All Health & Wellness articles

On August 20, 2012, a number of improvements will take effect in the Creston transit system.

Garden of Eden Vegan Organics is a breath of fresh air in the Trail community.

Nelson's new family practice clinic—Kootenay Medical Centre—is now in operation.

On July 27, 2012, the Kicking Horse Country transit service will come to an end.

Michelle Brown, former owner of Curves, is whipping Trail residents into shape with her new business, Better Health Fitness.

Heather Cain is more than pleased to be stepping into management at Pharmasave Home Healthcare in Creston. Originally from Lethbridge, she jumped at the opportunity to move to the valley and utilize her experience in medical services.

The Emergency and Health Services Commission has undertaken a new, more cost-effective approach to building BC Ambulance Service stations.

Pride Gym's welcoming atmosphere has made it a vital part of Trail's fitness scene.

Mountain Pure Foods is a new health food store in Golden offering groceries, natural products and an organic food delivery service.

Dr. James Heilman is a much anticipated speaker at the Kootenay iTech Trade Show and Luncheon in Cranbrook, set for May 25.

Lizette Tucker opened a new business in Trail last spring and she’s constantly making improvements.

Veterinarian Dr. Colleen Kramer established a small private business several years ago, but a recent surge in the local animal kingdom has encouraged company growth.

Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to attend the annual sturgeon release festival in Castlegar on April 23.

Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to arrive in Castlegar on April 23, 2012, for the annual sturgeon release festival.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism has released a list of the region's golf courses that are now open, and the projected opening date of all the courses throughout the Kootenay Rockies region.

Relax and get in shape, at this brand new yoga facility.

Stu and Sherin Laurie, the couple behind Pets Go Raw, emphasize that a good diet is important for your pet's health. Their experience with their own dog provided an opportunity to develop a successful business.

Purcell Organics sells signature organic teas in the Kootenays and farms organic produce as well.

Mark Anielski, author of The Economics of Happiness, spoke at the Wildsight Public Forum in Invermere Community Hall on March 2, 2012.

Living Fit Studio invests in the health of the Elk Valley.

Radon 86 Solutions is a new business based in Golden. Their specialty is helping people deal with a health concern that they’re probably not even aware of.

47 per cent of third year nursing students from Selkirk College will be doing practicums in Guatemala.

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.