What is a Massage Practitioner? How Holistic Massage Works

A Massage Practitioner on Bowen Island If you’re asking “What is a massage practitioner?”, you may already know it’s different than a registered massage therapist. Here’s how holistic massage works, from a self-employed massage practitioner who works in the “healing arts.” “Being self-employed is always an interesting adventure,” says Genevieve McCorquodale, Certified Massage Practitioner, Post Partum Doula, and owner of Still Waters Massage on Bowen Island, BC. “There is no guarantee of a pay check at the end of the day.

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Wellness Coaching in Action – What Do Wellness Coaches Do?

Watching wellness coaching in action is thrilling! If you’re wondering what wellness coaches do, don’t miss this job description. Learn how to become a wellness coach, plus career tips for wellness coaching. Along with the proper training and certifications, a wellness coach must be passionate about the field and the people she coaches.  Here, we learn how this life coach uses her passion and drive to help women lose weight, achieve their goals, and live their best lives. Laurie Runyan

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What is Hypnotherapy? A Hypnotherapist Shares His Secrets

Ever wondered what hypnotherapy is – or what it’s like to work as a hypnotherapist? This certified hypnotherapist shares his secrets, and offers career tips for people interested in hypnotherapy. When a personal challenge seems insurmountable, many people consider getting hypnotized to help them break a bad habit or channel their life in a new direction. But they have many questions, such as “What does a hypnotherapist do?” And, more importantly, “How does hypnotherapy work?” Here, we’ll learn the answers

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8 Natural Ways to Regulate Your Period

Knowing how to regulate your period can change your life - literally! You can regulate your monthly cycle by balancing your hormones naturally, but it requires some experimentation. What works for one woman doesn't work for another.

How to Prepare Yourself for Death

One step at a time is the best way to start preparing for death. Here are several emotional, practical, and spiritual ways to prepare yourself for death...

Wedding Officiant Job Description – Marriage Ministers

In this wedding officiant job description, an ordained marriage minister describes what she does, and shares the best and worst parts of performing marriage ceremonies for “nonconformist” couples. Here’s one of the best parts of working as a wedding officiant: “I never encounter Bridezillas!” says Minnesota-based ordained minister Sid Korpi. “By definition, nonconformists shun the over-the-top trappings of a conventional wedding. These couples seek wedding ceremonies that are customized to them, that reflect their history together, and that reveal their personalities and

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What is a Laser Therapist? Inside a Laser Light Therapy Job

You’re not alone if you’re wondering what a laser therapist is and does! Get inside a laser light therapy job with this self-employed laser technician. She doesn’t just explain the laser acupuncture process, she shares what it’s like to work as a laser therapist. Maureen Lucas-West is the business manager of Imagine Laserworks North Shore in Vancouver, BC. She is also the primary laser technician, office administrator, and chief “bottle washer”! “A lot of people hear ‘laser acupuncture’ and have

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Hairstyles for Women Over 40

These five tips for choosing a hairstyle for women over 40 include a fantastic “before and after” picture of one of Diane Keaton's best hairdo's.