Quest: Recent Episodes
Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre
Welcome to Quest, a limited-run podcast series from Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre.We know that not everyone has access to the health professionals they may need to nurture good health. So, we’re bringing our team to you.During our series, we’ll invite our team to discuss health-related topics such as sexual health, fitness as we age, the role of breath in healing, building physical strength, and more.We believe healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities. You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca
Naturopathic doctor Natasha Charette joins us to answer a question we are frequently asked: What separates a good quality supplement from the rest of the products on the shelf? Natasha offers insight on:
- what the product label can tell consumers about quality and purity
- how improper dosage can lead to vitamin toxicity
- lifestyle factors to consider before adding a supplement to your routine
- the risks of proprietary blends
- the importance of evaluating -- and re-evaluating -- the supplements in your routine
Learn more about Natasha on our website.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca
Chiropractic doctor Chandler Kutney joins us to answer a question that came to us from a listener: My dad suffers from osteoarthritis. What can I do to avoid the condition? Chandler discusses:
- the main factors that put people at risk of osteoarthritis
- determining when to pursue physical activity and when it's time to rest
- the protective and preventative effects of weight-bearing activities on the joints
- the steps people can take if they suspect they are experiencing osteoarthritis
Learn more about Chandler on our website.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca
Nadia Francis joins us for a Day One segment.
Day One focusses on what ignites people to make health a priority. Their inspiration, challenges, and setbacks.
Nadia is part of our early morning workout crew -- she can often be found in Adriana’s 5:45am group fitness class. We invite Nadia on the podcast to tell us about her Day One. She shares:
- what inspired her to prioritize her health
- why she chooses to work out at a time when others are still in bed
- the importance of trusting the process when it comes to committing to long-term goals
- how she maintains focus on her goals as circumstances change
- what she loves about life in Carleton Place
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca
Registered massage therapist Stephanie Healey joins us to talk about scar correction therapy and its role in helping to reduce the appearance of a scar. Stephanie discusses:
- when soft tissue manipulation can help heal scars…and when it can’t
- the role of scar correction therapy after major surgery
- improving pain, discomfort, and range of motion through treatment
- addressing internal scar tissue from laparoscopic procedures
- processing emotions and trauma during therapy
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca
Sarah Stimson joins us for a Day One segment.
Day One focusses on what ignites people to make health a priority. Their inspiration, challenges, and setbacks.
We invite Sarah, a personal trainer and NCCP weightlifting coach (in training), to talk about how her approach to fitness has changed since becoming a first-time mom. For Sarah, it turns out there were a couple of Day Ones during the sometimes unpredictable nature of pregnancy. She talks about:
- shifting her perspective on fitness
- changing energy levels during and after pregnancy
- working around perfectionist tendencies
- the role of post-partum pelvic floor therapy
- determining when its time to rest and when its time to move
Mentioned in This Episode
Ottawa Valley Midwives
Sarah's Season One episode -- Heavy Lifting: The Building Blocks of Strength
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca
Psychotherapist Courtney MacIntyre joins us to talk about how to help teens nurture a positive body image. Courtney discusses:
- what factors influence body image
- identifying opportunities for conversations about body image
- what to say when you don’t have the answers
- how to spot worrisome behaviours
- when it's time to seek professional help
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca
We're returning for a second season of Quest! We’re mixing it up a little for season two. Listen to the trailer to hear what we have planned.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca
Personal trainer Jennifer Hicks joins us to discuss how to evolve our approach to fitness as we age. We talk about mistakes people sometimes make that come back to haunt them, the importance of embracing where you are in the process, and how to adapt your routine to support your health and prevent injury.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca.
Cold exposure guide Susan Benoit joins us to talk about the practice of cold exposure. She explains the different ways people can explore cold exposure, the essential role of breathwork in the process, and how enthusiasts from all over the world are forming communities around the practice.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca.
Registered massage therapist Sarah Gauthier joins us to talk about managing physical pain and discomfort. She shares some of the symptoms that may be early warning signs of an issue, the collaboration that should be happening between clients and health care professionals, and the good habits that will help keep us out of her office.
Learn more about Sarah.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca.
Former CFL athlete and Grey Cup winner Alex Mateas joins us to talk about his new Mindful Movement and Me coed youth program hosted by Heritage Fitness. He shares how his experiences as an athlete inspired the program, why he's chosen coaching as the next phase of his career, and explains the importance of mentors in life -- especially for youth.
Learn more about Mindful Movement and Me.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca.
Robyn Arseneau, executive director at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation, joins us to discuss the work of the organziation. She shares the important role the community plays in supporting local hospital care, how the hospital determines its patient care equipment priorities each year, and provides insight into the development of the new emergency department.
Learn more about the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation CentreWe believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at podcast@heritagefitness.ca.
Personal trainer and NCCP weightlifting coach (in training) Sarah Stimson joins us to talk about heavy lifting. She explains where to start for people new to strength sports, how to progress as a seasoned lifter, and what other physical activities can help make the best use of training downtime.
Learn more about Sarah.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre
We believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Redeana Villeneuve and Kerry McCormick join us to talk about our Fit Club for Girls youth program. We reflect on the early days of the program, discuss its evolution over the years, and talk about how the program is run today.
Learn more about Fit Club for Girls.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre
We believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Physiotherapist Lindsay Abercrombie joins us to discuss concussion management and the role of physiotherapy in recovery. She explains the issues surrounding concussions including diagnosis, approaches to recovery, and creating a circle of care. She also shares the importance of compassion, whether that be self-compassion or extending compassion to a loved one who is working through an injury.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre
We believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca.
Naturopathic doctor Brianna-Grace Mason joins us to discuss sexual health from a naturopathic perspective. She reveals the impact nutrition, hormones, and emotions have on sexual health and offers guidance about where to start when addressing this often-complex issue.
About Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre
We believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca
Welcome to Quest, a limited-run podcast series from Heritage Community Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre.
We know that not everyone has access to the professionals they may need to nurture good health. So, we’re bringing our team to you.
During our series, we’ll invite our practitioners to discuss topics such as sexual health, fitness as we age, the role of breath in healing, building physical strength, and more.
We believe that healthy people create healthy communities.
Since opening our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to become the largest integrative health facility in Ontario, offering 13 health care specialties and a 22,000-square-foot fitness centre under one roof. We’re located in Carleton Place, Ontario, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
You can learn more about us at heritagefitness.ca
We look forward to sharing these conversations with you.