You may have already heard of this controversial diet that includes Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) injections with a low calorie diet to acheive rapid and lasting weight loss. The HCG diet is getting a lot of hype with its dramatic effects, and health care practitioners and patients are wondering – is it safe? and will it be effective in controlling more...
We are pleased to welcome two new practitioners to the Bloom Family Wellness Team! Angel Seto, Registered Acupuncturist, will be joining us on Tuesdays and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. She welcomes new clients and invites all her existing clients to come and visit her in her new relaxing space. Learn more about Angel on our more...
December 2nd already??? Where does the time go? No need to stress about holiday gift giving this year…we have some great ideas for you right here. How about making this year a little different? Think local and support small local businesses and your community! How about you give the gift of health by purchasing a gift certificate for more...
There are several options for preventing the flu during the winter season and it is important to me that my patients are educated about their options before they make a decision. With any vaccination, the decision is ultimately up to you, but your ND can help you make an informed choice. Why are we so worried about the flu? The flu is caused by more...
This deal is for all the Yogis and the Wine Lovers of the Lower Mainland! The Bloom Family Wellness Centre is excited to partner with LivingSocial Adventures and Sanduz Estate Wines to offer you Vinyasa in the Vineyard! This adventure includes one hour of Yoga instructed by Bloom’s own Dr. Mandy Lee followed by a one hour wine tasting and tour more...
You may think SUMMER is over but the truth is SOMMER is just starting up again…. at Bloom! We are excited to welcome back Sommer Setterstrom, RMT after the birth of her daughter and a 6-month maternity leave! Sommer will be working on Wednesday from 2pm-7pm and Fridays from 10am-4pm. Sommer looks forward to reconnecting with her existing clients more...
With the kiddies heading back to school today, I thought that this blog post was perfect timing to give you tips to help keep the spines of our mini “bloomies” happy and healthy. A child’s spine is just a mini version of an adult spine and therefore children can experience some of the same “adult” aches and pains if they more...
Thanks to everyone who voted for Bloom Family Wellness in the ‘Best of Awards’ this summer! We are truly honoured! We were finalists in three categories: Best Health and Wellness Facility – Bloom Family Wellness Centre Best Massage Therapists – Karen Otsig, Sommer Setterstrom, Sophie Roberts, and Samantha Eibensteiner Best Chiropractor more...
When it comes to weight loss, we all know that fad diets are out and good old-fashioned exercise and a healthy diet are in. Sticking to an exercise routine and a health-conscious lifestyle can help anyone drop weight, but what about those last 10 pounds that everyone is always talking about? Holding onto those extra pounds that keep you from achieving more...
My sister, Marcia and her husband are expecting their first child in October and I felt compelled to post about the benefits of chiropractic for pregnant women. My sister knows the value of a good adjustment (before she was pregnant and now more than ever) but I am amazed at how many pregnant woman I meet in my practice that don’t know how safe more...
