Meet the passionate community leaders who value community wellbeing and support an integrated approach to Wellness.
Our Founders
No. 9 North Float & Wellness Spa
Devon Doney
Where modern recovery meets deep relaxation. We specialize in gravity-defying float therapy and curated wellness treatments designed to hit the reset button on your stress.
Our space is more than just a spa; it’s a vibrant community hub where we frequently collaborate with local small businesses, mindfulness experts, and holistic practitioners to host exclusive wellness workshops.
Come experience the ultimate glow-up for your body and mind at No.9 North.
https://no9-north.square.site/
Kat McCartie Coaching
Kat McCartie, BCINP
Kat helps high-achieving women stop overthinking, overworking and overriding themselves so they can trust their decisions, rest without guilt, and succeed without running themselves into the ground.
Kat is a Board-Certified Integrated Neurosomatic Practitioner and a recovered Cortisol-Addict and Toxic Independent.
Grab 5 Things Still Running You, a free guide on the patterns keeping high-achieving women stuck in overthinking, overworking and overriding, even when they know better.
Our Wellness Partner
96.7 Wow FM & Freq 90.5
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Kawartha Downs Event Centre
Event Space Host
A versatile and all-encompassing venue, perfect for a wide array of gatherings. Its multifaceted design makes it the prime choice for hosting diverse events.
Our adaptable spaces, well-equipped facilities, and attentive staff ensure that it can transform into the ideal backdrop for any occasion. Kawartha Downs is the perfect canvas ready to be painted with your vision!
Book an appointment to see all that our venue has to offer by emailing us today at events@kawarthadowns.com
Our Wellness Advocate
Eastside Boxing and Wellness
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At Eastside Boxing, we believe every athlete has untapped potential waiting to be unlocked. Whether you’re an existing boxer looking to elevate your performance, or someone who sees boxing as a fun, recreational workout, we have programs designed for you.
Our classes, including juniors, coed, ladies, and competitive options, focus on building strength, enhancing technique, and boosting overall physical fitness.
Boxing is more than just a sport—it’s a powerful tool for building discipline, mindset, and confidence both in and out of the gym.
Our Wellness Ally
A River of Yarn
Tracy Minnema
Repetitive textile arts like knitting and embroidery reliably lower cortisol and heart rate, producing a physiological relaxation response comparable to meditation
Completing a handmade object activates the brain’s dopamine reward pathways, with measurable effects on mood and self-worth
Research links frequent knitting, three or more times per week, to cognitive benefits comparable to those seen in mindfulness-based stress reduction programs
Textile arts offer a non-verbal outlet for emotional processing, making them particularly effective for people who struggle to articulate distress in talk therapy
Group textile practice combines creative engagement with social connection, both of which independently reduce anxiety and depression symptoms
BIG |Billyard Insurance Group
Steve Nicholls
The Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough offers Home, Auto, Life, Travel and Business Insurance through a variety of trusted insurance partners to clients across Ontario.
We understand that looking for the best insurance products can be a daunting task, at BIG PTBO we will make this a smooth and easy process for you.
EpicForm Fitness
Tricialynn Podolak
Strength Coach for Busy Moms, helping busy women prioritize their health and strength.
Build lean muscle & boost confidence in a private studio.
Grow WITHOUT sacrificing family time