Grab Your Wellness at Quinta Essentia!
Have you ever imagined receiving a massage upon attending a yoga class, grabbing a loose leaf tea and a healthy salad all in the same spot? Well let me tell you, you have arrived at just the right place! We spoke with Guylaine Jalbert, the founder of Quinta Essentia and she gave us the inside scoop about her studio. A holistic environment filled with wellness workshops, yoga classes and healthy essentials that will surely leave you rejuvenated!
Tell us about yourself and Quinta Essentia.
My name is Guylaine Jalbert. I am a Reiki Master and a Certified Holistic Aroma Spa Therapist
Quinta Essentia is a Wellness Studio and Bistro. The Bistro offers 80 different types of Loose Leaf Teas, Lattes, Old Rock Coffee, Espressos & Specialty Drinks. We also offer a light lunch menu, which consists of healthy salads, breakfast oats, Beards’ baking, Protein Smoothies and other healthy snacks.
You will also find natural products such as Nature’s Aid, Old Soul Soap Factory products, Asherah Soul & Body Soothers, Quinta’s bath bombs, Himalayan Salt products and essential oils to name a few.
Our Wellness Studio offers Yoga classes, Registered Massage Therapy, Holistic Spa Services, Thai Massage, Yoga Therapy, Workshops and Reiki.
Where did the inspiration to create a wellness studio come from?
Wanting to focus on being healthy mentally, physically and emotionally, sprung up the idea of Quinta Essentia. Starting the search with looking for different types of services which would help me reach my goals, frustration began to set in as being able to find one place for a massage, another for yoga and another to attend different workshops involved a drive all over town.
The lack of healthy alternatives and excess of long commutes sparked the flame, which would create what is now Quinta Essentia. “It is better to try and fail then to never know and always wonder”.
On August 16th, 2012 I walked through the door of Quinta Essentia Wellness Studio and Bistro and stood in disbelief as I had created what had been only a dream for so long. I am grateful to everyone who has been by my side during this amazing journey and to all who continue to support and encourage me. Namaste!
What sort of classes and workshops do you offer?
Our four yoga instructors offer Yoga Classes for beginners to the more advanced. There is something for everyone. Our classes include Beginner Program, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Core Yoga, Power Yoga, Energy Freeing, Vinyassa Flow, Gentle Chair Yoga, Yin Yang Yoga and Classical Hatha.
We offer a variety of Workshops on different topics related to health and wellness. Some examples include Healing Hands Restorative, Body Reset Detox, Graceful Living Thru the Chakras, Partner Thai Massage, Bath Bomb Making to name a few.
We noticed that you offer treatments, tell us a bit more about these.
We have three registered massage therapists who offer Relaxation massages, Pre-Natal Massages, Sports Massages, Deep Tissue Massage, TMJ, Hot Stone Massage and Lymphatic Drainage. They are also certified to do Cupping
Thai Massage combines the best of yoga and massage. It is performed on a mat in comfortable clothings and is customized to the needs and wants of each individual person. It can provide amazing results to reduce stress, ease discomfort and create total relaxation Reiki Treatment
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by the laying of hands close to the body, which is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.
Reiki treats the whole person including the body, emotions, and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being.
We also offer Holistic Spa Services, which include Botanical Facials, Eco Foot & Hand Spa, Cedar Foot Bath, Hot Oil Scalp Massage and Salt Glow & Mud Backpack.
Amongst all that you offer, what product/class is the most popular?
Our smoothies are by far the most popular product however since introducing our Greek Zuchinni salad and our Lemony Dill Chick Pea salad, they are growing quickly in popularity.
As for classes, the Vinyassa Flow is the most popular class followed by our Beginner program, which always sells out
Our registered massage therapists and thai massage therapist are always kept very busy. Reiki has really grown in popularity and our Botanical Facial is one that everyone loves as we make our own organic products for the treatment.
It is pretty amazing that the studio offers beverages. Tell us a bit more about this.
We offer over 80 different types of loose leaf teas, which are mostly organic. Our tea lattes are very popular. We also make all natural fruit and protein smoothies with our teas, which are a healthy alternative.
Our partnership with Old Rock Roastery has been a welcome to our bistro. You can find their organic coffee, espresso and specialty drinks in our bistro.
Do you have any big plans for Quinta in 2017?
Our plan for 2017 is to continue to provide education, and wellness opportunities for our clients. Continuous improvement is always a high priority. We also plan our expanding our lunch menu as the introduction of healthy alternatives has been very well received.
Where is Quinta Essentia located and where else can we find information? We are located at 1685 Lasalle Blvd. You can visit our website, on Facebook, or on Instagram.
For those wanting to book an appointment, register for a yoga class or workshop, you can find us on the Mindbody App under Quinta Essentia.
Isabelle Roy
Isabelle Roy is an HK student at Laurentian University, fueled by coffee and sarcasm with an absurd love for Ben Howard. If she isn’t found belting out karaoke, you can assume she is drinking good wine with her dog. The only thing she loves more than chili cheese fries from Tucos is Miles Teller.
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