THE FOUNDER'S STORY - BACKGROUND, JOURNEY, AND HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Sonia is the creator and founder of Energy1Wellness and a continuous learner of healing, health, and wellness. She is licensed as a registered nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives and has been a registered nurse for close to 25 years, including being a nurse health coach having the opportunity to connect with and serve members of all ages and populations from all parts of British Columbia and the Yukon, undergoing all sorts of health challenges, to working as a primary care hospital nurse in cardiac surgery, solid organ transplant surgery, general surgery, medical and geriatrics, and maternity and newborn postpartum units. Her diverse experiences have helped her to understand the genuine needs of people and what helps them heal, sending her on a journey to explore holistic ways.

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She is also a certified yoga teacher and member of Yoga Alliance, as well as a certified approved reflexology practitioner, and a recognized member of the Reflexology Association of British Columbia, and has earned course certifications in fitness, nutrition, professional cupping, manual lymphatic drainage, relaxation massage, reiki, and of course up-to-date standard first aid and CPR. Fitness is important to Sonia, and she holds a black belt with a 2nd Degree designation in kickboxing and manages her yin and yang practice between this martial art and yoga and fitness. She is also a proud mother of two teens who keep her on her toes!

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Sonia is a first-generation Canadian and has a proud South Asian background and grew up with a loving father and female figures, from her mother to her grandmother and aunts, who taught her about some of the special herbs, spices, and healing remedies as well as holistic and spiritual practices of India. She is a fond believer in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, plant medicine, and integrative and functional medicine (determining the root cause of a health concern versus focus merely being on treating the symptoms), and continues to educate herself and study this lifestyle. She loves the integration and fusion of ancient, holistic health practices with modern day practices.

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Similarly, breathwork, meditation, and yoga, a sister science to Ayurveda, have helped her in her life to be more grounded. She hopes holistic wellness and ancient healing practices are more and more valued and appreciated as time passes and people become more knowledgeable and open to enriching their health in unconventional ways.

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Sonia has always wanted her very own wellness practice since her nursing school days, but it wasn't until the recent pandemic she was more inspired than ever, especially when she noticed people had been increasingly mentally and physically stressed, and continue to be so, and that self-care practices need to be at the forefront. She noticed fears and frustration, not to mention, those she holds dear to her heart, and she, herself, underwent life-changing health challenges that awakened her intuitive power of self-healing through faith, spirituality, energy work such as reiki, LED light therapy, ayurveda, yoga, holistic nutrition, plant medicines and ancient holistic practices, such as reflexology and acupuncture. She is proud to open the doors of her humble studio to build on creating a supportive community that helps women and their families thrive, heal, feel revitalized, energized, relaxed, and simply feel good and grounded!

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 At Energy1Wellness, we offer mind and body-care healing services to assist in restoring energy and balance and looking and feeling good. We help women of all ages maintain optimal health. Whether you are experiencing pain, stress, and tension, want to improve your mind, body, and spirit, or simply feel you need to be pampered, we are here to give you the TLC you deserve!​​  From traditional, authentic reflexology to connecting clients to specialized treatments for specific conditions, Energy1Wellness offers the right services to meet your unique needs and preferences. Explore the perfect treatment or service for you, whether it be Reflexology & Relaxation Massage, LED Light Therapy, Infrared Heat Therapy, Yoga and Fitness Coaching, or Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching and Consulting. Have further questions? Get in touch today!