Thank you!!!

I cannot believe how wonderful my first day back at work has been after six months of maternity leave.

The new clinic is beautiful, airy, full of light. My fellow practitioners are happy to be treating, helpful, and excited to be a part of the healing journey!

Best of all, so many regular clients are braving the bridge and are coming over to West Van to say hello. So excited to see your beautiful faces!

I will be at Impulse Sports Therapeutics Mondays 11-6. Come by for a visit.
Location: 235 15 St, West Vancouver, BC V7T, Canada

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