How often do we hear ourselves say.. “I should,” I have to, I got to”, but nothing happens? Or we must force ourselves to get things done? We’ve been hearing these words since our earliest years, but what are two-year-olds best at? Saying NO. Unless we change the script, our…
One day, a lifetime ago, when he was neither my Husband or my Trainer, Jamie and I walked a block together to get a coffee. The wind was strong that early Spring day, and I braced myself against the icy gusts as I walked. Jamie glanced at me as he…
Remember, I say to myself as I try and fail to get motivated, it’s August. You’re dormant this month. Going dormant is a practice that I’ve begun to develop within myself. And it started with a quote: Be kind to yourself. Nothing in nature blooms all year. When I read…
14 years a therapist I still remember my first ever client. Summer, 2006. A man from Toronto, in town on business, coming in with his longtime girlfriend (a regular client). I was the New Therapist, having received my certification only days before, and I was the perfect one to massage…
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…
This experience was amazing!! If you ever have the opportunity to be in the presence of Jen Wright, it is a blessing. Not only is Jen a colleague, she is also my boss and what a warrior of a person she is! In our treatment today, I got to experience…
We have all seen when a person shows up with circular hickey-like bruises on their body. I remember witnessing this for the first time and thinking “What the heck is that?! And why would anybody do that to themselves?!” Or even, “What happened to that person?!” Well guess what, you…
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…
Ok friends, here's a question for you. Have you ever had one of these moments, where you bend down to pick something up, maybe a sock, or toy your kid has left on the floor, or just maybe it's one of those epic sneezes that completely throw you off kilter…
Hey everyone! Here's a quick and easy, on the go snack perfect for the chocolate peanut butter lover in you! Ingredients 1.5 cups Oats 1 cup natural peanut butter 3 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce or honey 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 scoops of protein…
