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A clinical counsellor urges people to play sports or take trips instead of taking a prescription to treat stress.

Kevin Ward, a registered clinical counsellor, recently decided to relocate to Cranbrook from Kelowna.

Shelly MacGregor is always busy, but she took some time out of her day to tell us about balancing work with her hectic lifestyle.

Josh was a local skateboarding legend in the Castlegar community, but he dreamed about making skateboarding accessible to people who need support—Justin made that happen.

It has been nearly two months since the grand reopening of Indigo Spa in Fernie, B.C. After three years in business, the spa burst through the walls into the neighbouring space (formerly home to Re/Max offices) and added a host of new services to the menu.

“Isn’t it time to get into a healthy routine?” asks Alison Polacik, owner of one of Fernie's newest health and wellness businesses.

Zinc could cure malnutrition; mining companies evaluate the weight of their resources.

Shelly MacGregor, owner of Spa 901, was working in a dental practice, but after a series of unfortunate events, she began exploring her options.

Churchill was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago, and she beat it by changing her lifestyle and diet.

Rossland and Castlegar Medical Aesthetics and Day Spas are pleased to announce that they have opened their Trail, B.C. location as of November 2011.

10 women out of 2,000 are treated for a breast cancer that they don't have.

The 5th Annual Health and Wellness Expo—organized in part by Kootenay Business and the participating sponsors —attracted a steady crowd of over 200 people.

John and Debbie Mandryk were the keynote speakers at the 5th Annual Rocky Mountain Health and Wellness Expo in Cranbrook, and they did not disappoint.

Imagine being treated for anything from attention deficit disorder to Lyme disease from the comfort of your home. No busy parking lots, no waiting rooms and no one rushing you through a five-minute appointment.

Kick off the new year with the Health and Wellness Expo of 2012

The Mountain Range provides healthy gourmet meals and baked goods in reusable, recyclable containers. The meals are frozen, easy to prepare, and delicious.

You are invited! This anticipated event returns to Cranbrook from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Prestige Inn.

When you set foot in Revelstoke’s Salon Safari & Academy, you enter the care of highly skilled scissor-wielding artists.

Dr. Kathy Murphy hands over the reins of her Kimberley chiropractic practice to Dr. Brian Miller. Both doctors are looking forward to the future.

These enthusiastic yoga instructors have arrived to bring their expertise to Invermere.

Kootenay Health Services (KHS), once known as Kootenay Rehabilitation Services Inc., is a reputable health care facility in the Nelson community.

Teck Resources Ltd. is keeping CEO Don Lindsay in place, but several members of the senior management team are retiring, prompting an executive shake-up.

Savvy employers recognize the importance of workplace morale and incentives in retaining skilled employees.

Medichair Kootenay/Boundary is a platinum winner in the 2011 Best of Business Awards, and we had a chance to talk to co-owner Dana Tippe.

The Kootenay Child Development Centre, a hub for children's health, is set to open in Cranbrook in April 2012.

Jade River Healing Centre in Fernie is a successful acupuncture clinic. Owner Summer Wilson credits her success to the support of community members.

Boxing is fantastic for physical fitness, but it's also a lot of fun. Fernie residents can try out the sport at Garth Rizzuto's Fernie Old School Boxing.

Cornelius Murphy has armed his company, Cranbrook Pest Control, with a new tool in the fight against pests.

Kootenai Pilates Centre in Nelson brings a variety of Pilates classes to the West Kootenay community, ensuring that there is something for all fans of the discipline.

Nelson Community Acupuncture takes a co-op style approach to caring for patients.

Street-involved youth in Cranbrook and area are the focus of a new business plan being developed by Operation Street Angel.

Revolution Acupuncture has been a fixture in Kimberley for five years and features an acupuncture clinic as well as interesting products and jewelry.

This naturopathic doctor has joined forces with other reputable practitioners to bring holistic healing to the Cranbrook community.

Kristy Keus is the new owner of Kootenay Cycling in Castlegar, B.C.

Beverly Osachoff caters to people from all walks of life at her business, Yaletown Acupuncture.

Debbie Blais has spent the past 30 years in a job she clearly loves, meeting and serving the needs of the folks who access the Kimberley Medical Clinic. She talks about her job and what she likes to do away from clinic duties.

BC Hydro is once again supporting the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) Annual Conference, hosted this year by the City of Kimberley.

One environmental advocate shares his experience using cosmetic pesticides and his journey to promote organic gardening methods and products.

The owners of Windborne B&B know what Kootenay residents want—recreation, relaxation and a whole lot of creativity.

A new Emergency Services Training Centre will be built in Elkford thanks in part to support from Columbia Basin Trust.

Getting healthy entails many different things, often combining aspects of physical, mental and spiritual health. At the Sattva Training Centre in Cranbrook, Aurélie Wiedemann is tailoring exercise programs to individual needs.

The Creston & District Community Complex held the grand opening of its fitness centre on February 26.

Air evacuation can mean the difference between life and death in a medical emergency and Bighorn Helicopters Inc. is hoping its new Eurocopter BK-117 can provide a valuable service in the Kootenay region.

I spent the entire day feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after a massage at New Energy Wellness in Cranbrook.

Pinnacle Pilates in Fernie encourages Kootenay residents to stay fit and healthy.

These facilities can address everything from medical concerns to cosmetic therapy, all in a relaxing spa setting.

Suzanne Pantazis’ journey back to wellness inspired her to write her book, entitled A Better Life Awaits, Baby Steps to Health and Happiness.

Spirit Trail Adventures offers a one-of-a-kind selection of memorable activities and therapeutic resources.