Jade Wellness Spa Clinic

Equal parts relaxing spa and holistic health clinic, Jade Wellness opened its doors in North York on the corner of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue in 2010. The centre combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern techniques to offer clients a wide range of treatment options.

Founder Anne Yue Qing Shi hails from China, where she practiced as a doctor and honed her skills in both acupuncture and beauty treatments, in addition to giving back to the community. “In China, she worked for 15 years in a hospital as a teacher of acupuncture,” explains Henry Tse, the marketing manager Anne partnered with to manage Jade Wellness. “Then, three years before she immigrated here, she opened a private business for beauty.”

In 2003, Anne made the move to Canada, where she has continued to share her expertise by volunteering as a part-time professor at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. When she first arrived, Anne owned and franchised holistic clinics throughout Toronto and the GTA. This experience served her well when the time came to open her own business. She and Henry launched Jade Wellness together in 2010 and it has been a success ever since.