Over the past 35 years, Finlandia Pharmacy and Health Centre has grown to be the one of the largest and most respected natural health care centres in Canada. But as a repeat winner in our annual Best Of poll last year it took home first place in the Best Naturopathic Retailer category and second in the Best Specialty Health Store categoryits clear that theyve still found a way to retain that local touch.
The easy-to-spot green and white storefront on West Broadway is home to scores of hard-to-find homeopathic remedies, an herbal dispensary, beauty products, a traditional, full-service pharmacy and a hearty health-focused book section. But its also made a name for itself as a forward-thinking health technology centre (think bone density testing, brain state conditioning, and infrared light therapygreat for the winter blues) with an expert staff of physicians, pharmacists, counsellors, and non-traditional healers.
Founder and owner Harlan Lahti, a former resident pharmacist at Vancouver General Hospital, along with his wife, Beth, ensure Finlandia is a unique blend of European and Western approaches to medicine, and a touchstone in the communityhosting in-store seminars and open houses for those wishing to become more informed about new heath-care techniques and trends and find information about living a healthier, natural life.
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