Hello everyone! Yesterday was my first day back to work as a RMT and it was …something else. I went in feeling nervous and anxious because this was the longest time I would be away from my home AND my dog. It was scary. So, to cope I decided to…
Even while closed for social distancing, Whole Therapy is stepping up to support front line healthcare heroes and first responders across Canada during this time. Please share widely to support those in the Covid 19 battle lines. Our Integrative Therapist David Gilbert is now providing ongoing no charge mental health…
Flashbacks often leave people feeling powerless and frustrated. They’re taken on a ride against their will which only reinforces the trauma. One tool my clients report finding very helpful is free, simple, safe and grounding. Start off by practicing it in a safe place while not experiencing a flashback. Use…
A few years ago, I was exposed to Picture Tapping Techniques during ongoing continuing education in my field. I was profoundly impressed by this marriage of EFT Tapping and Art Therapy and continued on to enroll in all available training and advanced courses. PTT doesn’t replace EFT. It’s just one…
Did you know that physical strength is now recognized as one of the most important health stats for predicting both healthy lifespan and lifespan itself? The most advanced research now shows that our lean muscle mass affects every single aspect of our metabolism. Even cancer risks and outcomes for…
Are you feeling sluggish, perhaps run down? Is that seasonal slump hitting you? Yep, you guessed it. Winter Is Coming Self care is KEY during the winter season! Longer nights and shorter days means less vitamin D and sun rays. At this time of year, it is crucial to step…
One day a client came to see me with severe anxiety and dread about an upcoming hospital procedure. Ninety minutes later, he reported the anxiety and dread were totally gone. It just wasn’t an issue anymore. So what happened? EFT allows the conscious and subconscious mind to collaborate in…
The placebo effect: Often called the expectancy effect, it’s the ability of our minds to powerfully influence healing in the body. Most are familiar with this concept, with many caring physicians integrating it into their practice to enhance the benefits of whatever treatments they prescribe. The dark side of the…
Good sleep quality and duration help protect us from cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s, but how? For the longest time, it was assumed the fluids in the brain and spinal cord were isolated from the rest of the body. It turns out that was totally wrong and the reason is really…
Remarkable recovery from balance issues: Two cases As an Integrative Therapist I’m open minded but highly skeptical. I need to see the science and then test the effects for myself. A recent evolution in neuroscience using specialized neuro-stimulating socks and insoles intrigued me when I saw the measurable effects recorded with…