealqigong.com

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL QIGONG 193 Nature Haven Cres Pickering ON 905-509-3796 hello@medicalqigongcanada.org www.medicalqigongcanada.org

Meditation

PRACTICAL WELLBEING 2nd Flr. 1301 - 10th Ave. SW Calgary AB 403-998-7213 practicalwellbeing.ca

SATORI YOGA & HEALING ARTS #200, 9914 - 109th Avenue Grande Prairie AB www.satoriyoga.ca

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-830-0302 www.lspa.ca

Myomassology

JULIA LOWREY, CERTIFIED MYOMASSOLOGY PRACTITIONER 2935 St. Patrick Ave Niagara Falls ON 905-401-0524 jlowrey@cogeco.ca www.niagarahealers.com

MYOMASSOLOGY HOLISTIC HEALING CLINIC 6th Flr. 546 Christina St. N Sarnia ON 519-331-2363 vmdrennan@cogeco.ca www.sarniaholistichealthcentre.com

Natural Medicine

MISSION NATUROPATHIC CLINIC 202-2900 Pandosy Street Kelowna BC 250-862-8791 info@missionnds.com kelownanaturopath.com

Natural Vision

NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT CENTRE #206, 8135 - 102 Street Edmonton AB 780-757-2774 www.improveeyesightnaturally.ca

NATURAL VISION THERAPY CANADA 34A-2755 Lougheed Hwy, Suite 237 Coquitlam BC 778-216-0717 orders@naturalvisiontherapy.com www.naturalvisiontherapy.com

VISION EDUCATION CENTRE 339 Bloor St. West, #215 Toronto ON 416-599-9202 visioneducators.com

VISION THERAPY CALGARY 34 Panatella Blvd. NW Calgary AB 403-248-3937 info@visiontherapycalgary.com www.visiontherapycalgary.com

NATUROPATHIC WELLNESS

Neuromuscular Integration

10910 - 104 Ave. NW Edmonton AB 780-619-0918 info@meditationloft.com www.meditationloft.com

#4 - 2917 Bloor St. West Toronto ON 647-727-4625 info@naturopathicwellness.ca www.naturopathicwellness.ca

BRENTWOOD PHYSIOTHERAPY & MASSAGE

CV PSYCHICS & GUIDE ADVICE

487 Davie Street Vancouver BC 604-697-0397 appt@sageclinic.com www.sageclinic.com

THE MEDITATION LOFT

Medium

Taber AB 403-915-0518 coral@guideadvice.com cvpsychics.com

PSYCHIC & MEDIUM, TAMARA HAWK Chilliwack BC 604-847-9094 tamara@tamarahawk.com www.tamarahawk.com

PSYCHIC MEDIUM, MARYNE HACHEY Edmonton AB marynehangelintuitive@gmail.com www.marynehachey.com

Mitzvah

MITZVAH TECHNIQUE DOWNTOWN STUDIO 100 Granby Street Toronto ON 416-596-7426 okabe01@rogers.com www.betterposture.ca

Myofascial Release AFFINITY FAMILY WELLNESS #2 - 1890 Ambrosi Road Kelowna BC 778-478-0548 affinityfamilywellness@gmail.com www.affinityfamilywellness.ca

Myofascial Release Eric Stephenson, Rmt 888 Burrard Street Vancouver BC 604-682-3569 www.yyoga.ca

HEATHER BAKER RMT. J.F.B. MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Edmonton AB 780-940-2161 hbaker49@gmail.com www.edmontonmassage.com

SAGE CLINIC

THE KELOWNA WELLNESS CLINIC 201-1433 St. Paul Street Kelowna BC 250-448-5610 info@drbrentbarlownd.com www.drbrentbarlownd.com

VANCOUVER ISLAND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC 204-4480 West Saanich Road Victoria BC 1-877-881-1806 reception@islandnaturopathic.com www.islandnaturopathic.com

Natural Products

ALBERTA NATURAL PRODUCTS #3, 6110 - 1A Street SW Calgary AB 403-244-2401 albertanaturalproducts@albertanp.com www.albertanaturalproducts.com

EARTH’S GENERAL STORE

6967 Wallace Drive Brentwood Bay BC 250-652-6515 brentwoodphysio.com

Onsen

BLAINE SKLERYK, CERTIFIED ONSEN THERAPIST 2539 5th Ave. NW Calgary AB 403-235-2737 www.onsentherapy.com

ONSEN INTERNATIONAL 10-2070 Harvey Ave Kelowna BC 1-877-717-1210 www.onsentherapy.com

RHONDA SIDORYK SE corner of Hwy 55W & Hwy 28 Cold Lake AB 780-639-4771 www.onsentherapy.com

Organic Products

BLUSH LANE ORGANIC MARKET 3000 - 10 Aspen Stone Blvd. SW Calgary AB 403-210-1247 www.blushlane.com

HEALTH HUT

9605 - 82nd Avenue Edmonton AB 780-439-8725 egs@shawbiz.ca egs.ca

Prairie Mall Grande Prairie AB 780.539.4339 www.healthhut.ca

FINLANDIA PHARMACY & HEALTH CENTRE

HOMESTEADER HEALTH

1111 West Broadway Vancouver BC 1-800-363-4372 www.finlandiahealth.com

HEALTH HUT Prairie Mall Grande Prairie AB 780.539.4339 www.healthhut.ca

HOMESTEADER HEALTH Gateway Location 10320 - 111 Street Downtown Location 104, 10012 - 99th Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-538-9970 www.homesteaderhealth.com

Gateway Location 10320 - 111 Street Downtown Location 104, 10012 - 99th Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-538-9970 www.homesteaderhealth.com

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-830-0302 www.lspa.ca

THE ORGANIC BOX 9764 - 47 Ave. NW Edmonton AB 780-469-1900 info@theorganicbox.ca www.theorganicbox.ca

URBAN HARVEST ORGANIC DELIVERY 806-A Crowley Avenue Kelowna BC 250-868-2704 order@urbanharvest.ca www.urbanharvest.ca

Ortho-Bionomy

HARRESON SINCLAIRE, PRACTITIONER Castlegar BC harreson977@yahoo.ca www.ortho-bionomy.org/SOBI/HarresonSinclaire

JANE JOHNSON, PRACTITIONER Edmonton AB 780-440-4662 jpathway@telusplanet.net www.ortho-bionomy.org/SOBI/JaneJohnson

THUNDERBIRD SKY REIKI & ENERGETIC ARTS Calgary AB 403-828-7395 www.thunderbirdsky.com

Orthotherapy BODYSENSE KINESITHERAPY 2440 Old Okanagan Hwy Westbank BC 250-768-8705 sbomans@shaw.ca

SHREE MA AYURVEDA TREATMENT CENTRE 2596 Carling Ave Ottawa ON 613-422-0936 hgupta@divineayurveda.org www.divineayurveda.org

Pilates

Postural Integration ROLF BODYWORK 231-1628 West 1st Ave Vancouver BC 604-738-2694 jsilver@rolfbodywork.com www.rolfbodywork.com

Posture / Health

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780.830.0302 www.lspa.ca

Professional Association NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS OF CANADA 6th Floor, 10339 124 Street Edmonton AB 780-484-2010 www.nhpcanada.org

Psych - K

CHIRON’S WAY Box 67 Stn Whonnock Maple Ridge BC 604-462-9182 www.chironsway.com

HEALTH QUEST 7172 Tyee Valley Road Courtenay BC 250-418-1779 gurn@telus.net www.health-quest.ca

SPIRIT KELOWNA 101-1433 St. Paul Street Kelowna BC 1-855-755-5887 spiritkelowna@gmail.com www.spiritkelowna.com

COMPLETE CORE PILATES

Psychic Intuitives

101-5309 Main Street Kelowna BC 250-863-8108 completecore@me.com www.completecorepilates.com

BEYOND ESSENTIALS CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

MERIDIAN PILATES STUDIO 202-2475 Bayswater Street Vancouver BC 604-730-4094 info@meridianpilates.ca www.meridianpilates.ca

PILATES EQ #202, 8135 - 102 Street Edmonton AB 780-461-9594 info@pilateseq.ca www.pilateseq.ca

PILATES MANITOBA 390 Academy Road Winnipeg MB 204-487-2287 info@pilatesmanitoba.com www.pilatesmanitoba.com

STUDIO PILATES 4705 Gaetz Ave Red Deer AB 403-341-5911 www.studiopilates.ca

Polarity Therapy NATUROPATHIC FOUNDATIONS HEALTH CLINIC 33 The Bridle Trail, Unit #3 Markham ON 905-940-2727 info@naturalfoundations.ca www.naturalfoundations.ca

RAPT WELLNESS POLARITY THERAPY Collingwood ON 705-607-6070 joan@raptwellness.com raptwellness.com

Grande Prairie AB 780-897-4077 www.beauty-well.ca

INTUITIVE WORK 250-261-9210 intuitivework@shaw.ca www.wix.com/jenwinter/intuitivework

Qigong

ABUNDANT PEACE 42C Riel Drive St. Albert AB 780-908-1115 www.abundantpeace.com

CORE ENERGY WELLNESS Calgary AB 403-681-5492 coreenergywellness.com

WU & YEUNG QI GONG WELLNESS INSTITUTE 7368 Yonge Street, Suite 306 Toronto ON 905-707-6558 register@masterteresa.com www.masterteresa.com

Quantum Vibrational Pendants UNIVERSAL ASCENSION TOOLS Regina SK 306-201-8088 universalascensiontools.com

Rebalancing

BELINDA BABBAGE, INTEGRATIVE AYURVEDA CONSULTANT Vancouver BC 778-300-5800 www.bablends.ca

MARY MCCANDLESS, MASTER HEALER 18 Bowmore Road Toronto ON 416-466-9570 www.masterhealer.ca

NANCY PEEL, SPIRITUAL COACH Toronto ON 416-999-6785 nancy@nancyapeel.com www.nancyapeel.com

REBALANCING EDMONTON Edmonton AB 780-418-3135 rocky@rebalancing-edmonton.com www.rebalancing-edmonton.com

Reflexology

MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA 9816 - 107 Street Grande Prairie AB 780-513-0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca

REFLEXCARE 202 - 436 Cedar Avenue Kelowna BC 778-484-5800 reflexcare@gmail.com reflexcare.net

GREEN WAVES Grande Prairie AB 780-978-2064 info@green-waves.ca www.green-waves.ca

GUIDED HEALING WORKS Calgary AB 403-466-3750 tania@guidedhealingworks.ca guidedhealingworks.ca

MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA 9816 - 107 Street Grande Prairie AB 780-513-0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca

REIKI KELOWNA Kelowna BC 250-765-4086 www.reikikelowna.com

SOULFUL DISCOVERIES Grande Prairie AB 780-814-7681 info@soulfuldiscoveries.com www.soulfuldiscoveries.com

YOUNG MIND BODY SPIRIT Vancouver BC 778-855-6474 youngmindbodyspirit@gmail.com www.youngmindbodyspirit.com

Retreats

EXPERIENCE THE PEACE Grande Prairie AB 780-538-3150 info@experiencethepeace.com www.guidedsynergy.ca/experience-the-peace

HOLLYHOCK

REST ASSURED BODYWORKS

PO Box 127, Manson’s Landing Cortes Island BC 1-800-933-6339 ext. 232 registration@hollyhock.ca www.hollyhock.ca

5920 Macleod Trail SW Calgary AB 403-457-2722 rabinc.rabglobal.com

HANS DIEHL, CERTIFIED ROLFER

Reflexology

MIRAGE HOLISTIC SPA 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780.513.0300 www.mirageholisticspa.ca

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie 780-830-0302 www.lspa.ca

Registered Dietician ANDREA MAWSON, RD Edmonton AB 780-667-4479 info@andreamawson.ca andreamawson.ca

PHILOSOPHY NUTRITION & FITNESS

Quantum Touch

#229 - 501 Bethel Drive Sherwood Park AB 780-416-8747 www.philosophynutrition.ca

FOCUS VIBRATIONAL HEALING

WESTCOAST NUTRITION

Rolfing

Vancouver BC 604-431-7661 info@rolfingvancouver.com rolfingvancouver.com

ISLAND ROLFING Victoria BC 250-920-8818 brett@islandrolfing.com www.islandrolfing.com

ROLFING BY CRAIG TRACY #205, 908-17th Ave. SW Calgary AB 403-607-4436 heytrace@shaw.ca www.rolfing-craig-tracy.com

SOMATIC WORKS Edmonton AB 780-432-1607 dbrolfing@gmail.com www.somaticworks.com

Rosen Method ROSEN METHOD INSTITUTE

Langley BC 778-389-4802 michelle.shepherdRD@gmail.com westcoastnutrition.ca

1249 Roberts Creek Road Roberts Creek BC 1-877-855-0179 contact@rosenmethod.ca www.rosenmethod.ca

RED GATE HEALING STUDIO

Reiki

2033 Belmont Avenue Victoria BC 250-590-9726 redgatehealingstudio@gmail.com www.redgatehealingstudio.com

GOLDEN AURA REIKI

PLANT SPIRIT SHAMANISM

#202, 8225 - 105 Street Edmonton AB 780-952-2234 rhonda@focusvibrationalhealing.com www.focusvibrationalhealing.com

Edmonton AB 780-686-9814 www.goldenaurareiki.com

Shamanism

Calgary AB aron@plantspiritshamanism.ca www.plantspiritshamanism.ca

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SARAH SALTER KELLY, SPIRITUAL HEALER Pigeon Lake AB 780-314-9250 sarahsalterkelly@gmail.com www.sarahsalterkelly.com

SHAMANIC PERSPECTIVES 780-831-5223 wheelkeeper@hotmail.com www.wheelkeeper.com

Shiatsu

BALANCE SHIATSU & YOGA Calgary AB 403-890-8707 dionne@balanceshiatsu.com www.balanceshiatsu.com

KIAI SHIATSU 219-1789 Harvey Ave Kelowna BC 778-484-1844 info@kiaishiatsu.com www.kiaishiatsu.com

WELLSPRING SHIATSU CLINIC Vancouver BC 778-999-0391 wellspringshiatsu@me.com www.wellspringshiatsu.com

Sound Therapy

GROUND WITH SOUND Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-0102 daisyharpe@gmail.com www.holisticharpe.com

INNER VIBRATIONS SOUND HEALING Calgary AB 587-777-4811 kimpolvi@innervibrations.ca www.innervibations.ca

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LE SPA SEREINE 1411 Government Street Victoria BC 250-388-4419 lespasereine.ca

THE VINE LUXURY SPA #202, 9814 97 Street Grande Prairie AB 780-814-7558 www.thevinespa.com Specialized Kinesiology

BALANCED ELEMENTS Calgary AB 403-606-3202 www.balancedelements.ca

INTEGRATING WELLNESS 35 Gondola Cres Brampton ON 905-791-1262 contact@integratingwellness.com integratingwellness.com

Spiritual Response Therapy INFINITE MATTERS Ste 88, 9915 -89th Ave Edmonton AB merina@canada.com www.infinitematters.com

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LIFE WELLNESS COACHING

65 Hawkland Cres. NW Calgary AB 403-815-5952 www.touchofheaven.ca

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Barrie ON 306-753-3013 paula@lifewellness.ca lifewellness.ca

Sports Massage

EDMONTON SPORTS MASSAGE Edmonton AB 780-482-5015 thomas@edmontonsportsmassage.ca www.edmontonsportsmassage.ca

Stone Therapy

BRITANNIA BODYWORK & WELLNESS CENTRE #211, 5005 Elbow Drive SW Calgary AB 403-243-6610 info@britanniabodyworks.com www.britanniabodyworks.com

HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA Various locations in Ontario www.handandstone.ca

PALMS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE #201, 17303 - 107th Avenue Edmonton AB 780-484-0401 edmontonmassagetreatment.com

Structural Integration BODY EVOLUTIONS Toronto ON 416-927-9259 bryon@bodyevolutions.ca www.bodyevolutions.ca

CORE COMPLETE INC. 488 Bader Ave Oshawa ON 905-242-9652 corecomplete101@rogers.com

Therapeutic Touch

LEE ANN WISEMAN, RN, MSN, CHTP Calgary AB 403-873-0457 inlandce@telusplanet.net

NAVROZ SUNDERJI, CHTP, HTCP Airdrie AB 403-948-1814 sunderji@calcna.ab.ca

Touch for Health CHEYNE HEALTH 5182 Pierre’s Point Rd Salmon Arm BC 1-888-804-4773 gdcheyne@sunwave.net www.cheynehlthmgmt.ca

Trager

GERRI AIUDI, RMT 8503 – 87th Ave. NW Edmonton AB 780-439-6705 gerriaiudi@gmail.com www.gerriaiudi.com

JAN TAIT 139 Union Street Berwick NS 902-538-8733 janina.tait@gmail.com www.jantaithealth.com

RAE BILASH Victoria BC 250-380-8733 info@raebilash.ca www.raebilash.ca

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Tuina

1011 Upper Middle Rd. E, C9-S Oakville ON 647-293-3303 yaron@seikinesis.com www.seikinesis.ca

TUINA TORONTO

CANADIAN TAI CHI ACADEMY

Visceral Manipulation

1900, 8th Avenue Canmore AB 403-678-3447 canmore@canadiantaichiacademy.org www.canadiantaichiacademy.org

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Tai Chi

CANADIAN TAI CHI ACADEMY 120 Centre Avenue Cochrane AB 406-932-9289 cochrane@canadiantaichiacademy.org www.canadiantaichiacademy.org

Tarot

TAROT BY KATHLEEN Victoria BC 778-433-9145 tarotbykathleen@gmail.com www.tarotbykathleen.ca

Thai Massage

BAAN THAI MASSAGE #8, 2100 – 4th St. SW Calgary AB 403-245-3944 www.baanthaimassage.ca

LOTUS PALM 5244 Saint Urbain Montreal QC 1-855-888-5713 info@lotuspalm.com www.lotuspalm.com

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122 Dundas St. W Toronto ON 647-567-6289 info@tuinatoronto.ca tuinatoronto.ca

4A, 4910 45th Street Red Deer AB 403-309-2295 info@carechiropractic.ca carechiropractic.ca

HEALING POSSIBILITIES Okotoks AB 403-831-3864 tracy@healingpossibilities.com www.healingpossibities.com

Watsu

MOUNTAIN WATERS SPA & WELLNESS 205 Victoria Street Nelson BC 250-353-3280 info@relaxationredefined.com relationredefined.com

Wellness Centres BEAUTY-WELL INC. Grande Prairie AB 780-897-4077 www.beauty-well.ca

THE L SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE 10612 - 99 Avenue Grande Prairie AB 780-830-0302 www.lspa.ca

Wellness Coaching RACHEL AMANDA Brantford ON 519-771-1651 support@rachelamanda.com www.rachelamanda.com

Whole Brain Integration EMPOWERMENT COACHING INC. 219 Oxford St. West, Suite 102A London ON 226-678-8808 www.bethsutherlandempowermentcoach.com

Yoga

212 PREMIUM HEALTH PERFORMANCE CENTRE #1400, 9909 - 102 Street Grande Prairie AB 780-533-3212 my212life.com

ANJALI YOGA 2080B Springfield Road Kelowna BC 250-808-9642 debbie@anjaliyoga.ca www.anjaliyoga.ca

EASTLINK CENTRE #10 Knowledge Way Grande Prairie AB 780-830-5000 www.cityofgp.com/index.aspx?page=2056

INNER SPACE YOGA #100, 289 Abbott Street Vancouver BC 604-689-1331 innerspaceyoga.ca

LIL PHAT YOGA Debolt AB 780-512-8773 Jackie_carter@hotmail.com jackie-c.wix.com/lilphatyoga

MOKSHA YOGA 14927 – 111th Avenue Edmonton AB 780-481-3070 info@mokshayogaedmonton.com edmonton.mokshayoga.ca

THE HOT BOX YOGA 223 Bernard Avenue Kelowna BC 778-484-9642 www.thehotboxyoga.com

YOGA PASSAGE #200, 524 – 11th Ave. SW Calgary AB 403-277-3058 yogapassage.ca

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