Our afternoon at HAVN was one of the highlights of our trip to Victoria! We had a very relaxing…read moreafternoon enjoying their hydrotherapy circuit. We particularly enjoyed the cedar sauna, hot tub, and ambient pool. Make sure to also take advantage of the salt scrub shower. I can't believe how smooth it left my skin! The lounge area is another must. It is so peaceful and the views of the harbor are unmatched. If you get hungry, the peanut butter bar is delicious.

Wow!!!' Mind blown! Not only is this stellar addition to beautiful Victoria a great offering to…read moreclients like me, it's a wonderful experience. Sit back, gentle reader, and let me explain: --friendly, engaging staff --beautiful design throughput --thoughtful attention to detail (salt scrub!!!!) --lots of choices for soaking, relaxing or sauna-ing --complimentary tea that was delicious --lush towels and robes --beautiful, minimal gardens--the hummingbirds liked it in early June --lots of staff care-taking the facilities --pretty library / lounge / cafe on the main level I'm glad I had an 8 am appointment--it was quiet and peaceful. An hour into my appointment, the noise level picked up, even in the "soft voices" areas. The silent sauna remained silent, which I appreciated. I get why groups of people want to talk so they can all hear and engage in the conversation, but the staff didn't remind them of low noise levels (at least not that I could discern). I wonder if the staff know how to compassionately hold that boundary. If not, such boundaries don't work (and they didn't hold as more people joined the space). It was fairly easy finding quiet pockets on the deck but even the "shelter" zone couldn't mute the "f-me!" Shout from the man who submerged himself into the cold tub. Pity. I'll go back and strive for an early time again--that first hour was amazing when it was quiet and subdued. More of that, please.

This is the best spa in Victoria to get a pedicure . . . …read more I've been going here since it opened, but not exclusively, though I must say this is one of the top spas in Victoria for services and care, and the best in pedicures. I like the nice touches such as real candles, tea and citrus water, loaner reading glasses in the waiting area, plush memory foam pedicure massage tables that you just sink into, and high quality personal care options and toiletries in the change room. The Transformation Pedicure ($65) is the best in Victoria because they do them while you are lying down so that you can rest or even nap while your feet are being transformed. Another reason is because of the professional, attentive care from the estheticians, all trained at The Aveda Institute. Aveda-trained professionals stick to meticulous sequencing and procedures every time and you will notice it at any spa, even in their stress-relieving foot massages. For $15 add on the paraffin wax treatment to the pedicure, and you will also get a relaxing hand and arm massage while your feet take in the heat and benefits of the paraffin. Last year I enjoyed the Escape spa package for over three hours of bliss as a birthday splurge ($285 - hydrotherapy, massage, exfoliation, facial, mani and pedi). My daughter has enjoyed their massage, pedi and manicure services as well, and I've enjoyed their couples massage with my partner. Note, there are male and female estheticians, so if you have a preference you can advise when you make an appointment. The only change I can suggest currently is that the main door now has a loud piezo alarm tone when opened that I could hear all the way to the back room.

Spa robes were luxurious, I felt welcomed and relaxed arriving early. Able to sit with tea in the…read morelounge before service. I got a massage with facial Bliss package. Service was great, however, I felt pushed to buy products after which was a big turn off. I was told about it on the table during facial, then again when walking to the change room, then again as I was changing the woman came back and told me more about it and they would be on the counter. I was interested at first, but after feeling really like I had no option, I was out of the sale. I don't like that. I absolutely have an option. I loved the products and the woman was kind, knowledgeable definitely, we chatted a lot during services, but I do not like feeling like I am without option to go without if I choose. It felt like I was obligated or something. I told the front desk it's more than I wanted to pay and I will pass now.

Great experience, clean, relaxed and front desk staff welcoming and friendly. Also nice to choose…read morethe music.

There is quite a bit to say about Floathouse. I first encountered them and the idea of self…read moredeprivation tanks when my job, at the time was doing a promotion with them. I bought a packaged and tried it out. Being nervous due to claustrophobia, I spoke with one of the staff members at Floathouse and they told me everything I needed to know. You float nude. I didn't know whether you wore a bathing suit or not, but turns out you don't have to. It's a very freeing experience and I found myself feeling nothing. In a good way! There really is no way to explain it besides having you try it out yourself. It's a very calm and zen atmosphere right when you step through the Floathouse doors. I wasn't able to to do it my first time. I had little moments when I was able to feel nothing and relax but over a couple times of floating, I was able to really relax. Check it out! The facilities are super clean and you'll find yourself wanting to float and float and float.

This business offers colonic hydrotherapy treatments for cleaning out the large intestine. A closed…read moresystem is used, meaning that warm water is injected into the rectum via a tube and then that water mixed with waste is returned directly to the sewage system via that same tube. I have received several treatments now and they seem to have had a beneficial effect -- my digestion has never been better. I have become much more regular in my bowel movements and I rarely notice any bloating or discomfort in my abdomen. These were symptoms which led me to try colonic treatments initially. Apart from that, the treatment is administered professionally and in a manner which causes no embarrassment. If you have digestion issues, I recommend giving it a try.

I admit to trying a colonic at the Healthy Digestion Centre out of curiosity, wanting to find out…read morewhat it was like. I was very pleasantly surprised. The whole experience was easy, not at all awkward or embarrassing. It was an experience I enjoyed and I eagerly signed up for more sessions. The two practitioners are Michelle and Michele. They are both excellent at working the hydrotherapy machine which circulates water into the colon. They also keep up a good conversation during the 45 minute session and the time passes quickly. On a technical note, the machine is of the closed type which means that the poop and water flow out together through a tube straight to the sewer system so that there are no odours. It is fascinating to watch the lumps pass by through the transparent tube. As to whether the colonic treatments have actually helped my digestion, I am not sure but I think they did. Both practitioners deserve a 5 star rating and I look forward to visiting them again.

I had never been to a Naturopath before, but was having recurring sinus infections and was…read morefrustrated at always being on antibiotics. I found Dr. Komonski through Yelp, and honestly, before my first appointment, was a tiny bit skeptical. Anita is approachable and a great listener. After my first visit I felt confident I was in good hands. Now after a few weeks, I feel healthier than I've been in months. My energy is great, no sinus pressure and have eliminated coffee and yet don't feel tired and sluggish. My wife starts to see her next week, after seeing how good I feel and the weight I've lost by eating so much healthier. I am entirely impressed and thankful. I recommend Anita Komonski highly.

Back home, the holistic health clinic that I go to is run by the same family that treated my father…read moreand my grandfather; my absolute confidence and trust in them made choosing a new naturopath very difficult. After scouring different ND's bios online, I settled on Dr Komonski. I had my first appointment yesterday, and I'm already looking forward to a long-term interaction with her. She was friendly, listened attentively and was a real fountain of interesting (and useful!) information regarding my health issues. I left there with a concrete idea of the next steps required of me, as well as some extra recommendations. Feeling supported and well-directed has eliminated much of the stress related to my health, even before any of the steps have been taken! As an added bonus, she's a clinical hypnotherapist. I've been curious about that branch of healing for a long time, and had never found anyone that I felt comfortable trying it with; now I can't wait to book my first hypnotherapy appointment with Anita. Off to a very strong start :) I've already recommended her to my best friend, and I will continue to do so to anyone I meet who's looking for a great ND.

I have been a patient of Dr Penny's for 24 years! She is extremely skilled and personable…read more Generous with her time and exceedingly knowledgable . I have referred scores of people to her and am aware of how helpful she has been to their healing journeys as well. I particularly appreciate her work with homeopathic medicine. She has been pivotal in my experience and has earned my total trust. Well done Dr Penny. You are compassionate, intuitive, well-schooled, experienced and highly intelligent.

From the owner: Dr. Penny has been in full time naturopathic practice for over 20 years. She delights in public…read morespeaking and has shared her expertise and experience at both naturopathic and western medical colleges, as well as in various TV and radio shows and magazines. Dr. Penny is a member in good standing of the CNPBC and a member of the BCNA and CAND. She is active in her profession, having sat on the board of the CNPBC, the college that regulates the naturopathic profession in BC. She has received awards both for her "Outstanding Contribution Towards Advancing Naturopathic Medicine" in 2004 for chairing the Bylaws Committee and in 2013 for her "Outstanding Committee Contribution" on the Inquiries Committee. Her passion is enabling people to become well enough that they no longer need her services.

I really struggle over leaving a review here, but not for the usual reasons. In this case it is…read morepurely selfish. The practitioners here are so good, that I don't want to have to compete with others for appointments. I have a number of issues I am dealing with and the staff here keep me on an even keel, so that I can maintain an active lifestyle. I recently had to see a practitioner at a different clinic when I couldn't get an appointment, and the experience there showed me just how good the practitioners here are. Three weeks of useless sessions at the other place made me appreciate Geometry all the more.

Thirty-three-year chiropractic patent, not a newbie. First time to see their Chiropractor this past…read moreSaturday. I will not be back during my stay here. She was not able to crack me: Only got one in my neck, nothing in the hips, and forgot my back completely. Absolutely hate drop tables. Chiropractors use those to make you think they cracked you. Then, she began a conversation about masks that was also not to my liking. Please keep your politics out of business conversations unless needed. You want to make a public stand so I know how to choose whether to become a customer-first, great. Otherwise, it is your job to find out why I need adjusting and then fix it properly. Stim plus heat, then adjust.

I dropped in in late September to Sunshine massage for my first visit with Jini my lucky day!…read moreShe was better than wonderful. I am looking for to another massage next week and will book in advance to ensure I Jini is there. My back isn't sore anymore but I'm coming back anyways. Brian

FYI I called to schedule a massage, and for some reason they only give massages to men.read more