TIPS FOR BUYING HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES If you are buying a gift of touch for a loved one and are not sure which modality he or she might prefer, choose the most flexible option-the “One-Hour Treatment: Choice of Massage, Shiatsu, or Reflexology” certificate ($85.00, GST included). If you would prefer to spend a specific amount [...]

DID YOU KNOW? YOU MAY STILL HAVE SOME UNUSED INSURANCE BENEFITS For most extended health insurance plans, the end of the calendar year means the end of the policy year. Please keep in mind that your unused coverage dollars for this year may not carry through into the next year. We suggest that you contact [...]

Did you know? Joanna Rogowska, RMT has been an established registered massage therapist at the Pacific Wellness for 10 years. Following the completion of the initial Shiatsu certification course in 2005 and certified reflexology in 2007, she entered the shiatsu diploma program at the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo to advance her skill and master the [...]

By: Monica Yeoh, RMT, BSc (hons) According to National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), back pain affects approximately 8 in 10 people. Lack of regular exercise and presence of other diseases (e.g. arthritis, osteoporosis, disc disease) may contribute to back pain. However, one of the most common factors is often related [...]

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 in that [...]

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 shiatsu session and all [...]

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 implemented to [...]

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 experience [...]

If you still have some insurance coverage available for this year and would like to maximize your benefits, consider the following tips: Call your insurance company to check the amount of unused coverage. If you are planning to have therapeutic sessions longer than one hour, find out from your insurance company if there is a [...]

As the calendar year winds down, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of the fast approaching holiday season. We can all relate to the chaos of shopping, and commuting around the city at this busy time of year. Why not save yourself the time and stress of holiday shopping by [...]