Cheryl LeMay is a Social Worker/Therapist who has 21 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba in 2006 and is a Registered Social Worker with the Manitoba College of Social Work. Cheryl uses a number of therapy approaches when working with clients, including cognitive behavioural therapy, strengths-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy, and relaxation strategies. She helps clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour and learn new coping skills for managing a variety of stress-related issues and mental health concerns.
Community News
Avoid Injury This Spring
Spring means two things: yard work and stiff, sore muscles. Stretching to prepare muscles for strenuous activities that have not been done since fall is very important. Simple things like doing arm circles, shrugging your shoulders, and touching your toes should be done before and after activity. If you do overexert and your neck, shoulder, arm, or back pain is not going away within a week, there are natural alternatives that can help. Options such as designed nutritional formulations, Biofeedback, or NIR Therapy will reduce inflammation and stimulate muscle repair to help you recover quickly and get back to enjoying spring.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Did you know…Laughter can activate and relieve your stress response. A rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response, and it can increase and then decrease your heart rate and blood pressure. The result? A good, relaxed feeling. Subscribe to Wellnessnews.ca for a chance to Win 2 Tickets to Rumors Comedy Club. Check out our Featured Upcoming Events. RumorsComedyClub.com
Local Product Spotlight
Go Chair® by Pride Mobility. Enjoy greater independence and mobility! The Go Chair® by Pride Mobility is a portable electric wheelchair that provides a high level of maneuverability with a 25.5-inch turning radius, so you can easily navigate tight corners indoors. It has a battery capacity that can go up to 13.2 miles on a single charge with speeds up to 3.8 mph, and has a weight capacity of 300 lbs. With fully adjustable armrests and a five-point swivel seat with latch release, the Go Chair® offers plenty of comfort along with incredible convenience thanks to its one-hand feather-touch disassembly and under-seat storage.
Infertility Awareness Week
April 24-30th is National Infertility Awareness Week. The mission is to change the conversation around infertility. There are myths and misinformation that create barriers for people who need help to build their families. We want people to feel comfortable sharing their stories in a community that cares so that they don’t feel isolated and struggle. The color orange is used for infertility awareness. Orange promotes a sense of wellness and emotional energy. Let’s increase activity for this important week and remind those in our community that we are there for them during the disappointments, broken hearts, or wounded pride.
April is Oral Health Month
Oral health is important for everyone, including denture wearers. Gum disease, dental decay, and tooth loss are some of the main problems that denture wearers experience, so it is important to take good care of your gums, any remaining natural teeth, and to keep your partial or complete denture(s) clean and properly fitted! If gums, natural teeth, partials, and complete dentures are not cleaned properly, you are likely to experience a build-up of plaque, leading to bad breath, cavities, gum disease and further tooth loss. Denturists and dental hygienists play an integral role in the maintenance of your oral health. Be sure to book an appointment today.
Tips from Your Physiotherapist
Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner! It is the time to start planting flowers, veggies, and fruit. Planting and digging in your garden require you to be on the ground and mostly on your knees. Simply using a knee cushion will help take the hard tension off your knees and legs and keep the strain off your back. Always try to take breaks and stand up to give your back a stretch. This will straighten up your spine and prevent your body from being sore and tight the next day. Most importantly, enjoy the sun!
Local Spotlight: Peony Wolf
At Peony Wolf I offer reiki, reflexology & Thai massage as well as yin/restorative energy healing classes. You can find me at my studio, at The Yoga Barre in Charleswood, or alternatively, I can visit you in your home at your convenience. I work with different modalities of energy healing to align your lifeforce and keep your body and spirit in balance. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy with an emphasis on identifying and addressing current stressors, exploring past experiences and family dynamics, and developing positive life patterns. Healing body, mind, and spirit as one is crucial to personal wellness.
Spring Into Action!
Spring is the season of renewal! It’s the perfect time to try a new fitness program to help look and feel your best all summer long. The 30 Minute Hit circuit is an effective cardiovascular and muscle conditioning program for women of all ages. Each 2-minute round based on boxing, kickboxing, general self-defense, and core stability training, will challenge you to improve your fitness and reward you with amazing results. Be part of a fun community and get fit doing it! Get out of winter hibernation and come clear your mind and transform your body faster than you could ever imagine!
Live With No Regrets
Living without regrets means stepping out of your comfort zone. Accessing your bold braveness, taking a chance and trying something new, not letting fear hold you back. The 5 main regrets people have when reviewing their lives are: 1) Wishing they hadn’t worked so hard. 2) Having the courage to live a life truer to themselves, instead of what other’s expected of them. 3) Expressing their true feelings more often. 4) Staying in touch with friends. 5) Doing the things and decisions that would have made them happier. Which areas in your life are you ready to liberate and live for more fully?
Check Your Child’s Posture
Kids spend about 33 hours on screens each week, found a study that surveyed more than 1,400 parents. Now look at their posture when they are looking at their devices. They often assume this gargoyle like pose for hours. Though it may seem like they are just wasting time, they are also damaging their spine. The Canadian Society of Pediatrics state infants aged 0-2 years should not have any exposure to technology, 3-5 years be restricted to one hour per day, and 6-18 years restricted to two hours per day. See a chiropractor for a gentle adjustment to get your child’s spine back in properly alignment.
