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We would also like to mention our amazing support staff:
Jan Koster - Bookkeeping
Marny Sohye - Landscaping
Keith Mackenzie - Maintenance Supervisor
Daysi Balmaceda - Housekeeping
Tim & Karla Erickson
Tim & Keith
Grooming the Labyrinth
Meg Hansen
Kevin McDonald - Executive Chef
Maureen Fatin
Chris & Jennifer Clarke & Family
Lori Martens
Testimonials
Aug . 2009
Lori’s massage technique and professional manner are a
welcome delight. Her consideration and helpful relaxation tips post massage help
me to manage my overall wellness. I come in with neck and shoulder pain and
leave with a feeling of renewed strength, calm and peace. Thank you Lori,
Kathy Philps
Licensed Professional Recruiting Manager
Victoria, B.C.
Thank you Honeymoon Bay Retreat Centre!! Appreciation and gratitude are
unquestionably merited. Due to the professionalism of the staff and the comfort
Honeymoon Bay is a place that we highly recommend and where we will definitely
continue to hold future trainings.
Our 2-week Intensive Training was a huge success due to the excellent facilities
and warm-hearted staff. We found the directors and employees at Honeymoon Bay to
be incredibly welcoming, friendly and helpful. Their joyful service made a big
difference to the smooth running of our sojourn there.
We are deeply appreciative of the quality and comfort of rooms, delicious food,
lovely grounds, and the Labyrinth. It was an absolute pleasure to facilitate our
Training in a space with such positive energy. In other words we thoroughly
enjoyed our stay at Honeymoon Bay Retreat Centre in April of 2010.
Thank you very much Honeymoon Bay Retreat Centre!
May your days continue to be showered with love, prosperity, health and
sunshine.
Dr. Sharon
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Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat
Staff
Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat is proud to present our Staff
to you!
Enjoy reading their biographies and get to know them each a little better.
Tim Erickson - Director
Tim Erickson brings a wealth of experience to the table when it comes to setting
up, managing and giving oversight to businesses and charitable organizations.
Tim was co-founder and Administrative Director of Rosebud School of the Arts.
His tenure spanned twenty six years, where he developed and governed a post
secondary arts institution.
Rosebud Theatre, the largest regional theatre in Alberta, was co-founded by Tim
in 1983. He acted as the producer for over twenty years and gave oversight to
all areas of operation.
Tim is presently the Board Chairman for the Chemainus Theatre Festival Society.
He has been involved with the Chemainus Theatre since its inception and acted as
the Executive Director for a number of years.
Throughout his career, Tim has been actively involved in community economic
development and revitalization and brings a wealth of excellent inter-personal
skills to the team including the ability to motivate people to reach their
potential.
Karla Erickson - Health & Wellness Manager
Karla graduated from a Nursing Program in 1975. Since that time she has taken
many advanced courses in nursing and First Aid.
She joined her husband Tim in Rosebud, Alberta and acted as the resident nurse
for Rosebud School of the Arts for many years as well as working in a nearby
hospital for 12 years. She was also a CPR and First Aid instructor during that
time.
Karla has been a counselor to students and adults over the years and is still
active in that area. She has taken a number of courses in counseling and has
specialized in prayer ministry.
After suffering a permanent injury to her neck and shoulders Karla was no longer
able to handle the physical aspects of nursing and went back to college
receiving a diploma in marketing and fundraising.
Karla is excited about working together with Tim at Honeymoon Bay Lodge and
Retreat and acts as the Health and Wellness Manager working with our
practitioners to come along side people who need practical help, comfort and
guidance.
Meg Hansen, CVLF, HTR - Guest Services Manager
Meg comes to us with more than 15 years experience in tourism product
development, tourism marketing and visitor services. Meg has developed and
managed a primary Visitor Information Centre in Australia, represented a tourism
product region at state level in Australia, worked as Front of House Manager for
a Winery/Cellar Door and Restaurant business in Australia and managed her own 4
½ star bed and breakfast business on Vancouver Island.
Meg Hansen is a Certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator and Registered
Horticultural Therapist. As the Retreat’s labyrinth builder, consultant and
facilitator, Meg is trained to introduce and lead people in discovering the
experience of walking the labyrinth. Her work with guests involves the
deciphering of the metaphor or imagery that comes to the walker.
‘Transformations’ …facilitating change, growth and awareness
Certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator
Canadian Rockies and Plains Regional Rep – The Labyrinth Society
Western Canada Labyrinth Network Coordinator
Registered Horticultural Therapist
Kevin McDonald - Executive Chef
Born and raised in British Columbia, Kevin McDonald was educated at the
College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, BC and completed his Red Seal
apprenticeship through the OUC in Kelowna with The Prestige in Cranbrook and the
Radium Golf Resort in Radium Hot Springs. Kevin worked as a Sous Chef at The
Gatsby in Victoria, the Malahat Mountain Inn and The Sawridge in Jasper.
Kevin came to the retreat in December 2008. His signature dish has won many
hearts and palates … Chef’s Island Chowder.
Maureen Fatin - Marketing Manager
Maureen Fatin is the Publicity & Marketing Coordinator, CAVR at the
Retreat. Born and educated in Western Australia, graduating from Business
College with Honors. During her working career, Maureen has obtained valuable
experience in a variety of positions, including Not for Profit Management,
Volunteer Management, Publicity, Marketing, Fundraising, Event Management,
within health care, education and the performing arts. Maureen graduated from
the first Camosun College Volunteer Management Program and has her certification
in Volunteer Management with the Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources.
Over the years Maureen has made a significant contribution as a volunteer Board
Member and President of a number of Non-profit organizations. She was
instrumental in the development of an island-wide VIHA Volunteer Resources
Website and Volunteer Database. She initiated, raised funds for, co-wrote the
scripts and co-produced training videos for VIHA Volunteer Resources.
In her spare time she enjoys traveling, promoting her husband’s fine art
photography, acting, singing and volunteering with the performing & visual arts
communities.
Email:
marketing@honeymoonbayretreat.com
Chris Clarke, M.A.C.P., R.C.C.- Practitioner & B.C. Registered Clinical
Counselor
Chris is offering Counseling, Neurofeedback, and Laser Accutherapy
treatments. Chris holds a Masters’ of Arts Degree in Counseling
Psychology (M.A.C.P.) and practices as a British Columbia Registered Clinical
Counselor (R.C.C.) on Vancouver Island. He has also practiced in the Natural
Health Field for over 13 years and holds the designation of Registered
Nutritional Consultant Practitioner (R.N.C.P.). Chris Clarke’s unique approach
in counseling is in integrating his extensive experience in Natural Health with
his expertise in Counseling. Chris has a high level of compassion and concern
for his clients’ wholeness and well-being. Offering them a fresh approach and
new perspective on any of life’s challenging issues. Chris has many resources
that he can use as tools, which help to define his holistic approach to
encouraging his clients toward wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. The
resources that Chris implements in his Integrated Counseling Practice include
counseling therapies such as: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Response-Based
Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, a Client-Centered Approach, Interactional
Analysis, and a Solution-Focused Approach!
Neurofeedback is another therapy that Chris provides. Neurofeedback is an
exercise for the brain that helps to improve brain function. It is ideal for
people who feel like they are stuck in a certain way of functioning and want to
change. It helps with reducing stress, depression and can improve performance
like concentration and attention. For more information on Neurofeedback see the
following link: www.eeginfo.com.
Laser Accutherapy is similar to acupuncture except that a soft laser is used in
replace of needles. The soft laser is placed on the acupuncture point,
stimulating it similar to the way acupuncture needles do. Laser Accutherapy is
primarily used to serve two purposes: an anesthetic effect and the stimulation
of acupuncture points in a therapeutic program. The procedure has some distinct
advantages over the traditional needle method. Many patients who are usually
afraid of needles, such as children, prefer Laser Accutherapy. Use of a laser
makes it a typically noninvasive, aseptic procedure, which significantly reduces
the pain and recovery time associated with invasive treatments. Generally, laser
acupuncture can treat the same range of complaints as needle acupuncture.
Email:
wellness@honeymoonbayretreat.com
Jennifer M. Clarke, Natural Health Practitioner, M.B.T.
Jennifer Clarke is a Natural Health Practitioner with over 15 years experience
in Nutrition, Herbology, Massage, Chinese Medicine, Spa Therapies, and Natural
Health Testing. Having a special interest in detoxification, lymphatic drainage,
relaxation, and stress reduction, Jennifer has been an informational resource in
the widely expanding area of natural medicine.
An empathetic practitioner, in her field, Jennifer shares her giftings with
compassion and excellence. She offers an expansive array of knowledge which
synergizes with her teacher's heart, to bring awareness to her clients about
health & wellness. Jennifer's professionalism translates into her client's
comfort during their testing & treatments.
Lori Martens - Practitioner
Lori trained in Calgary Alberta and received her certification in
March of 1993 from the Calgary College of Swedish Relaxation Massage. She has
since that time updated her skills with therapeutic courses targeting various
conditions. Lori offers hot stone deep tissue relaxation massage, distinctive to
her technique
At the Retreat, a state of the art massage table and a pleasant and relaxing
atmosphere have been set aside for massage.
Aromatherapy is available upon request with various essential oil scents to
soothe and calm both body and soul.
Hypoallergenic massage gel leaves the skin hydrated but not oily.
Lori is not registered in British Columbia so receipts for extended medical are
not given.
Honeymoon Bay Retreat
When you’re travel weary and tired,
And you want a quiet place to rest
Then, listen while I tell you about
A retreat that is really the best.
The name tells you the whole story,
Leaving little left to say
Imagine, if you will dear friend,
A Retreat called – Honeymoon Bay.
The atmosphere is so very relaxing,
You have to strain to hear a noise.
There’s no road noise, or wailing sirens,
Barking dogs, or screaming – girls and boys.
The staff is congenial and friendly,
Ready to look after your every need.
And the meals prepared by a Master Chef,
Are delicious and ready sooner than average speed.
Take my advice fellow travelers, please listen,
Whether for a day, or even a week,
I assure you that, here you will find
The rest and relaxation you seek
By Charles F. Cutler (Guest August 2008) |
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