Margaret Wallis-Duffy, RMT, is an award-winning therapist and founder of PHAM, with 30+ years of experience in integrative care, empowering others through prevention and musculoskeletal health.
As PHAM approaches five years, I’m learning that sometimes the hardest part of building something meaningful is believing in it long enough for others to see what you see. Have you ever had an idea, dream or goal that felt almost too big? The kind that excites you and
It’s Time to Get Into the Driver’s Seat of Your Health We take surprisingly good care of our cars. We watch the dashboard, and we pay attention when a warning light comes on. We change the oil, check the tires, schedule regular maintenance and fill the tank. And
Why protecting your jaw may be one of the smartest things you can do for your entire skeleton. Smile. 😀 We hear that word countless times throughout our lives. But behind every healthy smile is something most of us rarely think about. Bone. Your jaw isn't simply something that
The truth about the messy middle. There's a part of entrepreneurship that rarely gets talked about. Not the launch. Not the celebration. Not the ribbon cutting. Not the social media posts that make it look like everything is falling into place. I'm talking about what happens
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Why Wallis for Wellness Is Building the Future of Preventative Healthcare "The future of healthcare isn't built by waiting for disease. It's built by helping people understand, protect, and lead their health, long before a diagnosis." For more than 34 years, Wallis for Wellness
Because information creates awareness. Learning creates transformation. We live in an age where information has never been more accessible. With a few clicks, we can access research studies, webinars, podcasts, online courses, and health advice from around the world. Yet despite having more information than ever before, Canadians are not
Why growth requires us to trust the process before we can see the outcome There are very few guarantees in life and entrepreneurship. One of them is change. Whether we welcome it or resist it, change is inevitable. Growth is impossible without it. Yet despite knowing this, most of us
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Why growth requires us to trust the process before we can see the outcome There are very few guarantees in life and entrepreneurship. One of them is change. Whether we welcome it or resist it, change is inevitable. Growth is impossible without it. Yet despite knowing this, most of us
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about confidence. Not because I've suddenly figured it out. Quite the opposite. The more people I meet, the more successful individuals I interview, and the more conversations I have with healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday people, the more I&
On May 15th, I walked into the CAA Centre for my very first Brampton Honey Badgers game. And almost instantly, I felt emotion rush over me. Pride. Gratitude. Reflection. And what can only be described as a true full-circle moment. Not simply because I love sport, although I absolutely do.
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There was a time when exhaustion in leadership was worn like a badge of honour. Long hours. Constant availability. Pushing through stress. Running on caffeine and adrenaline. Sacrificing sleep in the name of success. But today, organizations are beginning to recognize something critically important: High performance without recovery is not
As a Registered Massage Therapist with over three decades in clinical practice, my lens has always been grounded in one core belief: Musculoskeletal health is the foundation of overall health. Bones are not just structures. They are living, dynamic tissues that reflect how we move, how we age, and how
May has always been a meaningful month for me. It’s my birthday month (May 6th) and if you know me, you know I love celebrating birthdays, mine and everyone else's. But this year, it’s different. This May marks something that has been four years in the
Rewriting the Future of Preventative Health in Canada For over three decades in clinical practice, one question has echoed through my treatment room more times than I can count: “Does OHIP cover that?” As a proud Canadian, I am deeply grateful for our healthcare system, especially when it comes to
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From a Vision Few Could See… to a Movement Changing Healthcare April 6th has always held a special place in my heart. While this July will mark 35 years since I officially graduated and became a Registered Registered Massage Therapist, it was on April 6th, at just 25 years old
We are standing at the intersection of something extraordinary. A shift away from: * Over complication * Over-medicalization * Waiting until something goes wrong And moving toward: ✨ Cellular health ✨ Energy-based therapies ✨ Preventative, daily inputs that support the body As a Clinician, This Is What I’ve Always Known After 34 years as a