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Women's Health, Pelvic Health, Wellness, Chiropractic, Prenatal Care Holistic Physiotherapy Wellness Women's Health, Pelvic Health, Wellness, Chiropractic, Prenatal Care Holistic Physiotherapy Wellness

Roadmaps of Care for Perinatal Health

It’s common knowledge that pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing events. You grow a person inside your body! You bring that person into the world! Your life will never be the same - and your body will go through more transitions than you can count.

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Menstrual Cycle and Hormones

Our bodies are always talking to us. As a women’s health professional, it is my passion to listen to women and their health stories to identify a pattern with the signs and symptoms so I can help her feel her best. I also believe in empowerment, which is why I’m outlining some information that every menstruating woman should know, so that you can take charge of your own wellness.

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Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness Values YOU

It was passion that fueled the creation of Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness. What started out with one woman and a commitment to health has grown into an integrative healthcare clinic that fosters community, empowerment, and collaboration.

Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness Values YOU

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Is Mindfulness & Meditation Right For You?

Do you ever feel as though you are sleepwalking through life? Driving on autopilot and going through the routine motions of your day – brushing your teeth, fixing a salad for lunch, zoning out watching television in the evenings?

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Women's Health, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Wellness Holistic Physiotherapy Wellness Women's Health, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Wellness Holistic Physiotherapy Wellness

Why Cycle Syncing Works

When imbalances occur in your body, like chronic pain or disease, it can be the result of many factors. Genetics clearly play a role, as can lifestyle choices like inactivity, poor nutrition, smoking, or overindulging in alcohol. Yet, there is a third factor that is less obvious and potentially far more impactful: stress.

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Wellness, Women's Health, Naturopathic Medicine, Men's Health Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht Wellness, Women's Health, Naturopathic Medicine, Men's Health Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht

Hydrotherapy over the Holidays

Hydrotherapy over the Holidays… and all Winter long.

The use of water therapy (hydrotherapy) for healing has been used by people for centuries. It became revitalized during the nature cure movement in Germany in the 19th century, which nature cure has 5 pillars to health: living a balanced lifestyle, herbal medicine, exercise, nutrition, and hydrotherapy. The nature cure movement sparked the creation of naturopathic medicine, and it’s principles including hydrotherapy are still being taught in naturopathic colleges today.

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Wellness, Women's Health, Men's Health, Physiotherapy Lindsey Tasker Cole Wellness, Women's Health, Men's Health, Physiotherapy Lindsey Tasker Cole

How to Stay Active in Winter

Welcome FALL, but don’t fall behind in your activity and exercise goals!

As we put away our beach toys, bikes, and summer gear, there naturally is a shift towards slowing down, indoor activities and a more sedentary lifestyle. Like all things, this is all good and fine, but let’s keep it in moderation! With the cooler weather looming and the fall days upon us, it’s easy to lose motivation and FALL off the exercise train.

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Exploring Your Feminine Ground

In this blog Kim Deschamps summarizes a very powerful and healing self-care treatment to empower women and teach them how to read the physical patterns held in the pelvic muscles and alleviate patterns that inhibit energy flow.

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Pain and the Pelvic floor

When you google pelvic pain the list is long, like really long! This makes sense because yes, there are many reasons one might experience pelvic pain! And sometimes there are multiple reasons combined that can result in chronic pelvic pain. SO, let’s dive into it!

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Nurse Practitioner, Wellness, Women's Health Shasta Zeeman, BScN MSN PHC-NP Nurse Practitioner, Wellness, Women's Health Shasta Zeeman, BScN MSN PHC-NP

Femininity as a Superpower!

When it comes to women’s health, knowing and understanding how our bodies work is important. It’s the only way we can be alerted to when things are off. Unfortunately, most women, my self included were not educated about our bodies. Start the conversation about your reproductive system and menstrual cycle with Shasta Zeeman in her recent blog post, first of a 3-part series!

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Mental Health, Postpartum, Women's Health Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D. Mental Health, Postpartum, Women's Health Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D.

Maternal Mental Health: Post-Partum Anxiety

Post-partum anxiety is defined by frequent, distressing fears. Some mothers describe worrying constantly about worst-case scenarios, seeing potential risks all around them. Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, PH.D., provides excellent information on the physical symptoms of post-partum anxiety, and the variety of ways to help a mom experiencing postpartum mood disorders.

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Men's Health, Nutrition, Stress Management, Wellness, Women's Health Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht Men's Health, Nutrition, Stress Management, Wellness, Women's Health Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht

3 Plants to Support the Nervous System During Stress

During times of stress, the “fight or flight” (sympathetic) nervous system becomes more active to help us deal with our stress. This part of our nervous system is not meant to be turned on for a long period of time. Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht, ND provides insight on three common plants that are used to support the nervous system in naturopathic medicine.

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Postpartum, Stress Management, Wellness, Occupational Therapy Janelle Daku, MSc.O.T. Reg. SK Postpartum, Stress Management, Wellness, Occupational Therapy Janelle Daku, MSc.O.T. Reg. SK

Ways to Combat Stress as a New Mom

Stress is a natural part of becoming a new mom. A newborn baby can bring so much joy and excitement to your life. It is also very normal to experience stress during this time. Worry, strain or pressure can occur in response to very demanding circumstances, in this case having a new baby to care for. Find out ways to combat stress as a new mom that is practical and achievable from occupational therapist, Janelle Daku.

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Counselling, Men's Health, Stress Management, Women's Health Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D. Counselling, Men's Health, Stress Management, Women's Health Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D.

Is Anxiety an Issue? 5 Things to Consider

Everyone has some level of stress or anxiety in their lives. It’s normal to feel worried at times, especially when you’re faced with tough situations - like financial problems, relationship issues, or a global pandemic! But fear and worry can go beyond that helpful range and have negative impacts on our day-to-day life. If you’re wondering whether anxiety is an issue in your life, here are five things to consider.

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My Journey

Danielle shares on her recent health journey and the incredible adversity that she overcame. Being diagnosed with a brain tumor in May 2020, to surgery 8 days later, and an incredible healing journey all through a global pandemic, her courage, strength, and optimism is truly inspirational. ‘I think it would be easy to look back on the last year and say, “I never want to remember that year” or “that was the worst year ever”, but instead I choose to celebrate the positives, even amongst all the negatives. I now know more than ever that I am a strong, resilient and very grateful woman, wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, aunt, cousin, friend, and therapist.’ Thank you for letting me share my story, Danielle Bararuk.

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Welcome to GrowCo – Post-Partum Rehab

To all the mothers who have babies, are planning on having babies and who’s babies are grown up – we at HPW have something amazing in store for you. We have recently been working through a cohesive post-partum rehabilitation program for moms! We, as a team of healthcare professionals with a special interest in prenatal and perinatal care have always supported, encouraged and rehabilitated mothers navigating the 4th Trimester and beyond.

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Pilates, Postpartum, Wellness, Women's Health Kelly Button Pilates, Postpartum, Wellness, Women's Health Kelly Button

Movement Postpartum

‘Movement was the catalyst for reconnection after so much disconnection.’ When it comes to a movement program postpartum, Kelly believes that it is really vital to provide the mother what she needs on that day & in that moment. It’s not just about what you need for movement it’s also what you need for your self-care, your nervous system, your mind, & your body. Read more about movement and pregnancy in this awesome blog!

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Mental Health, International Women's Day, Counselling Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D. Mental Health, International Women's Day, Counselling Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D.

COVID-19 & Women’s Well-Being

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge. I wanted to mark this day by highlighting how COVID-19 has impacted women’s well-being. While there’s no doubt that men are struggling too, research suggests that women have been hit hard by the economic, social, and emotional challenges of the pandemic.

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