Each month, our therapists share their knowledge in articles they write about different health issues from a holistic perspective. You can read them all, here!
View articles by therapy type: Osteopathy blog | Naturopathy blog | Acupuncture/TCM blog
View articles written by a specific therapist: Raphaëlle Strub’s blog | Chloé Sardin’s blog | Natalie Pateman’s blog | Stephanie Bristow’s blog | Greg Sikorski’s blog | Dr. Laura Gauthier’s blog
I’ve always enjoyed the changing of the seasons. It feels like a fresh start, a nice kind of change, and something new to look at in the natural environment. There is also something new to look at in the natural environment. There is also something freeing about recognizing aspects of our lives that lay…
Spring time: does it make you think about blooming flowers, birds singing, and warmer temperatures? As a practitioner, spring is also the time of year patients come with symptoms related to their liver (which, interestingly enough, is also when TCM doctors believe it is working the hardest). The liver’s job is to…
Our body has a reason for inflammation: swelling and discomfort causes us to slow down and often makes us unable to participate in any movement that might further injury; however, sometimes inflammation continues even after the injury has been addressed, which can put a big halt on recovery and daily activities. In…
Get your body in gear this May with a three week detoxification program using a safe and effective liver-focused program guided by our doctor of Naturopathy: Stephanie Bristow. The health of your liver is crucial to the proper functioning of your digestive system, bowels, skin, hormonal health, and to your overall vitality.…
In July 2013, I was walking down the stairs in my home early one morning. I was tired from caring for my one year old twins who were going through a period of not sleeping well. In my bleary state, I missed the last step and fell onto the hardwood floor. I…
Acupuncture can help you heal from traumatic injuries. Whether it is a sports injury, an injury due to a fall, or even a motor vehicle accident, acupuncture techniques can assist the body in healing and repairing itself. By directing the “flow” of energy and blood according to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory,…
A patient of mine–let’s call him “Doug”–was walking his dog a while ago when an appetizing squirrel suddenly ran in front of them and his dog decided it was dinner time. The dog pulled hard on the leash, causing Doug to lose balance on a patch of ice and fall quite harshly…
