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Day 3, Forest Bathing – 10 Days of Self Care
Day 3 – Forest Bathing In Japan Forest Bathing is the newest health craze. Forest Bathing is a slow, meditative walk in a forest among the trees. Medical Doctors in Japan actually prescribe this treatment and some work places consider it an important part of peoples day to get out…
Day 2, Pick Wildflowers for your Bedside – 10 Days of Self Care
Day 2 – Pick Wildflowers for your Bedside We all love beautiful things and surrounding yourself with something beautiful is what I’d like you to do today. This is a personal bouquet. For your bedside table. Find a field or a park or a garden where you won’t get in…
Day 1, Sit Spot – 10 Days of Self Care
Day 1 – Sit Spot A Sit Spot is a quiet spot, preferably somewhere in nature but it can just be somewhere quiet. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Get comfortable. You can close your eyes or keep them open. The idea is to simply sit in silence for 15…
10 Days of Radical Self Care Challenge
10 Days of Radical Self Care Challenge I thought I would challenge you all to something fun and simple this summer. 10 days of truly radical self care. They will all be small things you can do for yourself to help down-regulate that nasty stress response that we are all…
The Big 3 – Keys To Self Care
The Big 3 – Keys To Self Care If you’ve ever been in an airplane, you’ve been through the pre-flight assurance that you must secure your own oxygen mask before attempting to help others. It’s a common sense message. Get yourself in the best position you can be so you…
Walking The Talk – Stephanie Alouche Self Care Practices
Walking The Talk – Stephanies Self Care & Relaxation List There are so many things I LOVE, that fill my cup that are busy, busy, busy. What that means is I forget the self-care relaxation component, often right up until I hit the wall with an injury or the dreaded…
Walking The Talk – Lesley M Self Care Practices
Lesley M – Our most recently addition to the office loves to meet new people in clinic, but knows the importance of the little things, so much so she offered 11 instead of 10 self care practices. Spending time at the horse barn. Just walking in and hearing them nicker…
Walking the Talk – Sandras Self Care Practices
Sandra Takes Care Your friendly face at the desk, the voice on the phone welcoming you to Barefoot knows the importance of small daily rituals to keep her smiling. Hot bath with candles and soft music I take 10 minutes every morning to write in my Gratitude Diary at last 5 things…
Walking the Talk – Christin M Self Care Practices
Christins 10 favourite cup filling self care things: Cuddles My daughters laugh Having a dance party Smell of lilacs A clean house Concord grapes Digging in the dirt Family movie night Bare feet in dewy grass A fall day,a sweater, a good book and a nice breeze. Its perfection …
Walking The Talk – Dr Eileen Park Self Care Practices
Dr. Eileen Park takes care Quiet time with meditation Tea Private 10 min dance parties (to shake it off) Pilates Massage treatments (have you SEEN the list of Massages offered?) Jazz FM Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcasts and audiobooks Connecting one on one with a friend (Dr Parks article…
Dr. Lisa Doran N.D, is a Naturopathic Doctor who has been practising in Durham Region since 1997. Dr. Lisa Doran is a general family practitioner and she welcomes new patients of all ages and stages of their lives to explore what Naturopathic Medicine can do for their health and wellness.
Dr. Eileen Fast N.D, is a Board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine practicing in Ontario. Her special interests include, but are not limited to women’s health, hormone disorders, fertility, prenatal & postpartum support, as well as pediatric care. Eileen is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is currently an Executive Director and faculty at the International Breastfeeding Centre in Toronto. Eileen has also received CAPPA-approved labour doula training. 
Adrianne Colby is a Registered Massage Therapist with experience and training in Swedish Massage and advanced techniques that promote relaxation, decrease pain, increase range of motion and treat a variety of conditions. She has truly found her passion through massage therapy and is dedicated to supporting clients in reaching their health and wellness goals.