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Recent Health & Wellness articles

Mila and Shania sitting together on the floor
West Kootenay, Nelson, Health & Wellness

Support that doesn’t slip through the cracks

How the Nelson Doula Collective is filling critical gaps in maternal care across the West Kootenay region.

by Danielle Brost
David with his Chamber award in hand
West Kootenay, Trail, Health & Wellness

David Abenante looks back on a decade at Elite Physiotherapy

Reflections on leadership, expansion, and staying true to your mission in a growing clinic.

by Danielle Brost
Marisa Steen, owner and lead instructor at Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood,
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Finding balance through movement

The owner of Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood talks about creating a studio that brings people together.

by Danielle Brost
Lindsey using exercise equipment
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Inside Cycle Barre Studio’s community-first approach to fitness

This Sparwood studio blends cycling, barre, and mobility with an atmosphere built on support

by Danielle Brost
Icon with a lightbulb and the 2025 Thought Leaders heading in white letters
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment, First Nations , Health & Wellness, Retail

Top 10 thought leaders of 2025

Celebrating the visionaries driving change in the Kootenays.

by Danielle Brost
Emily Fisher of Ridgeline Physio
East Kootenay, Fernie, Health & Wellness, Small Business

This Fernie physio clinic fills a critical gap in concussion care

The owner of Ridgeline Physio takes a fitness-forward approach to get Elk Valley clients back in motion.

by Danielle Brost
Amanda Mori
East Kootenay, Elkford, Health & Wellness, Small Business

From Ontario to BC: How one health care practitioner set up shop in the Elk Valley

Amanda Mori of Summit Osteopathy makes a difference in the lives of Elk Valley residents

by Danielle Brost
Gord McArthur in front of a climbing wall
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Small Business, Tourism

Gordon McArthur is scaling new heights via Arq Mountain Centre

The owner of Arq Mountain Centre in Cranbrook, B.C., discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the thriving climbing community he has fostered.

by Kerry Shellborn
Owner of Life Balance with two other ladies accepting chamber of commerce awards
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Life Balance in Cranbrook promotes women’s fitness for every age

Cyndi Weltz discusses the journey of Life Balance, its impact, and future goals in addressing the health needs of local women.

by Danielle Brost

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