Whitter Village 10 Years Later

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 19 WHITTER VILLAGE 10TH ANNIVERSARY H EALTH ENTHUSIASTS have long agreed that theWhitter Village promotes fitness and oozes general well-being, due to not only the many therapeutic services offered there, but by virtue of the wellness architecture concepts that were factored into its design. From the very striking water fountain in the centre of the courtyard to the lush vegetation and even the placement of park benches, this visually appeal- ing and productive space, designed by renowned Jamaican architect Clifton Yap, goes way beyond mere beauty, offering places for people to stroll through, rest and relax, and, of course, shop and access services. The landscape and general ambience of Whitter Village is highly complementary to the nine health and wellness business offerings there, namely: medicinal cannabis dispensary Outlier Bio Pharma; naturophatic physicians DRS2 HEALTH; Ironshore Chiropractors; NuSpecies, a health food store; Express Fitness gym; the Clinicare Pharmacy, Happy Smiles Dental Services, Omega Medical Services, and Independent Living. Outlier Bio Pharma is one of Montego Bay’s go-to medical cannabis dispensaries which supplies con- sumers with potent and pure cannabis in all its forms, from flowers to oils and concentrates. The dispensary also has a doctor available on-site to address any concerns that patients may have, and enable them to obtain their medicinal cannabis cards. The ideal health and wellness place CLINICARE PHARMACY Recognised as one of the leading pharmacies in Montego Bay, Clinicare Pharmacy’s services go way beyond the filling of pre- scriptions, to even the sale of medical equipment and supplies. This locally owned, full-service pharmacy carries a wide range of home accents, household articles, bed and bath accessories, toys, and baby products, as well as jewellery, colognes, cosmetics and gift items. HAPPY SMILES DENTAL SERVICES Happy Smiles Dental Services offers cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatment, affixing of dentures, bridges and crowns, teeth whiten- ing, digital X-ray and teeth fillings, administered by their certified dental surgeon and well-trained staff in a well-equipped office. INDEPENDENT LIVING Independent Living, a specialised retail facility, provides an ex- tensive selection of innovative self-help, home care, medical and rehabilitation equipment and services, to enable persons with physical challenges to perform everyday activities easily, safely and independently. The company offers urinary supplies, mobility scooters, diapers, back and neck supplies, bath safety supplies, personal care items and wheelchairs. NUSPECIES NuSpecies bridges natural and medical healthcare with power- ful, raw, and naturally organic whole foods extracts which offer powerful nutrition to maintain, improve or rebuild health. OMEGA MEDICAL, DRS2 HEALTH AND IRONSHORE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Omega Medical offers premier medical services islandwide. Ranging from basic consultations, surgical procedures and af- ter-care services, DRS2 HEALTH provides Naturopathic Medical Care to both male and female of all ages, while Ironshore Chiropractic Clinic offers treatment for headaches, neck, shoul- der and back pain. Coupled with the wellness entities, the Whitter Village has re- mained over the last 10 years an excellent example of a property that contributes positively to a community’s health and well-being, as many Ironshore residents make their fitness walks through the property during off-peak hours. In fact, the landscape and the buildings designed by Yap have created a quality place where people and nature coexist, a bonus to what developers Joe and AngellaWhitter had envisioned, which was to create the ideal convenience stop for business, shopping, food and entertainment.