menopause Rems on the Road - Movin & Groovin to our next stop...Menopause The Musical 2 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 '
Say NO to Ultra Processed Foods to Improve your Health 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
menopause Featured meNOpause! What's in your toolbox during this transition in life? 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
advocacy Celebrating 32 Years of Passion, Purpose & Persistence🎉 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
Changing the world, one cent at a time! 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 Osteosound is a Top 100 Semifinalist in Canada's Total Mom Pitch 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 My Endometriosis Story - A journey from a devastating health ordeal to a fulfilling career in Preventative and Integrative Health 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
osteopenia Spreading Good Vibrations & Education to Help Improve Musculoskeletal Health 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
REMS on the ROAD with Marg & Meg...Coming to a community near you! Megan Buhrmester from OsteoSound and I are excited to share with you our mission to become leaders in both bone health analysis and preventative & integrative health education in Canada and beyond. We are honoured to introduce the game-changing Echolight REMS Bone Scan technology to Canadians and emphasize why this
The Power of Touch - Two Massage Therapists on a Mission It was a pleasure to sit down with fellow passionate Registered Massage Therapist, Stephanie Vandenbussche founder of Exeter Massage Therapy on this final day of PHAM- The Power of Touch Day. Preventative Health Awareness Month concludes with a discussion on the power of touch and the importance of massage therapy
Home Modifications for Healthy Aging In this conversation, Margaret Wallis-Duffy of Wallis for Wellness 2.0 and Karen Brown of Reno Studios discuss the importance of home modifications for healthy aging. They highlight the need for accessible homes and the barriers in current home design. They emphasize the importance of advocating for accessible housing and
Healthy Aging in Place through a Preventative Lens In this conversation, Margaret Wallis-Duffy sits down with Karen Brown founder of Renos Studios to discuss the importance of healthy aging and the impact of an aging population on the quality of life in Canada. Karen's almost 25 years of listening to older adults and their families talk
baby massage Baby Massage - A Powerful Parenting Tool Hi Everyone, It's Margaret Wallis Duffy And I'm Super Excited to be coming to You Today On PHAM's Healthy Baby And Children's Day, As a Registered Massage Therapist and an Internationally Certified Infant Massage Instructor with three decades of clinical experience, I
Finger Splints you will want to wear to improve Function & Reduce Pain Summary In this conversation, Margaret Wallis-Duffy interviews Derek from DigiSplint about the importance of hand health and the benefits of using splints for various hand conditions. Derek shares his background as a silversmith and how he transitioned into making splints. They discuss different types of splints, including the realignment splint
PHAM Kirsten's Childhood Cancer Story- Let's talk Prevention It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Kirsten, a two-time childhood cancer survivor, and one time young adult cancer survivor about her experiences and the importance of preventative health. They discuss the changing perception of cancer, living with and beyond cancer, advocating for one's health, the
stress response The Dolphin - A game changing technology to add to your preventative health toolbox Today is Health and Tech Day during Preventative Health Awareness Month. I'm am excited to share some education from a tech perspective of things that we can actually put into your hands to help empower you to have control over your own health when it comes to sleep,
PHAM'S Men's Mental Health & Addiction Prevention Day Summary Preventative Health Awareness Month in collaboration with Men United, is hosting Men's Mental Health and Addiction Prevention Day. The event aims to promote preventative measures for mental health and addiction at every age and stage of life. Keynote speaker Paulie O'Byrne, a mental health consultant
bone health Hip, Hip Hooray! Three cheers for the REMS Bone Scan? Have you heard about the new innovative Health Canada approved bone health analysis technology called REMS? If not, it is time that you do. For the past 40 years Canadians have relied on the OHIP covered x-ray based DEXA bone scan to asses their bone mineral density but now there
We have a Bone to pick with you. Bone health isn't sexy. I know. It's a hard sell as bone health is often silent and we don't tend to worry about it until something goes wrong and we literally "break" ie. sustain a fracture. It is time to change the
PHAM Are you aware of the hidden toxins in your home and personal care? Preventative health encompasses a wide range of things. We have the opportunity to consciously decide to take action to improve our mental, physical, emotional and even financial health. Making lifestyle changes or switching our mindset when it comes to the way we conduct ourselves in our day to day lives
mentalhealth Breaking News! The podcast, PHAMCAST with Marg & Meg has launched! Last February, I realized a dream and was the visionary behind the first ever Preventative Health Awareness Month (PHAM), recognized by Health Canada. Click here to see the posting of the event on the Health Canada Website. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/calendar-health-promotion-days.html Over the course of
ceoofyourhealth Exciting News! - Wallis For Wellness 2.0 is Here! 0:00 /10:39 1× Wallis For Wellness - Become the CEO of Your HealthEmpower yourself to advocate for your health and live with vitality, confidence, and longevity. Join the Preventative Health Awareness Movement and become the CEO of your health.Become the CEO of Your Health Happy Friday. It&
Featured HOW PHYSIOTHERAPY HELPS IN POSTPARTUM WOMEN Dealing with pelvic health issues after having a baby is common and left untreated can lead to decreased physical and mental health, isolation and depression. Many women do not return to the activities they once enjoyed due to fear of embarrassment. What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor muscles
Featured Top 5 things to know about nutrition in perimenopause You're 40+ and what used to work isn't working anymore. You feel tired, bloated, your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight are creeping up. You're down a rabbit hole or lost in the weeds with conflicting information on what to eat. Let's cut
womenshealth Featured MENOPAUSE INCONTINENCE: URINARY AND FECAL People that experience pelvic health issues such as incontinence often avoid exercise and physical activities that may cause embarrassment. Incontinence is a common problem and left untreated can lead to further health issues, isolation, depression and immobility. WHAT IS INCONTINENCE? Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control.
