Vol. 14 January 2009 Issue
In this issue:

Happy New Year!
Benefits of Abdominal Massage
Valentine Gift Certificates
Hypnosis for a More Comfortable and Easier Childbirth
Welcome to our New Staff! Monica Yeoh, RMT
Seasonal Recipe: Japanese Hot Pot, Mizutaki
Comments

Happy 2009 from all the staff at Pacific Wellness Institute! We sincerely hope you had a wonderful holiday, and that your new year is off to a good start. According to the Chinese calendar, 2009 is the year of the Ox. What image does the ox exemplify, but one of hard-work and labour? […]

Emily Crown-Robinson RMT, CST, CR
Please consider receiving abdominal massage as an important part of your next treatment. “Hara” is the Japanese name for the center of energy in the lower abdomen - also known as the “Sea of Ki” ( Ki meaning our life-force). Massaging the Hara can help to develop energy […]

Advice for the Men: Remember the singing Christmas tree you bought for your lady-love last month? Remember the less-than-thrilled reaction you got? Don’t worry. February will be here soon and you can make it up to her with a Pacific Wellness Gift Certificate! Treat her to a relaxing massage, reflexology, or […]

By: EeVon Ling ND CH

Are you pregnant and feeling fearful and anxious about childbirth?
Are you interested in having as natural a childbirth as possible?
Would you like to have more confidence and feel more relaxed about your
pregnancy and childbirth?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then hypnosis may help you achieve a more natural, […]

Pacific Wellness would like to welcome Monica Yeoh, registered massage therapist, to our staff. Monica has been working here since November 2008, and is a wonderful addition to our crew. She is currently available for massage treatments on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
“One of the oldest and strongest healing tools, that is still […]

By: Tim H. Tanaka, Ph.D., D.Ac., RMT, RNCP, BCIAC
Nabe cuisine (Japanese hot pot) is one of the most commonly eaten dishes during winter months in Japan.
Many nutrition experts in Japan consider the dish to be a perfect meal for anyone. This is because it is low in fat, and very high in good […]

Here are some of the comments we received recently from our clients. We would like to express our special thanks for their comments and kind permission to display them.
“Very nice staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Great service. I would highly recommend.”
~ Madonna Scott
“The experience was exceptional. The therapist was attentive and made the […]