Life In Elmira with Dr Sarah and Dr Thom

50 Episodes! What a blessing this experience has been. We have loved spending time each week getting to know other business owners in our community. Many have asked when we were going to showcase our own business and we figured it's the time! At Elmira Family Chiropractic, it is our pleasure and our mission to serve and lead as many people as we can toward optimal health expression. We engage our people in true health care – a joint journey between doctor and patient with the common goal of experiencing life to the fullest and we share this journey with newborns, children, teenagers, adults and seniors. To learn more about us personally and to get in contact with us, check out www.elmirafc.com/050

Woolwich Counselling Centre provides professional counselling services for individuals, couples and families from all walks of life. They have a very reputable child and youth therapy program, with two specifically equipped child and youth therapy rooms. Their services specifically cover the rural Townships of Woolwich and Wellesley but extend to those in the Region of Waterloo and beyond. All of their counsellors have Master's degrees in Social Work, Psychology and Theology and are registered with the College of Social Work, the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy or the Ontario Association for Counsellors, Consultants, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists. Their fees are geared to income, based on a sliding fee scale and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Incorporated in 1977 as a registered, non-profit charitable organization they are governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors. Check out the episode at www.elmirafc.com/049 

Wideman Wicks Co is a husband & wife team who created Wideman Wicks Co. with the goal to make a bit of extra cash. Why not, right? What started as a random thought in the middle of the night became one of the most rewarding and stretching experiences! They have learned so much in such a short time and have grown more than they ever expected. Their candles are made with high-quality ingredients to give you peace of mind. Hours of testing and sampling have produced a clean and healthy product that fills the air you breathe with a satisfying aroma - without all the chemicals traditional candles hold. To learn more and listen to the episode check out www.elmirafc.com/048

Bauman Pallets is a family-run business that makes custom pallet signs and other home decor pieces locally. Originally started by her talented mom, Cassidy has taken over and expanded the business to create lots of new items. All of her work is handmade and hand-painted! Cassidy was a breath of fresh air to chat with! Her values shine through in who she is and how she presents herself. Check out the episode at www.elmirafc.com/047 and for Cassidy's contact information. 

Barb Bailey is the Owner/Designer/Jack of All Trades behind The Bailey Baby Boutique Co! The Bailey Baby Boutique Co started when Barb's daughter was born; she started drooling at a very young age and Barb was unimpressed with the quality of bibs available to purchase! So she developed a bib that features a layer of completely waterproof fabric: no drool or spit up can soak through, so the sensitive skin and clothing underneath was protected! With the development of her bibs (while selling to friends and family) she decided to expand my line to include blankets and hats to create matching sets! Naturally for her, this project took on a life of its own and she began making clothing items. Customers started to request new items and lots of them ended up being added to the shop! Two worlds collided: a degree in fashion design and 10 years of retail experience and she has been fortunate to get the best of both worlds! She so happy and grateful to be able to create custom baby clothes and accessories, and she feels like she has finally found what she meant to do in life!

Living Waters was established in 2004 with the purpose of meeting the needs within the various local churches and communities. In 2017 Living Waters purchased CFR (Canadian Family Resources) located in Newton ON, and relocated and merged the two operations in Elmira, ON in 2018. Living Waters is now located at 122 Church St W, Elmira ON, where they operate out of their 25,000+ sq ft facility. With the growing shortage of Christian Bookstores in our community, their goal is to provide high-quality inspirational products that will impact the lives of our customers across North America. Their prayer is that they will be a blessing to each person we encounter, whether it is a customer in-store, online, courier driver, or each other as we strive to do God's service to His people. The store – currently over 10,000 sq. ft. of retail space – is diversified with Bibles, books, games, toys, traditional music, giftware, puzzles, teacher supplies and our new category kitchenware. They have recently expanded our product lines to include custom photo books & canvas' available at www.livingwatersphoto.ca Derek's contact information can be found at www.elmirafc.com/045

Send-It Archery has created the first-ever backstop capable of stopping arrows up to 390FPS and stopping broadheads and field points. Their products are made in North America (including local machine shops!) and are easy to move and setup. This product will also allow you to shoot archery virtually anywhere and are made of high quality materials.  But you should also know that you do not have to be involved in archery to enjoy this conversation and get something out of it! I know we sure did! Their company is a true story of what it can look like to have a new idea based on something a person is very passionate about, then creating a product to sell, including all the honest bumps and big wins along the way. Geoff has incredible insight and we really enjoyed learning more about his process. Also, I think he has convinced Dr. Thom that it is time to try a new hobby! Check out the episode at www.elmirafc.com/044 or for all contact information!

With an Emerald Home, you get quality, choice and a custom design.  Their focus is always on giving their clients the most value and listening to what you want. They understand that building a new home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but most people will have a questions and concerns. That's why at Emerald Homes they don't just build you a home; they consult with you throughout the whole process, and custom design your home specifically for you. Currently, they have lots available in Southwood Park subdivision in Elmira. As a side note, this is where we are building and may be your neighbour! Check out the episode at www.elmirafc.com/043 and for Emerald Homes' contact information. 

Christina Young is a certified Style CoachTM and owner of Wear Out There. Wear Out There is not a one-size-fits-all personal styling company. She designed it to be flexible and focused on helping YOU find your true and authentic style once and for all. Christina is not about style rules but is more focused on embracing a person's favourite features. Some of us are tall, somn, some curvy, some petite. Everyone's personal style is the result of many different factors and can take a little digging to fully uncover. Once you have curated a sense of your own likes and dislikes though, she believes that you become your best stylist and she will help you to build a wardrobe that works for you, not someone else. Christina has some awesome free tools that you can check out as well as a guide to capsule wardrobes for professionals or how to organize your wardroom to your lifestyle. Get these links here: www.elmirafc.com/042

Joanna Reaume is the founder of Live Tidy Organizing and the lead professional organizer for the business. As a busy Mom of five, she understands how hard it is to maintain balance and order. She is all about making life easier by eliminating the things that just don't matter and making space for what does! Joanna knows that most people desire organized homes, but often lack the time or knowledge to implement the necessary changes. She understands how crazy life can get and she loves to help others achieve freedom from the clutter and streamline life. At Live Tidy Organizing, their goal is to help each client gain control of out of control spaces. They are passionate about organizing and making your space function the way you want it to. Check out the episode at www.elmirafc.com/041 and to get in contact with her. 

Rustic Roots Hair Studio is a local hair salon and gift boutique that was opened in 2019 by owner Maria Bambach. Maria is a mom of two and a wife who has been a hairstylist for many years.  Within her business, he has hired three other stylists. They all strive to help people feel their best while creating a welcoming community in their space. In the gift boutique, she has many local products available from hair products, jewelry, bags (including some of a&k Designs products who we interviewed on a previous podcast) to natural beauty items as well. She is constantly bringing in new items so it is best to pop by and have a look around. Learn more about Rustic Roots Hair studio at www.elmirafc.com/040

Jeremy MacDonald and his wife are the proud parents of two children and live in St. Clements, Ontario. With over 15 years of experience growing vegetables, Jeremy is undertaking this New Leaf Market Garden venture, eager to provide fresh and nutritious vegetables for the Kitchener-Waterloo community. New Leaf Market Garden is an environmentally-friendly farm. They use a handpicked, farming philosophy as the root of their nutritious and fresh produce. Their farm avoids the use of heavy machinery, chemicals, pesticides or genetically modified seed and all of their vegetables are grown in healthy, well-managed soil. They provide our community with produce that can be purchased at the Elmira farmer's markets and in shares through our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. By investing in a local farmer, you are keeping the option of eating local alive in our community. For full show notes and contact information, check out www.elmirafc.com/039

Green Valley Health and Herbs Inc has been part of downtown Elmira for more than 40 years, located on Church Street East. In 2005, the business was acquired by Brendan Davidson who grew up in his mother's health food store in nearby Guelph. Green Valley offers its customer's a wide selection of supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, organic dairy, organic meats, wheat and gluten free options, probiotics, dairy free options, juicers, bulk food, health and beauty products, baby supplies and a lifetime of health food industry knowledge. If anything is missing from their shelves, you can inform their knowledgeable staff who will special order what you are looking for. They happily support local farms and businesses and promote environmentally friendly products and utilities. Beyond trends and gimmicks, Green Valley commits itself to educating the community and helping people live healthier lives. We loved chatting with store manager, Melissa Leis who has worked for the company for 9 years! For contact information and to get the episode, go to https://elmirafc.com/038/

Twila Erb, founder/dream of Wild Ginger Coffee, lives in Elmira but has called many places her home. She dreams big and enjoys a lot but one of her favourite things is a good cup of coffee and a good conversation. After travelling to Africa in 2015, she found herself dreaming about what she could do with her life, all while wanting to do something for women who had been trafficked. In March of 2020, Twila launched her website and business making it possible for people to buy Wild Ginger Coffee which she imports from Burundi. When you choose to drink Wild Ginger Coffee, she believes your choice matters and it makes a difference in the lives of women trapped in and transitioning out of the sex industry. A great cup of coffee won't change the world, but they believe our choices can. Wild Ginger Coffee is not just passionate about great coffee, but they are committed to the betterment of the lives behind every roast.  From farm to cup and beyond.  Every.  Last.  One.  And that, my friend, includes you.  You're drinking coffee anyway, why not choose coffee that does more than just taste great. Proceeds from every coffee or bean purchase goes towards organizations helping women who have been trafficked. As Twila mentions in our episode, her coffee doesn't just taste good. It does good. For her contact information and to check out the episode, visit https://elmirafc.com/037/

Eby Manor Golden Guernsey milk and cream is produced on their local family farm by 60 registered milking Guernsey cows. Just north of Waterloo, their Waterloo Country farm is also home to many calves and young heifers who have been born on our farm. Each one has a name and is unique in her golden-fawn and white markings, as well as in her personality. Some enjoy being entertained by the cats and kittens. Others want the attention of whoever happens to walk by and like to be patted or hugged. Some even prefer not to interact with anyone. Eby Manor Golden Guernsey products are available in over 100 stores in Ontario. You can also come right to our farm. Currently Eby Manor is producing 10% cream, cheddar cheese, balkan style yogurt, chocolate milk, 2% milk and whole milk. Eby Manor Golden Guernsey milk is carefully pasteurized at the lowest allowable temperature to ensure minimal processing and maximum goodness. As also required by law, their milk is fortified with vitamin D and our 2% milk is also fortified with vitamin A. For more information and contact information check out https://elmirafc.com/036/

Karolina Amos and Anna Truszkowski, two sisters and Elmira residents, created a &k Designs Co as a side business to help them create a travel fund. It all started by creating their classic pouch. From there they have created more items such as fun wrist wraps, scrunchies, masks and headbands. As part of their business they make sure to donate 10% of all proceeds to a local charity that is close to their heart. As they say, #SewKindness is very important to who they are and how they want their business to be presented in our world. As part of their business they make sure to donate 10% of all proceeds to a local charity that is close to their heart. As they say, #SewKindness is very important to who they are and how they want their business to be presented in our world. Check out the episode and their contact information at elmirafc.com/035

In February of 2017, the Chervin group of companies purchased Snider Brothers' Furniture and renamed it Chervin Furniture and Design. Like every company in the Chervin group, Chervin Furniture and Design operates on the foundational principle of the Golden Rule:  Do to others as you would have them do to you.  Their goal is to provide extraordinary furniture with the highest aesthetics and exceptional quality to share with you and your family. Our group of companies constantly strives to improve the quality, construction, and styling while offering excellent value and incomparable service to our customers.  As a member of the family-run and family-owned Chervin group of companies, Chervin Furniture & Design is in a unique position to make good on our golden rule of service. They believe that our customer-focused approach sets us apart in everything we do. Steve Baumans's over-arching responsibility as Showroom Manager is to keep the 17,00 square foot showroom in Elmira running smoothly. That entails a lot of footwork behind-the-scenes, like ensuring well-trained staff is in place, keeping a good variety of products and styles on the floor, and all the other day-to-day things that keep Chervin Furniture & Design humming. Learn more about Steve and Chervin Furniture & Design here: https://elmirafc.com/034

As the Founder & President of Graf-Martin Communications, Ellen Graf-Martin brings years of experience in marketing, publicity and business development along with ministry and non-profit organization involvement. This experience has served Graf-Martin Communications' growing list of values-based clients well, providing them with reliably excellent, high-impact, high-value integrating marketing, branding and publicity campaigns. An avid coffee lover, enthusiastic foodie and creative craft designer born and raised on Vancouver Island, BC, Ellen and her family now live in Elmira. A strong commitment to personal and professional growth and excellence means that Ellen puts her whole heart into whatever she does. For Ellen's contact information and to learn more, go to https://elmirafc.com/033/

Leroy's Auto Care is a complete automotive maintenance and repair centre. From their courtesy vehicles and shuttle service to their extended hours and maintenance plans, they are dedicated to keeping your car in exceptional condition with minimal disruptions to your routine. They also believe that there should never be any surprises for their customers when they pick up their vehicle. As part of their mission statement, they will never go ahead with work unless they talk to you first. Over the years, they have earned a reputation for a high level of experience and customer service - their clients can depend on Leroy's for open and honest communication and expert car care. Check out the episode or to get the show notes go to: https://elmirafc.com/032

Eby Family Honey is owned by Bob & Laura Eby, along with their children. They continue to grow their apiary with their 1st yard is on the family farm, north of Waterloo, and their 2nd location is at their home in Moorefield. They keep a close eye on our bees in the spring and fall, so that they can be left alone during the summer days. As Bob will explain in this episode, bees are very self sufficient and amazing workers, but they need to be checked to make sure they have all the nutrition to survive. Learn more or listen to the episode at elmirafc.com/031 

Bauman Laser & Electrolysis is a full service spa and med spa, located in the heart of Elmira.  Their goal is to deliver the highest quality service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. They are located in Basics Beauty & Beyond. Established in 1999, their services include a wide variety of aesthetics and medical aesthetics; including: Permanent Hair Removal:  Electrolysis and Laser Photo-facials (IPL) Advanced Cosmetic Procedures; the removal of unwanted skin blemishes including; skin tags, broken capillaries and warts Facials Chemical Peels Eyebrow and Lash tinting Waxing​ Ear and Nose Piercing (Inverness) ​Laser Genesis Manicure (regular and shellac) Pedicure (regular and shellac) Check out www.elmirafc.com/030  for all of Rachel's contact information.

PK Sportswear and Promotions Inc. was created in 1998 by Paul Kalbfeisch (PK). He began in the business of servicing schools after he retired from Elmira District Secondary School as a teacher and student activity coordinator. There is one reason why he began in the business and it remains at the core today; serve people by helping them represent their brand. This started with PK sourcing and decorating high school sport and club apparel. 22 years later, PK has evolved to much more! We now create workwear, spiritwear, fashionwear, fundraisers, websites, promo items, and sportswear. We source favourite brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Puma, Oakley and more. While also providing the classics such as Gildan, ATC, Next Level and any new brand that a customer needs! PK retired at the end of 2018 but his legacy lives on in the name and in the way we will service you! Learn more at https://elmirafc.com/029/

This episode features Robert H Woodworks. Robert is a local resident of Elmira who makes a diverse range of products from specialized cutting boards, pens, bottle stoppers and more. He always focuses on creating quality items and will make sure he makes exactly what his clients asked for. As mentioned in the podcast, Robert will be launching his new website and has provided a discount code for 10% off until end of September. The discount code is ShopLocal. For more information and contact details check out http://elmirafc.com/028/

For more than 60 years, Kumon Math and Reading Centre's after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. They strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning. More about Kumon: Students advance through the program at their own pace. Their emphasis is on individualized learning which helps your child become focused, motivated and self-reliant. Kumon instructors monitor each child's progress to ensure comprehension before moving on to a new concept. With a strong academic foundation, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, your child has the potential to achieve whatever he or she desires. The Kumon Math Program is a comprehensive curriculum that develops the necessary skills to help children progress from counting through calculus. The Kumon Reading Program begins with basic phonics and progresses all the way through advanced reading comprehension. Learn more about Carol and Elmira's Kumon on our show notes: http://elmirafc.com/027/

When co-owners Lydia, Nancy and Elmeda opened the doors to Kitchen Kuttings Inc. in 1989, they had an immediate vision to operate a specialty food store that offered high-quality products with a focus on great customer service. Located in the heart of Elmira Ontario, Kitchen Kuttings Inc. offers their diverse clientele an assortment of homemade jams, pickles, preserves, both Canadian and imported fresh-cut cheeses, homemade summer sausage, old fashioned fudge, brittle and a range of specialty local food. Kitchen Kuttings Inc. also offers a variety of baking and cooking supplies for rent. Call us to rent cake pans or roasting pans. Custom gift baskets, platters, and gift cards in all varieties are available year-round. Visit Kitchen Kuttings Inc. at the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, where a full line of Country Kitchen Cupboard preserves, a wide selection of cheeses, and our own homemade summer sausages are available. Check out the show notes at http://elmirafc.com/026/

Bethany Lee began yoga to gain flexibility and strength, but soon noticed additional benefits, including better focus, improved sleep and more energy. Wanting to share these benefits with others, she earned her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification in Puerto Rico, studying under Power Yoga leader Renee Fussner. For fourteen years, she has brought passion and authenticity to her everyday practice. Her love of Yin Yoga, inspired her to take on additional training and certification (50 hours) in Mexico, studying Yin Yoga combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and meditation. She's also been certified in New York under Rose Erin Vaughn, building her skills in TCM, acupressure, healing and human anatomy.   Bethany believes that clean, healthy living combined with a daily yoga practice can bring about benefits for mind, body and spirit that cannot be attained any other way. Her Yin classes centre around meditation and activating meridian lines and acupressure points. These ancient traditions in a modern setting provide remarkable benefits, including increased energy, mobility, better sleep and reduced anxiety, stress and tension. Her Flow and Power Yoga series gets the heart pumping, while her meditations provide calming visual journeys after every practice. Bethany's teaching and courses will appeal to students who are seeking a deeper mind-body connection, are looking for ways to reduce stress and anxiety and see the value in a balanced, healthy lifestyle for body and soul.    She has created a beautiful space here in town called Bethany Lee Yoga + Wellness, located on Industrial drive. Check out the show notes from this episode here to learn more -  www.elmirafc.com/025   

Dr. Rebecca Cannon is a fourth-generation Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, wife, and mother to four daughters. As the fourth generation of naturopathic doctors in her family, Dr. Rebecca bases her practice on a strong foundation of knowledge and conviction. Her great-grandfather practiced naturopathic medicine in Toronto, her grandfather practiced in Orillia, and her father practiced at the Ayr Natural Health Centre in Ayr, Ontario, until his retirement. Dr. Cannon has practised in the town of Elmira since 2000. As the first woman to practice Naturopathic Medicine in her family, she has a special interest in women's health and paediatrics. Learn more about Dr Rebecca in our show notes at www.elmirafc.com/024

Courtney Lackner is the Owner & Director of Peachy Keen Studio, a Professional Esthetician specializing in Bridal Makeup, Lash Extensions, Sugar Waxing, and Organic Spray Tanning. Courtney began her career like many estheticians do, behind the counter with a beauty company, Clinique Cosmetics. She was then hired on directly by Estee Lauder Companies as a consultant for their corporate headquarters.   After a successful career with Lauder Industries, she went on to earn a professional license from CMC Makeup School & Photography, Natural Eyes Academy, & OrganicTan Canada.   Learn more about Courtney and here business in our show notes: www.elmirafc.com/023

Maggie's Mudroom is our local Paint your own Pottery Studio located conveniently in downtown Elmira. Throughout the year, Leslie (otherwise known as Maggie) hosts tons of events for people of all ages. Past events include creating birdhouses, Ladies night, make your own beer stein or wine glasses or her Lost Arts After School program for kids. Recently, alongside her daughter and business partner from Local Renaissance Rebecca, they have created a patio behind their businesses. As you will hear in the podcast, they created this lovely space for residents of Elmira to enjoy and cherish. And it is beautiful! This business exemplifies LOCAL. They support local. They buy local. Everything they do is in support of Elmira and its residents. If you haven't checked out her business, you must! Get in contact and learn more about Maggie's Mudroom here: www.elmirafc.com/022

At Rural Roots, their passion is not just beer! They are about family, community, roots, and creating an inviting and comfortable space for everyone. Mind you, their passion (small “p”), however, is beer! They appreciate quality because they believe that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing well. They are interested in crafting beer that encourages people to slow down and savour the nuances of something special and they sincerely hope you enjoy our beer. In case you didn't know, Rural Roots is located in Elmira just off Industrial Drive. More about Roger Lichti: Roger has been brewing beer in his garage for many years. He finds great joy in working with a recipe and tweaking it until it is just right. Friends, family and even some strangers invited in for tasting notes have all loved his beer and encouraged him to sell it. Roger is originally from a rural community, just like Elmira – a historical hub. He grew up on a farm and wanted to honour those roots.  You can learn more about Roger and Rural Roots in the show notes on our website: www.elmirafc.com/021  

Kris Moore is a local silversmith in Elmira who designs and creates custom sterling silver jewelry in her own home studio. She also makes essential oil jewelry and stamped vintage silverware while also working with other materials such as leather.  You can get in contact with Kris on Instagram to see more of her creations. Check out the show notes for more information about the things we chatted about: www.elmirafc.com/020

The team at Spark Creative Arts and Events believe that art powerfully impacts culture. The mission of Spark is to gather, support, train, and empower artists to use their gifts as a blessing to Elmira. At our Christ-inspired classes and events, you will be hosted in a positive, professional, and creative atmosphere. A place to learn a new skill, go deeper with your art form, collaborate with other artists, or enjoy a creative community event. Spark offers a variety of classes for every age and level. All are welcome.   Learn more about Spark Creative and its founder, Remiah Towns at www.elmirafc.com/019

Reduce. Re-use. Repair. Repurpose. That is what Carol Campbell's business is all about. Her Elmira based business is all about applying her “SeeingSquared vision” to clothing, needles and thread but also other bits and pieces that end up as jewelry or in fairy houses. You will find a variety of product from Carol using many different techniques. Their common theme is no what they are or how they were made, but it is all about the transformation. She does custom work but she also creates items for special events, to be sold in stores or sold online. Check out the show notes for ways to get in contact with Carol: www.elmirafc.com/018

Jennifer Gloin is all about bringing communities and local businesses together by using her positive, family friendly magazines. Currently she is the editor of Neighbours of North Waterloo which is a magazine produced by Best Version Media. But, Jennifer is currently in the process of creating Neighbours of Elmira which she hopes to have on the doorsteps of our community this year. This publication will feature local families and businesses. It is a beautiful publication which is easy to read, is relevant and brings positive stories to our community - something we all need more of these days! Learn more about Jen in the show notes at www.elmirafc.com/017

Learning For Humanity Alliance (L4HA) is a Canadian registered charity established to disrupt poverty through education by delivering comprehensive digital learning resources to students educators and entire communities globally.  Their mission is to disrupt poverty through learning and to increase healthcare accessibility.  According to UNESCO (2013), if all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills, 171 million people could be lifted out of physical poverty. This is a 12% cut in world poverty. Education helps disrupt cycles of poverty and violence. It is a central component of breaking generational poverty and creating transformative change for individuals and communities in the developing world. Learn more about Roy and Learning for Humanity in the show notes: www.elmirafc.com/016 

On episode #15, we had the pleasure of chatting with Katie Mitchell, founder of Thrive NeuroSport. Katie is a Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Athletic Therapist supporting Woolwich Township and the Waterloo Region. Her clinical focus is primarily orthopaedic injuries, concussion (life- or sport-related), and vestibular (e.g. inner ear) conditions. Katie is also the Lead Therapist for Sledge Hockey Team Ontario and also has worked with Waterloo County Rugby Football Club, Rugby Canada and was a member of the medical team for the 2015 Parapan Am Games. Currently, she is a PhD candidate in the Kinesiology program at Wilfrid Laurier University with a focus on visual perception and balance control for individuals with sport-related concussion. Learn more about Katie and how to get in contact with her in our show notes at www.elmirafc.com/015

On episode # 014, we chatted with Gunther Kramer and Maxine Metzger all about their business, Gecko Websites. Along with full website customization and design, Gecko websites also does website hosting, domain names, SEO, marketing, print advertising, graphic design and so much more! Learn more about them at www.elmirafc.com/ep014 or at their website.

Never Enough Thyme brings a lifetime of experience and a genuine passion for the culinary arts to our catering services. They love offering their expertise to clients through cooking classes and helping to save people time with prepared food that's sold in their Food Shoppe. Reaching clients in positive ways that impacts memory, place and time is the goal of Never Enough Thyme. They pride themselves on being the team to call when you're looking for something different. Never Enough Thyme is made up of Chef Dierre Acheson and an incredible crew of people with strong work ethics who get great pleasure out of knowing that that clients are happy with our service. Learn more about Dierre's business on her website or our show notes www.elmirafc.com/ep013

Sue From is a local real estate agent where she works along side Alli Bauman at RE/MAX Solid Gold. Sue grew up in the Woolwich area and this has helped her to understand the unique culture of Waterloo Region as both a rural and an urban community. Something I know about Sue is that she loves to give back to our community. With every property purchased or sold, a donation is made to local charities, schools or community projects. She is also someone who who steps up consistently in our town through volunteer work. In her business, Sue has been awarded every year since the beginning of my real estate career with either the 100% club award or the Platinum club award within the ReMax Ontario-Atlantic Canada Network. Quite an accomplishment! While not selling homes, Sue loves spending time with her family camping, hiking, swimming and enjoying the great outdoors. Also alongside her husband, Roger Lichti, they have also opened Rural Roots Brewing Company. It is an awesome place where they all about family and community. We look forward to chatting more with Roger about their other business in a future episode! Learn more about about this episode and to check out the show notes at www.elmirafc.com/sue

On this episode, we had the privilege of having a wonderful conversation with Jessica Shoemaker to talk all about her photography business, Jessica Lynn Photography. Jess is also one of our incredible assistants who help us run our office at Elmira Family Chiropractic. Jess has always been fascinated with photographs. It amazed her how real life could be transformed into a picture with a simple click of a button. As she grew older, she realized the complexity of a photograph, and that it was more that just the simplicity it seemed to be. For the past ten years, she has had the privilege of working with studios and other professionals in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. During this time she has been given the opportunity to shoot at some amazing events and the time to grow her own business. If you want to learn more check out her website, call her at 519-993-4167 or find more content and her work on instagram and facebook. Or you can learn more about her in our show notes at www.elmirafc.com/011

Pam Esbaugh is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, accountability coach and holistic lifestyle coach - aka Pam is one of your go-to coaches in our area if you are ready to make a change with your physical and/or mental health. On this episode we talked about how Pam first got involved with the fitness industry, her first figure competition, her sobriety and we got to learn more about who she is as a person. To learn more about Pam and her business, go to www.elmirafc.com/010

On this episode, we had a wonderful conversation with Sarah Vogel who is currently certifying to become a Doula. Sarah is a wealth of information when it comes to pre and postnatal care. Throughout the episode she talked about many things related to birth and how she decided to become a doula including her birth story with here son Jackson. She talked about how this time in her life pushed her to want to help more women, especially in our community. To get more information, check out the show notes at www.elmirafc.com/009 Or you can connect with her directly by emailing her at Sarahvogel.doulaservices@gmail.com

To learn more about Bonsai Creative, go to our show notes at www.elmirafc.com/008. At Bonsai Creative, they believe that love stories are stories worth sharing. They approach telling your story as an artist approaches her canvas – the way a musician approaches his instrument. They want to study you and understand how you work. And to create something that is cherished by you and your family for generations.  They love real moments and crave deep connection and they are not satisfied with pat answers or doing things because "that's how you do it." They have a growth mindset and are always challenging themselves, something we find very admirable. We had an awesome conversation with Jon and we hope you enjoy it too! You can check out their website or on instagram

On this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with friend and business owner Jeremy Tracey. Jeremy and his family own Crokinole Game Boards where they handcraft, high quality crokinole boards right here in Elmira. Jeremy and his family own Crokinole Game Boards where they handcraft, high quality crokinole boards. Jeremy has been trained and mentored by one of the best crokinole board builders in the world today. Combine that with Jeremy's passion for the game of crokinole and what you have is the ‘TRACEY' board that looks amazing and plays even better. Throughout our chat we got to learn about some of values he holds dear, about his mentorship from Willard Martin (a very well known and experienced Crokinole game board maker) along with some of the struggles of being in a family business. Learn more about Jeremy at www.elmirafc.com/007

Carrie graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree (BKin,Hons) in 2011 and became a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario in 2013. Her positive outlook and attitude creates an environment of success as she helps clients to progress and reach for their potential.  Carrie's background in gymnastics coaching, physical conditioning and rehab combined with a knowledge of Kinesiology, have assisted her to see opportunities for corrective treatments to enhance movement and performance. Raised in Elmira, being a part of the community has always been important to Carrie. She started participating in gymnastics at 2 years old and transitioned  from gymnast to coach at the Woolwich Gymnastics Club as a teen. You can learn more about Carrie Doll Kinesiology at https://www.cdkin.net/about or at www.elmirafc.com/006

Karen is the owner of Green Apple Photography, where she focuses on photographing children and the people who love them.  She also collaborates with small businesses to create photographs that connect with their customers. She is both a fundraiser and volunteer for Kate's Kause - a charitable organization committed to Angelman Syndrome awareness and inclusive community projects. She is the proud aunt of Kate, who inspires me with her strength, voice, and her focus on enjoying life -something we all could use more of. In her free time she enjoys cycling, reading, and meeting & collaborating with new people.  She love spending time with my husband and three children.  Together with her family, she enjoy getting muddy on outdoor adventures, riding their bikes in the beautiful, rural communities of Woolwich and Wellesley, and watching movies together while cuddling in their pajamas.  To learn more about Karen, her businesses and roles and how to get in contact with her, visit www.elmirafc.com/005

Nexus Health and Training's mission is to utilize their fitness knowledge and experience to provide their clients and the community with the highest quality training and conditioning at one great place. Their club offers many different training and fitness opportunities for people of all ages as they believe that staying healthy should be a goal that everyone should strive towards.  For more information about Nexus Health and Training and what we chatted about in this podcast, check out the show notes at www.elmirafc.com/004

Amy Sonnenberg is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and owner of Designed for you Nutrition. She believes that each person is unique with different nutrient requirements and she strives to help others discover what their ideal eating plan is in a way that is not boring!  On this episode we chatted all about Amy's business, what she values and some of her upcoming and ongoing programs that can help you be your best.  You can find out more about her business at https://designedforyounutrition.com, https://www.facebook.com/DesignedForYouNutrition/ or at 519-503-7926. 

Jenn Metzger is a Homeopath and Bioenergetic Practitioner by day, wife to an amazing husband & supermom to two sports-loving and playing kids by day & night. Jennifer's journey started years ago and she was always fascinated with the fact that the feet could help you self-heal by manipulating pressure points on it, she read & researched until finally, she enrolled in & studied under Margret Bell at the Haelen School of Creative & Healing Arts. As a life-long learner & believer in holistic care, Jenn decided to expand her holistic knowledge went back to school and graduated in classical homeopathy at the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine, in Toronto, Ontario. Homeopathy came into Jenn's life when both her boys took ill with a serious flu. Personally seeking out an alternative to allopathic medicine, Jenn was introduced to the gentle healing of homeopathy. You can learn more about her and her business at https://totalholisticwellness.com/about/ or by calling her directly at 519-669-4733. 

Dr Sarah and Dr Thom are entrepreneurs, business owners, parents and partners in life. Together, they will be sharing stories with everyday people in our community, doing great things. They believe that as a town we are all stronger together, then apart. On this episode they will chat about who they are, how they ended up in Elmira and how they plan on building community by starting this podcast.