RELAX AND DE-STRESS WITH A VISIT TO SHERWOOD STYLING SALON AND INSPIRE ESTHETICS

Avisit to a salon or spa offers so many benefits, it’s tough to list them all. You’ll leave feeling so relaxed, you may end up sleeping better. Stress can play havoc with nighttime hours. Serotonin and dopamine enhance the quality and length of sleep. Both are released as the body de-stresses. Other perks include more radiant, healthy skin, reduced pain, lowered blood pressure, and improved confidence and self-esteem.

A visit to Sherwood Styling Salon and Inspire Esthetics can be a meditative experience. The friendly team will ensure you leave with a skip in your step and a relaxed smile on your face. They will go the extra mile to make your experience memorable whether you’re dropping in for jazzy colour, a fun new cut, a touch-up of your regular ‘do, or one of the many spa treatments the long-term business offers, you’ll be welcomed like an old friend. The salon offers head-to-toe services for men and women.

Treating oneself can include full body waxing, facials, electrolysis, eyelash perming and lifting, manicures and pedicures, gel nails, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, and makeup for all kinds of occasions, including weddings, graduations, proms, and other special occasions.

Owner Sandra Weeks speaks with pride when she talks about her team, which includes her daughter, Brittany. Many of the salon’s clients have been coming for years, through all of life’s ups and downs. “We’re one of the largest salons on Prince Edward Island but we have a true intimate family feel,” Weeks says.

Looking for a particular product? The huge showroom features a fun assortment of colourful brands. Shampoo, conditioner, hair accessories, makeup, skincare products, even jewellery, wallets, scarves, purses, hair straighteners and curling irons are all available. Just pop in and one of the helpful staff will navigate you towards the products most suitable for you. Anything not on the shelf can be ordered in, so don’t hesitate to ask.

166 St Peters Rd, Charlottetown 902.892.2334 www.sherwoodstyling.ca

IMOTION FITNESS - MIND BODY CORE

imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE owner Stephanie Knickle started offering two Pilates classes in the fall of 2005. Eighteen years later imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE now offers over 22 classes a week, both in-studio and online. Their new 1,900 squarefoot studio is in the lower level of the BDC Place Building at 119 Kent Street and attached to the Queen Street Parkade.

“Our primary fitness classes are in Pilates Mat and Reformer. Pilates is truly what has changed my own body and abilities. At 55-years-of-age, I’m in better shape now—and way more flexible—than when I was playing basketball at age 21.” Knickle says, “I still also teach variations of Total Body Fitness, including Cardio, HIIT, Strength training, Functional Fitness and Group TRX.”

In-studio classes are available in the mornings, lunch, and evenings Monday to Saturday. imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE offers an online monthly membership consisting of six new Pilates mat, barre, and Total Body Fitness classes per week. “You can even try it out free for seven days and cancel at any time.” Knickle says, “Visit www. imotionfitness.ca. Participants can choose to join us live via our private Facebook group or just go directly to the website workout library and choose a class.” imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE

The library consists of over 200 “workout chapters,” including 10-minute target training, Fitness Beginner Basics, as well as a full Introduction to Pilates Program. Clients can do them whenever it suits their schedule. imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE offers various levels of intensity and challenge in all classes, which are suitable for all ages and abilities. One of the key components of Pilates is the ability to honour individual physical restrictions or injuries and modify exercises for clients if they have any issues or injuries. Pilates is definitely something you can do for life.

“There is overwhelming research on the effects that physical activity and movement have on one’s mental and emotional health. Life is full of ups and downs and one way we can take responsibility for our total health is by finding enjoyable ways to move our bodies...I’m both a product of and a conduit for how people can genuinely improve and manage their mental health through regular physical exercise!” Knickle says.

119 Kent Street Charlottetown (Lower Level BDC Building) 902-314-3488 fitness@eastlink.ca imotionfitness.ca