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The Importance of Hobbies: Adults Need Fun Too!
Often, I feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to do the things I need to do, let alone the things I want to do. Last year, I...

Dr. Larissa Wheeler, ND
2 days ago3 min read


Massage Your Way Through the Back-to-School Rush
The start of the school year brings new routines, early mornings, and busy schedules. While it’s an exciting time, it can also bring...
Ilona Logan, RMT
2 days ago2 min read


Caregiver Fatigue- What is it and how do I manage?
Do you ever feel like you put the needs of everyone else ahead of your own? Do you struggle or feel guilty for feeling slight resentment...
Kaitlin Knupp, BSW, RSW
Jul 312 min read


Unlocking the Power of Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Gentle Therapy, Big Benefits
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmic form of massage therapy that supports the body’s lymphatic system—a key part of our...

Ilona Logan
Jul 301 min read


The Sacred Forty Days: Exploring the Chinese Tradition of “Sitting the Month” After Birth
Honoring recovery, rest, and rebirth through ancient wisdom In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the moment a baby is born marks the...

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
Jul 303 min read


Trigger Points Explained
By Ilona Logan, RMT Have you ever felt a tight knot in your muscle that just won’t go away, no matter how much you stretch or massage it?...

Ilona Logan
Jul 42 min read


The Summer Season, the Fire Element, and the Heart: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
-Dr. Erika Polsfut, CMD, Dr. Ac As the days stretch longer and the sun reaches its peak, summer arrives in full bloom. In Traditional...

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
Jul 32 min read


Recharging Your Batteries: Simple Summer Self-Care Strategies
By Larissa Raine, Counsellor & Art Therapist As the pace of life slows with the arrival of summer, many of us instinctively crave rest,...

Larissa Raine, Registered Social Worker
Jul 33 min read


Disconnect to Reconnect: Why Stepping Away from Screens May be Necessary to Transform Your Health
Last week, I went on a camping trip—and did something that felt almost radical: I left my phone at home. No emails. No texts. No...

Dr. Larissa Wheeler, ND
Jun 304 min read


The benefits of Hydrotherapy
Water has always held a special place in natural healing, and for good reason. Hydrotherapy—the therapeutic use of water—has been used...

Ilona Logan
May 232 min read


Reflections on Radiance: Wins, Wisdom, and the Heart of Building a Clinic
When I first envisioned Radiance Health, I thought that we would be about 10 years in the future: 2035. I had always wanted to open a...

Dr. Larissa Wheeler, ND
May 234 min read


Navigating Grief and Loss
Grief is a universal experience, but one that never feels quite the same for any two people. As a counselling therapist, I often sit with...

Larissa Raine, Registered Social Worker
May 223 min read


The Inspiration Around Here is YOU!
We applaud those of you committed to taking your health back! Who walks through the doors of Radiance Health? People just like YOU!...

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
May 212 min read


Healthy Emotional Expression: What I Want My Clients to Know
As a therapist, one of the most common themes I encounter in my work is emotional suppression—people struggling not because they feel too...

Larissa Raine, Registered Social Worker
May 53 min read


Shake It Up!
Deep -Sighing a lot lately? Your body may be telling you to move it! Have you noticed, or have those around you observed and commented,...

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
May 12 min read


The Benefits of Water Therapy
One of my absolute favourite therapies we learned baout in school is simple water therapy. I remmeber my first hydrotherapy class where...

Dr. Larissa Wheeler, ND
Apr 33 min read


Spring is in the Air!
Support your liver function this spring for optimal health

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
Apr 13 min read


Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Weaving for Mental Health Regulation
Weaving, an ancient craft, is experiencing a revival, emerging not just as a hobby but as a powerful therapeutic tool for mental health...

Larissa Raine, Registered Social Worker
Mar 283 min read


Understanding the 5 Element Theory: How to Support the Spleen and Stomach During Seasonal Changes
Seasonal Changes directly impact the digestive system and how our bodies are nourished!

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
Mar 23 min read


Managing Stress and Finding Resilience The power of the fight or flight system: how the stress system can both help and hinder
Before I get into this story, I’d like to put out a disclaimer that this story includes medical trauma and motor vehicle collision. If...

Dr. Larissa Wheeler, ND
Feb 275 min read
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