Exciting Announcement: We’re now accepting applications for licensed health practice positions at Two Rivers Health. We’re set to open our beautiful new doors in May 2017 in downtown Guelph! If you’re a self-motivated, team-oriented, holistic or integrative health care practitioner with a strong commitment to helping our community build, maintain and own their health, get in touch with us to apply. Please call (519)265-6963 for application details. Imagine welcoming your patients to a gorgeous, calming, inspiring treatment space where you feel wonderful practicing in. Your spacious treatment room has a view of the outdoor landscape and plenty of light and fresh air through brand new windows. Your patient finds dedicated parking and enters the clinic with ease through the secure … Read More
How to Avoid a C-Section: What Do Doulas Do?
When I began working with women and children as a naturopathic medical student, I decided to become a doula when the connection between childbirth and trauma became a common thread among my patients and friends. It angered me to hear stories where these two seemingly opposite themes came together in a woman’s experience. And it inspired me to hear of colleagues who had become doulas and were supporting other women to have the kinds of birthing experiences they wanted and deserved. As a naturopathic doctor, I’m trained to see your health holistically, in the context of the many influences on health both in the present and past. Your health history predates your birth, (in fact your health history predates your … Read More
Brain Food: Naturally Nourish Your Mood & Mind
Did your mom ever tell you your least favourite food was “brain food” in hopes you’d eat it in your school lunch? Tuna salad, boiled eggs, oatmeal…Pate??… Liver?? (Your mom was right). Mind Over Grey Matter In fact, many foods offer a rich complement of brain-specific nutrients. The more brain research comes to light, the more we understand that maintaining a healthy brain indeed begins with your lifestyle: the nutrients you take in vs. the toxins you release, the way you move, the way you think. Starting with food is one of the most gratifying and self-empowered, so let’s dig into some brain food together. Make Any Food Brain Food The way to let your day to day meals qualify as … Read More
Boost Your Brain Power At Any Age
In case you haven’t noticed, your brain has been turning the heads of researchers worldwide. That’s great news, since maintaining a healthy brain is imperative to avoiding cognitive decline, dementia, and premature aging that robs people of their quality of life. With plenty of published research to draw from, we’re excited to use natural medicine to your mind’s full advantage. Brain Health Isn’t Just for CEOs Anymore Your brain is the Gatekeeper to healthy moods and balanced hormones, clear thinking, contributing to your community and keeping your body well for your entire lifespan. As your naturopathic doctor, I’d like to help you ensure your brain is nourished, oxygenated, protected from injury, and not inflamed, so that you can expect optimal performance, … Read More
“Natural First Aid”: Homeopathic Medicine & Your Child
As your naturopathic doctor, one way I help is to empower you to create the conditions for health in your home and life. This includes giving you tools to help you and your kids recover from and prevent common family health concerns like colds and flus, bumps and bruises, stings and strains, tummy aches, headaches and more. More often than not, minor conditions and symptoms respond to safe and gentle self-care methods and natural remedies you can keep in your kitchen and medicine cabinet. It’s a passion of mine to help make sure all of the families we serve are equipped to do this successfully. My first experiences with “natural first aid” were as a child. By the time I began my formal medical … Read More
6 Ways to Stay Healthy for the Holidays
We’re almost there! With all the busyness and extra pressures that come along with the holiday season, I thought I’d share some tips I’m finding helpful in my own health journey in preparation for the festivities coming right up. 1. Take It Slow. This year, I’m trying to stay conscious of the pace at which I’m moving (or driving!) and how many things I’m booking for one day. Errands take up more time than usual in pre-Christmas week, so my husband and I are making lists and taking turns while the other one takes care of things on the home front. It’s also helpful to “make space”. Emotions can come up. We miss those who can’t be with us. Christmas is a … Read More
90% of Your Fertility Success Is Already Within You
There’s more to getting pregnant and having your baby than getting sperm and egg together in the same room. Since I released my e-book Let Your Fertility Shine just 2 weeks ago, over 1000 women have already accessed it. That’s such an honour for me!!…but it also sends me a deeper message: there’s a real & immediate need for the expert fertility guidance, research-proven methods and compassionate support that I’ve packaged up for you in my Fertility Empowerment Program. The program gives you is everything you need to do between your clinic visits to actually transform your results. You see, 90% of your fertility success is actually already within you. You just need to apply the right information, at the right times, to get the results you’re … Read More