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.
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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?
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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
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
YOU are the most important member of your healthcare team!
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.
Emotional Intelligence is the Missing Vital Sign in Our Health As we enter the final weeks of 2025, many of us feel the cumulative weight of a full year. The holidays can bring joy and connection, but also chaos, fatigue, and emotional overwhelm. Without awareness, it’s easy to carry
By Jen McCutcheon | Founder, Enable No More & Moms on a Mission In the mid-1990s, Iceland was faced with a crisis many parents, families, and communities can relate to: its teens were among the highest users of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs in Europe. Over time, Iceland didn’t just “get
A Mother’s Mission for International Suicide Prevention Day By Jen McCutcheon | Founder, Enable No More & Moms on a Mission (Mental Health, Addiction, Psychosis, and the Descent into Purpose) As a mother, I have walked alongside my son’s journey through brain pain, substance use, and psychosis — an experience
A Mother’s Mission for International Overdose Awareness Day By Jen McCutcheon | Founder, Enable No More & Moms on a Mission The Heartbeat of August 31 Each year on August 31, the world pauses for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—a time to remember those lost, acknowledge the pain carried
In 2022, Wallis for Wellness celebrated 30 years in business. What should have been a time of reflection and celebration became, instead, a powerful catalyst for change. After three decades of practicing as a proud Registered Massage Therapist, building and leading a multidisciplinary clinic that employed and collaborated with over
When it comes to health, Canadians often ask the same two questions: Does OHIP cover it? and What does it cost? While these are valid concerns, they reveal a deeper challenge in our collective mindset. We’ve been conditioned to see healthcare as something that happens to us—something the
We all have daily doubts. We wonder if we’re “good enough,” if we’ll figure it out, or if we even belong in the room—or the arena—with others. But with each passing year and every lived experience, I’m learning to quiet those voices. I’m getting