Conversations with Safe Harbour Therapy: Recent Episodes
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Ever feel stressed out and wonder how to deal with chronic pain? Navigate your child’s behaviour? Conquer emotional eating? Stop fighting with your partner? Find meaning in your life? Be more productive at work? Or just feel happy?
You don’t have to find these answers on your own. We are your superstore for relieving stress! Join Julie Long and the practitioners at Safe Harbour Therapy to find well-being: body, mind, and soul.
Each episode is designed to help you feel more connected, validated, and empowered by hearing the wisdom of our clinicians from a wide range of disciplines: Block Therapy, Body Talk, Clinical Social Work, Counselling, Craniosacral Therapy, Dietetics, Hypnotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Neurotechnology, Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy, Reflexology, Relational Energy Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing.
Life is a big place to navigate. Let us help you find calm so you can reset your own GPS towards well-being in your life.
Safe Harbour’s founder Julie Long has moved to Minnedosa, Manitoba and has decided to pass the harbourmaster keys to her colleague, Carmen Okhmatovski. Carmen has been a Safe Harbour clinician for the past few years, and now owns and directs the therapy centre.
Tune into this podcast to learn about how Safe Harbour Therapy was created, how this transition came to be, and what the future holds for both Safe Harbour and Julie Long.
Important contact information:
To read about the services offered at Safe Habour or to schedule an appointment: safeharbour.janeapp.com
To join the team and anchor your practice at Safe Harbour inquire at: carmen@safeharbourtherapy.com
To contact Julie Long, email:info@journeywithjulie.ca
To book with Julie Long, visit: journeywithjulieca.janeapp.com
To check out Julie’s new business launching in January 2023, visit: journeywithjulie.ca
In this conversation, Julie and Nan explore the world of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS Therapy). We discuss the healing power of being capital S, SELF Led, using the 8 C’s of Connection: curiosity, creativity, courage, compassion, confidence, clarity, and confidence to gently and effectively change our relationship with the parts of us that have been our constant companions: anxiety, inner critics, perfectionists, managers—even addictions, and other forms of self-harming.
You are strong and resilient in taking this first step to care for yourself. You may be tired of feeling the way you do and are ready for change. You want to enjoy the life you live and the key to this is to enjoy the relationships you have, including the one with yourself. You might notice recurring patterns such as the same fears or reactions, but anything you try to do differently only temporarily helps. I can help you find the strength to create lasting and meaningful changes in your life. My approach is client-centred and holistic and I feel honoured to encourage you as you embark upon this journey of healing and growth.
When we are in distress either temporarily or chronically, we tend to shut down that connection. This break in our body-mind connection can lead to further pain and suffering. Our emotions take over; we dwell on thoughts in an attempt to control them. The resulting distress may be seen in such symptoms as anxiety, depression, addiction etc. However, if we are able to find ways to maintain our body-mind connection even in times of distress, we can open the door to so many more possibilities that in turn can help us whether its acceptance, taking action, seeking help from others, building resources etc. I have experienced success in finding ways to achieve and strengthen this connection using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and trauma informed yoga.
“What we resist persists.” Are you anxious, sad, feeling emotional? Are there challenges in your life that you want to sort out, approach directly or put behind you and don’t know where to start? Are you seeking new opportunities, relationships, employment or career changes? Have you experienced negative adverse events or trauma that may be impacting your life today? Counselling is an opportunity to talk to a trained professional who can help you make sense of difficult feelings and emotions; help resolve complicated issues or find ways to manage them.
You’ll eat to feel better, physically and emotionally. Scarfing down a box of chocolates on the couch because you’re sad, lonely, mad or tired just won’t make sense anymore. What will make sense is figuring out what that craving and urgent need to eat and only eat is really telling you. Finding the space in the urgency to figure out what you really need to find peace again. This is how that chocolate bar doesn’t turn into three and a bag of chips to boot.
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others.You need to accept yourself.” –Thich Nhat Hanh Most of us are so kind to others and yet the sound track in our own minds is so mean. Being as compassionate to ourselves as we are to others will continue to […]
NeurOptimal is considered by many to be the most highly evolved form of neurofeedback available today. After more than 40 years in the neuroscience field and related disciplines, Drs. Susan & Valdeane Brown, have developed a technology that gives feedback directly to your brain allowing it to regulate itself more efficiently.
Most folks have experienced the feeling of being overwhelmed perhaps you have too. RAIN is a tried and true mindfulness practice that can help you move through the feeling of overwhelm - let’s give it a try shall we?
Diagnosing concussion remains controversial because the brain is a complex. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.
Forgiveness and repair are key relational skills, but what are they? And how do we do them? When we experience a rupture in a relationship, the path to reconciliation is two-part. The first is forgiveness—the inner work of coming to peace with oneself and the other person. The second is relational repair, the work of two people taking accountability for their part in the rupture, rebuilding trust, and reestablishing closeness.
How can we possibly put our own needs aside, just for a moment, to understand what our partners might be going through in times of stress? How does building empathy for others helps us build more empathy for ourselves? Here we’ll talk about the work of couples therapy, what it means to be a Marriage and Family Therapist, and the importance of community and connection.
Take the time to stop and notice and see the “REAL” need the child has. SAI, is it sensory or is it attachment? What is the purpose of the behaviour you are seeing? Our behavioural responses arise out of our experience of our self, others and our environment. As Occupational Therapists, we may be trained to look for the sensory needs/challenges and find ways to meet or accommodate for them, however, if we do so out of context of relationships and attachment, we may miss the true meaning of the behaviour.
With holiday celebrations quickly approaching, with its many joys and demands, many people find themselves considering their boundaries around their time, energy, conversations, and social interactions.
Stress stimulates change in the body such as the release of chemicals or the activation of the inflammatory response. Stress in itself is not necessarily the problem, what matters is how we deal with it. Craniosacral therapy(CST) is a gentle way of working with the body, using a light therapeutic touch to encourage the release of symptoms cause by physical, psychological and emotional stress.
Exploring the relationship between inflammation in the body and depression. Research has demonstrated a correlation between inflammation in the body and symptoms of depression. When inflammation is induced in healthy people, many of them develop symptoms of depression. This suggests that inflammation in the body may be a factor in the development of depression and anti-inflammatory interventions may be beneficial in reducing symptoms of depression in some people.
What can happen when we are open to the power of art and nature, seeing art in nature, creating art in nature, and are immersed in nature? I have been pondering about the life of beavers and what we can learn from these industrious creatures. I have some personal stories to share about recent experiences while being in nature as well as reflections on being in the natural world and in the forest.
For this week's episode, founder Julie Long, reflects on choice … how choice might empower us and how the lack of choice might dis-empower us and thus affect how we think, feel, and respond to our world.
Around this time of year, it’s a custom for many to share what they appreciate about each other. Perhaps you’ve recently been on the receiving end of a thank you. Do you remember your reaction? I know when I receive a comment of appreciation it resonates with me and puts a bounce in my step. Research has shown that sharing an expression of gratitude with another person elevates the receiver’s mood but it helps elevate the mood of the giver of the gratitude. It’s a dose of dopamine and who doesn’t like feeling better?
I take pride in an "outside the box" approach to identify my client's needs and provide a creative, results-oriented method to vocational rehabilitation, career counselling and disability management. I see my role, one I am passionate about, to empathically support, connect, challenge and celebrate with my clients as they define, understand and own their strengths and limitations.
Have you ever been abused or experienced a traumatic event? Are you struggling with symptoms of PTSD? There are many ways we experience trauma. Whether you are a veteran in the military, a first responder (fire, paramedic, police), a sexual assault survivor, a childhood abuse survivor, or a civilian who experienced something traumatic, I invite you to reach out to me and start your healing journey.
“THR” stands for truth, healing and recovery. These are gifts I want to work with you to achieve. The stories we tell ourselves dictate how we see ourselves and our relationships, and impact how we experience the world around us. I will support you in rewriting your stories to help you discover your truth, heal […]
Are you feeling like you are carrying a lot of tension in your body? Do you feel like your stress levels are high? Do you want to release negative emotions stored in your body? Raindrop can enhance positive emotions such as joy and happiness, relax muscles, reduce stress and improve immune function. Rejuvenate the mind, […]
I provide key vocational career and rehabilitation counselling services, in both official languages, to assist individuals with the physical and psychological impact of injury, illness or disability in achieving successful and enduring results in health and employment. I am a skilled and experienced helper dedicated to assisting you in life’s greater challenges; health and employment. […]
I strive to help clients navigate spaces where various aspects of their lives, both personal and structural, intersect. I believe it is important to think critically about what it truly means to be happy, healthy, and well. My goal as a therapist is to support you in feeling more conscious, aware, and empowered. You are […]
Have you ever reacted to something random like a text, someone’s voice, or a feeling in your own body that gives you a headache or makes you anxious? This podcast is meant to provide you with a better understanding of why some of these body sensations, emotions, and thoughts (that may seem to come out […]
It’s going to be okay. Taking the first step to care for yourself is often the most difficult part of starting on the journey of healing. If you are feeling anxious, worried, fearful, depressed, frustrated… you name it, we will work together to help you find the inner space to feel safe and secure. Let’s […]
What is the Guided Imagery and Music form of music therapy? Guided Imagery and Music is a gentle psychotherapeutic approach characterized by the use of specially sequenced western classical music designed to stimulate and sustain a dynamic unfolding of imagery experiences. Your music and imagery experiences are reflections of you and are unique to your […]
One of the more notable qualities of grief is its ability to make us feel alone or isolated. “I’m surrounded by people, so why do I feel so lonely when I’m grieving?” Grief is the emotion of loss, and whether we have lost a person, a pet, a home, a dream, an identity…. there is […]
Will Foot Reflexology help if I am feeling overwhelmed? During the pandemic many people may feel overwhelmed for many different reasons. Stress levels increase. Studies have shown that stress lowers a person’s immune system. The reverse is true with reflexology therapy, it increases a person’s immune system. It is by working the reflex points of the nervous […]
Nutrient-Enriched IV Drip (IV Therapy) delivers high dose nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids directly into the bloodstream. Once infused in the bloodstream, these nutrients travel all over to different cells in the body, where they use concentration gradients to infuse and enrich cells, which encourages optimal functioning.
We talk with Jess Winnicki, Art Therapist and Social Worker, to reflect on the process and power of spontaneous art making. We will discuss what it means and how it can support us on our journeys. At the end of the podcast, Jess invites you to engage in this type of art making process.
How are things going in your day-to-day life? If you’re like most people…the pandemic may have knocked you off balance and may be affecting your mental health. Are you sleeping? Do you have an appetite? Do you find you’re worrying a lot…about your job? School? Your kid’s or your parent’s health? Have you stopped talking […]
Here is a wonderful News Years Resolution for 2021…Learn the Healing Touch Self Chakra Connection! Are you feeling drab and or experiencing the doldrums? Are there times when you feel heavy of mind, heart, spirit or body? Most people are prone to the above predispositions because of the demands placed because of the holiday season. Covid19 […]
Are you struggling to parent anxious kids while your own stress or anxiety is on the rise? During the pandemic, many parents are finding themselves struggling to maintain their own mental health, and emotionally regulate themselves while also managing their kids’ rising emotions. The recent changes in our interactions with each other and the outside […]
What is important to know about breathing? The most important thing to know about breathing is that if you are doing it right now, you are already doing a good job! That may sound trite, but we tend to put all kinds of pressure on ourselves to do everything right, and breathing shouldn’t become another […]
If you could add up the minutes of your day, how much time do you spend sitting, and how much time do you spend walking, stretching and moving? My guess is that most of us would have a large discrepancy between the two! Each occupation or lifestyle comes with it’s own set of problems that […]
In times of crisis – and a pandemic is certainly a crisis! – it is important to slow down, take pause, and check in with ourselves. How am I doing? How am I feeling? How am I coping with the stress and pressure I’m experiencing right now? This type of check-in provides an opportunity […]
I am a marriage and family therapist (MFT) – but I don’t only work with married people and families! It’s a deceiving title. I work with all people; individuals, people in intimate relationships and families. Being trained as an MFT means I specialize in the area of relationships. With individuals we focus on the relationship […]
“Look deep into nature, and then you will know everything better.”~Albert Einstein Today I wanted to bring you a brief overview of eco-art therapy, some of the background and theory, describe how nature can be a container and support for us, the potential benefits of eco-art therapy, as well as bring you information from a […]
Do you find it hard to be the parent you want to be? Feel like you are running on empty? Are you challenged at times by how to respond the way you want with your kiddos? Let’s talk about the challenges of parenting in a Code Red – when our normal is being turned […]
Who are you? How do you respond to the world? We are constantly learning how to answer this question as our lives unfold – especially during adverse life experiences like a pandemic. I think understanding who we are can help us navigate these situations with a greater sense of compassion: for ourselves and for those around us. […]
Stress — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & The Reset In somatic experiencing, clients know that touch is part of the treatment protocol and often wonder why?? Well, touch is essential to not only development, but to survival. A lack of healthy, appropriate and nurturing touch is often one of the contributing elements of […]
Massage therapy is a powerful tool for mind and body care, but it can be difficult to know what amount and type of massage is right for you. Luckily, Massage Therapists are trained professionals who can talk to you about your reasons for seeking massage therapy and your goals, and can propose the treatment plan […]
In this podcast we will be exploring poetry therapy. We will examine the relationship between poetry therapy and art therapy and how we can bring these creative processes into our lives as a tool for grounding and healing. To close the podcast I will read a poem from local poet Lauren Carter, and invite you […]
Struggling to get pregnant? Have you experienced a recent miscarriage or loss? Infertility affects roughly 1 in 5 couples and no one should have to go through the stress, frustration and devastation alone that comes from trying to conceive for months (or years!), navigating assisted reproductive technology or healing from pregnancy loss. As a Fertility […]
Do you and your partner find yourselves struggling with more conflict during this time of COVID? Many couples find that the dynamics of their relationships have been changed or strained as a they spend more time together, less time with friends and family, and more time working from home or navigating return-to-work with COVID. Times […]
So often I have heard women say “One week I feel great! I’m optimistic, motivated and get everything done like super woman, then the next week I’ll feel like a completely different person. I’m exhausted, everything hurts, I can’t show up for things, I don’t feel like myself and I don’t have the capacity to […]
Many of us find ourselves in various ‘states of distress’ from time to time, particularly these days. This podcast and blog are meant to help people who are finding themselves stuck in states they don’t want to be in, find a more easeful, balanced state of being relatively quickly and intuitively. Question: Let’s start by […]
The Quarantine 15. Has the Covid-19 pandemic added extra stress and anxiety around your relationship with food and your body? You aren’t alone. Social distancing, working from home, gym and yoga studio closures, isolation and a myriad of other unexpected challenges we couldn’t have imagined have impacted us on so many levels. If you struggle […]
The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body’s ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system. Unlike the vascular system, which employs the heart to pump blood through a vast network of vessels, the lymphatic system has no such […]
What is Reiki?Reiki is the Japanese ancient art of spiritually guided energy healing. It is a holistic technique where universal life force energy is transferred through the palms of a Reiki practitioner to the client. This therapy targets the energy centers (Chakras) of the body, to aid in balancing and aligning the bodies flow of […]
Being “connected” these days often refers to how many social media accounts we have or the quality of our internet connections while working from home. When is the last time you’ve spoken to someone about how “connected” you are to yourself? In fact, what does that even mean?! Intuition is the thread that connects our mind […]
Cupping therapy is a modality that I sometimes incorporate into my massage therapy treatments. It can be that missing piece of the puzzle that some people need to relieve pain, swelling, inflammation, tension and restricted range of motion, just to name a few! Cupping therapy helps me as a massage therapist to unstick the most […]
In this podcast we will explore Art Therapy and how it can support us on our journeys. We will examine the role of the art in the healing journey, the concept of resource art / art as a resource, and the power of the use of metaphor. To end the podcast I will invite you […]
Do you often feel stuck, or like you can’t get to the bottom of an issue, no matter how much you talk about it? Brainspotting is a relatively new therapy derived from the well-known mid-brain therapy EMDR. Brainspotting allows for clients to process at a sub-cortical level to bring them back to homeostasis or return […]
What is dermoneuromodulation? It’s simpler than it sounds! Let’s break down the word: “dermo” means skin. “Neuro” refers to your nervous system. And “modulation” means change. So dermoneuromodulation, or DNM, means contacting the skin and stimulating the nervous system to create change. All manual therapy involves the skin and the nervous system by default. DNM […]
Has the Covid-19 pandemic triggered you to think, feel, or act in ways that feel unmanageable? Do you feel stuck and need some help to get back to the way you moved through life before covid? What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?EMDR is is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been researched extensively […]
Working together to facilitate an empowered, satisfying birthing experience. What is a doula? A birth doula is a trained professional support person who provides physical, emotional and informational support to birthing families during pregnancy, birth and early postpartum. Why would someone see a doula? People hire doulas for a variety of reasons. Some hire doulas […]
“A Boundary is a Limit that Protects Integrity.” Anne Katherine Covid 19 has shifted our lives in many different ways. These shifts have challenged us to adapt to new ways of moving through the world. Whether it’s working from home alongside your children, partner, and furry family members or maybe it’s working with different technology […]
In the podcast ‘Exploring Grief’ that aired March 5, 2020 I discussed the concept of the 5 Gates of Grief from the book The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller. In today’s podcast we will look at the Second Gate of Grief: The Places That […]
“The quality of our life is determined by the quality of our relationships”. Esther Perel Marriage and Family therapy isn’t just for marriages and families. It’s therapy for anyone who is feeling disconnected in a relationship. Marriage and Family therapists undergo extensive training to utilize a theoretical framework that helps people reconnect after the ups […]
Ever wonder who you truly are or what you’re supposed to do with your life? Do you ever find yourself trying to figure out why things have happened to you in your life? Covid-19 has nudged us to take a look at our lives differently. Follow your curiosity as Elizabeth explores how to answer these […]
What is somatic movement and SomaSensing TM? ‘Soma’ means to perceive body from within. Somatic Movement means movement that arises from felt sense. SomaSensing TM is a somatic movement therapy that places the body (specifically the fascia and nervous system) at the heart of healing. As a somatic movement therapist, why does this practice feel […]
Positive Psychology and Art Therapy: Theory and Art Directives to Help Support us During This Uncertain Time I am wanting to share some Positive Art Therapy directives that can help support us during these uncertain times. However before we move into the directives I want to set the ground for what we will be exploring […]
“I believe we feel safest when we go inside ourselves and find home.”-Maya Angelou Hi everyone. I know life has been a bit strange and unpredictable lately, and as a result, we are experiencing a lot of different feelings (frustrated, anxious, sadness, loss, peaceful, relaxed, etc.) and sensations (tingling, fluttering, tension, spacious, still, numb or […]
Have you ever had a physical injury that seemed to plague you long after the site had healed? If your answer was “yes” just know that this is not as unusual as you might think. The body often retains the emotional imprint of physical trauma. These imprints especially of intense feeling that may have occurred […]
Our world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s challenging all of us and it’s bringing up many feelings some of which may include: fear, despair, loneliness, introspection, connection, and joy. Despite each of our unique situations, we’re all responding in different ways. Some people are on the front lines making sure we […]
So much is being asked of us right now. We all try to do our best to flatten the curve and keep our loved ones safe. Parents especially are faced with many pressures right now- trying to work from home, ensure their kids continue to learn, pressure to help kids with their learning packages and […]
Let’s feel the feelings we are experiencing and rely on old ways and perhaps discover new ones of expressing these emotions. During my quarantine I have gone through waves of being productive and creative as well as feeling overwhelmed and mournful. Through all of these feelings I have tried my best to stick with a […]
What is Numa Breathwork?It’s a transformational psychosomatic practice that weaves together the power of conscious breathwork, somatic movement explorations, mindful somatic inquiry, and sound. What issues do people come with that could benefit from this work? What is the typical end results after a session?People come to Numa Breathwork to assist in resolving a wide variety […]
Do you have periods of scattered thinking, reoccuring thought patterns, stress or anxiety? A Healing Touch technique called Mind Clearing can provide the focus and relaxing one is seeking when the mind needs to slow down and be quiet. This technique is often used by healing touch practitioners to promote relaxation and mental focus. As […]
Exploring the Many Facets of Grief: The Importance of a Safe Space for Expression (as inspired by the works of Francis Weller) What have you been taught about grief / grieving? How have we learned to grieve in our culture? What happens when we don’t have space to grieve and mourn? What are other ways […]
What type therapy do you offer here at Safe Harbour? I offer group and private lessons in SomaSensing TM , which is a somatic movement practice created by Yasmin Lambat (www.somasensing.org). What symptoms do people come to you with and what are the end results?In addition to releasing physical tension, this practice can assist in reducing […]
WHY CHALLENGE DIET CULTURE? Diet culture is a manufactured way of seeing the world where the shape, size and weight of a body is more important than its physical health or the mental health and wellness of the person residing in that body. Diet culture diminishes our personal power by promoting a widespread message creating […]
Life is inherent with loss and suffering. So how do we cope with loss when we feel like we can barely survive it? Everyone experiences loss whether it’s a an injury or health diagnosis that changes the way you’re able to live your life; maybe it’s the death of a loved one; perhaps it’s being […]
What is SAD (typical and atypical)What symptoms would people notice if they struggle with it?Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a combination ofbiologic and mood disturbances that occur with a seasonal pattern; typically occurring in the autumn and winter, with remission in the spring or summer. Although the condition is seasonally limited, people effected by SAD […]
Have you ever had difficulty using your voice, expressing yourself or feeling like you are not being heard? Did you know that silencing your voice/expression can have detrimental health effects? Opening the Avenue of Expression (AOE) in you can have profound life changing effects.When I first learned of this term I must admit I was […]
Struggling with aches and pains during pregnancy? How about the stress of knowing what to buy, what to eat or avoid eating, what’s safe, what’s not safe? Or the more emotional aspects? Thinking about how your life and relationships and maybe career is about to change drastically? Bringing a child into the world is a […]
Happiness is one of the 6 basic emotions…and Shawn Achor defined happiness in his first book, The Happiness Advantage, as “the joy we feel moving toward our potential.” A new year feels like a change which can bring new energy for new ideas and new habits. A while ago, I read the book, Before Happiness: […]
Christmas tree put your back out? Lifting too many presents? Injuries happen! Listen to Alexa’s podcast to learn how to capitalize on the stages of healing to help your body feel better again. Click here to read her full blog entry dated, September 19 2019 https://safeharbourtherapy.com/stages-of-healing/
The impact of dieting on physical and mental health is not neutral, it harms both. Yet diet culture sells only promises of health and happiness. The reality is a life of constant hunger, white- knuckling cravings and obsessing about food 24/7 and then ultimately disappointment and self- blame. So why do we set an intention […]
One of the most common questions that I hear people ask, is why does Block Therapy use Cedar as its therapeutic wooden tool? Cedar has been used in the Indigenous Cultures for many different purposes for thousands of years. Anywhere from creating furniture and clothing (specifically hats woven from the roots), medicinal techniques in the […]
While many people get super excited with the first snow fall as it means the holidays are coming, for others, it is the beginning of a very overwhelming time of year. When we think about the holidays, we think of yummy food and drinks, catching up with family and friends, exchanging gifts, playing in the […]
As a society, I think we are obsessed with knowing. As human beings, we want answers to all our questions. And, we demand that we find answers quickly, to save us from having to sit in the unknown which may feel uncomfortable. We’re taught from an early age that not knowing the answers is “bad” […]
Art can take us beyond language, to our unconscious and can permit direct expression of our hopes, fears, losses, dreams, fantasies, and other unexpressed inner experiences which we can have difficulty expressing with words. Art therapy uses art and the creative process and the healing and self-reflective aspects of that process to address issues we […]
Quarks are the building blocks of the universe, the energy behind everything that exists. This energy is everywhere, constantly flowing and evolving. As humans, we have our own energy fields surrounding our bodies. Sometimes, our energy can become blocked or unbalanced due to injury or trauma. Healing Touch is a gentle, non-invasive energy therapy that […]
Feel better now! If you struggle with food this is why you want to explore Natural Eating with me! You’ll eat to feel better, physically and emotionally. Scarfing down a box of chocolates on the couch because you’re sad, lonely, mad or tired just won’t make sense anymore. What will make sense is figuring out […]
I often hear people tell me “I don’t think I can be hypnotized” or ask “will I lose control of my actions?” What I tell them is that they may experience hypnotic phenomena everyday. Have you ever been driving your usual route home from work, only to arrive at home and realize you don’t remember […]
“Let food be thy medicine” – Hippocrates, Father of Western Medicine. This is one of my favourite quotes to live by, but what if the foods that you eat are contributing to your health problems? Have you ever wondered which foods are truly nourishing your body and why some foods can make you feel worse? […]
Do you suffer with Chronic Headaches? How do you treat your Headaches? Do you take the “Band-Aid” approach and pop a pain pill? The yearly sales of Ibuprofen in North America is a 1.1 billion dollar business. In other words there are many people who are treating a symptom as opposed to looking at the […]
Do you ever wonder what makes some relationships relaxed and stimulating while others are difficult and drain your energy? From the time we are born we begin connecting to and forming relationships with important people in our lives. These relationships become an important part of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth and development. Life […]
Understanding massage from a physical, scientific and emotional perspective “Ahhh, I feel so relaxed”, “okay… focus on your breathing, let’s get through this nasty trigger point!” Do these phrases sound familiar? Everyone’s needs are different when it comes to experiencing a massage. Some people want to purely feel relaxed the entire session…taking deep breaths. Others […]
Acupuncture is a treatment approach in Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been practiced for centuries by inserting thin needles to stimulate specific points in the body. The theory is based on the idea that energy, also known as qi, flows through your body along pathways called meridians. Acupuncture is one of my favourite tools to […]
I believe that kids will do well if they can. So, my job essentially is to figure out why it is that this child is not doing well and why now? I get curious, what is getting in the way? How can I help. Our brains work to keep us safe and anxiety is a […]