Health & Wellness

Wakefield is a community that takes its physical and spiritual well-being seriously. From doctors, dentists, chiropractors and optometrists to doulas, yogis, reiki masters, acupuncturists, masseuses, and everything in between, you can find it in the Gatineau hills. We may not have a Walmart or a McDonalds, but we've got a hospital, a spa and a yoga studio. The path to health and enlightenment definitely runs through Wakefield!

Spas

Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa: 60 Mill Road, Wakefield; (819) 459-1838; info@wakefieldmill.com; www.wakefieldmill.com; All of our 27 guest rooms reflect the rich heritage of this historic grist mill. Be sure to visit our award winning restaurant and spa.

Le Nordik: 16 chemin Nordik, Old Chelsea; (819) 827-1111

Yoga

Yoga à La Grange: 37 Rockhurst Road, Wakefield; (819) 459-3939; info@yogaalagrange.com; www.yogaalagrange.com; A 19th century barn converted into a spectacular 4-star bed & breakfast and yoga studio, nestled on the edge of Gatineau Park. Regular classes are offered in the studio, including various styles of yoga, tai chi, dance and more! The studio is also used to host special events, concerts and workshops.

Massage

Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa: 60 Mill Road, Wakefield; (819) 459-1838; info@wakefieldmill.com; www.wakefieldmill.com; All of our 27 guest rooms reflect the rich heritage of this historic grist mill. Be sure to visit our award winning restaurant and spa.

Wakefield Therapeutic Massage: 809 Riverside Drive, Wakefield; (819) 459-8845

Taro Chiba: (613) 421-1343

Mary Alison Cohen: (819) 459-1705

Christine Milne: 3 Beech Road, Wakefield; (819) 459-3922

Shelley Harrison: (819) 827-6074

Pauline Charbonneau: (819) 773-0582

Johanna Lynn: (819) 457-1838

Jillian Clarke: 490 Route 105, Old Chelsea; (613) 290-7891

Medical Facilities

Gatineau Memorial Hospital: 101 Burnside Drive, Wakefield; (819) 459-2342

Wakefield Family Medical Centre: 777 Riverside Drive, Wakefield; (819) 459-2362

Other

Urban Forest Soap: 10 Pine Ridge Road, Wakefield; (819) 459-3229; urbanforestsoap@magma.ca; www.urbanforestsoap.com; All-natural, handmade soap and body products

Life Without Plastic: (819) 459-1459; info@lifewithoutplastic.com; www.lifewithoutplastic.com; Products available at Galerie Art de la Paix, 815 Riverside Drive, Wakefield. Alternatives to plastic do exist! Wakefield-based LifeWithoutPlastic.com is an on-line retailer specializing in healthy, Earth-friendly and durable alternatives to day-to-day plastic products including sippy bottles, water bottles, children's dishes and cutlery, bento boxes, food containers, water storage containers, water dispensers and reusable bags.

Dr. Barbara Kurtz, Optometrist: 203-153 Valley Drive; Wakefield Quebec; (819) 459-9907; www.drbarbarakurtz.weebly.com; Complete eyecare for the entire family; eyeglasses & contact lenses

Johanna Lynn, Birth Educator, Certified Aromatherapist & Doula: (819) 457-1838; empowerbirth@gmail.com; www.empowerbirth.ca; Johanna's focus is on consciously conceiving, birthing and nurturing children ~ naturally.

Wakefield Dental Centre: 153 Valley Drive, suite 204, Wakefield; (819) 459-3881

Dr. Ed Chicoine (Chiropractor): 736 Riverside Drive, Wakefield; (819) 459-2318

Wakefield Acupuncture (Bruce Cawdron): 757 Riverside Drive, Wakefield; (819) 459-2318

La Forêt: 757 Riverside Road, Wakefield; (819) 459-3555