Stratford Times November 29, 2024 _ Whiter Smiles, the friendly neighbourhood dental hygiene clinic JULIA PAUL Times Correspondent It’s the time of year when people are looking to spend the remaining balance of their work health benefits for the year. Whiter Smiles, a dental hygiene clinic that opened in January 2022, has been increasing staff and level of care to ac- commodate families with children and those who have dental anxiety. Located at 20 Cooper St. in the lower level of Spa on the Tracks, Whiter Smiles provides a calmer, more serene environment when compared to the tat smells and sounds of a dental clini _ “A lot of penis that have dental anx- iety often come because we are located in a spa,” said Katie Bosser, owner of Whiter Smiles. “It’s a lot more of a re- laxing, laidback atmosphere for them. Also, the simplicity that we do offer di- rect billing so that people aren’t going to be out money if they have dental bene- Along with direct billing; Whiter Smiles also accepts the Canada Dental Benefit Plan (CDCP) and provides. the option of online booking for patients to select their preferred dental hygienist. iter Smiles currently consists of Katie Bossers and Helaina Greb from Baden. Two more dental hygienists will be starting in December, Lee’Anne FLASH A SMILE The Whiter Smiles team is happy to welcome new clients! Pictured from left are Jenny Brouwer, Helaina Greb, Katie Bossers, Wraith and Taylore Bushfield. Wraith from Stratford ay and Jenny Brouwer from Arden P; “In March of this ae I hired He- laina,” said Bossers. “Starting in De- cember is when Leanne and Jenny are starting. We are expanding. We added another room so we can see families a lot quicker or do couples whitening sessions, just continuing to expand and (WHITER SMILES PHOTO) basically make it a lot more accessible ‘or people to be seen for regular dental hygiene appointments.” Whiter Smiles offers great pricing, roughly 20 per cent lower than rates at a dental office. They also offer discounts when vookiney a standard cleaning and zoom whiteni “We're eae to give Stratford people Lee’Anne of all ages better access to affordable, convenient dental-hygiene care as we strive to provide preventive services in a comfortable and welcoming environ- ment.” To book an appointment, call 519-276- 9063 or visit whitersmilesstratford.com to reserve a preferred dental hygienist. Flash those gorgeous teeth and smile! Beating the winter blues at The Salt Cabin JULIA PAUL Times Correspondent Anyone seeking relaxation, an immuni- ty boost and an overall improved sense of wellbeing should look no further than The Salt Cabin. This hidden gem is quickly becoming Stratford's go-to destination for rejuvena- tion and wellnes “The Salt Cabin wants to help you look, feel and live your best life,” said Eliza- beth Smith, owner of The Salt Cabin. Opening its doors in April 2024, The Salt Cabin is a new addition to Stratford's wellness scene, and many, are just begin- ning to uncover the incredible benefits it offers. Whether exploring ways to un- wind or looking to enhance health, The Salt Cabin invites clients to experience the transformative power of salt therapy. e Salt Cabin offers a diverse range of wellness experiences, including halo- therapy, an infrared sauna with built-in halotherapy, aromatherapy, guided medi- tation, chromotherapy and an oxygen bar. Guests can also enjoy relaxing mi gi tables, hand and foot salt-detox treat- ments, red and near-infrared light thera- py, and the luxurious Cleopatra mask. “Lots of the different things that we offer here are very unique,” said Smith. “You can't find anywhere else around here. The biggest difference between us and other spas in our area is the oth- er spas in our area like beauty spas, and we're a wellness spa. I believe we're the only wellness spa in the area. We offer o such unique services that are beneficial for so many different things.” Halotherapy and red-l herapy come together at The Salt Cabin to offer a truly transformative wellness experience. Halotherapy, derived from the Greek word "halo" for salt, recreates the invig- orating sensation of being by the ocean. The Salt Cabin’s serene "beach" area, complete with a sand-like salt floor and soothing backlit panels, uses a halogen- erator to disperse pharmaceutical-grade salt into the air, promoting relaxation and ree: benefits. this, NASA-developed Pa and near-infrared light therapy ‘en hances skin health, accelerates healing, boosts mood to combat seasonal affec- tive disorder (SAD), and supports overall wellness. Together, these therapies pro- vide a powerful blend of rejuvenation an relaxation. “Everything that we have-here in. the spa is all hands off,” said Smith, “which is another unique concept for a lot of people because a lot of times you go to a spa and somebody is providing a service to you, putting something on your face, putting it on your body, they are touching you. Whereas here, everything is touchless. I am able to take you to the salt cabin at the back, explain to you the benefits that will happen and let you sit and enjoy it. ie Salt Cabin is located at 71 Albert te aid can be reached through their website at TheSaltCabin.ca, by email at info@thesaltcabin.ca, or by phone at 519- 272-0590.