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
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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
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
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
Navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming, but it’s a crucial piece in preventative health. Self advocacy allows us to: * take a proactive approach in our lifestyle by adopting healthier habits * to regularly check in with our bodies and our minds and notice when we don’t quite feel right, or
Introducing the transformative "5-Step Resilience Roadmap." This roadmap is designed to help anyone navigate through the complexities of grief, loss, and various life challenges. Here at The Resilience Company, we are dedicated to providing effective, affordable tools to support individuals and families on this journey, with our flagship
Grief is a universal human experience, yet its complexity and impact on mental health are often underestimated. Whether triggered by the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life transition, grief can manifest in various ways and deeply affect our emotional well-being. In this
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Breaking the Stigma about Men and Mental Health Men's mental health deserves so much more attention. According to The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Canadian men are dying at an alarming rate from chronic illness. Yet 70% of men’s health problems are preventable by living healthier -
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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
Chronic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal health conditions present an array of challenges to those diagnosed and to their caregivers. Because of the complexity of these conditions, secondary effects or “sequelae” (such as muscle contractures) are often overlooked or may not be considered an immediate priority in their management. As Certified Orthotists,
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
Is stress affecting your sleep? Is sleep affecting your stress? It’s a vicious cycle - I’m stressed so I can’t sleep and I can’t sleep so I’m stressed! It’s like the chicken and the egg. For those of us who have experienced problems sleeping