Conditions
Women's Health
Menopause / Peri-menopause
Menopause isn’t a disease. It’s a stage in a women’s life when her ovaries start to take a break. It is characterized by a cessation of menses for ...
Heavy Periods
Today I want to talk about heavy periods. For many women, that time of the month can be a dreadful ordeal. It is often filled with embarrassment, u...
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
PMS is a variety of psychological, behavioural and physical symptoms that usually occur in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This is 2 weeks...
Breast Health
In Canada, 1 in 9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This disease is constantly rising. It’s important that as a woman you get to know y...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Infections of the lower urinary tract can be common in young women, during pregnancy and in per- and post-menopausal women. The cause of frequ...
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Many women unfortunately experience monthly vaginal yeast infections. Yeast is a fungus that naturally lives in the vaginal area. The type of y...
Hormones
PCOS and Hormonal Imbalances
PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome. This is diagnosed through an ultrasound and through blood work. It is associated with high ***to*teron...
Bio-identical hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Hormones affect every cell and ultimately every organ in the body. Any imbalances in our hormones can cause a variety of very unpleasant symptoms. ...
Fertility
Infertility is the inability to conceive a child. Couples may be considered infertile if they are unable to conceive after a year of unprotecte...
Heart Health
Cardiovascular Disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, strokes)
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. The number of adults and children who are obese is skyrocketing. Cardiovascular...
Mental Health
Emotional Health (Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic Disorders, sleep disturbances)
Emotional wellbeing is multifaceted. Often we go through life just to get by and suppress any feelings we may be having. Sometimes these feelin...
Stress
The stress hormone, cortisol is necessary for survival but too much can cause havoc in our body. If your cortisol is imbalanced you can experience ...
Nutrition
Food Sensitivities
Do you ever feel bloated and gassy after a meal? Or maybe you feel sluggish and tired and it seems like it’s coming out of nowhere. You may b...
Weight Loss
Have you tried everything and are still having a hard time losing weight? Perhaps you have a hard time being disciplined or having will-power. The...
Digestion Optimization
Do you have symptoms of gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation or all the above? These symptoms can be quite uncomfortable, debilitating or even e...
Bone Health
Osteoporosis
At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. The cost to the Canadian health care syst...
Osteoarthritis
Understanding Osteoarthritis-- Causes, Symptoms, and What It Means for Joint HealthOsteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and one...
Energy Work
Energy Work & Neurofeedback
Techniques I have received training in include BodyTalk, Emotion and Body Code, NET, Neurofeedback. I usually use a combination of techniques ...