








These days, the word “health” has countless definitions, from the physical to the psychological, and everything in between, depending on an individual’s concerns and goals. At the end of the day, quality of life and general well-being come in a multitude of ways.
We’ve kept that diversity of needs in mind as we put together the 2020/21 Best Health Guide for our readers in New Westminster. From community health services to medical professionals, advice on getting active and ideas about nutritious food, we’ve got it covered in these pages. Whether you’re just starting to explore a new healthier life, or you’re well on your way, we hope this guide will help you explore, discover, and learn – and most of all, inspire you –to continue down the path.
From our hands to yours, we welcome you to explore the 2020/21 Best Health Guide.
Lara Graham Publisher
Stress can affect people’s lives at any moment. Some say that a certain measure of stress can be a good thing that pushes individuals to try their best to overcome obstacles. However, chronic stress is potentially dangerous for the mind and body. 2020 has been a stressful year for many people. A global pandemic that emerged in late 2019 and continued into the new year brought with it many changes — some of which are unprecedented. Concerns about the COVID-19 virus, unemployment, reduced wages, and uncertainty about the future has left many people feeling adrift.
According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey, the average reported stress level for adults in the United States related to the coronavirus pandemic is 5.9. When asked to rate their stress level in general, the average reported stress for American adults is 5.4. This is higher than the average stress level reported in 2019, which was 4.9, and marks the first significant increase in average reported stress since
the survey began in 2007.
Pandemic stress mixed with existing stress may require additional coping techniques.
• Turn negative thinking into positive thinking. The occasional pep talk can help people manage their stress. Rather than saying “Everything is going wrong,” tell yourself “I can handle this, I have done it before.” Find the silver lining in situations and they may not feel so stressful.
• Take things one step at a time. Getting ahead of yourself by looking too far into the future can compound stress. Focus on the here and now. Make to-do lists and take situations as they come day by day or hour by hour. Situations are often fluid, so worrying about something that is weeks away is often fruitless.
• Exercise regularly. Find opportunities to exercise. The Mayo Clinic says exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Physical activity can release your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. Exercise also can mimic the effects of stress, helping to
condition the body to its effects and buffer the cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems from negative effects.
• Seek out social support. Chances are someone you know also is experiencing increased stress loads. Find the time for conversation, video chats or safe, socially distanced meet-ups with friends. Each person can share their unique frustrations and collectively you can work through the stress.
• Don’t drown in perfectionism. Trying to be mistake-free can trigger anxiety and stress. Being perfect is impossible and everyone makes mistakes. According to Psych Central, mistake-making can lead to growth and experience, while perfectionism may staunch growth because a person is too afraid to take chances. Not every decision you make will be ideal, but each is a learning experience.
Stress is something most people come up against in their daily lives, perhaps more so than ever this year. But stress can be wrangled and minimized.
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Everexperienceamomentary boutofdizziness?Youmayhave brusheditoffandcontinuedon withyourday.
Butifitincludedafeelingof nausea,andmaybeevensome difficultyfocusingyoureyesight, itcouldbesomethingmore.
Thankfully,theexperienced staffatRoyalCityHealth& ManualTherapycanhelp youdetermineifitmightbe besttreatedbyvestibular rehabilitation.
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“Vestibularrehabilitation istheassessmentand treatmentofdisordersofthe innerearandbrain.These areasallowustosense ourbody’smovementand tocontrolourbalance,” explainsNicolasDuran,a seniorphysiotherapistwith RoyalCityHealth&Manual Therapy.
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NickattainedhisMasters ofPhysiotherapyatthe UniversityofAlbertaand specializesinvestibularrehab. Mosttimes,vestibular symptomspresentasdizziness oraspinningsensation (vertigo).Othersymptomscan includenauseaorvomiting, light-headedness,poorbalance orfalls,andblurryvision. Ifyouexperiencethose symptoms,itmaybetimeto seeaphysiotherapisttodevise aneffectivetreatmentplan.
othercausesofvestibular dysfunction,eachwiththeir ownappropriatetreatment,” Duransays.
So,ifyouarefeelingalittle shaky,alittleoutofsortswhen itcomestobalance,takesome timetogettotherootof theproblemandcheckout whatresultsavestibular rehabprogramcanprovide.
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“First,peopleshouldknow thatyoudonotrequirea referralfromyourfamily physiciantoseeavestibular physiotherapist,youcan makeanappointment directly,” Duranadds.
“Second,besurethatthe vestibularphysiotherapist hashadtrainingspecifically inVestibularRehab.”
Shockwavetherapyisamodernandhighlyeffectivetreatmentmethodthatintroduceshigh-energy soundwavesintothepainfulareasofthebody.Itacceleratesthebody’shealingprocessbystimulating themetabolismandenhancingbloodcirculationtohelpregeneratedamagedtissue.
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Improperbrushingcancauseasmuch damagetotheteethandgumsasnot brushingatall.Manypeopledon’tbrush forlongenough,don’tflossanddon’tsee adentistregularly.Holdyourtoothbrushin thesamewaythatwouldholdapencil,and brushforatleasttwominutes.
“Themostcommonsymptom thatpeopledescribeisabrief sensationofspinningwhen quicklylookingupordown, rollingtothesideofthebed, orwhengettingoutofbedin themorning.
Mostphysiotherapy programsdonotinclude formaltraininginthis areasinceitrequires furthercoursestudy aftergraduatingfrom physiotherapyschool.
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“Administeredbyachiropractororaphysiotherapist,adoctor’sreferralisn’tusuallyrequired,”notes JeanieBezdan,co-founderandownerofRoyalCityHealth&ManualTherapy.Conditionsthatmay benefitfromshockwavetherapyincludepainful(back)discsymptoms,tendonitis,plantarfasciitis, tenniselbow,stressfractures,jumper’skneeandmanymore.
“Studieshaveshownthefollowingimprovementsaftertreatments:83%forcalcifictendonitisofthe shoulder,77%fortenniselbow,90%successrateforplantarfasciitisand88%forpatellartendonitis,” saysJeanie.
“Duringtheassessmentif testingindicatesacondition knownasBPPV,wherelittle crystalshavedislodgedinthe innerear,treatmentwillinvolve atechniquecalledtheModified EpleyManeuver.”
“Third,makesureyouare comfortablewithyourtherapist toallowforagoodworking relationshiptogetyour symptomsresolvedproperly,” Duransays.
“Ihaveameniscaltearinmykneeandalthoughshockwavetherapyisn’treallyindicatedforthis typeofinjury,Ifeltimmediatepainreliefandanincreasedrangeofmotionforseveraldaysafterthe treatment.Shockwavetreatmentsarenon-invasivewithnosideeffects.Thetechnologyhasbeenused successfullyfordecadesandhasalleviatedchronicpaininmillionsofpeople,”saysJeanie.
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AVENUE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
402-625 Fifth Ave
New Westminster V3M 1X4
604-540-2055
ASHER ACUPUNCTURE
414 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W9 604-524-3145
BOUCHER INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
320-435 Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 5N8 604-777-9981
COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE
Wellness Department 756 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1B4
778-397-3981
COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE ACTIVE REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
665 Front St
New Westminster V3M 1A2 778-397-3979
GATHERED ROOTS COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
328 Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 1A6 604-521-6639
DOREEN HILL ACUPUNCTURE
630 Fifth St
New Westminster V3L 2X9 778-231-2565
MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE
103-237 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-544-5062
NEW WEST WELLNESS CENTRE
140-815 First St
New Westminster V3L 2H7
604-777-1003
RIGHT POINT ACUPUNCTURE & HERB CLINIC
1-514 Sixth Ave
New Westminster V3L 1V3
604-522-5591
ROYAL CITY NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC
255-550 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3B7
604-528-9869
AIDS EDUCATION & TESTING CLINIC AT NEW WESTMINSTER
PUBLIC HEALTH
610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C2
604-777-6740
ALCOHOL INFO & TREATMENT
LAST DOOR ADULT PROGRAM
323 Eighth St
New Westminster V3M 3R3
604-525-9771
LAST DOOR FAMILY PROGRAM
323 Eighth St
New Westminster V3M 3R3
604-525-9771
LOWER MAINLAND DRUG FREEDOM
25 Blackwood St
New Westminster V3L 2T3
604-520-1068
BOUCHER INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
320-435 Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 5N8
604-777-9981
HARMONY MIDWIVES
307-223 Nelson’s Cres
New Westminster V3L 0E4
604-553-1750
INFINITE HEART HEALING CENTRE FOR CHRONIC PAIN
505-625 Fifth Ave
New Westminster V3M 1X4
778-554-2050
MOODY PARK HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE
201-615 Eighth St
New Westminster V3M 3S3
604-777-1323
NEW WEST WELLNESS CENTRE
140-815 First St
New Westminster V3L 2H7
604-777-1003
CONNECT HEARING
604 Belmont St
New Westminster V3M 0G9
604-516-6107
MIRACLE EAR
108-1015 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 6H6
604-200-8901
NEXGEN
409-301 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W5
604-553-4952
CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT GROUPS
PROSTRATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP NEW WESTMINSTER
Rene Andersen 604-521-0641
BELL CHIROPRACTIC
310 - 301 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W5
604-522-3366
COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE
756 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1B4
778-397-3981
HERITAGE WELLNESS CENTEr Dr Jakeman
630 Fifth St
New Westminster V3L 2X9
604-522-1622
FUSCALDO CHIROPRACTIC & TOTAL HEALTH CENTRE
434 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W9
604-515-7018
KLEIN CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS
202 - 129 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3V7
604-519-1662
INTERURBAN CHIROPRACTIC
310-403 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3B1
604-553-1550
NEW WEST WELLNESS CENTRE 140-815 First St
New Westminster V3L 2H7 604-777-1003
ROYAL CITY HEALTH & MANUAL THERAPY 210-610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 5V1 604-524-4446
RAI CLINIC
405-301 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W5 778-654-7218 / 604-522-2925
COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE
756 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1B4 778-397-3981
DELTA COUNSELLING 131 Eighth St
New Westminster V3M 3P6
604-948-3262
Hours:Monday:8am–5pm•Tuesday:8am–8pm•Wednesday:8am–8pm Thursday:8am–5pm•Friday:9am–5pm•Saturday:9am–5pm•SundaysandHolidays:Closed
M JACKSON GROUP
457, 604
Columbia St V3M 1A8
604-540-2720
MONICA BHATARA
432 – 8th St
New Westminster V3M 3R7 778-320-9357
STEADFAST COUNSELLING
424-604 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1A5 604-629-7108
CRISIS LINE OF BC MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION LINE (No Area Code Needed) 310-6789
CRISIS INTERVENTION & SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTRE
604-872-3311
Crisis Line 1-800-784-2433
Suicide Help Line crisiscentre.bc.ca
ARTIS DENTAL CENTRE
523 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C8
604-524-0800 artisdentalcentre.com
ASANTE DENTAL CENTRE
200-522 Seventh St
New Westminster V3M 5T5 604-525-4391
BELMONT DENTAL CENTRE
Royal City Centre Mall 108-610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C2 604-521-6313
BREWERY DISTRICT DENTAL
508-233 Nelson’s Crescent
New Westminster V3L 0E4 604-522-2425
DR BURDETT, DAVID
403-625 Fifth Ave
New Westminster V3M 1X4 604-521-7633
drburdett.com
DR. EMILY LIU INC
Address: 390-403 Sixth St, New Westminster, V3L 3B1
604-524-8838
dremilyliu.com
CLAIRE DENTAL CENTRE
625B Belmont St
New Westminster V3M 5Z8 604-777-8880 clairedentalcentre.com
COLUMBIA SQUARE DENTAl
111 - 1015 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 6H6 604-529-9393
mynewwestminsterdentist.com
DR LOVELY & ASSOCIATES
609 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C1
604-524-4981
newwestminsterdentists.com
ROYAL CITY FAMILY DENTAL
130-610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C2
604-670-2229
FRASERVIEW DENTAL CENTRE
101-80A Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 5B3
604-525-1844
NEW SMILE DENTAL GROUP
1020 Ewen Ave
New Westminster V3M 5E1
778-397-2552
NEWEST SMILE DENTAL
293 Nelson’s Ct
New Westminster V3L 0E3
604-544-6544
NEW WESTMINSTER SEDATION & GENERAL DENTISTRY
243-800 Carnarvon St
New Westminster V3M 0G3
604-525-1116
QUAY DENTAL CENTRE
105-960 Quayside Dr
New Westminster V3M 6G2
604-526-5123
QUEENS PARK DENTAL
215-624 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C4
604-522-5242
queensparkdental.ca info@queensparkdental.ca
ROYAL SQUARE DENTAL CENTRE
14-800 McBride Blvd
New Westminster V3L 2B8
604-526-1216
SAPPERTON DENTAL
105-301 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W5
604-544-0894
HALO DENTAL
91 8th Avenue
New Westminster V3L 1X6
604-544-8875
VICEROY DENTAL CLINIC
606 Belmont St
New Westminster V3M 0G9
604-544-2558
D G DENTAL LABORATORY
230-522 Seventh St
New Westminster V3M 5T5
604-524-0018
METRO DENTAL LABORATORIES
209-624 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C4
604-527-7700
PACIFIC SKYDENT DENTAL LAB LTD
702-625 Fifth Ave
New Westminster V3M 1X4
604-549-9922
WORLD LAB CANADA
608-625 Fifth Ave
New Westminster V3M 1X4
604-515-5838
ANDERSON DENTURE CLINIC
135 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3V9
604-526-6033
JEFFREY MALCOLM
303-625 Fifth Ave
New Westminster V3M 1X4
604-521-3210
NEW WEST DENTUREWORKS
270-522 Seventh St,
New Westminster, V3M 5T5
604-553-1222
newwestminsterdenturist.com
PRIME DENTURE CLINIC
203-624 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C4 604-521-6424
DOCTORS – GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
DR ALBRECHT, ANA R (G. P.)
102-600 Royal Ave
New Westminster V3M 1J3
604-522-1648
DR ATKINSON, KENNETH (G. P.)
410-301 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3WE3
604-525-0155
DR BARLOW, AMANDA J (CARDIOLOGIST)
304 – 250 Keary St
New Westminster V3L 5E7
604-521-5020
DR BOJM, MORRIS A
145 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W2
604-521-5986
DR BONET, JORGE F (CARDIOLOGIST)
206-301 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-521-2148
DR BOUDREAU, NATHALIE M (G. P.)
FORMED CLINICS INC
420 Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 1B1
604-522-2206
DR BOYER, DORY S (ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON)
403-233 Nelson’s Ct
New Westminster V3L 0E4
604-523-1110
DR CHAN, RICHARD C (NEUROSURGEON)
101-250 Keary St
New Westminster V3L 5E7
604-526-6612
DR CHESLAK, MALGORZATA (F. P.)
301-223 Nelson’s Cres
New Westminster V3L 0E4
604-524-4141
DR DEADY, BRIAN L
Royal Columbia Hospital
330 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W7
604-520-4283
DR EPSTEIN, MICHAEL N (CARDIOLOGIST)
201-245 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W4
604-522-8667
DR EXNER, JASON A (EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR)
Royal Columbia Hospital
330 East Columbia St New Westminster V3L 3W7
604-520-4253
DR FARQUHARSON, DUNCAN F (OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY)
Royal Columbia Hospital
330 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W7
604-520-4132
DR FLANAGAN, CATHY E (RHEUMATOLOGY)
Columbia Medical Building
403-301 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3W5
604-526-2140
DR GOECKE, MICHELLE E (CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)
402 – 223 Nelson’s Cres
New Westminster V3L 0E4
604-522-7737
DR HALKIER, BRADLEY K (MEDICAL IMAGING)
330 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W7
604-941-7611
L’DR HERAN, NAVRAJ S (NEUROSURGEON)
109-245 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W4
604-520-1120
DR HERSHFIELD, MELVYN (SURGEON)
301-250 Keary St
New Westminster V3L 5E7
604-524-6735
DR KALAHER, SUSAN
204-245 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W4
604-521-7705
DR MACKAY, RORY C
330 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W7
604-461-2022
DR WODYNSKI, PETER J
75 Tenth St
New Westminster V3M 3X4
604-526-3308
FAMILY PLANNING CENTRES
PREGNANCY SUPPORT AT NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC HEALTH
610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C2
604-777-6740
ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE
200-604 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1A5
604-521-1606
sja.ca
FITNESS CENTRES
30 MINUTE HIT
425 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3X3
Phone: (604) 521-5913
DYNAMIC HEALTH & FITNESS
335-800 Carnarvon St
New Westminster V3M 0G3
604-521-8746
FIT ON 6TH
49 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 2Z1
604-551-1084
FITXPRESS FITNESS CENTRE
606 Victoria St
New Westminster V3L1C6
604-200-0304
HAWKES MARTIAL ARTS
484 East Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 3X5
604-522-3814
ORIENTAL MARTIAL ARTS COLLEGE
842 Twelfth St
New Westminster V3M 4K3
604-526-2309
FOOTCARE
ATHLETIC & FAMILY FOOT CARE
208-301 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W5
604-526-2748
FUNERAL HOMES
KEARNEY FUNERAL SERVICES
219 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3A3
604-521-4881
HEALTH FOOD – HERBAL PRODUCTS
ALIVE HEALTH CENTRE
137-610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C2
604-526-6317
GALLOWAY’S
SPECIALITY FOODS
702B Sixth Avenue
New Westminster V3M 2B3
604-526-7525
NEW WEST HEALTH CENTRE
31-800 McBride Blvd
New Westminster V3L 2B8
604-520-9667
SAVE ON FOODS
200-270 E Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 0E3
604-523-2581
SAVE ON FOODS
198-610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C2
604-520-5937
SAVE ON FOODS
1025 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1C4
604-549-1225
HEALTH & INFORMATION SERVICES
ABILITY HEALTHCARE
201-360 Edworthy Way
New Westminster V3L 5T8
604-540-2270
GNC – GENERAL NUTRITION CENTRES
805 Boyd St, Unit #J140, Queensborough Landing
New Westminster V3M 5X2
604-523-6433
NEW WESTMINSTER YOUTH CLINIC
38 Begbie St
New Westminster V3M 3L9
604-329-1875
HEALTH SPAS
ANAMY SPA
942 Twelfth St
New Westminster V3M 4K6
778-397-7722
HEAD TO TOES SPA
337 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3A9
604-540-0055
LIMINA SPA
263-800 Carnarvon St
New Westminster V3M 0G3
604-525-0805
MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE
103-237 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W4
604-544-5062
Individuals tend to learn about dental hygiene at an early age. On the recommendation of their children’s pediatricians, parents may begin brushing their youngsters’ teeth the moment the first tooth breaks through the gums. While proper dental hygiene is vital to oral health, it also can have a profound effect on the rest of the body.
Poor oral health might contribute to various diseases and conditions. Periodontitis is a severe yet preventable gum infection that can lead to tooth loss. But the threat of periodontitis doesn’t end in the mouth. The American Academy of Periodontology notes there’s a connection between periodontitis and several other diseases. While bacteria was long suspected to be the link between periodontitis and other diseases in the body, the AAP notes that recent research points to inflammation as the culprit that connects periodontitis with diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
The AAP notes that people with diabetes are at increased risk for periodontal disease, speculating that diabetes patients’ risk is higher because people with diabetes are more vulnerable to infections than those without diabetes. While that suggests periodontal disease is a byproduct of diabetes, the AAP notes that research points to the relationship being a two-way street. Periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people with diabetes to control their blood sugar, making dental hygiene an especially vital component of routine healthcare for people with diabetes.
Heart disease
The AAP notes that research indicates periodontal disease increases a person’s risk for heart disease, with the inflammation caused by the former leading to the latter. People with existing heart conditions also may find that periodontal disease exacerbates those conditions. The
Mayo Clinic notes that the link between heart disease and periodontal disease is not fully understood, but enough studies have been conducted for scientists to support the notion that the two are connected.
Can periodontal disease be prevented?
Periodontal disease is preventable. A daily dental hygiene regimen that includes brushing after meals, flossing at least once per day and swishing with mouthwash are some simple, healthy habits that can prevent periodontal disease. In addition, the AAP recommends that people at increased risk for periodontal disease, including the elderly and smokers, should discuss their risk with their dental professionals.
Dental hygiene can do more for individuals than produce a mouthful of pearly white teeth. In fact, people who prioritize dental hygiene may lower their risks for various diseases.
URBAN BLISS SPA
459B E Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3X6
778-398-2000
HEARING AIDS
CONNECT HEARING
604 Belmont St
New Westminster V3M 0G9
604-516-6107
NEXGEN HEARING
101-625 5th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 1X4
604-553-4952
MIRACLE EAR
108-1015 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 6H6
604-200-8901
WESTERN SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN WITH BIRTH DISORDERS
420-604 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1A5
604-515-0810
NURSE NEXT DOOR
604-553-3330
nursenextdoor.com burnaby@nursenextdoor.com
BOUCHER INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
320-435 Columbia St
New Westminster V3L 5N8
604-777-9981
COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE
756 Columbia St
New Westminster V3M 1B4
778-397-3981
ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL
330 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W7
604-520-4253
LONDON EYE CENTRE
918 Twelfth St
New Westminster V3M 6B1 604-526-2020 lasereye.com
MEDICAL ESTHETICS BY KATIE
406-625 Fifth Ave
New Westminster V3M 1X4
604-544-2237 mebykatie.com
TRINITI LASER CLINIC
210 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3A9
604-544-5666
trinitilaser.com
LIFE COACH
GODDESS WITHIN YOU
205-810 Quayside Dr
New Westminster V3M 6B9
604-644-4382
goddesswithinyou.ca
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
BEAUCHAMP, JAMIE
434 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L1B1
604-515-7018
BELL CHIROPRACTIC
301 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W5
604-522-3366
FUSCALDO CHIROPRACTIC & TOTAL HEALTH CENTRE
434 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W9
604-515-7018
MOODY PARK HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE
201-615 Eighth St
New Westminster V3M 3S3
604-777-1323
MOTION PHYSIOTHERAPY
210-88 Tenth St
New Westminster V3M 6H8
778-727-0142
MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE
103-237 Columbia St E
New Westminster V3L 3W4
604-544-5062
NEW WEST WELLNESS CENTRE
140-815 First St
New Westminster V3L 2H7
604-777-1003
QUEENS PARK MASSAGE THERAPY
200-309 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3A7
604-524-2844
ROYAL CITY HEALTH & MANUAL THERAPY
210-610 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 5V1
604-524-4446
SIXTH STREET MASSAGE THERAPY
223-624 Sixth St
New Westminster V3L 3C4
604-526-7756
STRONG ROOTS HEALTH & MASSAGE THERAPY
806 Colborne St
New Westminster V3L 0G4
604-544-1441
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611 Agnes St
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604-526-7756
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604-540-2055
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604-516-8080
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