Many of us sit at desks all day long, not realizing the detrimental effects that sedentary work has on our bodies. I see more and more people in my practice who are suffering needlessly with pain, ranging from neck pain to digestive disorders. Using gentle osteopathic techniques, working from head to toe, I can help get you back into one…
By Denise Belgrave, Registered Psychotherapist (Qual) I believe we have all heard or used the term self-care but what does it really mean? Is it all about recognizing that every person needs to take responsibility for their own well-being or is it all about preventing burnout? It is my belief that self-care is multi-faceted and caters to your personal self,…
By Dr. Ann Nakajima, ND In my practice, I often hear my patients, many of them mothers, having to balance multiple roles and responsibilities as a caregiver to their children and/or elderly parents, career professional, home owner, and family member or friend to their loved ones. With the weight of such demands, it is no wonder that my patients can…
By Leanna Bissell, Registered Psychotherapist (Qual) Self care does not need to look like a lavish day at the spa or a beach getaway. Self-care can look like small daily moments, where you take a mindful moment to be present with the morning coffee you’re sipping, or put on your favourite song on your commute to work. Reframing self-care as…
By Denise Belgrave, Registered Psychotherapist (Qual) The holiday season can be a time of festive shopping, social activities, and recreatingtraditions while spending time with family and friends. This may include even the mostdifficult ones who challenge us to be the best versions of ourselves. Stressful? Definitely.However, the holiday season can be a very lonely time for many individuals who areexperiencing…