Winter Wellness Guide

Think Local First
 

Special deals from local businesses to help you thrive this season!

Tend to your wellness this season and support community businesses at the same time! Scroll to explore special deals from a variety of local businesses – from healthcare, fitness, herbs & supplements, to salons, spas and financial advisors – because there are so many ways to support well-being.

Businesses featured are Sustainable Connections members or paid guests

Veritas Massage Studio
Flying Bird Botanicals
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Still Life Massage & Float
HEALTH
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Binyon Vision Center

BINYON VISION CENTER

Since 1935, Binyon Vision Center has been the local choice for thorough eye exams, fantastic eyeglasses and outstanding service. Offering 30% off sunglasses (both prescription and non-prescription) in the month of February! Excludes Maui Jim and cannot be combined with insurance or any other promotion.

CHUCKANUT RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING

We are a team leading with a spirit of compassion, love and inclusivity. Our goal is help each individual live their best life with a sense of purpose that aligns with their personal values.

FOOTHILLS NATUROPATHIC HEALTH CLINIC

Specializing in naturopathic medicine, biofeedback, and craniosacral therapy. Free 15 minute discovery call.

MOUNT BAKER CARE CENTER & SUMMIT PLACE ASSISTED LIVING

The only locally-owned and operated Skilled Nursing Facility in Bellingham. They provide 24 hour nursing care, with a full compliment of therapists, including PT, OT, and speech therapy, both inpatient and outpatient for individuals in the Bellingham community at large.

NORTHWEST LIFE MEDICINE CLINIC

An integrative medical clinic that focuses on whole family health. The team includes pediatric naturopathic physician Dr. Alex Owen who offers well child visits, acute care, routine vaccinations, sports physicals, and adjunctive care for chronic conditions. Children 3 days to 18 years old. 10% off Initial Pediatric Visit.

UNITY CARE NW

Affordable kids’ dental care with two locations and Saturday hours! Trust your child’s smile to Unity Care NW, the team that brings high-quality dental care to Whatcom County schools. Accepts Apple Health and most insurance, and offers income-based discounts for families without insurance. Call 360-676-6177 to schedule today.

HERBAL & SUPPLEMENTS
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Community Food Co-op

COMMUNITY FOOD COOP

February deals: 15% off Community Food Co-op Melatonin, Ultimate Sleep Formula, and CoQ10; 20% off Ancient Nutrition products, like collagen and protein powders; 25% off American Health immune support and digestive health products; 30% off Garden of Life probiotics.

Additionally, all Co-op members receive a 10% discount to be used once on the shop of their choice between February 1-15 and 15% off special orders from the Wellness Department year-round.

EM’S HERBALS

Bulk Organic Herbs and Oils, Salves and Teas. Order online and free local pickup! Free delivery for wholesale customers. Take 10% off using code Feb2026, one use per customer.

HOAGLAND PHARMACY

Locally owned for over 40 years, we offer personalized care including free delivery, immunizations, and compounding. 10% off compression stockings for Winter Wellness!

FLYING BIRD BOTANICALS

Inspired by ancient herbal wisdom + ancient tea traditions, our original blends are crafted to offer comfort and efficacy with every nourishing sip. We choose quality and community over profit & strive to contribute to the beauty in the world we share. 10% off our Winter Remedy Gift Box with code “WINTER10”; Free envelope of Cold Comfort with any purchase with code “THINKLOCAL” (In store customers simply need to mention the Think Local deal. Attn: Cold Comfort envelope must be added into the cart for the code to work.)

LIVING EARTH HERBS APOTHECARY

Buy one, get one FREE on in-house made, all organic herbal wellness teas such as: Berry Immune, Breathe Deep, Fever Relief, Lung Tone, Stress Less, and Winter Wellness teas. Just mention you saw this in the Winter Wellness Guide!

MASSAGE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, & CHIROPRACTIC
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Shanti Center

BELLINGHAM PHYSICAL THERAPY

A private practice outpatient orthopedic clinic providing exceptional and creative physical therapy in the treatment of the whole person. They offer innovative solutions, combining the art and science of physical therapy to alleviate the limitations of the musculoskeletal system.

BELLINGHAM THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Massage therapy specializing in relief from upper body pain and physical symptoms of emotional stress. Let’s make 2026 the year you radically transform into the optimal you! Use offer code “wellness26” when booking your appointment for 30% off any one therapeutic massage session through February.

NOBLE CHIROPRACTIC + MOVEMENT LAB

Dr. Steve Noble is passionate about providing efficient care so you can feel better quickly without long treatment plans. Our unique approach to care corrects asymmetries in the body, greatly improving function and decreasing the incidence of future pain.

SHANTI CENTER HEALING ARTS COLLECTIVE

Shanti Center is a collective of independent bodyworkers and healing arts practitioners providing massage & bodywork, structural integration, pregnancy and postnatal massage, lymphatic massage, hypnotherapy, health coaching & holistic skincare. Book online at shanticenter.org. Receive $25 off your first massage with any of the following practitioners: Stephanie, Elena, Liesl, Caroline or Shira.

VERITAS MASSAGE STUDIO

Providing a safe, trusting environment for high quality, effective massage therapy for over 21 years. Veritas Massage can treat specific areas, pursue deeper overall relaxation and nervous system balance, engage in more active exploration and movement, or all the above! $15 off any service (not to be combined with other offers).

MIND & BODY
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Bow Sanctuary

BOW SANCTUARY

Welcome to Bow Sanctuary Wellness Center, offering massage, yoga, sauna, workshops and more. Rest, relax, renew in their Japanese inspired gardens. Open daily. 2 weeks unlimited movement classes for $35.

MYSTIC HEART SOUND MEDITATION

Kristi’s meditative Sound Baths implement the intentional use of soothing, restorative soundscapes to create an environment for deep relaxation & rejuvenation. 10% off ticket price for Spring Equinox Sound Bath on March 20 at The Firehouse in Fairhaven 7PM with code: Wellness.

SOUNDINGS OF THE PLANET

Celebrating over 40 years of healing, meditative music & video. Learn more at soundings.com.

STILL LIFE MASSAGE & FLOAT

Come experience the ultimate stillness and reach a level of relaxation you may have never experienced before. With the help of 1200 pounds of Epsom salt and water at skin temperature, their float tanks create a zero gravity sensation and will have you losing track of where the water ends and your body begins. $20 OFF Float Therapy OR $40 OFF a Massage and Float Combo

WHATCOM DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER

Learning how to navigate conflict productively can greatly impact personal wellness. The WDRC is excited to share a 10% discount on our February Conflict Resolution Trainings through the Winter Wellness Guide. Just email training@whatcomdrc.org and mention this promotion.

SALON & SPA
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Ardor Salon

ARDOR SALON

Winter wellness at Ardor Salon is rooted in intention. From customized hair services to botanical scalp care, they focus on nourishing hair and supporting balance, using clean, consciously packaged products that respect both you and the earth. Receive a travel size Cult + King Tonik- conditioning hair and scalp potion with stand alone scalp treatment or haircut add-on service.

SANDALWOOD SALON & SPA

An Aveda Concept salon, Sandalwood Salon and Spa is committed to sustainability and environmental awareness to beautify our inner-being, our outer selves, and the world we live in, since 2004! First time massage guests: one hour massage for $65 during the month of February. Mention “Winter Wellness Me Time” when booking.

TOPAZ SALON

A clean air, low-tox salon studio focusing on stylish and livable hair. Now located in a private studio on the south side of Bellingham.

THE SPA AT THE CHRYSALIS

Enjoy the Deluxe Oxygen Facial for $230 through the end of February. This event-ready facial deeply hydrates all levels of your skin, while the added Atoxolene addresses expression lines. Great for all skin types, and leaves your skin dewy, plump, and glowy! Includes a complimentary trial set of Intraceuticals products to extend the effects of your facial.

SPORTS & FITNESS
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Whatcom Family YMCA

EARL’S BIKE SHOP

Your neighborhood bike shop doing whatever it takes to get you on your bike. We stock bikes for the whole family. We have cargo and electric bikes in stock all the time. Need repairs? We fix almost anything.

FAIRHAVEN RUNNERS & WALKERS

Two for YOU” Discount. Buy two pairs of shoes, and get your second 20% off to encourage rotating your shoes for better foot health and shoe longevity. One for walking, one for working? One for running, one for racing? A traveling shoe and a hiker? We’ll help discover the perfect combo for you!

WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA

From sports nutrition to coaching, The Y has wellness resources for community members of all ages. Whatcom County residents can try the Y for 3 days FREE!

FINANCIAL HEALTH
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Cascadia Financial Health

CASCADIA FINANCIAL HEALTH

Do you want to feel more in control of your finances, but aren’t sure where to start? Financial coaching can help you keep more of what you earn, spend money in alignment with your values, handle an unexpected expense, and feel confident about your decisions around money. Special $50 savings: a package of 3 coaching sessions for $325.

PAULSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

Since 1992, Paulson Financial Services, LLC has been working with individuals, couples and teens who are actively committed to pursuing their financial goals. Paulson Financial Services, LLC offers a wide range of financial services along with the education and information needed to make sound financial decisions.

SKYLINE ADVISORS

Skyline Advisors is a locally owned and operated financial advisory practice providing investment management and financial planning services. We offer Sustainable and Socially Responsible Investment Portfolios integrating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) objectives. We can help you Align Your Values with Your Money.

SATURNA CAPITAL

Saturna Capital Corporation, established in 1989 in Bellingham, is an investment adviser with $6.5 billion in assets under management globally, providing investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutions, businesses, individuals, and endowments. Saturna specializes in mutual funds managed according to socially responsible and sustainable investment strategies.

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