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Four Self-Care Methods for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Lauren Schneider, LMT Lauren Schneider, LMT

Four Self-Care Methods for Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change. With each new day a continuous metamorphosis occurs as mother and baby grow a new life together. During this time many mothers experience a multitude of aches, pains and anxieties. It is so important to take good care of yourself, particularly during a time of such profound development in body and lifestyle.

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Calling all wellness center creators
Kendall Hagensen Kendall Hagensen

Calling all wellness center creators

Are you a local Health + Wellness provider or clinic owner?

Vancouver Wellness Studio founder, Kendall Hagensen started Wellness Center Creators to help health and wellness business owners (and, especially multidisciplinary teams) to not reinvent the wheel!

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East Asian Medicine & Acupuncture Treatments for seasonal Rhinitis
Dr. Tameka Lim Dr. Tameka Lim

East Asian Medicine & Acupuncture Treatments for seasonal Rhinitis

Seasonal Rhinitis or ‘Hayfever’ affects roughly 26% of adults nationwide and 19% of kids, with varying degrees of severity from mild to miserable. If you are one of these unfortunate folks who must reach for that bottle of antihistamine, Neti Pot, dig out the humidifier, and stock up on Costco-size Kleenex, did you know that there are some amazing alternatives to help you get through another allergy season?

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Endocrine Labs: Available at Vancouver wellness studio
Dr. Julie Rhodes Dr. Julie Rhodes

Endocrine Labs: Available at Vancouver wellness studio

Our practitioners at VWS apply an integrative approach to testing and treating patients that incorporates recommendations for appropriate functional testing. The quality of testing that we offer combines the best of conventional medical diagnostics with functional medicine.

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Functional Labs: Available at Vancouver wellness studio
Dr. Julie Rhodes Dr. Julie Rhodes

Functional Labs: Available at Vancouver wellness studio

Our practitioners at VWS apply an integrative approach to testing and treating patients that incorporates recommendations for appropriate functional testing. The quality of testing that we offer combines the best of conventional medical diagnostics with functional medicine.

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The art of doing nothing
Lauren Schneider, LMT Lauren Schneider, LMT

The art of doing nothing

In Italian culture there is a concept: Dolce Far Niente–the sweet art of doing nothing. A way of existing in the moment; merely observing, marveling and luxuriating in life’s simple pleasures–and finding quiet satisfaction.

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5 TIPS TO HELP YOUR female partner HEAL FROM SEXUAL TRAUMA
Kendall Hagensen Kendall Hagensen

5 TIPS TO HELP YOUR female partner HEAL FROM SEXUAL TRAUMA

Women who have been sexually abused or raped often have difficulties in their closest and most intimate relationships. Partners can play a crucial role in the healing processes. Here are 5 tips for how partners can help support their girlfriend or wives who have experienced sexual trauma.

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VWS Price Increases Fall of 2022

VWS Price Increases Fall of 2022

Every year at VWS we implement a fee increase to all of our services to match the current state of things. One of the most important being the cost of living for our providers. Inflation is high and ever increasing. We greatly value providing liveable wages to our employees! In order to continue providing livable wages and high quality services, it’s time to implement a modest fee increase.

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Eating Seasonally For Nutrient Density
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Eating Seasonally For Nutrient Density

The Pacific Northwest provides an abundant and diverse harvest during the summer months and it’s a perfect time of year to integrate more local, seasonal produce and high quality, humanely raised animal products into your diet. Cultivating your own veggie garden can be nourishing for your spirit, as well as your body and it allows for the most control over how your food is grown. However, gardening isn’t for everyone and shopping at the farmer’s market or signing up for a CSA (community supported agriculture) are excellent ways to optimize the nutrient density of your food and support small scale farmers invested in soil integrity and sustainable practices.

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