Young entrepreneur opens wellness clinic in Almonte offering local residents hot yoga among many other health and wellness services
Emma Kealey has spent the last few years learning about growing businesses in the heart of Almonte. For the past two and a half years she and her husband Patrick have been the proud owners of Ottawa Valley Coffee Almonte, a bustling hotspot on Mill Street. OVC offers a variety of beverages, treats and a cozy place to visit with friends, get some work done, or just chill and enjoy the vibe. Since 2021 Emma has also been working hard at establishing a busy RMT practice.
Although you would think these businesses would be enough for any 25-year-old, with her true passion always being health and wellness Emma just couldn’t stop there. In the last part of 2024, Emma opened the doors of Evolution Wellness and is excited about welcoming new practitioners and clients to her beautifully renovated space.
In 2020, Emma graduated from the International Academy of Applied Health with an advanced diploma in Massage Therapy, and also has her certification for Ashiatsu Massage from the Canadian Institute of Ashiatsu Massage. In 2023, she started her 200-hour yoga teacher training and has been passionate about spreading her knowledge with others as yoga has been a great tool in her own wellness journey.
Drawing upon her decade-long personal yoga practice, while completing her yoga teaching training, Emma identified a significant gap in the local wellness scene—a lack of diverse yoga offerings. Finding a path in teaching yoga, was a natural progression for someone deeply rooted in the ethos of holistic health and mindful living.
The year 2024 marked a pivotal moment in her evolution. With a thriving massage practice and a newfound love for teaching yoga, Emma recognized the need for a holistic wellness hub that combined various modalities under one roof. Thus, Evolution Wellness was born—a testament to Emma’s growth not only as a practitioner but also as a person. The name itself embodies the essence of her journey—a constant evolution towards greater health, happiness, and self-awareness.
Located at 453 Ottawa Street, Unit 5, Evolution Wellness currently offers; Hot Yoga, Yoga, Registered Massage Therapy, Ashiatsu Massage, a variety of Facials and Skincare, Pedicures, Reiki, Registered Psychotherapy, and Integrative Energy Healing. Emma is dedicated to consistently growing this practice in the years to come and to be able to offer more wellness modalities as they become available to her local community.
If you would like to learn more about the practitioners, schedules or book an appointment please visit www.evolutionalmonte.com. Emma is looking forward to helping you move forward in your own journey of wellness.
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