Burnaby Heights is well-known for its health and wellness establishments. Able Wellness, in the heart of the district, is redefining holistic health, blending passion, expertise, and community into a one-stop shop for wellness.
It was founded by Ji Hyun (Alicia) Lee, who has more than ten years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Kinesiologist. The...Read More
In celebration of National Self-Care Day, we turned to four wellness experts in Burnaby Heights to gain insights on how they manage burnout in their careers and their tips for maintaining well-being. Their experiences and insights offer valuable lessons for all of us striving for balance, and remind us that even those dedicated to caring for others must prioritize their own health and...Read More
With the vision of building an inclusive, safe space for women of all fitness levels, Fiona Juniper created Juniper Women’s Fitness. It is a studio that offers small group fitness classes, private personal training, pre- and postnatal training and yoga, as well as baby & mum yoga.
Fiona started her fitness journey with weight training in her early twenties. However,...Read More
“Life is about taking many steps, but it’s the next step that changes everything.”
Mike Franco, Director of The Next Step Training Centre (NSTC)
In a world where we’re all getting more stuck to our seats, finding a gym that really clicks with you is like stumbling upon a hidden treasure. Let us introduce you to The Next Step Training – a fitness...Read More
Christiana’s Hair Salon, located at 3720 Hastings St., is the newest addition to Burnaby Heights’ hair salons and parlours. Christiana Owusu opened the doors of her newly styled salon to Burnaby’s public on May 7.
Christiana had previously owned another salon for 12 years, but felt she needed a fresh start. After taking some time off to travel she began to look for places for her new...Read More
Andrew Midtskau grew up in Fiji and spent his childhood there before moving to Canada as a young adult. He is now a business owner, a Burnaby resident, and a professional tattoo artist with more than 15 years of experience. For Andrew, Tabua Tattoo is more than a business or career, it is a nod to his connection to Fiji. Tattoos first caught his eye when he was in elementary school...Read More
Firas Najim is a master stylist and owner of KromaTik Hair and Makeup studio. He has been styling and cutting hair for more than 20 years. Being a son of a barber, he began cutting hair and helping around his dad’s shop at the young age of fourteen. This allowed him to gain valuable experience in the industry.
Besides being passionate about hair, Firas also values being environmentally...Read More
Dr. John Sheu and the team at Cedar Chiropractor & Physiotherapy
Everyone’s body goes through some type of suffering whether it is sport-induced or pain from daily activities. Chiropractic and physiotherapy care are often needed to alleviate pain due to injury. Being and feeling healthy is crucial to our everyday lives, and Cedar Chiropractor and Physiotherapy clinic is here to help. “We...Read More
Head Waze team with 2016 Hats Off Day Parade Trophy. They were presented as the Best Merchant Entry in 2016.
Michelle Kyrtsos and Amanda Evans, are the ultimate mother-daughter duo. Amanda has grown up with her mom being a stylist for many years and now has followed in her mother’s footsteps. Together, they own and run Head Waze Hair and Skin Studio.
When we asked Michelle why she...Read More