Wellness Archives

What Is Your Anxiety Pointing At?

Ali-John Chaudhary October 28, 2016 Wellness

We've all seen it before. Someone parks in the handicapped zone. We see them leisurely walk out of their car towards a store. Some of us may wonder how that person is affected. Others might think there's nothing wrong with them.

Helping Youth Cope With Mental Illness

lavallee May 5, 2017 Massage, Nutrition, Wellness

May 7, 2017 is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, and this year we’re challenging you to connect with youth in our community. Currently 15% of Canadian youth are facing mental health challenges. That number significantly increases when we look at how this crisis impacts the family unit and in turn our community.

Men Can Ask For Help Too

Ali-John Chaudhary June 5, 2017 Team, Wellness

As men, we are taught early on to be providers. We sacrifice a lot to make sure our loved ones are well taken care of. And that can mean putting our own personal stuff on the back burner. And yet, like anything else, it can creep back into our lives if we don't do something about it. But what if that problem isn't something others can see?

Ending Isolation and Loneliness

Ali-John Chaudhary September 5, 2017 Uncategorized, Wellness

According to the World Suicide Prevention Day website, 800 000 people end their lives through suicide, but it is thought that as many as 25 times that number have attempted in doing so. Isolation plays a large role with regards to this.

Trauma and Chronic Pain: Understanding the Mind, Body Connection

Ali-John Chaudhary November 6, 2017 Wellness

As a therapist, the question often comes if one issue can influence another issue a client may be experiencing. The answer is yes. More and more clients report experiencing the effects of chronic pain. What's more, there are also an increasing amount of clients that consult for trauma. How do these two interrelate? Let's find out.