Thuja Wellness

Thuja Wellness We are an integrative health clinic specializing in multidisciplinary treatment plans helping women

Vancouver is officially waking up and our summer calendars are getting packed! Between local trails, patio season and FI...
06/04/2026

Vancouver is officially waking up and our summer calendars are getting packed! Between local trails, patio season and FIFA hitting the city this month, your body is going to be on its feet 👟

But standing your ground on hard concrete requires more than just good shoes, it requires a strong foundation. From an osteopathic perspective, static standing dumps pressure straight into your lower back and ankles if your pelvis is locked.

Your Summer Event Cheat Sheet:
1️⃣ Keep a micro-bend in your knees (let your muscles absorb the shock, not your joints).
2️⃣ Shift your weight every 15 minutes.
3️⃣ Take up your space. Stand tall, drop your shoulders, and breathe into your belly.

🔗 Book your June tune-up at my link in bio.

🎧 For more on what it means to radically own your space and your story, tune into my podcast Love Your Villain on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Anatomy never ceases to amaze me. ✨Did you know that when I work on a patient’s jaw (TMJ), I’m often checking their hips...
05/30/2026

Anatomy never ceases to amaze me. ✨

Did you know that when I work on a patient’s jaw (TMJ), I’m often checking their hips, too? They are fascialy linked! If you’re a "stress-clencher," your pelvis might be holding that tension as well.

At Thuja, I’m always looking for the source, not just chasing the symptom. 🕵️‍♀️

Planning to hike the Chief or Grouse Grind? 🏔️Your feet have 26 bones and 33 joints. If one is stuck, your knee or hip h...
05/29/2026

Planning to hike the Chief or Grouse Grind? 🏔️

Your feet have 26 bones and 33 joints. If one is stuck, your knee or hip has to do double the work. Before you lace up your hikers, make sure your foundation is mobile. 🥾

Vancouver pollen: 1, Your sinuses: 0. 🤧Did you know I can help you breathe a little easier? I use gentle cranial techniq...
05/28/2026

Vancouver pollen: 1, Your sinuses: 0. 🤧

Did you know I can help you breathe a little easier? I use gentle cranial techniques to clear the "traffic jam" in your facial bones and neck lymphatics.

If your allergies are hitting hard this week, let’s get things draining properly. You’d be surprised how much relief a little manual therapy can bring!

I’m often asked how Osteopathy helps with bone health. 🦴For National Osteoporosis Month, I’m highlighting alignment. Whe...
05/22/2026

I’m often asked how Osteopathy helps with bone health. 🦴

For National Osteoporosis Month, I’m highlighting alignment. When I help you align your frame, your weight is distributed properly through your bones. This "healthy loading" is actually what tells your body to keep those bones strong!

It’s never too early (or late) to support your internal architecture.

Happy National Physio Month to my amazing colleagues here in BC! 🤝People often ask me, "Ila, should I see a Physio or an...
05/20/2026

Happy National Physio Month to my amazing colleagues here in BC! 🤝

People often ask me, "Ila, should I see a Physio or an Osteo?" My answer? Usually both!

I love working alongside Physios. While they are masters of rehab and strengthening, I focus on the global alignment that makes those exercises more effective. We’re the ultimate dream team for your recovery.

Long Weekend Vibes! 🇨🇦Whether you’re heading up the Sea-to-Sky or staying local for a patio coffee, we hope you’re findi...
05/18/2026

Long Weekend Vibes! 🇨🇦

Whether you’re heading up the Sea-to-Sky or staying local for a patio coffee, we hope you’re finding movement that feels good.

🚩 Reminder: Our clinic will be closed on today for Victoria Day. See you back tomorrow for post-weekend recoveries! 🌸

This week was World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. 💜In my practice, I’ve seen how life-changing a "less is more" approach c...
05/14/2026

This week was World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. 💜

In my practice, I’ve seen how life-changing a "less is more" approach can be for chronic pain. I don't use heavy pressure here; instead, I work with your body’s fluid dynamics to help lower the "volume" of pain signals.

If you’re navigating Fibromyalgia, I’m here to support you in finding more "good days."

Is it just the rain, or are your joints feeling a bit... rusty? 🌧️I’ve noticed a theme in the clinic lately: as we trans...
05/13/2026

Is it just the rain, or are your joints feeling a bit... rusty? 🌧️

I’ve noticed a theme in the clinic lately: as we transition from winter "huddles" to the Vancouver seawall, our bodies are struggling to keep up. I always tell my patients that spring is like a seasonal "oil change" for the body.

I work to hydrate your tissues and get the stagnation out of your fascia so you can move into the sunnier days with ease. Let’s get you "un-stuck."

✨ Click the link in my bio to book your May assessment.

I see you, Vancouver gardeners! 🪴🚑I know the lure of the garden center is strong this time of year, but I’m already seei...
05/12/2026

I see you, Vancouver gardeners! 🪴🚑

I know the lure of the garden center is strong this time of year, but I’m already seeing the "Victoria Day Back" start to walk through my door.

My top tip: Switch which knee you’re kneeling on every 10 minutes. If you’ve already overdone it in the soil, come see me—let’s get your SI joints back in alignment before the next planting session!

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415/2184 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6K2H7

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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