Page 4B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, June 26, 1991 Assisi - A hidden garden of aromatic delights TANYA MARTIN fe the Sun‘ ih ‘Assisi. The vowels softly roll around the consonants, It’s easy to Pronounce, Images of an oasis, deserts and dates come to mind. A hidden garden of aromatic Gelights, of peace. ‘Assisi Health and Beauty Cen- is Castlegar’s very own hidden gorden secret, located in Avenues Hairdesign Ltd. at 1480 Columbia Avenues where clients have-a variety of treatments to choose from. Men and women are booked two weeks in advance, but their peaceful smiles show they don’t mind the wait to be pam- pered in this aromatic paradise. Darlene prepares a pot of pep- permint tea, She is both gentle and softspoken, “The majority of my clients want facials, manicures, pedi- cures, aromatherapy and waxing.” Darleen received her Esthetic Dipl at the Inter writes a prescription for the corre- sponding essential oil, which in this case is peppermint. ‘Then: the pharmacist fills that prescription.” Essential oils are extracted from flowers, herbs, fruits, resins, and barks, usually by a steam dis- tillation process, All essences ‘are antiseptic and some have antibac- terial/antiviral Properties. Essences were used during both World Wars to prevent gangrene and heal bums, __ Essential oils are fat soluble and Ghterated Assisi for about nine years, Her happy and healthy clientele have allowed her to shpand her interesting business. ; Versatile Deana Strelaeff, a school of Haute Esthetics Edith Serei, Inc., Montreal, Quebec. When Assisi’s doors first opened, Darleen started using Yon-ka, a skin-care product man- fi d in Paris, France. Yon-ka and the at Renta is now doing waxing and niake- -up for Assisi. A 1987 grad- vate of Selkirk College’s Graphic Design program, Deana also does tit eye-catching bold window displays for Avenues, ‘Sherri Crewe, a registered Esthetician from Vancouver, has Been working with Assisi for a Month now doing facials, mani- cures, pedicures, and waxing. products are made with essential oils and plant extracts. Their won- derful aromas prompted Darleen skin allowing them to be absorbed into the blood and lymph system and then carried to the orgafis. They encourage natural regencra- tive through the . How does one know, what.skin care products to buy for them- selves? “Buy the highest quality, with- in your budget that suits your skin type and that your mate likes the smell of!" Darleen laughs gently. The aroma of peppermint tea and essential oils makes this place really seem like a heavenly respite from the day-to-day world outside the doors, Moisturizers? “When people feel their skin needs moisturizers, it’s usually: not moisture it needs—it needs to be sloughed,” Sloughed? Sounds like some- thing we do at the Ootischenia sanitary, land fill site on Sunday cells and body tissues, and help re- balance the body's system. “Aromatherapy is a 90 minute treatment that begins with an of your indivi ual to leam more about the tic values of aromatherapy. She flew to London, England needs,” Datleen’ continues. “The “Look at a baby’s skin. It's soft, smooth and beautiful. A baby’s skin naturally sloughs, As we get older our skin starts to slough less often. It looks dull. An extreme of skin that has quit two-hour | Ar Py and to study the theory of A apy under Eve Taylor at the Insti- tute of Clinical A Facial R Today Darleen is leaning more towards incorporating Aromather- Sherri works Monday to Wed: diy 10 a.m. to7 p.m., 3:tAssisi occupies three rooms of apy into her “In Europe if you're diagnosed. with say, indigestion, your doctor THis WEEK'S SPECIAL Frying chicken - cut-up, whole $2.60 kg. ‘Com on the Cob ~ caiit. grown, #1 grad -White potatoes - calf. grown, #1 grade .62" kg. | Chicken Dinner 4 la Marion (fussy chitdron’s favourite) ¢ Cut-up frying chicken - enough for your family ¢ Cubed potatoes - enough for your fami e Shake & Bake - regular or Souther Filed style Molsten cubed potatoes, Drain well. Place In bag with Shake & Bake. Toss to cover. Scatter Golatocs on bottom of baking latter. Prepare chicken with ke & Bake, Place chicken on 1p of potatoes. Bake at 400° for 1 hour. E Prices effective Sunday June 23 - Saturday June 29 r Content Foods 2717 Columbia Ave., Castlagar for very stressed people. I've worded the treatment so men ” wouldn't think it was just a facial » treatment. And it's also really good for them!" . “This treatment is’ for the whole body—from your toes to the top of your head. First I cleanse, mask and massage’ the client’s face, then continue for a total relaxation treatment.” |” Yon-ka skin care products are used for these treatments. What about other products not found at Assisi? “There are countless cosmetic companies out there. I’ néver knock other skin care or make-up products. There are too-many other factors relevant in an indi- vidual’s lifestyle—what you’re cating, how much you're exercis- ing, and so on." ly designed ighing is the dition called Psoriasis,” she answered. Assisi offers an exotic menu of facials, aromatherapy body treat- ments, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Deep Reflexology, Back Facials, “Waxing, make-up, wedding make- up, make-up lessons (private or group), consultations, manicures, pedicures, private relaxation mas- sage lessons, image consultations, colour analysis, fashion style analysis and of course, your choice of herbal teas while you get your treatment. ° Deana quietly knocks on the door and pecks her head in. Dar- leen gets up to cheerfully grect her next client,-who-is about-to indulge in a facial. “Indeed; leaving this paradise is tough. Does Darleen have a Philoso- phy at Assisi? “This isn't: something : for superficiality, But rather it’s for taking self- -responsibility and car- The Castlegar Sun The King of Cars approximately nine years. ing for the body you were given because it’s the only one we get and we hope to live in it fora long time,” she finished. Darieen’s office hours are Photograph by Tanya Martin ‘Darean Ward, an Esthetician, has operated Assisi for Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, her hours are flexible to accommo- date her clients. Government announces forest program. funding | Social Services and rasipg Norman J: recipients’ with employment ities and workskills. ” Assisi Health & Beauty Centre — Esthetics 6 ‘Days a Week ** Announcing the newest addition to our staff - Sherri Crewe - a graduate of the Blanche Forest's Minister Claude Rich- mond have announced that “ The Forest En Pro- contribites to the maintenance and enhancement of British Ce ia forests. gram trains, Participants for the forest industry through a. variety million will be directed sto, Forest Enh i. year to provide income assistance of iculture ‘activities: While developing skills, the program NIGHT CLUB): MacDonald Faclals 7 Yonka Complete Facial extremely relaxing treatment using high quality Yonka Products. jickides cleansing, DARLEEN WARD SHERRI CREWE School of * owner « * esthotician + Esthetics Yonka Regenerative Facial Same high quality as the Yonka Complete Facial, plus Yonka rogenerallve creams. (Etastin) and dermal vials 200$50 Teen Facial woe $40 Aromatherapy Body Treatments body treatment combining Aromatherapy Is with Shiateu, Lymphatic Prainage “Massage, Retlewsloay. and relaxation. 112hr $al Specific 1/2 hr $15 , back area) Body Treatments far 8kin Cara, Stress Reduction, & Relaxation {Aromatherapy & aa Facial Rejuvenation The Dash Away (60 mins.) ... Prepaid Yonka Series Yonka Complete Faciat Afor $145 Yonka Regenerative Facial 4 for $180 tae Propaid ody Treatment Series Aromatherapy 3 for $110 or 5 for $175 Shiatsu Afor $100 Body Polish Reflexology Eyelash tint * Specials every Thursday * Friday & Saturday .}: Draws Every V2 Hour “Open Monda: to Saturday: 98 TRAEIC CONTROL CHANGES Please y and are important components of safe fe diving: The changes on Columbia Avenue will be completes Je June 21, 1991. This will include a two-way left turn lane and ‘inded of the dure when using the lane. THE TWO-WAY| LEFT TURN LANE “On Columbia Avenue, one good turn deserves another!” Columbia Avenue between 6th and 20th Streets will soon have a new two- way left turn lane. It’s designed to help you reach your destination with ease and safety. Eyebrow tint tee Nails Manicure (nails only) 1/2 hr Manicure (full) Pedicure (feet) 1 hr... Pedicure for seniors {no polis! tee Classes Private relaxation massage lessons $25 par hour Please feel free to call us for more Information — Gift certificates available — The Assisi Health & Beauty Centre 365-6818 at or Avenues Hair Design 365-7616 1480 Columbia Avenue — Castlegar, B.C.” Ln Be Clip out and sed What Is a two-way left tum lane? © It is a centre third lane that is shared with oncoming traffic. Drivers from both directions use it to make left turns, IT LS NOT A PASSING LANE. How does it work? 1.; Before moving to the centre lane, ’ signal and reduce speed. 2. Enter the centre Jane (nu more than five car lengths! before the, intended left turn. . 3. Check for oncoming traffic. 4. Cross the through-tratfic lane when it is clear. * Designated left turn lanes: © At main intersections and those turp lane,is provided tor each uirection ut travel. “This program provides skills and work a cont to people on while enhancing our natural ”* said J; Program to provide training and work experience to people on temporary income assistance. It is funded by the Ministry of Social Services and Housing and.admin- - istered by the Ministry of Fort _ More a8 10,500 people Par- Forest Enhancement is part of Employment Plus, a $30-million yy Plus in the last fiscal year, Policy extended on bulk water export Environment minister Dave Mercier has d that the other groups from across the The that moratorium on the issuance of new licences for bulk water export will be extended from Jun 30 to the end of 1991. During the initial period of the moratorium, the government undertook a review of water export policy. This review, coordinated by Jim Carter, has looked carefully at all of the options with respect to the bulk export of coastal water. “I have met with Mr, Carter and it is clear that more time is required in order to provide a com- prehensive and thorough review of water exports," said Mercier, Carter's first task was to orga- nize a workshop of industry water exports, environmental scientists, legal advisors, native bands and : “KOOTENAY ~ Seas ‘OVERHEAD. DOORS:. SALES - SERVICE + + INSTALLATION RESIDENTIAL « COMMERCIAL Ph. BIll 364-2023 24-hour service and Free Estimates of workshop, held May 7 and 8, made several recommendations to Carter. 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