Why protecting your jaw may be one of the smartest things you can do for your entire skeleton. Smile. đ 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
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
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
Whatâs emerging in modern physiology isn't necessarily proof of ancient medical systems in the way they were originally described. But it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the parallels between what traditional practitioners observed clinically for thousands of years and what modern research is beginning to identify
A more integrated model for sustainable healing and behavior change For years, health has largely been approached through a prescriptive model. Eat this. Avoid that. Follow the protocol. Take the supplements. Track the symptoms. Stay compliant. And for a short period of time, many people can. Until eventually, something begins
If your body is hurting in June⌠does it really make sense to wait until January for your insurance benefits to reset before getting help? Itâs a question Iâve been asking myself more and more lately â both as a physiotherapist and as someone who has personally had to
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.
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
0:00 /2:59 1Ă When it comes to health the most common shifts I help people make is in regards to how they view nutrition and movement. The common thought pattern is focusing on the physical and aesthetic reasons. When people are more focussed on these reasons the chances
You sit down to work for âjust a few minutes,â and suddenly itâs 4 hours later. Your hips feel tight. Your back feels stiff. Standing up takes a second longer than it should. Nothing feels injured. Your body just feels⌠stuck. In many cases, it comes down to one
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. Itâs my birthday month (May 6th) and if you know me, you know I love celebrating birthdays, mine and everyone else's. But this year, itâs different. This May marks something that has been four years in the
Have you ever crossed your legs when you laugh⌠or avoided jumping, running, or even sneezing too hard- just in case? If youâve ever worried about leaking, you are not alone. But hereâs something I want you to hear clearly: Just because itâs common⌠doesnât mean
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: âDoes OHIP cover that?â 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
How an Exercise Ball Supports Everyday Movement Meet the exercise ball, your playful and versatile movement partner. Big, round, and ready to roll, it helps you connect with your body, feel steadier, and move with confidence. You can use it at home, in your office, or anywhere you have a
We talk a lot about benefits in the workplace. Health coverage. Wellness incentives. Mental health supports. On paper, many workplaces are doing the right things. But there is a quiet gap that often gets overlooked. Understanding. Many people do not truly know what is available to them, how to use
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 Iâve Always Known After 34 years as a
A full-circle moment at the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce She Means Business event and the story behind the Preventative Health Awareness Movement.(PHAM) A Full Circle Moment This week I experienced one of those moments that stops you in your tracks and reminds you exactly why you do the
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Itâs easy to feel stuck in a loop where stress robs us of sleep, and then lack of sleep makes our stress even worse. If youâve ever felt that tension in your body, that overwhelming sense that you just canât catch a break, I hear you. This
Four years ago, PHAM began as an idea. A belief. A whisper that prevention deserved a louder voice. That healthcare could feel more connected by breaking down silos. That Canadians deserved tools, education, and agency, not just reacting to illness. Today, that whisper has become a wave. And this year,
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Sleep is something we all know we need â but itâs rarely simple. We want to rest. We try to go to bed earlier. We meditate, cut caffeine, and track every hour. And yet, many of us still lie awake⌠tossing, scrolling, or worrying. Sleep isnât just about hours
This morning, as I raised the Preventative Health Awareness Movement flag at City Hall in downtown Ottawa, I had to pause. I checked in with myself. My feet were on the ground. I was looking up at the sky. The wind was blowing. And I was standing there, slowly rolling
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We often talk about the cost of healthcare in Canada. But the greater cost isnât only financial. It is the cost to vitality. To resilience. To independence. To years lived well. And the latest national data confirms something important: We are managing illness. But we are not preventing enough
Did you know that you reach your peak bone mass by age 30? That means by the time many people are just getting started in their careers, building families, and feeling invincible, the foundation of their skeletal strength has already been laid. From that point forward, we are either maintaining
Becoming a mum is one of the most rewarding journeys youâll ever take â but letâs be honest, it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. As a paediatric physiotherapist, I often support families through those early years, and Iâve seen firsthand how small changes can make a big difference.
At PHAM â Preventative Health Awareness Movement (P-H-A-M) â we are on a mission. A mission to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive. From passive to empowered. From âpill for an illâ to preventative, layered, patient-driven strategy. For too long, weâve bought into a system that waits until something breaks before
At Move Activity & Motion Clinic, Dr. Kathy helps patients of all ages stay active, prevent injuries, and maintain mobility through chiropractic care, movement coaching, and healthy lifestyle habits.