Holistic Journeys

Delia Lowery joins us again in a candid, and at times , humorous conversation about anxiety, depression, chronic pain and Covid. She has a background in Biochemistry, and practices Reiki, Massage Therapy, Neuromuscular therapy. She is a clinical Herbalist, and recently became a certified Master Practitioner in NeuroLinguistic programming. She brings wisdom, logic and common sense to these crazy times. We discuss how things are in Kilkenny Ireland and how focusing on what you want rather than focusing on what we don't want can improve our lives, our business and our relationships. #Kilkenny #Ireland # Irelandmassagetherapy #KilkennyHypnotherapy #kilkennyreiki #kilkennyneuromusculartherapist #kilkennyherbalist #kilkennymassagetherapist #depression #chronicpain #NLP #massagetherapy #clinicalHerbalist www.noretherapies.ie Instagram@noretherapies

Sandy is a certified pregnancy and postnatal massage therapist. She has three kids and shares her empowering journey into massage therapy. Sandy noticed during her pregnancies there was a need for specialized knowledge in the area of pregnancy massage, and therefore took her education further. After more certifcations she opened her own practice Melbourne Maternity Massage. She wanted to create a practice where every woman can feel safe, understood, supported, and empowered no matter what their story is. As someone who always had put herself last, and ended up in the hospital after a massive burnout, she learned the hard way that self care is not selfish. It is necessary. Listen in as we discuss the pandemic, mandatory vaccinations for RMT's, pregnancy massage, and how Australians have weathered the longest lockdown in the world! #melbournematernitymassage #melbournepregnancymassage #pregnancymassage #melbournepostnatalmassage #melbournemoms https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneMaternityMassage http://www.melbournematernitymassage.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/melbourne_maternity_massage/

Marhanda Keeping is a physiotherapist based out of Airdrie, Alberta Canada, and works out of Airdrie Physiotherapy and Massage.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan. Marhanda has completed 3 levels of pelvic floor physiotherapy training. This includes treatment of: incontinence (involuntary leaking of urine), organ prolapse, pelvic pain, bladder pain, and persistent low back pain referring to/from the pelvic floor. She gained an interest in this area from her own experience at a young age. Further, pelvic floor physiotherapy was an interest of Marhanda's as it encompasses her core philosophy of open and honest communication in a judgement free setting.  Beyond a pelvic floor specialty, Marhanda has a deeper education in persistent pain and nervous system hypersenitivity for those who have struggled with long-term pain in any area of the body. Marhanda is also trained in intramuscular stimulation (dry-needling). She uses what she has learned to complimenther fundamental treatment approach of: exercise, education, and empowering her clients. On her time off, Marhanda tries to stay active with hikin, biking, and tennis. She also loves to spend time with her cat, friends and family. #airdriephysiotherapyandmassage #airdriephysio #physiotherapy #pelvicfloorphysiotherapy #pelvicfloor #marhandakeeping #airdriepelvicfloorphysiotherapy marhanda@airdriephysiotherapy.com https://www.airdriephysio.com/

In episode 13 I get the pleasure to talk to Kirei Yasunori, founder and owner of Evolved Strength training studios in Calgary, Alberta and Kelowna British Columbia Canada. Kirei's number 1 core value is health. Her mission is to build strength, fitness and health through intelligent exercise. Her vision is a society where all citizens have radiant and robust health. Drawing on her career as a martial artist, yoga and qi gong instructor, the Evolved Strength protocol incorporates elements of focus, presence and awareness to restore and strengthen the mind and body. Kirei is passionate about the power of safe, supervised, slow motion weight lifting for quality of life and positive aging. She is a tree hugger, gardener, traveller and life long learner. Kirei loves growing older, wiser and stronger! #strengthtraining #evolvedstrength #calgaryfitness #mindset #superslowstrengthtraining #physicalfitnesscalgary #calgary #kelownafitness #healthyaging #mindbodyspirit #sciencebasedfitness #fullbodystrength https://www.evolvedstrength.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/evolvedstrength https://www.instagram.com/evolved.calgary/ https://www.instagram.com/evolved.kelowna/

Megan Barefoot graduated with a BSc. in Science from the University of Windsor and worked downtown Calgary as a professional geologist for over ten years. After having children, she discovered the power of nutrition to get herself and her family to optimal health. She attended and graduated from the Institute for Intergrative Nutrition in New York where she learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques and over 100 dietary theories. She also studied at The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, the most established science based Canadian natural health school, where she learned to connect the symptoms experienced to the systems of the body and then balance the systems through whole foods to help clients achieve their health goals.  Megan was fortunate to train with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride to become a Certified Gut and Psychology Syndrome Practitioner. While studying and working with clients to change their intestinal health, Megan has become passionate about all foods that feed the micobiome and loves to introduce clients to "gut goodies". As a nutrition expert, mom and seasoned practitioner Megan knows how difficult eating 'healthy' can be in real-life. Megan strives to make the process of learning how to feed you and your body's needs as simple as possible with small changes that make BIG impact. When she is not working Megan enjoys hanging out in the mountains with her two daughters and husband. They camp every weekend they can, and when they are not camping, they are hiking, skiing, or floating down the Bow River. #guthealth, #holisticnutrition #naturalhealth #noshoesnutrition #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #microbiomehealth #intestinalhealth, #gutbacteria Website: www.noshoesnutrition.com Facebook: No shoes Nutrition Instagram: No shoes nutrition. Email: megan@noshoesnutrition.com. Environmental working group website: www.ewg.org   Smartphone app suggestion: Fooducate-eat better coach

Ethan Hall and Arianna Sebo are a married queer couple living a quiet life in southern Alberta. Ethan began his transgender journey in his early twenties. Arianna discovered her queerness in her late teens. Listen in to todays episode, as they share their joys and challenges with being true to thy self. It is not always flowers and candy and it's hard to find courage where there is adversity. This is part 2 of a two part series on being transgender. Posted below are some links you can check out. Either as a parant to a transgender child/youth or anyone in need of resources. https://www.skippingstone.ca/ https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/ https://www.wpath.org/ https://www.lethbridgepride.com/ http://www.ulsupride.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/LethbridgePrideFest/

Tammy Plunkett left her career as a registered nurse to stay home and raise her four children. It turned out that she could only take so much Sesame Street and returned to her first love—writing. Tammy spent a few years working solely in fiction then switched gears to non-fiction while she practiced as a life coach and writing coach. After her third child came out as transgender, she focused her work on helping parents of transgender kids and volunteering on the executive board with Airdrie Pride. She is contracted to Jessica Kingsley Publishers for her next book Beyond Pronouns: The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Kids releasing in the summer of 2022. #transgender #transeducation #parentsoftranskids #tammyplunkett #gendereducation #lgbtq2+ #beyondpronouns https://www.tammyplunkett.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ParentsofTransKids https://www.facebook.com/TammyPlunkettAuthor https://www.instagram.com/tammyplunkett/ https://twitter.com/TammyPlunkett https://airdriepride.ca/ https://www.skippingstone.ca/ https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/ https://www.wpath.org/

https://www.airdriephysio.com/ https://www.physiotherapyalberta.ca/ Brittany Crowe shares with us what lasers do, how shockwave can help and everything in between. Brittany graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and continued her education at the University of Alberta where she completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy. Brittany is certified in Level 2 Manual Therapy, Functional Dry Needling, Anatomical Acupuncture, and TMJ/TMD Management. Brittany grew up in rural Alberta with a passion for dance and learning. Dance injuries and experiences with rehabilitation fueled Brittany's passion for physiotherapy. Brittany enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and being outdoors. #physiotherapy #activeliving #lasertherapy #shockwavetherapy #ultrasound #athletes #dancers #sportstherapy #prolotherapy

On Episode 8 I am back in Calgary, Alberta to talk to Sam Rafoss, business coach, mentor, and speaker. Sam appreciates and shares with listeners, that spirituality is a moment-to moment decision to align with your higher self. Sam in known for her openhearted style. Her relaxed coaching skills brings out the best in people. She has a great ability to balance intuitive, creative, and business sense together. She hosted 43 episodes of her podcast LOVE BRAND YOU, until she took time off to be with her family in 2018. Over the past year Sam has been working on launching her new business, Spiritually Guided Success, specializing in helping coaches, experts, and speakers connect to their higher self to become inwardly aware and outwardly successful. She is a Holistic Business Mentor, a Metaphysical practitioner, and a certified professional Coach. Sam also serves as a spiritual Mentor for the Women's Information Network, a global online community of women helping women live their best lives. Her mission is to help transform you from the inside out. For those that are interested in growing personally, spiritually and professionally, Sam has a new method she is piloting in 2021 which means you receive weekly private 1:1 sessions, templates, scripts, cheat sheets, SWAG and more. The first 7 who qualify for The ASHES Method, receive 25% off the pilot program. Apply today. Application for Private Mentoring with Sam Rafoss https://spirituallyguidedsuccess.com/ https://www.facebook.com/spirituallyguidedsuccess https://www.instagram.com/samrafoss/ https://twitter.com/SamRafoss

On today's episode we travel to Florida to talk with Ava Rockwell founder and visionary of the Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine. Founded on a need for better educational standards, and transparency in these career fields. Ava has an endless passion for all things holistic, her mission is to empower others to make informed decisions about their health. In this episode we discuss holistic nutrition, courses offered , The keto diet, the Gluten free movement, Cancer, and Covid-19. For more info, or to enroll in any of the courses offered, go to https://schoolofholisticmedicine.com/ or see them on Instagram at schoolofholisticmedicine or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rockwellschoolofholisticmedicine coupon code for 10% off courses offered at the Rockwell school of Holistic Medicine enter HOLISTICJOURNEYS10 For the all inclusive Rockwell Tri-Doctorate the 10% is on top of the already 15% discounted program.

Jennifer Morgan has been a licenced massage therapist for 13 years. She talks open and honestly about the challenges she faced going into lock down in New York City.  Covid-19 has forced many small businesses to close, and many massage therapists are uncertain how to pivot their practices through tough times.  Jen explains how she decided to face this challenge and not only make it through, but to rise up and push past her mental barriers. She specialises in the relief of back and neck pain.  https://gothamtherapeuticmassage.com/

Joining me all the way from Kilkenny Ireland is Delia Lowery.  At the time of this recording they are currently going through a second lockdown. Times have been tough for hands on practitioners. She has a background in Biochemistry and practices Reiki, Neuromuscular therapy, Hypnotherapy and Kinetic cranial therapy. She is a mother of three, and,  stays optimistic by using herbs as well as having a positive mindset to navigate these crazy times.  She shares her journey into better health and her mission to help others in their healing journey.  https://www.noretherapies.ie/

We travel to Winnipeg, Manitoba to talk to Karla Dueck Thiessen. Karla discusses her journey in discovering Reiki and how it transformed her life, classroom and home. Karla is a mom, author, teacher and Reiki master and trained under world renowned Reiki master William Lee Rand in Maui. She shares sage advice for parents in challenging times. https://sacredspacereiki.ca/

Sandi Trockstad discusses motherhood, balancing a full time job, while running a successful soap making business. The challenges she has had, and her strong will to never give up!!! Single moms you got this!

Bryce Nelson talks honestly and openly about his journey to better health and wellness. By being aware of what the body is communicating and seeking out the right team to help.

Welcome! Join me in my journey exploring holistic health. I am a massage therapist and love to travel, learn and hear stories of transformation.