HEALTH SERVICES

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 

Second & Fourth Thursday, 9:00 - 10:30 AM .
Get your blood pressure checked by former registered nurses with recent public health experience who provide a special service at our activity centre by taking and recording readings.
This is a FREE walk-in service. First come, first served. 

How do you prepare for a blood pressure test?

• Don’t drink coffee or smoke cigarettes 30 minutes before having your blood pressure measured
• Before the test, sit for five minutes with your back supported and your feet flat on the ground. Rest your arm on a table at the level of your heart.
• Wear short sleeves so your arm can be easily exposed.
• Go to the bathroom prior to your reading.  A full bladder can change your blood pressure reading.

CHAIR MASSAGE

Certified Chair Massage Practitioner, Alison, from Revitalize Chair Massage visits our activity centre on Mondays. Alison is certified in Eldercare massage and uses a wide range of techniques to meet the unique needs of each client. Chair massage is a relaxation based massage done fully clothed with the client sitting on a specially designed massage chair. Massage increases circulation, promotes relaxation, eases tight muscles. Chair massage focuses on the back, neck, arms and hands. For those unable to transfer onto the massage chair modifications can be made. Please speak to Alison about options available to you. 
MONDAYS 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Members $25. 
Non-members $30.
Appointments are 20 minutes in duration.
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FOOT CARE NURSE 

Darren Lester, a qualified foot nurse, offers 30-minute appointments, providing the following services: 
Foot Assessments - Corn and Callus Removal - Nail Trimming - Care of Ingrown Nails - Relaxing Foot Rub.
Please contact our Reception Desk (250 386 3035) to book your appointment.
MONDAYS 10:00 - 11:30 AM. 
Members $40.00
Non-members $45.00
    

NEXGEN HEARING

Visits our Centre throughout the year offering complimentary hearing clinic tests.  NexGen Hearing has made the process of assessing your hearing level easier than ever. Their assessment is the most comprehensive and includes the following 3-point series of tests.
•       Air conduction
Clients listen to tones of decreasing volume to identify softest that is audible. This measurement of hearing loss is done separately for the right & left ears.
•       Word discrimination
Clients listen to words presented to each ear. They cannot see the presenter’s face to lip read. This gives idea of clarity of one’s hearing for speech.
•       Tympanometry
We test to find out if the eardrum and middle ear system is working properly. This way, we can be sure to know if the hearing loss comes from the middle ear or from the inner ear.

REIKI

Reiki is an ancient healing technique where a practitioner guides energy to activate the client's natural healing process and restore physical and emotional well-being. Reiki can ease tension and stress and help support the body for optimal healing on all levels -- physical, mental, and emotional. 
A Reiki treatment is pleasant and relaxing. The client is fully clothed and lays comfortably on a massage table (pillows and light blanket available). The Reiki practitioner will touch the client lightly on their arms, legs, feet, hands, torso and head. (Touch free sessions are available.) Clients often experience deep relaxation and well-being. 
Energy healing is now recognized by the medical profession. Many nurses use a form of energy healing called "Healing Touch". Reiki (energy healing) is an excellent complement to western medicine. 
Book at the front desk. 
Practitioner: Valerie. 
TUESDAYS starting at 9:30 AM.
30 minute session Members $20.00
30 minute session Non-Members $25.00