Our Essence
SEEKING A SANCTUARY FOR BODY AND SOUL
Imagine walking into a place of serenity, a sanctuary from the stresses of the world. A natural, healing space nestled in the charming village of Fort Langley, where the flowing waters of the Bedford Channel soothe your mind and spirit. A little shop with the Old World feel of an antique apothecary filled with crystals, salt lamps, ancient recipes for salves and balms and all-natural essential oils.
There are secrets here. Ancient wisdom that yearns to restore and reinvigorate your entire being. Because you are not just one thing. You are a complex person; entire, whole, made of body and soul. And in this special place, you are the most important person in the room. You are heard and helped by caring, loving staff as you take your journey toward a more authentic self to emerge renewed, invigorated, recharged and ready to face the day with joy, lightness and purity of mind and soul.
It’s more than a cleansing of the body or the re-aligning of energies, it’s a rebirth of everything special that makes you, you.
That is who we are today, but the origin of our journey dates back much further, to our first visionary, Colleen Thompson.
Where We Come From
COLLEEN’S LEGACY OF CAREFULLY CRAFTED OILS
Colleen was the first to establish True Aromatherapy Products and Spa (TAP) back in 2002. Colleen lovingly hand-poured her essential oils, taking pride in providing only the highest quality essential oils and wellness products. When she decided it was time to expand her legacy she moved on to become the president of the BC Alliance of Aromatherapists and the proud owner of the Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies. Her tradition lives on in the essence of TAP, as many of her unique aromatherapy blends are still sold in the shop today.
For more information on Colleen and Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies, visit https://www.essenceofthyme.com/
The story of TAP did not end there …
Where We Are
A BLEND OF OLD AND NEW BECOME ONE
In 2013, TAP was reborn from the wise watch of Astrid Trikowsky into the loving hands of new owner, Mona Neufeld. While Astrid has moved on to focus on family and build her own business, Pacific Coast Soapworks (products TAP still stocks in store), Mona brings her many spiritual and cultural influences to TAP from her travels through exotic Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia. In 2016, as historic Fort Langley went through it’s own rebirth, Mona moved TAP to its new home in the Coulter Berry Building, at the heart of the village, where she continues to carry on the tradition of quality, locally-made, ethically-sourced and small-batch products.
The ambience of our store and spa has become an eclectic mix of all the places Mona has travelled and the many unique cultures she has experienced. It has culminated in a vast knowledge beyond borders, which has allowed her to expand TAP’s offerings to include healing crystals, smudging and cleansing supplies, educational materials and yoga and meditation accessories. You’ll also discover our iconic in-house made diffuser and synergy blends composed of therapeutic grade essential oils, bath salts and oils, hand and body soaps, lotions, essential oil mists and a cornucopia of natural products to help you on your personal journey towards balance and wellness.
We Celebrate
THE UNIQUENESS OF YOU
Our goal is to give you the holistic tools to help you on your personal journey, to help educate you about the bounty of natural remedies that nature provides, and that healing and growth start by celebrating and embracing all that we are. We are not solely body. We are not solely mind. We are a synergy of both. And when those energies are in balance, peace, health, relaxation and vitality are yours.
That’s why we take your wellness to heart. Our staff is committed to guiding you along the path to a balanced and natural approach to better health and overall well-being. Our primary focus is to serve, not to sell. From the time you enter our shop and spa to the time you leave, you are the most important person in the room. We invite you to put yourself first, even just for a while.
Come experience our shop as if it were your own. Browse with a complimentary cup of herbal tea or linger for one of our luxurious, pampering spa treatments. Find what makes you uniquely happy or let our wellness guides expand your vision of what wellness can be.
Come celebrate the uniqueness of you and find your own path towards balance, health and perfect wellness… find yourself at TAP.
