Boutique smoothie shop coming to Chilliwack this spring

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CHILLIWACK — The newest smoothie bar coming to Chilliwack doesn’t look or feel exactly like walking into a typical Booster Juice store.

Heal Wellness, a boutique outfit offering acai (pronounced aa-saa-ee) bowls and smoothies, will reportedly open in May in the former Olive Junction retail store site of Garrison Village, located at 45575 Keith Wilson Road, near the intersection with Vedder Road.

A post on X/Twitter from the company dated Friday, February 23 states, “Chilliwack, BC….Here we come. We will Acai-you in May.”

According to its website, Heal Wellness features six types of smoothie bowls at a price point of $14, including one particular acai bowl containing acai berries, strawberry, banana, agave and oat milk. Toppings include fresh granola, strawberry, blueberry, banana, coconut, vegan chocolate flakes and hemp seed.

There’s also a blue magic bowl featuring blue spirulina, bananas, peaches, pineapple, agave and oat milk, just to name a few of their menu selections.

If something cheaper appeals to your wallet, Heal Wellness offers three smoothies for $8, including a “Wake & Shake” smoothie containing espresso, pea protein, cocoa, banana, peanut butter, agave and oat milk.

For $9, they’ve got blue magic (blue spirulina, banana, pineapple, peach, agave and oat milk), orange glow (a mix of carrot juice, pineapple, ginger, lemon juice and turmeric), and green matcha (matcha, spinach, mango, pineapple, orange juice, banana and oat milk) smoothies.

For $10, Heal offers creamy cashew, acai berry, dragon and chocolate mint smoothies.

On its website, Heal Wellness bills itself an acai bowl and smoothie shop dedicated to providing all natural superfoods that are not only nutritious, but also delicious. It currently has six locations in Ontario.

“All of our smoothie bowls are made with real fruit including nutrient rich superfoods like acai, pitaya, goji berries, spirulina, chia seeds, and hemp hearts,” Heal Wellness wrote on its website. “Each bowl is handcrafted in front of you with a variety of add-ons, including nut butters and protein powder. Our smoothie bowls are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, and can be enjoyed on-the-go or at home. We strive to make healthy eating both simple and accessible.”

The company was founded by buddies Jay and Jesse, who opened their first health-focused acai bowl shop in Hamilton, Ontario in 2019. The two friends started the business with the goal of creating an accessible way for people to enjoy nutritious, great tasting smoothie bowls and smoothies.

“Their mission has always been to provide natural superfoods that help people fuel their bodies with the nutrients they need to thrive, stay healthy, and be energized,” Heal Wellness wrote on its website.