The thought of downsizing can be very frightening. Here is a checklist that can make the task less daunting: *Create a plan—decide on a moving date, hire help, and decide what you can’t live without. *Organize future floor space—measure your future home and your furniture to make sure it will fit. *Tackle smaller areas first. *Get rid of unwanted items—host a yard sale, donate, recycle, or give them away. *Move larger areas—organize kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. *Prepare moving paperwork—contact utility services, update billing address, and notify the post office of the change of address. Visit our website for more information.

Welcome aboard Angels Abreast, a dragon boat team of Breast Cancer survivors and supporters. Research proves exercise reduces health risks for those who beat cancer and those seeking to prevent it. We paddle for fun, sharing emotional and physical support. We enjoy a wonderful waterfront setting in Newcastle Channel, sharing the seas with seals and otters, and the skies with herons and eagles. Join us in celebrating health. Everyone is welcome – experience is not required. PADDLES UP!!

Women’s History Month highlights the deep connection between women and healing traditions, particularly the transformative power of holistic wellness practices. Acupuncture, an ancient healing art, offers women a profound tool for balancing hormones, reducing stress, and enhancing fertility and reproductive health. This traditional practice, combined with mindful nutrition and herbal medicine, empowers women to take charge of their well-being beyond conventional healthcare. As we celebrate gender equality, we recognize how these holistic approaches address women’s unique health needs—from menstrual health to menopausal support. These practices honour the body’s innate wisdom while providing natural, sustainable paths to wellness that support women through all life stages.

A Raindrop Massage uses essential oils to help with the realignment and detoxification of the spinal column. During a massage, the oils used on the feet and back help detox the body systems, improve emotional well-being, improve immune system functions and reduce stress and minor anxiety. Pure essential oils have the ability to enter our cell walls because they are from nature and their molecules are extremely tiny. One single drop of essential oil has 40 million trillion molecules. This means that they can reach a virus that lives inside our cells and provide health benefits on a cellular level. Book a massage today.

Maintaining heart health is crucial for seniors, as aging increases the risk of cardiovascular conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and arrhythmias. Lifestyle changes can significantly improve heart health in older adults. Regular physical activity, such as walking or swimming, strengthens the heart and lowers cholesterol. A heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins helps manage weight and blood pressure. Avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and managing stress are essential. Seniors should monitor heart health through routine check-ups, addressing conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure promptly. Early detection and healthy habits promote longevity and overall well-being.

Detoxification is about supporting your body’s natural cleansing processes. Start with your diet: focus on whole, unprocessed foods like leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and antioxidant-rich fruits. Hydration is key—drink plenty of water and herbal teas to flush out toxins. Incorporate lifestyle changes like daily movement, deep breathing, and consistent sleep to enhance your body’s ability to reset. Cupping therapy complements these efforts by improving circulation and helping to eliminate waste more effectively. Together, these holistic practices can rejuvenate your body, boost your energy, and leave you feeling balanced and refreshed. Embrace this holistic approach for a fresh start!

Biofield Tuning is a gentle, non-invasive sound healing technique that uses tuning forks to restore balance and resolve trauma by harmonizing the body’s energetic field. As a registered counsellor, Chrissandra often integrates this method when traditional talk therapy alone isn’t enough. By applying the sound of the forks to your energetic timeline, old patterns caused by past trauma, grief, or anxiety are released. These electrical imbalances are created in your biofield from the past, which can continue to impact your well-being in the present.

Are you finding balance a challenge? Tightness and restriction in the atlanto-occipital (AO) joint—the area where the back of your head meets your neck, or in your feet and ankles—could be contributing. These areas have a high concentration of proprioceptors (nerves that monitor body movement and tell you where you are in space), and if these areas are tight, then the brain can’t gather as much information. Rolfing can help, and so can attentive massage and movement of these areas yourself. Attentive is the key—by actively paying attention to these areas as you move them, you will increase your body awareness.