A few weeks ago, I was honoured to be part of pet loss ceremony. It was a touching and beautiful occasion that brought together therapists, animal rescue workers and pet owners. Personally, I fall into all three categories. I came to the world of rescue when I adopted my first dog 9 years ago. Since then, I’ve been involved in … Read More
Self-Care for Mothers
As mothers we often care and think about others before ourselves. As a mother, my thoughts are often consumed with my son’s activities and errands that I need to complete to get his needs met. Part of self-care as a mother is recognizing that taking time out to care for yourself will allow you the ability to better care for … Read More
The Power of Breath
We often don’t think about the act of breathing. Breathing is automatic, but it can be controlled and used in a therapeutic way with proper guidance. I recently started practicing yoga a few times a week; this practice has reminded me of the importance of breath and the power it has to shift our physical and mental states. During yoga, … Read More
Guest Blog: Does Your Master Make You Feel Like A Master?
Spring Cleaning is one of my favourite annual rituals. I know that this is not the case for most people who appreciate the end result; they see the work itself as a chore.The complete opposite would be true for me.The snow is melted, the birds are singing and the days are getting longer. I always see it as possibility. The … Read More
Low Back Pain? Try Myofascial Cupping!
Now that spring is here, there is an urge to purge! Many people use this time to declutter and get rid of items that take up space but provide no use. You might start packing things up in heavy boxes or moving large pieces of furniture around to clean those hidden spots. With all this bending and lifting, your low … Read More
The Importance Of Continued Care
Working in the health and wellness field and offering care and support to others for over 10 years now, I have come to realize something. The importance of the continuation and maintenance of our self care regimens! Think of our bodies like a garden or house plants. We don’t just buy the seeds and plant them. We don’t pot some … Read More
Sometimes FOMO = Self Care
I’m sure many of you know the term FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out! It has been a theme many times in my life, and I’m sure others have experienced this too. FOMO has kept me at the “greatest parties”, hosting the most magnificent events, pushing through to the end of those dreaded sports games, dancing on a sprained ankle, … Read More
Women at Home
I want to take a moment to recognize all the amazing women who dedicate themselves to their home and their family. *** After the birth of my son, being at home and taking care of him, in addition to the household labour, I quickly realized that this was the hardest job that I had ever done. This job was 24-7; … Read More
Stay on Track
With January nearing an end, I like to take a step back and check in with how I’ve felt the first month of a new year has gone. It may mean checking in on goals, checking in on my self care or seeing how I’m doing with life balance. Over the years, I’ve employed a few tips to keep me … Read More
Making 2019 your best year yet!
Oh no! Not another New Year’s resolution post!!! New Years resolutions often get a bad reputation because every year on January 1st, people vow to live differently only to forget about their resolution before the end of the month (and for some by the end of the day). It seems that the practice of New Years resolutions dates back to … Read More