THE STEVESTON VILLAGER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

MANY GREAT CHANGES FOR THIS SUMMER’S ISSUE!!

SERVING STEVESTON FOR SINCE 1986
WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE
FULL COLOUR
SUMMER ISSUE OF
THE STEVESTON VILLAGER
FINALLY!!
All ads in full colour!

Inside front and back and inside back covers available! First come Basis!
Please call to reserve your space
604-275-9452
or Email: sunor@steveston.bc.ca
YOU CAN AFFORD IT!!

You can always count on The Steveston Villager Business Directory to continue to give you the BEST value for your advertising dollars.

VISIT THE STEVESTON VILLAGE COMMUNITY WEBSITE - CELEBRATING 11 YEARS!!
www.steveston.bc.ca
Soon to have major transformations!

SARA LEVINE
Barrister & Solicitor
V7E 5E6
T: 604-351-5917
E: salevine@telus.net

KAYMARAN ADVENTURE TOURS
105-6111 London Road, Steveston, British Columbia
V7E 3S3

This April we would like to advertise the Steveston Bicycle Shoppe as open for business and
offering Spring Tune ups starting at $35.00 plus parts and Bicycle rentals, including Tandem Bicycles...to bike the dyke.

and Kaymaran Adventure Tours, would like to showcase the ....

Sea Lion Tours- Tickets can be purchased at Steveston Bicycle Shoppe

Schedule for Sea Lion & Eagle Tours, is
Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Sunday's 1pm
All from our Elliott Street Wharf

Thanks,
katdockops@gmail.com
www.kaymarantours.com

THE COMPUTER TUTOR – If I can’t fix it, it ain’t broke!

Ken is a local computer technician who has been serving the friendly folks of Steveston since 2000. Relying on word of mouth recommendations, his clientele has steadily grown in the last 8 years. Whether you need an upgrade, a complete installation, or any other form of assistance, THE COMPUTER TUTOR can definitely get you going! Seniors enjoy a substantial discount at just $30.00 per hour. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Call Ken 604 271-4462 or email Ken at thecomputertutor@telus.net

RAINTREE WELLNESS SPA - April Feature Treatment: Spring Fling Introduce your face and fingers to a new season with a Oxagenating Facial and Hydra-Nourishing Manicure. This combination features sea essential products from Phytomer. Experience bliss with a deep facial cleanse, detoxifying steam, extractions, masque and moisturizing treatment of Thermo-Protective cream infused with Souffle Marin energizing serum, followed by a relaxing scalp massage.

Next, revitalize winter-weathered hands with a nourishing spa manicure featuring a soothing paraffin treatment and hand massage with HydraContinue moisturizing cream.
Allow 2hrs, 40 min. $129 per person. Offer expires April 30/08. Can be pre-booked for the month of May. Click here to book online.
Integrative Yoga Therapy: Private Sessions with Penny Allport
Raintree Wellness Spa is pleased to have Penny Allport join the Raintree team, bringing her unique offerings to our space as of April, 2008. With over two decades of explorations in Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Continuum Movement, Penny's customized sessions allow you to:

• Increase possibilities for Health to express itself through you
• Integrate energy stuck in the past
• Explore fresh ways of perceiving yourself, the body and life
• Deepen embodied wisdom through a home practice designed uniquely for you
• Become re-enchanted with the body, movement and life

The resources of deep listening, inquiry, silence, expressive arts and curiosity support you in discovering new possibilities for moving and being in daily life. Penny offers an integrative approach which can foster fresh awareness and provide new resources to outdated and habituated immobility patterns and beliefs. Recover deep trust in the indigenous wisdom of the body and its capacity to renew itself at any age or stage of life or health. Penny is available for sessions at Raintree on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $95 per hour. Call 604-274-4426 to book your appointment, or click here to book online.

Makeup & Martini Party: Featuring the new spring/summer A Frame of Mind Collection from Jane Iredale. Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30-7:30pm
Grab a group of friends and join us for another fun-filled evening of makeup mania. Turn in that tired winter makeup and learn some new tricks that will wake up your face - with the help of renowned makeup artist Ruben Potrebenko. Known for his keen sense of style and humour, Ruben demonstrates how to choose the right colours for your skin tone, how to apply them, and how to infuse some spring zing and summertime sizzle into your current makeup routine. Event cost: $15 per person. Net proceeds to Nite of Hope for breast cancer research. Seating is limited. Call 604-274-4426 to reserve your spot or email events@raintreedspa.com.

#15, 11631 7th Avenue
Richmond, BC V7E 5V6
Tel: 604 274 3199
E-Mail: info@finnmccool.net

Dear Steveston Resident:
The deadline for submission of your tax return is fast approaching. Do not let the Canada Revenue Agency charge you penalties and interest on late-filed taxes. See us at www.finnmccool.net

Yap Announces - NEWS RELEASE Visit Olga's website at: www.olgailichmla.bc.ca Visit Linda's website at: www.lindareidmla.bc.ca Visit John's website at: www.johnyapmla.bc.ca

Candidly Speaking, April 2008

There’s Something New in the Neighborhood

Next month the inaugural Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market debuts in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery parking lot off Chatham Street. Sunday, May 4th 11:00 – 4:00 pm is the date and time to mark on your calendar. Gather up your family and friends and bring them to visit the local sights, walk the boardwalk and the dyke trails, visit the fish docks, stop in at the various heritage sites and drop in on the vendors at the farmers market.

This is an idea whose time has come. Under the careful guidance of Leisa Yee and the volunteers, the seed of an idea to have a local, family-oriented market took root. Along the way it was nurtured with care and has now grown into a reality. The fruits are about to be harvested. The open-air format is modeled after successful markets in our surrounding communities of Ladner, Coquitlam, White Rock and Whistler to name a few, It will be a place to bring the family, take in the ambience of Steveston, and explore the goods and wares of our artisans and food producers. Vendors from across our province will be in attendance.

In celebration of our diverse community the first market day of every month will highlight a different culture. Richmond’s weekly market will celebrate and showcase our agricultural and cultural heritage as well as healthy eating and community building.

The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market will be held every Sunday starting at the beginning of May and culminating on September 28. This date (September 28) is also the day Rivermania will arrive in Steveston.

See you at the Market!

Olga Ilich, MLA Richmond Centre
Linda Reid, MLA Richmond East
John Yap, MLA Richmond-Steveston

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release
March 3, 2008
Community Funding Boosts Local Pride for BC150 Celebrations

RICHMOND - Local groups and organizations in Richmond have received BC150 Community Funding grants totalling $40,000, announced Richmond MLAs Olga Ilich, Linda Reid and John Yap.

"Richmond has a strong marine history which will be highlighted this year in celebration of B.C.'s 150th anniversary," said Ilich, MLA for Richmond Centre. "I'm pleased to see the amount of support being given to events in the area."

"Our province and city have a fascinating story to tell - from the rich, ancient culture of our First Nations, to our explorers and homesteaders, to visionaries of the modern day," said Reid, MLA for Richmond East.

"BC150 events help ensure every British Columbian has an opportunity to learn, share and celebrate what it means to be a part of our proud heritage."

"This funding will help us showcase the unique heritage and multiculturalism of our Richmond community," said Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston. "These events are wonderful opportunities for residents and visitors to come together, celebrate and discover the diversity of B.C., the Best Place on Earth."

The province is providing the following funding to support BC150 events in Richmond:

* $15,000 for the fifth annual Richmond Maritime Festival, which highlights the vessels and the traditions of nautical history (August 15-17, 2008).

* $25,000 for Rivermania, BC150's flagship event spotlighting the Fraser River and the people/communities on it (September 28, 2008).

Funding through the BC150 Community Funding Program will support 128 events in communities across B.C. From festivals and country fairs to art exhibitions and historical presentations, a wide-range of celebrations will take place throughout 2008.
Through 2010 Legacies Now, Spirit of BC Community Committees worked with community leaders and event hosts to develop plans for local BC150 celebrations. BC150 Community Funding Program projects support the BC150 pillars of: Heritage, communities, multiculturalism, Aboriginals, and arts and culture and reflect the unique nature of each British Columbia community.

BC150 is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858. Every community in B.C. is invited to participate in this year-long celebration of B.C.'s cultural diversity, community strength and widespread achievement. For more information on BC150 programs and events, visit www.BC150.ca.

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Visit Olga's website at: www.olgailichmla.bc.ca
Visit Linda's website at: www.lindareidmla.bc.ca
Visit John's website at: www.johnyapmla.bc.ca
Media contact: Sarah Morris, BC Government Caucus Communications,
250-387-8589

Steveston Kids Spring break was early this year. There are 3 months left before school is out and there is still time to register kids in spring activities. Many summer activities are also booking now, so be sure to check www.stevestonkids.com to keep up to date on registration dates and upcoming family fun!

MIKE’S TAX SERVICE (Est. 1992)……

Happy New Year and best wishes for 2008 to all of our Richmond clients. Our office will again be open for business Tuesday, February 12, 2008 for the 2007 tax season. We are a full service tax preparation/efile company and do all types of personal tax returns including Rental Properties, Employment Expenses, Capital Gains/Losses, Small Business, Partnerships, Transportation Expenses, Investment Income, Foreign Income, Tuition and Education, RRSP and Home Buyers’ Plan, Disability Credits and Medical Expenses. As well, we do prior years returns and adjustments. Our office is located at Ste. 218, 3580 Moncton Street in historic Steveston. New clients are welcome. Drop by the office OR call (604) 273-3702 OR 1-866-864-8934 (residence). Business hours are: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Saturday: 10AM to 3PM . We are closed Monday. Our email address is: mikestax@shaw.ca

102 - 3811 Chatham St., Tel/Fax 604-241-0933

ASK A PHYSIOTHERAPIST – Greg Cassap
WHAT IS ACHILLES TENDONITIS?

Achilles Tendon
 thickest tendon in body and very strong
 attaches calf muscles to heel bone
 covered by sheath that lubricates tendon

Achilles Tendonitis
 when cold, increased viscosity of lubricant within sheath reduces lubricating properties
 friction of repetitive movement of tendon within sheath, especially during cold weather or in absence of warm-up prior to intense activity, may provoke inflammation within tendon
 crepitus, a crackling sensation, may be felt as inflamed surfaces interact with movement
 chafing of tendon against sheath causes thickening of opposing tissues
 nodule, often found at level of top of shoe heel cup, may form in tendon due to friction irritation
Physical Therapy Treatment

 application of electrotherapeutic modalities
 vigorous massage of tendon and calf muscles may be indicated
 icing (ice acute injury for at least 48 hours and continue to ice if swelling persists)
 stretching (most effective following short warm up and immediately after activity or sport) and strengthening exercises are demonstrated and assigned as home routine
 heel lifts are used to facilitate return to activity and may be removed after pain has abated
 custom-fabricated orthotic (insole) or
prescription shoes or sandals may be prescribed to remedy faulty foot-ankle biomechanics
 use of taping may help in situations in which physical demands of resumed activity are high and/or rapid return to activity is necessary
 splint may be used to keep tendon on stretch overnight
 conditioning and functional re-training activities are assigned if normal routine of daily living has been negatively
Other Treatments

 your physician may prescribe oral or topical anti-inflammatory (ultrasound may assist in absorption and dispersion of topically applied anti-inflammatory medication)
 Prolotherapy, an injection directly into tendon, is occasionally employed by physician to cause thickened tissue to shrink
 Lithotripsy, pulsed high intensity ultrasound waves (also used to break up kidney stones) may be indicated if problem is persistent
 surgical debridement of severe scar tissue is very occasionally indicated and may be considered a last resort
 cortisone injection is employed only with extreme caution as incidence of spontaneous rupture following injection is high
Prognosis

 condition can severely limit activity level of sufferer and where there is marked amount of pain activity level should, in fact, be reduced as much as possible
 ballistic activities such as tennis, squash, and running are most affected
 condition responds well to treatment with mild cases requiring four or five sessions to resolve
 generally, larger swelling indicates longer recovery period
 pain-free nodules may not necessitate reduction in level of activity
 check with therapist for suggestions for safe and effective gradual return to activity as overly-ambitious return to activity may cause relapse

Physio Note: Footwear Running shoes with worn-out
soles may subject tendon to prolonged excessive stretch
Examine your running shoes periodically for degree and pattern of wear and correct alignment. Your physical therapist can help you select appropriate footwear and recognize footwear faults

Penny Allport of Swara Inspiritations would like to extend deep gratitude to the community of Steveston for 17 years of support with both Serendipity's Backyard and Swara Inspiritations, her Yoga and Integrative Space for Creative Expression on First Avenue.

Penny is letting the studio leave her tending care on July 1, 2008, and will be teaching in Richmond from other locations as she follows the call to continue to grow her Retreat on the Sunshine Coast. Penny can be reached for Private Sessions after July 1 at Raintree Wellness Spa at 604 274 4426. Contact Penny at penny@swarainspiritations.ca or
www.swarainspiritations.ca for updates to her teaching schedule.

KAREL PALLA Creating & Managing Real Estate Marketing Solutions RE/MAX Select Properties Steveston Resident, 14 Years Experience Email: kpalla@kpalla.com Direct: 604.329.1430

Member of the MLS Medallion Club.
Acknowledged as one of the top 5% of Vancouver Realtors®.

Classes held at the South Arm United Church Gym 11051 No. 3 Road (corner of No. 3 Road & Steveston Highway)

First Class is FREE to try……When you love our workout, results come easy. That's why Jazzercise blends aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements into fun dance routines set to fresh new music. All fitness levels welcome.

For More Information Call Janice @(604) 813-3990 or (604) 241-8840 for more info. Thanks…

January there is a special Dance for Heart fundraiser in February for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Classes are 1-hour in length and held in South Arm United Church gym (corner of No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway).

Mon/Wed 5:30pm
Tue/Thu 6:00pm
Sat 9:00am

First class is Free and 50% off Joining Fee if signed up by January 31, 2008.

Lulu Island Ladies & Babies is THRILLED to announce their fitness program is now powered by Stroller Strides.

Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for new moms that they can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by certified instructors, it’s a great workout for any level of exerciser. In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. The classes are equally beneficial for babies as instructors will weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun. In addition to the classes,

“We provide the outlet that moms need to enjoy time with other moms, while also focusing on the much needed exercise to fuel their demanding lives, you can make new friends, get into shape and enjoy time with your baby.”

Stroller Strides allows women to exercise in a social atmosphere and children can benefit from watching their moms participate. Stroller Strides offers playgroups and mom’s night out, giving women an opportunity to socialize and further relationships

Join us at anytime at either of our locations for a free week of stroller classes

Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:30am Terra Nova (meet in front of Starbucks at corner of Westminster Hwy & No 1Rd

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am Steveston Village (meet on the corner of Moncton & No 1Rd

Contact
Anne-Louise Parry or Susan Enslen
BCRPA Group Fitness Instructors
Pre-Post Natal Certified
Lulu Island Ladies & Babies
www.strollerstrides.net/richmondbc
http://newparents.meetup.com/294/

THE BEATMERCHANT Hi Folks, The Beatmerchant CD, DVD & LP Store is now carrying a wide range of popular Incense Fragrances for old hippies everywhere! Also we are now stocking Childrens CDs and DVDs

Frankie Neilson
The Beatmerchant
12240 2nd Ave @ Bayview
604 204 0044
email: frankie@beatmerchant.com

DRAGONFLY PROPERTIES - PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

Serving individuals committed to their goals
and ready to take action.
Keith C. Macdonald, B.SC. (Agr.), Lic. Acct., CA
Steveston, British Columbia, Canada
Telephone: (604) 290-7581
E-mail: DragonflyProperties@telus.net
“Never mistake motion for action.” Ernest Hemingway
An independent member of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) TM

Dragonfly Properties specializes in real estate investing through Co-ownership relationships (often referred to as Joint Ventures in Canada). Co-ownership refers to the ownership of an interest in real property in which two or more investors hold joint beneficial ownership as tenants-in-common, subject to a Co-ownership (Joint Venture) Agreement.

Come see our Award Winning Store in Steveston 120-3900 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC

Spring Fashions in Children’s Shoes, Clothing and Accessories.
Infant to Size 10.
Designer Brand Names MEXX, BLU, PT ZERO, HURLEY,
GEOX, SKETCHERS, STRIDE-RITE, CROCS.

Present this coupon and receive $10 off
purchase of $100 or more on regular-priced items.
Expires March 31, 2008.
Not for use with any other discounts or promotions

Is your Family Vacation a Great Adventure?
Discover new and wonderful worlds with your children with TRAVELBOECKER’S FAMILY ADVENTURE TOURS!

Our trips cater to the entire family (from 5 to 95), by including many activities, introducing you to the local lifestyle and culture, interaction with local children, minimizing long journeys and lots of free time to balance sightseeing and relaxation

Here are some of our exciting Family Adventure Tours:
COSTA RICA: TURTLES, CLOUDFOREST & RIDING
12 days from $1600
ECUADOR: VOLCANOES, MARKETS & THE AMAZON
13 days from $1715
PERU: INCAS, ALPACAS & LAKE TITICACA
10 days from $1935
INDIA: TIGERS, TEMPLES & THE TAJ MAHAL
12 days from $1355
THAILAND: RAFTS, JUNGLES & BEACHES
14 days from $1515
EGYPT: PYRAMIDS, CAMELS & THE RED SEA
12 days from $1390
BOTSWANA: WILDLIFE, VIC FALLS & BUSHMAN
12 days from $1810
NAMIBIA: CHEETAHS, TRIBES & RED SAND DUNES
13 days from $2010

Authentic Journeys. Sustainable Tourism. Unforgettable Memories!
For bookings or further information please contact:
Chris Boecker 604.338.9211
www.TravelBoecker.com
Expert Travel Planning for Families & Single Parents

BONUS Book a tour with TRAVELBOECKER and receive a colourful 444 page Travel Book on a journey through every country in the World. “A great book for those who travel or dream of exploring far-off lands; excellent for the young mind just awakening to the world.”

TYPOGRAPHIKA & LIVING STONE STUDIO -

Forthcoming dates will be announced for LIVING STONE STUDIO'S 2008 OPEN STUDIO EXHIBIT FOR EARLY JUNE 2008, ENTITLED "DONE" IN MEMORY OF ALBERTO REPLANSKI. See MULTIMEDIA AND SCULPTURE AT LIVING STONE STUDIO, 12211 FIRST AVENUE, STEVESTON VILLAGE CALL ERIKA KOENIG WORKMAN AT 604.767.0915 FOR FURTHER INFO.

Richmond hosts "DOORS OPEN" event!

Artist Jeanette Jarville invites you to attend an ART SHOW weekend event located at
"The Doorknocker Bed and Breakfast" in Richmond.
Saturday and Sunday April 26th and 27th, 12 to 4 pm
13211 Steveston Hwy, just east of hwy 99.
pls call if you would like more information or view the websites!
604 277-8714
www.jeanettejarville.com
www.thedoorknocker.com

Invitation To a C4-Homeopathic Trituration of The Oyster Shell (Calcarea carbonica) Sponsoring the following workshop with Dr. Roland Guenther, MD, PhD

12th House Healing Arts
#265-3580 Moncton
Richmond, V7E-3A4, B.C.
www.12th-househealingarts.ca
604-271-HEAL (4325)

Your one stop shop for Gourmet Gift Baskets.

Your one stop shop for Gourmet Gift Baskets. Our Gourmet Gift Baskets make the perfect gift for all occasions. Don not forget to order your gift baskets for Easter and Mother's Day. We allow you to do your shopping easily and quickly online from the comfort of your own home. Send that special gift that everyone loves to receive and it have it personally delivered within the Lower Mainland. We offer personal delivery in the lower mainland of Vancouver and we also ship throughout BC and Canada.

Check out our updated wine selections. In order to increase the variety of beverage selections and to allow customers a wider choices in prices, we now carry regular BC wines as well as BC VQA wines.

Do you need gift baskets for individuals or larger groups. We offer the perfect "corporate gift". Our baskets can be customized by adding mineral waters, non alcoholic wines or quality BC VQA wines, as well as choosing from our selection of options to make your gift truly unique. If you have special requirements, please e-mail us or call us. We would be pleased to assist you. Our website is user friendly and easy to navigate. Please check us out at: www.seascapegiftbaskets.com . We would like to thank everybody for their support.

Douglas Hamilton
www.seascapegiftbaskets.com
Phone: (604) 576-2645

Just in Bamboo pants and leggings Ezze Wear 2008 fashions Capris, sundresses, blouses, pants, skirts and more Onesole Travel Shoes – new tops

Coming soon
Sunveil – new fabric launch

Pilates with Yoga Stretch
Specially for women in mid-life
Sign-up Now. Next session starts Sun. April 20th. 10 classes
Beginners 11:30-12:30 $96. Experienced 8:40-9:55 & 10:05-11:20 $120

Jet-Lag Travel Fashion Boutique
#110-12031 2nd Ave.
Richmond, B.C. V7E 3L6
Tel/Fax (604) 277-3331
jet-lagtravelfashion@shaw.ca
www.jet-lagtravelfashion.com

Hours of Operation:
Pilates with Stretch Yoga:
Monday to Friday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
8: 40 am to 9:55 am – Moderate
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm 10:05 am to11:20 am –Moderate
Sunday 12:30 to 5 pm
11:30-12:30 – Beginners

SIGNING START

A Signing Start offers Baby Sign Language programs in the comfort of your home! Communicate with your baby using American Sign Language (ASL). Baby Sign Language is becoming increasingly popular amongst new families

Signing Start Workshops are offered to children from birth and up. Lesley Millward- experienced instructor, will teach you and review a vocabulary geared to your baby’s developing needs. These workshops are a fun bonding experience for you and your baby PLUS teaching your baby sign language is an easy way to reduce frustration in infants and toddlers.
For more information: info@signingstart.com and my website is www.signingstart.com

Don't forget to Sign up for Winter and Spring Courses at Steveston Community Center and South Arm Community Center. For more info log onto www.signingstart.com or contact Lesley info@signingstart.com

PANGAEA CLINIC OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Conference Dates: both Dr Ward and Dr Chan will be away from the office Friday April 4 th , Saturday April 6 th for the Northwest Naturopathic Physician's Conference. Unfortunately, no treatments, including sauna detoxification, can be done on these days as there will be no medical supervision.

It is a 3 day conference, and will cover the following topics:
• naturopathic medicines in a pandemic influenza situation
• clinical nutrition
• environmental medicine and detoxification
• core sciences/therapeutics: pharmacology, manipulation, anti-aging, hydrotherapy, women's medicine, herbal medicine, pediatrics
Web site Updates:
Pages on pancreatic, breast, and gastric cancer have been added. Dr Chan has started a blog page that is accessible from the main page, or at www.drericchan.wordpress.com
Recent blog articles have included:
Effects of mercury http://drericchan.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/more-on-mercury-in-adults/
Toxic salmon http://drericchan.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/the-best-dietary-source-of-pcbs-is/
Youtube videos on chelation and ozone http://drericchan.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/videos-on-ozone-therapy-and-chelation-therapy/
If you'd like to receive these blog posts by email, sign up at this site: http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailverifySubmit?feedId=1480523&loc=en_US
Treatment Updates:
1. Allergy season!
Dr Ward continues her focus on Environmental Medicine, treating with great success allergy, sensitivity, and immunology. With allergy season coming up, now is the time for any current patients or friends and family of patients who are interested in a natural way of identifying triggers and treating the underlying causes for their allergies. This extends beyond seasonal hay fever to chemical sensitivies, asthma, eczema, etc, to even autoimmune disease.

The search for triggers can involve:

•allergy testing (skin, blood, in-office provocation of symptoms with allergen challenge and subsequent neutralization of symptoms with diluted allergen)
•heavy metal testing

If you or someone you know may benefit from Dr Ward's expertise of allergy, sensitivity, and immunology, please call the office to book an appointment with her.

2. Fat loss!
Dr Chan has reintroduced mesotherapy. This treatment is extremely successful for treating and “sculpting” away pockets of fat, particularly saddle-bags on the thigh and love handles on the abdomen. It only works if the patient is already moderately thin or has localized pockets of fat, as the medicine (soy lecithin, phosphatidyl choline) is more effective if distributed into a smaller area. Up to two areas can be treated per session, at a cost of $180 per area. Since mesotherapy is most effective if the areas of fat are small, please call the office set up a complimentary screening if you are interested; just ask to book a “mesotherapy screening.”
3. Detoxification program
Many patients ask about doing a general detoxification at this time of the year as part of a preventative program. Usually this is a very good idea, although ideally natural detoxification is something that should be stimulated year-round. Once a year we can always kick start the process as well.

Our general detoxification program involves a semi-estrictive, low allergenicity diet, combined with sauna detoxification, hydrotherapy, and IV vitamin C.
It is a 2 week program that involves:
• 10 sauna sessions (60 minute)
• 10 hydrotherapy sessions post-sauna (20 min)
• 5 IV vitamin C sessions post-sauna
Occasionally, a challenge for metal toxicity can be done s well. This involves a pre and post chelation urine test. This is usually done if the patient is particularly chemically sensitive, allergic, or simply to determine if metal retention may be a problem. The pre chelation urine test gives a baseline for what your body is excreting, and then the post chelation urine test shows if there is an elevated body burden in the tissues that is not being excreted to a reasonable degree.

Thanks for reading, and please take note of the upcoming conference dates next week!

The 100 Mile Hamper Co.

Going Green?
Let the 100 Mile Hamper Company help.
We specialize in corporate gift hampers using only gourmet products produced within a 100 mile radius of Richmond.
We feature a wide variety of artisan cheeses, salmon, wine, jams and preserves, honey, antipasto, albacore tuna, hazelnuts, beef jerky, balsamic vinegar, syrups etc.
Our hampers while produced locally, use only 100% Beetle Killed Pine in the construction and are intended as a keepsake.

Production is limited so act fast as they are going to sell out.

The 100 Mile Hamper Company
HELPING YOU REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT 100 MILES AT A TIME
100milehamper@live.com
(604) 325-3350

FITNESS VACATION

Come Join Us. With our gym membership you receive:
Free purified water , Complimentary towel service , Unlimited tanning, Complimentary massage chair
Come try us out without any obligation – we are here for you! We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions please contact one of our staff members at 604-275-3609 or visit our website at www.fitnessvacation.ca

FUSION FITNESS

604-275-1110 #310-12211 1ST Avenue, Richmond, BC. V7E 3M3, on the top of A Monkey Tree gift shop. We are doing a lot of new stuff like yoga for kids of all ages, pilates fusioned with yoga for strength and power while stretching and our infrared sauna to detox and make you feel awesome while boosting your immune system to help you fight off all of those nasty germs floating around.

TREASURE’S BOUTIQUE Happy Anniversary !

This April will mark the 3rd year Anniversary of Treasures Boutique in the Village.
To all my loyal customers, I wish to express my appreciation and a special thank you for your continued support and referrals to Treasures Boutique.

I invite you to join in the celebration ..... Saturday, April 19th, 2008. Please drop by for refreshments and a peek at lots of new sweets for Spring, plus a chance to win a fabulous Door Prize!

Treasures Boutique carries a wide selection of sizes and styles of ladies apparel, plus a fabulous line of handbags, jewellery, scarves and fun footwear - and so much more - all in a very unique and comfortable atmosphere.

Visit Treasures Boutique at 12240 Second Avenue
(lower level at Bayview Quay between Moncton and the Wharf)
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11.30 to 5.00 pm Closed Mondays
Phone: (604) 275-7119 treasuresboutique@shaw.ca