A Little About Our Wonderful Journey
yYoung® Wellbeing is powered by a world-class team that knows no borders. With experts hailing from diverse backgrounds and cultures, we bring a global perspective to local wellness. Our team has worked relentlessly to establish a business founded on integrity and innovation, creating a dynamic environment that feels like family. Together, we leverage our collective strengths to redefine what it means to care for our community.
PATIENTS
yYoung® Medicine Mart and yYoung® Medical Clinics are serving 180,000+ patients with integrated care.
ALKISS® WATER
Fueling healthy lifestyles across Canada with over 200 million litres of alkiss® WATER delivered.
CUSTOMERS
Delivering premium water solutions – alkiss® WATER & AQUAZON® water purifiers to over 2 million customers.
yYoung Team
We are a vibrant collective of international talents working together with the heart of a family to redefine holistic health.
JOIN the yYoung Team
Join the yYoung Wellbeing team and be part of Vancouver’s most innovative integrated health hub. We are a diverse collective of pharmacists, physicians, and wellness experts working together to create a true ‘Circle of Care’ for our community. If you are passionate about holistic health—from clinical expertise to preventative hydration—and want to grow in a supportive, family-owned environment, we would love to hear from you.
OUR MISSION
To deliver accessible health solutions through an integrated model that unites clinical care, pharmacy services, preventative health, and first-class water to support wellness at every stage of life.
OUR VISION
MILESTONES
Building Health, Together
From a single vision to a multi-service organization, our timeline traces the evolution of healthcare, pharmacy, and superior water services developed to meet real community needs and support accessible, high-quality care over time.
Inspired by personal loss and lived experience, the founder envisioned a healthcare organization rooted in compassion, empathy, and a commitment to improving community well-being.
Acquisition of Columbia Springs/Oasis Springs. Rebranded as alkiss® WATER to provide pristine alkaline water to homes and businesses.
yYoung acquires "Marks Plaza," a staple in the Oakridge community since 1960, launching the first official yYoung® Pharmacy.
Expansion into the growing Olympic Village community (Main St & 1st Ave) to serve a new generation of Vancouver families.
Launch of the official yYoung® Medical Clinic, solidifying the transition from "Drug Store" to "Total Health Hub."
The Oakridge location moves to 5570 Cambie St, partnering with Dr. John Lin to integrate medical care with pharmacy services.
Established yYoung® Medical Lab Supply to provide critical PPE (masks, sanitizers) to the community during COVID-19.
alkiss® WATER and yYoung® Pharmacy became official sponsors and water supplier for the BMO Vancouver Marathon and Vancouver Sun Run, supporting large scale community wellness events.
A partnership with Nationwide Natural Foods enabled alkiss® WATER distribution to Whole Foods Market locations across Western Canada.
Expanded the medical clinic to 10 exam rooms, increasing clinical capacity and access to care. The pharmacy footprint also doubled, strengthening operational efficiency and integrated patient services, reducing barriers to timely care.