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 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 […]
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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. One way I do this is by improving my […]
Continue ReadingBaby, It’s Cold Outside!
It’s certainly chilly in the Northern Hemisphere in November, December, January + February! How many of us are hiding our winter extra layer of insulation under extra layers of clothing? Baby, it’s Cold Outside I know that for many years, and especially during the late winter months, I certainly had a tendency to hide under […]
Continue ReadingAre You Ready to Live the Life You Have Always Wanted?
Happy New Year! It’s that time of year when many of us begin to think about making changes to our diet as we head into the New Year. New Year often begins for many of us by taking a look at our lives and making self-contracts to improve our lifestyles. This can be particularly true […]
Continue ReadingBE THE GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS
I have sat down on several occasions to write the end of year newsletter and looked at a blank screen with no ideas bopping through my brain. Then I was at the Breakfast with Friends networking group listening to my good friend Mary Ford bring our breakfast group to a close for the year and […]
Continue ReadingMoving Into Change This Fall
I’m often asked by clients and students alike “how do I make changes happen in my life?” They watch the movies and read the right books. They decide they’d like to lose weight, lead a happier life, find the right relationship, get a new job; and the list goes on and on! They have decided […]
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