Winter Wellness Guide


Healthcare
UNITY CARE NW
Check out Dietitian Kitchen, our video series featuring plant-based recipes created by our registered dietitian.
NORTHWEST LIFE MEDICINE CLINIC
Introducing our new Life Medicine Plan: A budget-friendly and customizable annual wellness offering where participants are supported by a team of doctors and coaches.
BELLINGHAM BIRTH CENTER
Now with 7 midwives! We are contracted with most insurance companies and always offer free pregnancy testing and tours.
BINYON VISION CENTER
We offer contact lens recycling. Drop off all blister packs, foil, and contacts at our office and we’ll take care of the rest!
FOOTHILLS NATUROPATHIC HEALTH CLINIC
Specializing in naturopathic medicine, biofeedback, and craniosacral therapy. Free 15-minute call.


Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements
COMMUNITY FOOD COOP
Members receive 30% off all supplements January 4-10, a one-time 10% discount February 1-15, and 15% off special orders from the wellness department all the time.
LIVING EARTH HERBS APOTHECARY
Mention Sustainable Connections’ Winter Wellness promotion and buy one, get one free on our top wellness teas: Berry Immune, Breathe Deep, Fever Relief, Lung Tone, Winter Wellness.
EM’S HERBALS
New website offering wholesale and retail products including certified organic herb-infused oils such as mullein flower, fresh comfrey leaf, calendula, and arnica.
HOAGLAND PHARMACY
Locally owned for over 40 years, we offer personalized care including free delivery, immunizations, and compounding.
FLYING BIRD BOTANICALS
Our tea selection includes cold comfort, tummy coat, throat soothe, quiet cough, mama’s pregnancy, and more.

Massage, Physical Therapy, and Chiropractic
VERITAS MASSAGE STUDIO
$10 off any service, massage, or craniosacral therapy through Feb 2023 when mentioning “Winter Wellness.”
BELLINGHAM THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
$65 off any 90-minute or 2-hour massage. Use coupon code “winterwellness” when booking your appointment.
BELLINGHAM PHYSICAL THERAPY
Starting January 2023, Bellingham Physical Therapy will be offering personal training in person and virtually.
NOBLE CHIROPRACTIC + MOVEMENT LAB
Listen to the Movement Lab podcast for unique perspectives about attaining elite-level athletic performance, injury healing, and injury prevention.

Meditation & Yoga
CHUCKANUT CENTER
Join us for community drop in meditation classes every other Sunday morning. Beginners welcome.
BOW SANCTUARY
New student special: $25 for two weeks of unlimited movement classes. Our sauna is now available to add onto any treatment, too!
3 OMS YOGA
Drop into this yoga studio through March 31st for a wide range of classes to choose from.


Spas, Salons, & Skin Care
THE SPA AT THE CHRYSALIS
We are thrilled to announce our new offerings for couples in our exclusive private space starting in February 2023.
TERRA ANIMA WELLNESS
Teachers, first responders, and healthcare workers all receive 20% off of their services.
KARA’S BEAUTY BARN
Warm up and relax those achy muscles this winter! Schedule a 60 or 90-minute massage through February & receive a complimentary hot stone add-on. More winter specials are available on our website.
FORGET ME NOT SALON AND SPA
Haircuts, pedicures, waxing, and massage in a casual down to earth atmosphere.


Sports Training & Fitness
VELOCITY ATHLETIC TRAINING
Download my newly released e-book, “What’s Your Type?” and book your 15 min discovery to learn more about your body type and personality traits.
WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA
From sports to nutrition to coaching, we have wellness resources for community members of all ages. Whatcom County residents can try the Y for 3 days, FREE!
PRIME SPORTS INSTITUTE
Providing athletic therapy to optimize performance, prevent injury and enable recovery. Memberships include a 60-min massage, a 30-min athletic session, unlimited sports recovery sessions, and more!
FAIRHAVEN RUNNERS & WALKERS
Join us on Tuesdays at 6pm for a FREE all-paces run!
JOY OF PILATES
New client special: 2 WEEKS UNLIMITED FITNESS CLASSES (IN-STUDIO & ONLINE) for $35.

Mind-Body Coaching & Therapy
MOONSEAHOLISTIC HEALING
10% off of sessions and package deals in January.
ECOINTEGRAL COACHING
20% off of all coaching session packages starting in January.
RECREATION NORTHWEST
We are offering custom Nature Immersion, Nature Therapy, Nature Therapy Yoga, and Hike options through our Parkscriptions program. Anyone is able to sign up for a guided experience or they can talk to their healthcare provider to work with us to figure out what works best for them.



Senior Centers
BELLINGHAM SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
The Bellingham Senior Activity Center offers seniors a wide variety of ways to support their wellness, as individuals and members of the community. For example, their English country dances encourage folks to learn and enjoy the country dances of England – all gentle dances to beautiful music. Everyone is welcome to learn and no partner is needed. Learn more about the Senior Center’s activities here.
BLAINE SENIOR CENTER
The Blaine Senior Center encourages seniors to stay active through their fitness classes – their strength training class in particular is a big hit! Find more fitness opportunities here.
EVERSON SENIOR CENTER
The Everson Senior Center offers a space for seniors to come together on Monday mornings to enjoy good company and activities like Wii bowling, pool, or cards. Learn more about wellness for seniors in Everson here.
FERNDALE SENIOR CENTER
The Ferndale Senior Center offers a gym where seniors can enjoy fitness activities in good company. Learn more here.
LYNDEN COMMUNITIY SENIOR CENTER
The Lynden Community Senior Center is full of opportunities for seniors to support their wellness. They offer ukulele classes, chair yoga, tai chi, qigong, and more ways to strengthen mind, body, and spirit. Find out more here!
Whatcom Think Local First Gift Cards

How does it work? Choose your recipient and send your gift card via email, text message, or print it out and hand deliver it. The recipient can use it to make purchases at participating businesses.
The Following wellness-focused businesses accept Whatcom Think Local First Gift Cards:
3 OMS Yoga, A Touch of Wellness, Avalon Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, BBay Running, Barre3, Bellingham Community Acupuncture, Bellingham Sportsplex, Binyon Vision Center, Blaine Healing Arts Massage Therapy, Crosier Skincare Proaging and Acne Spa, Day to Day Dance, Fairhaven Runners and Walkers, Flow Motion, Flying Bird Botanicals, Health and Exercise Prescriptions, Honey Salon, Intent Hot Yoga, Joy of Pilates & Fitness, Kara’s Beauty Barn, Little Bird Salon, Living Earth Herbs, Lynden Skateway, MJ Esthetics, MoonSea Holistic Healing, North Coast Gymnastics Academy, New Life Chiropractic & Wellness, Northwest Life Medicine Clinic, O’Neill Massage Therapy, Prime Sports Institute, Resilient Acupuncture and Fire Cupping, Salon Aloha, Sandalwood Salon and Spa, Serene Footfalls Reflexology, Shanti Center, The Beauty Mark, The Chrysalis Inn and Spa, The Metta Center, The Spice Hut, Topaz Salon + Gallery, Velocity Athletic Training, Veritas Massage Studio, Vital Source Natural Medicine