Vermilion Body Bar Open In Vermilion With Ribbon Cutting

From left, Mary Lee Prior, Mackenzie McIntyre, Ava McIntyre - Steen, Robert Snow, and Aiyana Thompson. Photo Lorna Hamilton

A new wellness service is now available in town following a ribbon cutting and welcome plaque presentation held on February 19 for Vermilion Body Bar. Owner Mackenzie McIntyre officially opened her doors at 5105–50th Avenue in Vermilion, welcoming local officials to mark the occasion.

In attendance were Rob Snow, Mayor of Vermilion, Town of Vermilion Economic Development Manager Mary Lee Prior, and Aiyana Thompson, Executive Director of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and McIntyre’s daughter Ava. Each offered words of congratulations and wished McIntyre success as she launches her new venture.

Vermilion Body Bar offers body contouring treatments using technologies such as radio frequency, cavitation, and red-light therapy. These treatments are designed to dissolve fat cells and direct them to the lymphatic system for excretion. McIntyre also provides lymphatic drainage services, which use suction to help drain excess lymph from body tissues. In addition, she offers wrinkle reduction treatments that use small electric currents to stimulate muscle contraction, boost collagen and elastin production, and minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead and lower face.

Services available include chin, arm, glute, waist, and thigh sculpting, lymphatic drainage, and facial wrinkle reduction. McIntyre explained that her interest in the industry began a few years ago after she underwent a series of treatments in Edmonton. Curious about the startup process, she began asking questions about feasibility and costs. After noticing how much better she felt following the treatments, she recognized a gap in services offered locally and decided to bring similar options to Vermilion.

With the support of her parents, McIntyre purchased the required equipment and completed training alongside her mother. She noted that reflexology will soon be added to the list of services available, further expanding the wellness offerings at Vermilion Body Bar.