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.
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
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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
Decades ago, when I chose massage therapy as my life’s work, I knew I was swimming upstream. Back then, massage was often dismissed as a “fluffy” indulgence, a pseudoscience, or at best, a pleasant but non-essential service. I could see the raised eyebrows, hear the subtle dismissals, and feel
In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: the health of your people is the health of your business. Yet far too many Canadian companies still treat employee wellness as a reactive cost rather than a proactive investment. At PHAM (Preventative Health Awareness Movement)
For more than three decades, I’ve had the privilege of working on the frontlines of allied healthcare—as a Registered Massage Therapist with a background in Kinesiology, a clinic owner, and an unwavering advocate for preventative, patient-centred care. I’ve always believed in science. I’ve always believed in
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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.
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,
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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
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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
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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