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Simple Hacks for a Healthier Halloween
Balancing the fun with wellness With Halloween right around the corner, many parents are concerned about sugar overload, energy crashes,...

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
Sep 28, 20254 min read


3 Super Quick Science-Backed Tips for Navigating Perimenopause
As a doctor, I try my best to fill gaps in care for my patients. When we think about Naturopathic medicine in general, this may look like...

Dr. Larissa Wheeler, ND
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Exploring Identity in Kids
"A child has the right to be fully prepared to live an individual life." - United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child “I said I...
Tanya Pivovar, RSW, MSW
Sep 28, 20252 min read


The Art of Resiliency: Explained with Plants
Fall 2023 Throughout my life, I have heard the phrase “you are so resilient”. What does that even mean and how do you become resilient?...
Kaitlin Knupp, BSW, RSW
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Stay Healthy this Fall: Nourish the Lungs with 5 Element Wisdom
As the crispness of autumn settles in and the days grow shorter, our bodies naturally begin to shift with the season. In Traditional...

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
Aug 30, 20252 min read


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
Aug 27, 20253 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 31, 20252 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 30, 20251 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 30, 20253 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 3, 20252 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 3, 20253 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 30, 20254 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 23, 20254 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 22, 20253 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 21, 20252 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 5, 20253 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
Apr 30, 20252 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 3, 20253 min read


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

Dr. Erika Polsfut CMD, Dr. Ac
Mar 31, 20253 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 28, 20253 min read
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