Three Business Owners and Their Formulas for Success

After everything we’ve been through in the past few years, we’re all a little more conscious about our health and the health of our loved ones. These local entrepreneurs have built businesses around promoting health and wellness in the community, and they truly enjoy the fruits of their labours.

Beth Brook,
Flourish at Home

When you live far from your aging parents, you might have to rely on others to step in and help them stay safe and cared for in their own home. Port Hope’s Beth Brook, a long-time resident and active community volunteer, experienced this first-hand when her sister helped their parents stay in their Winnipeg home. That peace of mind isn’t always easy to come by, and Brook recognized a need for homecare services for seniors in the local area. Moving on from her successful career in banking, her business Flourish at Home has “taken off,” she says. “It’s very gratifying. People are just so relieved and grateful to have the care.”

Beth couldn’t ask for a better place to live with natural beauty, interesting people and lots of opportunity for her two boys, one of whom plays goal in a rep hockey league. “You’ll hear me cheering!”

Junko Kishi & Laura Hryhorsky,
The Golf Studio

Junko Kishi and Laura Hryhorsky were thinking about golf lessons so they could join their husbands Matt Hryhorsky and Bill Heffernan competitively on the links! So the Picton-based friends became business partners in a side venture – a golf simulator. Launched in 2023, The Golf Studio is a fully automated space with a lounge, cold drinks and snacks and numerous pro-level golf courses to choose from (rain or shine). The team has even brought in a golf pro to offer lessons for all ages and abilities.

“People can go play after a night out, or after their work shift or as a family outing,” says Laura. “Golf is such a fantastic sport. Each game in the simulator is different and very true to life.”

Dr. Christopher Bardwell,
Quinte Chiropractic and Sports Injury Clinic

Heading out for a run with his neighbours on the weekends is part of Dr. Christopher Bardwell’s healthy routine.

He trains for road races and has recently taken up trail running for the “relaxed hippie vibe.” He also does hot yoga at a Belleville studio for strength and flexibility. As a chiropractor who specializes in sports injuries and helping people develop their own wellness habits, his love for fitness is infectious! He’s a great example for his patients – and no doubt a lot of fun. “I love the pace here and being on the water,” he says of life in Belleville, where he and his wife settled over 20 years ago after starting their respective careers in Toronto. “I always wanted to be a chiropractor. It’s like being a mechanic for the body. It’s the people. I enjoy seeing people live better quality lives.”