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'
Are hot flushes making your menopause journey challenging? You're not alone, and today I have just the solution for you! 🌿 My latest video dives into how acupuncture and acupressure can offer effective, natural relief. 🌡️ In this exclusive video, I sit down with the Registered Acupuncturist, Vonalee Gilroy to
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 '
workplace wellness
Boundaries create a better workplace experience for you and your co-workers and are important to increase work productivity and satisfaction and establish a healthy work–life balance. They can also help establish a realistic workload, minimize the risk of burnout and lower job-related stress. There are different types of boundaries
Our adrenal glands are pyramid-shaped glands that sit on top of each kidney, and are responsible for producing multiple hormones. Included in this list of important hormones are progesterone, testosterone, estrogen and cortisol. The role of cortisol is to help us manage all types of stress – emotional, physical (inflammation) and
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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What is a manly way to implement healthy preventative health tools into your daily life? Journaling, meditation, exercise, healthy food, reduce or eliminate alcohol, are all a Big Yes. What about preventative health tools that may not fit into the typical guys toolbox? Are they ok? Do they make you
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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,
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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
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
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