FROM SUPPLEMENTS TO HELPING CHILDREN
Whether you’re looking to make some serious gains or simply live a healthier lifestyle, Supplement World can help you meet your goals.
Having recently opened their third Saskatoon location in Blairmore, with additional locations in Regina and Prince Albert, owner Josh MacGowan says customers were constantly asking for a new location on Saskatoon’s west side.
Offering a huge assortment of sports nutrition, health and lifestyle products, MacGowan admits it can be difficult to know where to start and that’s why he and his team aim to get to know the goals and lifestyles of each customer so they can suggest the perfect product for your individual needs.
“I think what we do differently from a lot of supplement stores is, rather than starting out with a product in mind we want to sell, we ask the customer about what they are looking to achieve,” he explains.
“A lot of people come in feeling like they can’t achieve their goals but when they leave they’re feeling excited and confident.”
By getting to know each customer, the Supplement World team is able to keep your progress on track by helping you to develop healthy routines and cut out — or simply cut down — on bad habits.
MacGowan says one of the major habits people are trying to break is eating too much sugar — so if you are someone who doesn’t want to give up sweet treats, but are looking for an alternative, he suggests trying out something like a protein milkshake, which has no sugar but is high in protein and healthy fats.
Or if sugary, decadent coffee is your vice they have options like protein lattes which MacGowan says tastes just like the ones from Starbucks.
But, no matter what you are looking to achieve MacGowan says you can always trust that you are getting the best advice and it all starts by walking through their doors.
“Our goal really is to help,” he finished. “So if they have any questions, even if it’s just about nutrition or training, and our staff will take the time to help them because we know it can be overwhelming.”
SUPPLEMENT WORLD (BLAIRMORE)
Owner: Josh MacGowan Address: 110-220 Betts Avenue Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.Phone: 306-955-4372
Getting your child ready to start school can be stressful and for parents of children experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, developmental delays it can be even tougher — unless you know where to turn.
The Saskatoon Region Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) has been providing home and community supports for these children and their families for 40 years through home and community-based services.
But, having recently moved into a new, larger space — boasting an expansive toy and activity room — the non-profit is hoping to expand its centre based programming.
“We’re kind of that first program that families can get involved with before their children start school,” said executive director Arlene Trask. “Our idea is that we support the families in learning strategies so then they are able to carry on in the time we are not there.”
Beginning with an in-home assessment — followed by home visits twice a month — ECIP works with each family to create a family service plan and set individualized goals to improve the child’s developmental outcome.
Trask says though some of their clients are referred to them by a doctor or other professional, having a referral isn’t necessary, noting that if you think your child would benefit from their programming to give their office a call to refer their child and set up an appointment. “We are always trying to get the word out on who we are and what we do,” Trask said.
With the large new space, the ECIP team is hoping more families will come down to their offices to take advantage of the centre-based programming — which she says will help the children learn to play, socialize and make friends with others. “Children learn through play so we are encouraging them to play, learn new things and increase their skills,” Trask added.
SASKATOON REGION EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Address: 10-2302 Hanselman Avenue
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 306-657-3247
Website: www.saskatoon.ecip.ca Check Facebook