Wellness Retreat

   
Your hosts Diana and Victor

Come and stay, let Diana look after you. Relax in the confidence that your energy will
go into the holiday.

Diana can look after the rest.

In order to help you with diet and nutrition issues, I am happy to prepare you the foods
you need to be comfortable and confident during your (much needed) holiday.

Three years ago, Kate came in. She was doing a private art workshop with Margot Miller.

She had contracted Lyme Disease and was frail. Determined to enjoy herself, she taught me what she needed,
then painted, walked, slept, and meditated. Since she was alone, we included her in our evening meals.
I guess you could say we adopted her. She is vegetarian. She spent four days, and thoroughly
enjoyed every meal.

Each night after dinner, she would push back from the table and ask “Do you eat like this every night?”
She’d chuckle, as we shook our heads!

Last summer, I had two different visitors fighting Cancer. They needed an Alkaline Diet, and were apologetic about it. No problem. My imagination knocked their socks off!

Nutrition

Today, we know that people are living longer and with much healthier lives than in the past.
This is due to the fact that there is now more made effort to improve personal physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. To obtain this, we are integrating traditional western medicine practices with physical fitness, nutrition, stress relief, and alternative medicine.

The final goal is to improve mind, body, spirit relationships and longevity.

At Island View Bed and Breakfast, we recognize this and can directly help people with nutrition challenges by providing them with meals designed to aid in their healing and sustainable processes. We also can refer our visitors to a number of associate persons and businesses in this region who can provide forms of alternative aid. Some of these are listed below. We would be glad to make reservations for you during your stay at Island View. Just have a chat with Diana in advance.

Diana says:

There was a time, a few years ago, when food became the centre of my universe. I had some health problems that I worked through by diet. I have learned a great deal about various diets. We are all familiar with vegetarian, low fat, and low sugar diets. Alkaline diet, Nightshade free diet, Gluten free diet, Specific Carbohydrate diet and the Candida diet have become familiar territory for me. Now I enjoy using my creativity to find ways to please the palate. Traveling is so difficult for someone with diet issues; yet without the stimulation of travel, it is easy to become lonely, and depressed.

Come and stay, let me look after you. Relax in the confidence that your energy will go into the holiday.
I can look after the rest.

Three years ago, Kate came in. She was doing a private art workshop with artist Margot Miller.

She had contracted Lyme Disease and was frail. Determined to enjoy herself, she taught me what she needed, then painted, walked, slept, and meditated. Since she was alone, we included her in our evening meals. I guess you could say we adopted her. She is vegetarian. She spent four days, and thoroughly enjoyed every meal. Each night after dinner, she would push back from the table and ask “Do you eat like this every night?”

She’d chuckle, as we shook our heads!

Last summer, I had two different visitors fighting Cancer. They needed an Alkaline Diet, and were apologetic about it. No problem. My imagination with food knocked their socks off.

Relax at Island View B&B, and heal. Diana will look after you.

Here are some activities that can be booked that are part of our Wellness Activities

Chi Machine	Diana has a Chi Machine that is available that her guests may use. Enjoy the relaxation and health benefits of  the Sun Ancon Chi Machine. Diana will set you up in the privacy of your own room for relaxation on the Chi Machine. The Chi Experience will sweep your body with aerobic effervescence. Please read about the Chi Machine. THE SUN ANCON CHI MACHINE EXPERIENCE Simply lie on the floor, place your ankles on the foot rest, relax and set the timer. Once the swaying motion of the Chi Machine stops, you will experience a tingling rush of "Chi"  (pronounced 'chee'), that sweeps from your toes to your head and then slowly fade away, leaving a deep feeling of relaxation, calm and inner peace. This is what Chinese herbal doctors call the "oxygen blood circulation". In fact, the Chi is sending messages throughout the internal body. Those who practice 'Chi Gong', and martial arts are already aware of this phenomenon which is our natural life force energy, present within every living thing. The Mid Position: Hands clasped behind head. This position exaggerates the curves of your spine and will impart a stronger motion to your spinal column. Good for migraines, headaches, bone spurs, mis-aligned spine, backache and arthritis. Simple, Portable, Comfortable, Convenient and Easy To Use, Anywhere, Anytime. Beginners may use the machine for 4-6 minutes, once or twice daily. Advanced users may set timer for 15-20 minutes maximum. Frail, sick and toxic bodies must begin at 1-3 minutes and progress slowly until the body becomes adjusted. This machine is subtle, gentle and relaxing, yet creates extremely powerful natural healing. Enjoy all these benefits - a complete internal body massage, cellular oxygenation via passive aerobic exercise, improved circulation, spinal alignment, lymph drainage, pain release, detoxification, steady weight loss, and enhanced Chi. When you visit Island View ask Diana about her Chi machine!
Lise Nickerson	Island View is proud to offer private Reflexology, Reiki and Yoga sessions for our guests in the privacy and comfort of our bed and breakfast. Lise Nickerson will come to Island View, and give Holistic Foot Reflexology treatments,  Reiki Healing Touch treatments, as well as private Kripalu Gentle Yoga sessions. Timing is subject to her availability. A one hour session of your choice costs $55. Lise has worked in the healing arts for 30 years and has received her yoga training from Kripalu Yoga Centre. She also has a background in dance, personal fitness training, weaving and visual art. EARTHWYSE is the name of her business, where she shares her passion to help others to enhance the wellness of their mind, body and spirit. She also teaches awareness of our interconnection with the wellness of the Earth. Holistic Foot Reflexology is a therapeutic foot treatment that promotes relaxation and stimulates the body's natural ability to heal itself. Reiki is a healing touch technique that is very relaxing and facilitates the flow of pranic energy, which enhances healing and heightens a sense of  well-being. It works with the subtle energies of the energy body, which influences physical and emotional well-being. Accolades March 10, 2010 Thanks Diana on your understanding, advice, and willingness to provide creative, wholesome meals for "special diets". This can be rare and know that it is much appreciated! Hopefully we'll come back some day, and maybe bring our kids... they'll love it. Take Care, Pam and Ben (Niagara) May 23, 2009 Dear Diana & Victor What a great opportunity for a quick getaway in the beautiful area of 1000 Islands in a nice, loving and welcoming home. It has been a great pleasure to stay here and to be a part of your lives for a short two days. You have created a beautiful oasis here, and opened it to all of us. What a great honor to be part of that. I came here with my dear uncle and aunt for a relaxing weekend and we received that and more. The Reiki sessions with your friend Lise were so divine for our spirits. The comfortable beds provided us with great sleep to nourish our souls. The ambiance is so soothing… Thank you for opening your hearts and your welcoming home. I hope we meet sometime soon, next time with my parents. With love and peace from Elena, Tanti Irma (Mome) & Nenea Culita (Bibi) aka “the Romanians” (via Vermont and Montreal)
SPA	The SPA at the Royal Brock Hotel in Brockville is a full service Spa offering: Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing and Relaxation Massage. They are open on Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 - 6.00 and on Saturdays from 9.00 - 5.00. They have you in mind when it comes to luxury and personalized service.
Healing Arts Centre & the Yoga Studio	"While the yoga studio is the mainstay of the Centre, it has been my intention to open our doors to groups and individuals wanting to explore and practice alternative or complementary forms of health care. " "In the short time that I have founded and directed the Healing Arts Centre, I have been overwhelmed by the positive response and feedback I have received from our clients. I like to think of the Centre as a kind of bridge where people interested in complementary or alternative health care can experience yoga and related activities in a safe and welcoming environment. We will continue to put forth a variety of venues within the alternative health field that will allow the individual within this community to educate themselves in becoming healthier happier people." Donna Wilson, Founder/Director - The Healing Arts Centre & the Yoga Studio