Last night, in celebration of Food is Medicine Week in PHAM I had the privilege of hosting a powerful webinar with Vineeta Ahooja MD FACC FASE -cardiologist, functional medicine physician, and Ayurvedic practitioner, I had one of those full-circle moments. If you missed it, check it here. As a clinician
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Movement isn’t just about fitness — it’s about supporting the body, emotional wellbeing, and the nervous system. Learn how consistent, mindful movement can build resilience, release tension, and strengthen health esteem without pressure or burnout.
Okay, first let us review why we need to move our lymphatics. Lymph, the fluid that is filled with toxins and waste from within the body, moves through our lymphatic system. As the fluid moves through the body and picks up the waste, it thickens. This thicker lymph moves sluggishly
Who, What, Where, When, Why and How Perhaps you’ve heard of Kinesio taping or K-Tape. K-tape is often used to treat sports injury. Lymphatic Taping is a technique using Kinesio tape to reduce swelling (edema), support (lymph) drainage and decrease tissue pressure. In this article, we will explore the
Breathe, bite, and thrive—without stressing over every meal. Support digestion, steady energy, and emotional balance by listening to your body, pausing, and eating with ease. Nourishment isn’t about perfection—it’s about partnership with yourself and your health.
As 2025 winds down, I took a moment to reflect and reset. Recently, I had a candid conversation with a friend as she turned 60, and it hit me differently because I’m turning 59 in 2026. I love birthdays. I truly love celebrating them but after a very challenging
For decades, I carried an invisible weight—a chronic, debilitating condition called endometriosis that dramatically impacted my life. As a young girl, I endured intense pain, month after month, long before I even knew what endometriosis was. I was dismissed, gaslighted, and told it was “normal.” But it wasn’t.
April 6th marks a huge milestone—Wallis for Wellness's 33rd anniversary! 🙌 What an amazing journey it’s been, and I am beyond grateful for the experiences, lessons, and people who have been a part of this journey. From day one, my vision has always been to create a
Are you feeling uncertain about the physical and emotional changes that Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) can bring? You’re not alone. This week, I sat down with physiotherapist Nicole Watson, a specialist in women's health from Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates, to dive into the realities of GSM and
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Breaking The Cycles of Addiction & Leading Level Healing and Change Addiction doesn’t just affect one person. It moves through families, nervous systems, relationships, and generations. For me, addiction has been woven through my life in many ways, as a mother and as a wife. I have loved two
Health esteem is about more than mindset — it’s how we show up for our bodies and ourselves with curiosity, care, and trust. Learn how to listen to your body, support your emotional wellbeing, and practice preventative health before symptoms take over.
As I write this, I’m en route from my home in Georgetown to Ottawa, Ontario—our nation’s capital. There’s something symbolic about that journey. Four years ago, in December 2022, I sat quietly at my computer and poured my heart into an application to Health Canada. It
I’m so excited to share a moment that feels deeply meaningful and incredibly full circle for me. A homecoming, a community, and a shared commitment to building healthier lives together. On Wednesday, February 11th at 12:00 PM, the City of Brampton will host a Preventative Health Awareness Movement
In just three weeks, 21 days, we will officially launch Preventative Health Awareness Month 2026 (PHAM). And as I write that, I feel both grounded and awestruck. Because four years ago, this movement was not a strategy, a brand, or a polished plan. It was an idea. A deep pull.
What if taking charge of your health didn’t require expensive programs, complicated protocols, or completely overhauling your life? What if becoming the CEO of Your Health simply meant learning how to listen to your body, respond with intention, and lead yourself with clarity, one small choice at a time?
As 2025 winds down, I took a moment to reflect and reset. Recently, I had a candid conversation with a friend as she turned 60, and it hit me differently because I’m turning 59 in 2026. I love birthdays. I truly love celebrating them but after a very challenging
Reclaiming Your Subconscious Mind to Become the CEO of Your Health If we truly want to lead our health, our life, and our future, we must first understand who is really in the driver’s seat. Because leadership, especially self-leadership doesn’t begin with willpower. It begins with awareness. Most
Stock up on practical tips to reduce stress, nurture your nervous system, and create calm, clarity, and confidence this season. The holidays are meant to be joyful but let’s be honest, they can also bring a lot of pressure. Full calendars, disrupted routines, bigger emotions, and endless to-dos can
Around this time last year, I wrote a letter to myself. It wasn’t a pretty, polished journal entry. It was raw… honest… and a little heartbroken. I wrote: “I need to remember my mission. I need to remember my goal. I will find my people. I am here to
By Tatianna Graham As a Physical Therapist with 15+ years of experience, I can count the number of times on my hands that someone with back pain actually had to NOT move, get surgery or require manipulative type manual therapy to get them "back on track". THIS IS
I don’t have a lot of compassion for myself, and, if I’m being honest, that means I don’t always extend compassion to others when it comes to excuses or victimhood. This is both my strength and my struggle. On the one hand, it has made me resilient.