A dear friend of mine recommended an acupuncturist/herbalist specialist to me a few months back, the only downside - located on Whyte Avenue. However, my want to see this much talked about sanctuary and of course, receive great wellness care quickly overcome the glitch of nightmare traffic about two months ago. I was impressed. Located in a new building named Roots on Whyte, this community-based building, newly constructed on Whyte Avenue (with cheap underground parking) and even more to offer than a fantastic wellness retreat! Located within three stories is a variety of local wellness businesses from chiropractor, dentist, yoga studio, therapist, hair salon to pilates studio. On the main level, you'll find Blush Organic Market, deCapo Italian coffee bar and a quaint and quirky noshery Under the High Wheel - with beautiful plates of seasonal food lovingly prepared for you.
This is heaven. Grab a coffee, get your shopping done, have a bite to eat and then off to the main event: Wellness on Whyte, for some loving care. Add a pilates session in and that, my friend, is the definition of a morning well spent!
If you are seeking some loving care, I'd highly suggest Wellness on Whyte. (www.wellnessonwhyte.com ) The owner, Geha Gonthier, is a fabulous and knowledgeable professional who offers only the best in her sanctuary to help ease the mind, body and soul. Geha is now, my acupuncturist, and I am all the more wiser for adding her Eastern medicine practises into my overall wellness routine. Geha also has some other fantastic professionals on staff, including my daughter's new best friend - massage therapist, Leslie. Leslie has both Jenna and me under her care and is a wonderfully caring individual with great technique and personality. I hear Geha has also added a traditionally trained European facialist to the roster. Hmmmmm...I sense another visit very shortly!
All in all, it's worth the traffic and drive to experience better well being through Wellness on Whyte as well as all the other fabulous storefronts at Roots on Whyte. With ample parking and central location, this should be your next favorite place to spend an hour or three!
