Meet Dana, she is originally from Kamloops and has a passion for healing others. She works as a massage therapist and owns her own her own business known as Serenity Now Massage. When Dana isn't working you will find her and her family exploring Kamloops.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Do I have to pick just one?
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
Jardines! I love to shop!
Describe yourself in one word.
Authentic
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Bali to experience its beauty.
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
I enjoy hiking and paddle boarding.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Sitting in a room of people learning the shamanic teachings.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Spending time with my grandparents.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I coach girls basketball grades 6 and 7. And I am involved with the Tournament City Derby Diversified.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
A better knowledge and understanding of love.
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
I would go deep in a forest.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
More resources for the LGBTQ2S+ community.
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
Scoopz Ice Cream
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I practice Shamanic Reiki.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Facebook, Instagram
What is the name of your business/organization?
Serenity Now Massage
Why did you get into/start this business?
I was looking into nursing and then realized orifice’s leak, yuck! So I became a flesh pusher!
What is the goal of your business?
To bring relaxation and pain relief to those in pain.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Coming out.
What do you always find yourself saying?
Maybe there should be a book?
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Live your truth.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Pink!
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Because small businesses feed families directly.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
The growth of my business. So many amazing people to thank for that.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Lindsay Antonia
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Yuppie Granola
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