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.
A PHAMbassador Spotlight🔦 At PHAM (Preventative Health Awareness Movement), we believe that self-leadership, community, and courage are at the core of healing. Few individuals embody this more powerfully than Luke Loughlin, a PHAMbassador whose authenticity, heart, and mission continue to move and inspire. Luke’s journey through trauma, addiction, and
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As a proud RMT with over 33 years of clinical and community care, I’ve had the privilege of treating people from all walks of life — and I’ve witnessed one profound truth over and over again: The human body tells the story of emotional pain. Here’s what we
In 2007, I was in the fight of my life—one that reshaped everything I thought I knew about health, medicine, and the incredible power of the microbiome. It all began with a bout of Campylobacter jejuni food poisoning. I was hospitalized with infectious colitis, facing relentless gastrointestinal distress, dehydration,
advocacy
I have a personal story to share. It’s uncanny how life seems to bring me challenges—whether through my own health or that of someone I love—that reinforce my passion for preventative health. I’ve come to realize: this is my calling. My lived experience, coupled with my
In a world where wellness trends come and go, it’s refreshing to find something that feels both rooted in science and easy to incorporate into daily life. If you’re someone who’s focused on prevention, vitality, and aging well- reading this blog and learning about X-39 might be
anniversary
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
It has been quite a ride over the past 2 years since Megan and I embarked on this new journey together. You may be wondering, how did this collaboration come about? Megan Buhrmester , Registered Sonographer and I first met 23 years ago. I had the privilege of experiencing Megan'
There has never been a more important time in history to focus on our mental wellness. The rates of mental illness in Canada are climbing and staggering. According to the CAMH - The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health which is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and
menopause
We are thrilled to announce that Megan from Osteosound and I will be bringing our REMS on the Road tour in support of Menopause the Musical 2 at The Centre and the Square located in Kitchener on the evening of Friday May 24th. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through '
It was such an honour to sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Alfonsi, Chief Medical Officer at RxFood, Obesity and lifestyle medicine physician, Internist and ingenious Engineer. We appreciate that he took the time out of his very full schedule to help educate Canadians as part of our 2nd annual Preventative
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Perimenopause and menopause are having a moment in the media and I am thrilled to see it. It is LONG overdue but welcomed just the same. A decade ago, as I sat across from yet another doctor and poured my heart out about the way I had been feeling for
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April 6 holds a special place in my heart! ♥️ On April 6, 1992, I took a huge leap of faith and opened the doors to Wallis for Wellness. Passion and purpose has led us here and persistence is what is going to take us forward into a future that we
WE NEED YOUR HELP. On February 24, 2024, Preventative Health Awareness Month recognized by Health Canada and in collaboration with Men United hosted a Men’s Mental Health and Addiction Prevention Event at North Bramalea United Church. This educational event was a huge success and included a fundraising component in
bone health
It is with huge excitement and pride that we announce that Megan Buhrmester of Osteosound in collaboration with Wallis for Wellness 2.o/CEO of your Health is a top 100 semifinalist in Canada's Total Mom Pitch , presented by Intuit QuickBooks, powered by Bell. Thanks to Anna Sinclair,
endometriosis
The story begins over 40 years ago. I was a young, hopeful girl excited for my teenage years. I am an only child and was a competitive gymnast with so many dreams and a zest for life. From the day that I had my first menstrual cycle, I suffered with
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As a Registered Massage Therapist with a background in Kinesiology, understanding, manipulating and educating about the importance of the musculoskeletal system has been my focus and passion for the past 32 years. I have completed my designation as a Certified Professional Consultant in Aging (CPCA) and believe that we deserve