The Which Doctor Guide to Wellness Gifts (Online!)

by Catherine Morris | December 2, 2020, updated almost 4 years ago

The giving season is upon us, and it's time to treat that special someone in your life, Which Doctor style.

There’s been a push over the last few years to gift experiences, and not items that may be discarded after one, or no uses. We definitely vibe with that, but how do you do that when all of the experiences are shut down (thanks Covid). How do you gift to the people who are outside of your bubble, reduce postage costs, and also keep your commitment to gifting-green?

Turn to online experiences!

Our eclectic mix of practitioners and services means that we have the perfect gift for everyone and anyone—no matter their interests, personality, circumstances, or health goals. An amazing online healing, or personal betterment experience is just a click away.

We have so much to offer, so you'll have no trouble picking the right present for the right person. But if you don’t mind some unsolicited advice—we gotcha....

1. For that friend who needs to know what 2021 has in store

Bye bye 2020! We won’t miss you! Okay, so 2020 is soon to wrap up, and we're all hoping that 2021 knows how to act, but why leave the future shrouded in mystery? If you've got someone in your life who's looking towards the future, setting new goals and challenges, or who’s open minded and interested in what lies ahead, treat them to an unusual experience by gifting them a session with one of our forward-looking practitioners. In our network you can:

2. For your science nut brother, who loves collecting data

How’d that get there? How can that be a thing? Sometimes our bodies are kind of bizarre and mysterious. Get a glimpse of what's going on under the hood with DNA testing. It will delight your science-minded relatives, and give them more data to fiddle with when adjusting and perfecting their personal wellness routines. Which Doctor practitioners can help:

3. For the pet parent who is OBSESSED with their fur baby...

Pets need presents too, and there are lots of alternative health services to keep our beloved animals in top condition. Some of our practitioners offer services for your non-human companions, such as:

Energy healing with a remote reiki session for furry clients
Holistic healing with an animal Bodytalk session
Light-worker healing protocol to bless and heal pets

4. For the spouse or partner who's feeling Grinchy...

If your significant other is more Grinch than Santa at this time of year, maybe it's time to reconnect and help them relax. Even if they can’t get down with the Christmas spirit, they can probably get down with you. Online couples-based therapies in our network include:

Talking to an intimacy counsellor (your relationship doesn’t need to be struggling!)
Working it out together with couples therapy from your own home

5. For your Dad, who can't get up from a chair without complaining

Your parents and other relatives may be slowing down as they age, but it's not too late to get them moving...and it doesn't have to involve the gym. They can workout safely from the comfort of their own home with one of our fitness professionals, so this Christmas, why not give them the gift of supple joints, improved health, and better longevity. Fitness practitioners can help them:

Try a few gentle asanas, at their own speed, with restorative online yoga
Ease old injuries and increase flexibility with stretch and strength therapy
Give Clinical Somatics a go—a movement-based therapy to correct posture and soothe muscle pain

6. For the creative cousin who's lacking inspiration

It's been a tough year for creatives, what with the economy taking a turn and mental health issues on the rise. If you know someone who's put away their paintbrushes or abandoned their art, get them back on track with our experienced creative practitioners who offer services such as:

7. For your workaholic colleague

We all know what it's like to struggle with the work-life balance. Stress is a big contributor to disease, so if you know someone who's been pulling too many all-nighters, or is taking on more than they can handle, help them invest in wellness this Christmas. They can:

8. For your mum, who worries about feeding the family properly

With so much conflicting health advice out there, it's hard for home cooks to know exactly what a well-balanced meal looks like. Get help from the professionals to craft a diet that works for everyone in the house, no matter their age or issues. Our services include:

9. For your sister, who hasn't gotten off of the couch for like, six months

We get it, the pandemic put a halt to everyone's fitness regime. No more gyms, no more classes, and no more workout buddies. All's not lost though—we've lots of exercise experiences to choose from, including:

10. For your possibly moody, maybe angsty (nothing to say that angst isn’t earned) music-loving teen

Sound can do amazing things, it can change your mood, change your outlook, and change your health picture. So, if you know someone who raves about rhythm, why not treat them to something a bit different that’ll be good for their mental health too? Which Doctor practitioners can help them:

11. For your younger sister who is obsessed with smelling good

Just as sound is powerful, so is smell. We're not talking about perfume and aftershave though, essential oils give the same pleasing scents, but with a whole host of health benefits. Scent-based experiences include:

12. For your uncle who can't quit smoking

New Years Eve and all the resolutions that come with it, are just around the corner, many of us are thinking about leaving our bad habits behind as we enter into the new year. Whether trying to quit smoking, junk food, alcohol or any of the other million and one bad habits we [i]all enjoy, you don't have to go it alone. So give someone a helping hand this Christmas. Through our network you can:

BONUS: And One For YOU (because self-care matters)

You've been frantically holiday shopping, planning dinner, wrapping presents, decorating the house, and generally falling headlong into the Christmas rush. It's time you took a break. Centre yourself for the season with our meditation coaches and take a mindful moment amid the rush.

Alternatively, snap up a Which Doctor gift card so you (or your lucky friends and family) can browse our network and choose your own healing experience.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Which Doctor, our practitioners look forward to helping you achieve your best health—this season, and all year long!

Catherine Morris

Writer

Catherine Morris is an award-winning journalist with a bad case of wanderlust and a passion for all things health and wellness. Originally from Northern Ireland, she worked as a news and feature writer for media outlets in the UK, South Africa, France and the Caribbean before settling in Canada. Catherine now lives in Alberta with her husband and rescue mutt and spends her time happily exploring the great outdoors with both.