Season’s Blessings! Throughout recorded time it appears that the Autumn and Winter Season has been celebrated with ritual. Ritual is, at its simplest, best described as the habitual performance of some action. At this time of year much of what we consider ritual is believed to have symbolic value, as prescribed by religion or the […]
Continue ReadingChanges-Taking Dreams to Belief
Many people have contacted me over the years to ask how they might use their knowledge of or interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) into a new career path. Often people have collected some knowledge over the years, or they feel a real draw to helping others and want to learn more. Sometimes it’s […]
Continue ReadingDo What You Love and the Money Will Follow
There is a wonderful little book that I have recommended to so many clients and students over the years called “How to Survive the Loss of a Love”. Often I am suggesting that someone pick this book up when they are looking at the end of a long-term partnership type relationship, like marriage. And most […]
Continue ReadingLove is in the Air
September is here again and we have to acknowledge that Summer is ‘officially’ over for those of us in the Northern hemisphere. This time of year I usually write something about ‘back to school’ and getting back into the swing of things after a relaxing summer break. It’s interesting to sometimes stop and observe ourselves […]
Continue ReadingHealthy Options during Barbecue Season
One of my favourite things to do is spend time with good friends and family. As barbecue season is in full force, you can often find us sharing stories and laughter in the back yard while someone mans the barbecue. I normally get out of that duty myself, as my barbecue skills are somewhat limited. […]
Continue ReadingA Rose by Any Other Name
Well, I certainly received a lot of feedback from last month’s newsletter, Me First Darling. It seems I’m not alone in feeling this Spring has been a high stress time and some of us needed a reminder to slow down, and even permission to put our own needs first! Along those lines, I have some […]
Continue ReadingMe First, Darling!
Here we are entering the last month of Spring and many clients and students have been complaining about feeling a lack of energy. I have chosen the topic “self-care” as a reminder to put our health and wellness on a priority list. Or as I like to say “me first, darling!” If you have been […]
Continue ReadingDive into Action this Spring!
The sun has come out, the snow has disappeared and it’s time to dive into spring! Many of us are feeling the surge of new energy that comes in as the flowers start to appear and the days become longer, and warmer. Here at the School of Complementary Therapies (SCT) is no exception. Emma, our […]
Continue ReadingLove, Comfort and Food
When we are feeling stressed or anxious or sometimes just numb we often reach for food as a way to comfort ourselves. Does this sound familiar to you? The familiarity and comfort of eating may bring a sensation of temporary peace, but the side effects can be disastrous, including: Obesity Addictive behaviors Eating disorders Bloating […]
Continue ReadingEasy Ways to Improve Energy This Spring
As we enter March I start to think of the Spring coming and the idea of Spring Cleaning comes to mind. Not only do we get to Spring clean our homes, I think of Spring cleaning my holistic self, that is body, mind, spirit and emotions. And that’s how to Improve Energy. One way I […]
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