All Health & Wellness articles

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.

In addition to being a pleasant diversion, soaking in hot springs can help the body to detoxify, relieve stress and relax tired muscles.

When the City of Kimberley officially opened the doors to the gorgeous state-of-the-art Conference and Athlete Training Centre at the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort, it was to a packed house.

The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation House is the result of a community working together.

Maureen Uhrich and Henry Moscalenko were looking for a glorious setting to open Aries B&B and Wellness Resort; what better place than the Kootenays?

The Community First Health Co-op was incorporated by a team of Nelson citizens who wished to support local health care

Lucka Hegerova has opened Motion Yoga Center in Creston, B.C., and is already making a positive impact on the community.

Marion Mazzocchi has an impressive history in the health-care industry. She now owns Elemental Energies in Slocan Park.

At Wildflower Wellness in Revelstoke, B.C., owner Marissa Moore has developed an authentic Canadian spa.

Endless Harvest brings a healthy variety to Kootenay diets, with their organic market and home delivery service.

Teck and the Cancer Society have donated a very useful pelvic exam table to the Selkirk College nursing program.

A health recruiting program in Creston is overcoming the barriers associated with drawing doctors to rural locations.