How to Kickstart Your Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle: Steps and Significance

“How to Kickstart Your Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle: Steps and Significance” In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall ...

The Stress-Urination Link

Imagine sitting through an important meeting or an exciting movie, and suddenly, the urge to visit the restroom strikes again ...

Fall is here! Tips for a safe and injury free end of year from your neighborhood chiropractor

With fall coming soon, this means lots of garden overturns, raking, and bagging all those leaves. Followed by you know ...

Alleviating Postpartum Back Pain: The Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey, but it’s also a journey that puts enormous strain ...

How Osteopathy Can Help You Feel Better Every Day

Hello, friends! Have you ever heard of something called “osteopathy?” Maybe not, right? Well, today I’m going to tell you ...

Chiropractic Care for Extremity Injuries: A Comprehensive Approach to Healing and Pain Reduction

Chiropractic care is often associated with treating spinal issues, but its benefits extend far beyond the spine. As a holistic ...

Debunking Common Chiropractic Myths: Discover the True Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Introduction: Chiropractic care is a whole-body approach to health and wellness that addresses the root causes of pain and discomfort ...

EP Bonus – Special Announcement

In this very quick episode I share what is going on with the podcast, projects I am working on and ...

EP 163 – Balancing Hormones

In this episode I interview Dr. Patricia Mills MD about balancing hormones. We talk about normal life stages in a ...

EP 162 – Business and Healing

In this episode I chat about how business can be a source of our healing and how we can be ...

EP 161 – Postpartum Rehab Program

In this solo podcast, I talk about postpartum rehab from 0 weeks onward. I chat about pelvic floor and diastasis ...

EP 160 – I Have A Body?

In this episode I chat with Steve Haines, a body worker about how do we know we have body. What ...

EP 159 – Peri-Natal Mental Health

In this episode I chat with Emily Fazio about peri-natal mental health support. We chat about peri-natal support workers and ...

EP 158 – 3 Mistakes ND’s Make With Thyroid Clients

In this podcast I chat with Dr. Katie Rothwell ND, Naturopathic Doctor about thyroid care. This podcast is for practitioners ...

EP 157 – Why Pelvic Health Matters

In this episode Madelaine shares why pelvic health matters. She takes listeners through the different layers of the pelvic floor ...

EP 156 – Time for a New Paradigm?

In this solo podcast I chat about if it’s time for a new paradigm to emerge. One in which our ...

EP 155 – Trauma-Informed Physiotherapy, Part 2

In this part 2 episode I chat with friend and colleague Robyn Synnott about what it means to be a ...

EP 155 – Trauma-Informed Physiotherapy, Part 1

In this part 1 episode I chat with friend and colleague Robyn Synnott about what it means to be a ...

EP 154 – Presence and Personal Growth in Business

In this episode I chat with Susan Ni Chriodain who is a leadership, team and business coach/consultant from the UK ...

EP 153 – Pelvic Floor and Fertility

In this episode I chat with Dr. Alissa Zen Naturopathic Doctor about fertility, the pelvic floor and women’s health. We ...

EP 152 – Money as a healing Modality

In this episode I chat with Joanna Leffeld a Financial planner turned Moulah “money” Doula. We chat about money blocks, ...

Why tendon injuries take longer than muscle injuries to heal.

Muscles are designed to use a lot of energy and thus need constant blood supply and access to oxygen. So ...

EP 151 – Labour Pain Gets a Bad Reputation

In this solo podcast I chat about how labour pain gets a bad reputation and is often misunderstood and misrepresented ...

EP 150 – Lichen Sclerosus

In this episode I chat with Jaclyn Lanthier about Lichen Sclerosus, which is both a gynecological and skin condition. We ...

EP 149 – Plant Medicine Retreats

In this episode I chat with Jonathan de Potter about plant medicine/psychedelic retreats. We talk about what plant medicines are, ...

EP 148 – Is Perimenopause a Condition?

In this episode I chat with Dr. Amy Day ND, Naturopathic Doctor about all things perimenopause. We talk about signs ...

EP Bonus – Co to jest fizjoterapia? Edycja Polska

W bonusowym odcinku, przeprowadzam wywiad z rezydentką fizjoterapii Marią Dembską w języku polskim na temat fizjoterapii. Czym zajmują się fizjoterapeuci, ...

EP 147 – Autoimmune and Alopecia-Areata

In this episode I interview Lisa Taylor about autoimmune disorders and alopecia-areata in specific. She shares her personal journey losing ...

EP 146 – How to Pick the Right Supplements

In this episode I interview Dr. Moira Kwok ND, Naturopathic Doctor about supplements. Many people take supplements and how do ...

EP 145 – Helping Athletes Cross The Finish Line

In this episode I interview Dr. Tracey Teasdale ND, Naturopathic Doctor about of the most commonly overlooked aspects of athletic ...

EP 144 – Nutrition For Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

In this episode I interview Callie Krajcir, Dietitian about Interstitial Cystitis (IC). She shares her personal journey with the condition ...

Lions, Tigers and Bears! There Goes My Digestion

Safety, Danger, Life Threat Our nervous system has evolved over millions of years to do one very important thing: Survival! ...

EP 143 – Physiological Benefits Of Purpose

In this episode I chat with Dr. Meghan Walker ND, Naturopathic Doctor about the health benefits of purpose. We distinguish ...

EP 142 – Where Am I?

In this solo episode I talk about the most important question we need to ask ourselves. Where Am I? I ...

EP 141 – Health Coaching for PCOS

In this episode I chat with Melissa Lee, a health coach from the USA about Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). We ...

EP 140 – Movement Is For Everyone

In this episode I chat with Riikka Wilson about movement. We explore what movement means and how its deeper than ...

EP 139 – Mind/body Approach to Pain

In this episode I chat with Dr. Kirstie Griffiths, Chiropractor about the mind/body approach to pain. We delve into what ...

EP 138 – Embodying Joy After Trauma

In this episode I chat with Vania Sukola, Registered Psychotherapist about trauma, healing and part of healing is reclaiming joy ...

EP 137 – Supporting your Fertility Journey

In this episode I chat with Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen ND, Naturopathic Doctor about the fertility and infertility journey. We ...

EP 136 – Matchmaking For Wellness

In this episode I chat with Hedieh Safiyari about her database and app to help connect users with healthcare providers ...

EP 135 – Which Drama Pattern Are You?

In this episode we have a guest interviewer Dr. Destiny Spurrell a Naturopathic Doctor who also runs a Women’s Wisdom ...

EP 134 – The Mind Behind the Muscle

In this episode I interview Tiana Pollari, a personal trainer and nutritionist about her unique perspective on fitness training. How ...

EP 133 – How to Have a Tranquil Mind

In this episode I interview Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND, Naturopathic Doctor about what is normal anxiety. Yes it is ...

EP 132 – What is normal for peeing, pooping and sex?

In this episode I interview Dr. Melanie Struzzi Sutton, Physical Therapist from the USA about normal pelvic floor function. What ...

EP 131 – What is Somatic Experiencing

In this podcast I share with you what somatic experiencing is and how I am incorporating it into my clinical ...

EP 130 – Meeting You Where You Are At to Birth

In this episode, I chat with Meaghan Grant, a doula about how doula’s support birthing individuals to reach their goals ...

EP 129 – Physiotherapy for Digestion Symptoms

In this podcast, I share how digestions is impacted by our nervous system, via the poly-vagal theory. I share my ...

EP 128 – Ladies, Let’s Fix Our Sleep

In this episode I chat with Dr. Leigha Saunders ND, Naturopathic Doctor about all things women and sleep. We talk ...

EP 127 – Happy Accidents: The Magic of Art

In this episode I chat with Julie Wurtele about her personal journey moving countries, changing professions and the magic of ...

EP 126 – Awkward Conversations With Your Teen Not About Sex

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Erin TeWinkle ND, Naturopathic Doctor about important conversations to have with your teen ...

EP 125 – Weight Expectations Postpartum

In this episode I chat with Maiya Ahluwalia a Registered Dietician about weight and health postpartum. We talk about how ...

EP 124 – How do I sleep with a baby?

In this episode I chat with Julia Lagman a sleep educator about baby sleep. We talk about your options for ...

EP 123 – Bet You Haven’t Heard of the Poly-Vagal Theory

In this episode I am going to break down in simple terms how our nervous system evolved to protect us ...

EP 122 – Taking Back Your Birth Story

In this episode I chat with Katie Sutherland about why it’s important for us to re-claim our birth stories. We ...

EP 121 – Home Births: What you need to know

In this episode I interview Katelyn Fusco about Home Births. We talk about the benefits of home birth, what you ...

EP 120 – What is Estrogen Dominance?

In this episode I chat with Kate Vazquez about estrogen dominance. What is it? How can you develop estrogen dominance, ...

EP 119 – Giving Birth is Not a Medical Condition

In this episode I chat with Kyleigh Banks about how giving birth is not a medical condition or event. We ...

EP 118 – Yoga: Taking Wellness Into Your Hands

In this episode I chat with Mira Mistry about her personal journey with a health issue and how it lead ...

EP 117 – Northern European Pastries and Connection

In this podcast I interview Joanna Struiksma-Facey and Cyntia Apps about their upcoming cook book. But of course it’s more ...

EP 116 – When speech, language and swallowing develops a problem

In this episode I chat with Shanda Hunter-Trottier, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) about what SLP is, who could benefit ...

EP 115 – Thriving Postpartum

In this episode I interview sisters, Dr. Nicole Sandilands ND and Dr. Natalie McCulloch ND, Naturopathic Doctors about how to ...

EP 114 – Detoxification

In this episode I chat with Dr. Elena Krasnov, ND, Naturopathic Doctor about detoxification. What is it, why we need ...

EP 113 – Burnout is a wake up call

In this episode I chat with Dr. Kate Hazlitt, ND Naturopathic Doctor about burnout. We chat about what are the ...

EP 112 – Psychedelics for Healing

In this episode I chat with Angela Ward, a registered nurse from the US about her work with psychedelics for ...

EP 111 – What is Bloating

In this episode I chat with Dr. Polina Mak, ND Naturopathic doctor about bloating. What is it, what’s happening inside ...

EP 110 – High Functioning Anxiety

In this episode I chat with Dr. Ellen Wong, ND, Naturopathic Doctor about high functioning anxiety (HFA). HFA is not ...

EP 109 – How to Live and Eat Without Pain

In this episode I chat with Dr. Kim Bretz ND, Naturopathic Doctor about gut health. We dive really deep in ...

Why is 1:1 Coaching so Powerful?

In this episode I chat with Dr. Kaylee Alton ND, Naturopathic Doctor about one to one coaching. What is one ...

EP 107 – Raising Resilient Children

In this episode I chat with Jess Sherman about raising resilient children and falling back in love with parenting. We ...

EP 106 – Empowered Sexuality

In this episode I chat with April Terreau about empowered sexuality and her upcoming summit. We chat about why it’s ...

EP 105 – How to Treat a Concussion

In this episode I chat with Melissa Biscardi, a registered nurse and manual osteopath about concussion and post-concussion management. Her ...

EP 104 – Changing the way you think about pregnancy and birth

In this episode I chat about my mission to help moms-to-be realize their inner power and potential to labour, birth ...

EP 103 – Are You A Good Patient Educator?

I this episode, I chat with Karla and Megan about areas of health practice that may need improvement. We chat ...

EP 102 – Pregnancy Journey of a Pelvic PT

In this episode I chat with Melissa, Wong, physiotherapist about her pregnancy journey, what she did to prepare for labour ...

EP 101 – All Things Hypothyroid

In this episode, I interview Dr. Emily Lipinski, ND, Naturopathic Doctor about all things thyroid, especially hypothyroidism. We talk about ...

EP 100 – Parental Supplies for Labour, Birth, Postpartum

In this episode I chat with Rhowena Adolfo Patel about Healing Mama Co and the parental support bags they have ...

EP 99 – Doula Care During COVID: what you didn’t know

In this episode I interview doula and co-owner of Helping Hands Doula, Kristi Clements about how doula care has changed ...

EP 98 – Women’s Joint Health and OA

In this episode I interview Dr. Angela Cortal ND, Naturopathic Doctor about women’s joint health, osteoarthritis and tendinopathies. We talk ...

EP 97 – Why Aren’t More Manual PT’s Doing Virtual?

In this episode I chat with fellow physiotherapist Chana Ross about virtual physiotherapy. We talk about the challenges we faced ...

EP 96 – Community As Medicine

In this episode I invited previous guest, Physiotherapist, Melanie Sutherland back to the show to talk about community as medicine ...

EP 95 – Putting Boss Lady to Rest

In this episode I interview Dr. Lisa Holland PT about an alternative perspective to the Lady Boss narrative. We chat ...

EP 94 – A personal journey with Self Compassion

In this episode I interview Vera Cheng a psychotherapist with a personal history of mental health struggles which has turned ...

EP 93 – FAM: Fertility Awareness Method

In this episode I chat with Dr. Antoinette Falco ND, Naturopathic Doctor about FAM: The fertility awareness method and how ...

EP 92 – Mindfulness in Strength Training?

In this podcast I interview Scotty Butcher about strength training and where/how mindfulness could be incorporated. We delve into first ...

EP 91 – Cultural Under-representation in Fitness

In this podcast I interview Reena Parekh to get a better understanding of the impact of cultural under-representation in fitness, ...

EP 90 – Pilates Mythbusting

In this episode I interview Sue McCarroll about pilates. We chat about what pilates is, benefits of pilates and common ...

EP 89 – The Happy Pelvis: Living with Pelvic Pain

In this episode I interview Michelle to learn about her journey with pelvic pain. She shares with us her early ...

EP 88 – Masturbation a Form of Self Care?

In this episode I interview Ro Sanchez about self care in a way you may not have thought of. We ...

EP 87 – The Anxiety of Disruption

In this episode I chat with Dr. Stephanie Newman a Clinical Psychologist about anxiety. She defines what it is, the ...

EP 86 – Teaching Kids About Consent

In this episode I interview Sarah Casper about how she approaches teaching kids about consent. We chat about how you ...

EP 85 – Is Bouncing Back a Thing? Pregnancy, Birth, Fitness

In this episode I interview Brittany Scott a pre-post pregnancy fitness coach about exercise during pregnancy, we tackle the bouncing ...

EP 84 – Treating Insomnia

In this episode I interview Dr. Amanda Seavey, a Clinical Psychologist about the behavioural approach to treating insomnia. We talk ...

EP 83 – Vaginismus, Dyspareunia and PGAD

In this episode I interview Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed an Osteopathic Doctor about painful sex and we even delve into persistent ...

EP 82 – Unleash Your Creative Self

In this episode I interview Natalie Merritt-Broderick about creativity. We chat about the benefits of giving yourself time to be ...

EP 81 – EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

In this episode I interview Sara Povey a therapist from California about EMDR which stands for eye movement desensitization and ...

EP 80 – How My Mom Fled Communist Poland

In this episode I sit down to chat with my mom about her experience living in Poland during communism and ...

EP 79 – Women’s Sexuality Over Time

In this episode I interview physical therapist Dr. Juan Michelle Martin about sex and sexuality. We explore sexual problems from ...

EP 78 – Overcoming Stage IV Cancer

In this episode I interview Amy Syed about her personal journey with stage four cancer and how she overcame her ...

EP 77 – Safety, Danger and Hope

In this podcast I chat with physiotherapist Neil Pearson about pain science, poly-vagal theory on safety and danger, how to ...

EP 76 – Self Sufficiency vs Dependency in Physio

In this episode I chat with physiotherapist Nicola Robertson about how we as physiotherapists can better foster self sufficiency versus ...

EP 75 – Pudendal Neuralgia Exposed

In this episode I interview Physical Therapist Stephanie Prendergast about pudendal neuralgia (PN) a pelvic pain neuropathic problem. We talk ...

EP 74 – The End Of Physiotherapy As We Know It

In this episode I interview Carolyn Vandyken, physiotherapist, educator and a pioneer in her own right about how physiotherapy is ...

EP 73 – Pelvic Floor Myth-busting

In this episode I interview Occupational Therapist Lindsey Vestal on how the pelvic floor isn’t always the problem. We delve ...

EP 72 – Hard Flaccid Syndrome

In this episode I chat with Dr. Susie Gronski DPT about hard flaccid syndrome, which is a series of symptoms ...

EP 71 – The Teen Collective

In this episode I interview Melanie Sutherland about the Teen Collective a unique program helping young women learn important health ...

EP 70 – Physiotherapy for Breast Cancer Survivors

In this episode I interview Dr. Alex Hill DPT about the role of physiotherapy in oncology, specifically for breast cancer ...

EP 69 – SIBO Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

In this episode I interview Dr. Dominique Vanier ND about SIBO. She defines what it is, some theories on how ...

EP 68 – Why a Pregnancy Pelvic Health Protocol?

In this episode I talk about something near and dear to me; preparing for labour and delivery. I highlight some ...

EP 67 – Running and the Pelvic Floor

In this episode I interview Dr. Amanda Olson, a physical therapist from the United States about all things running and ...

EP 66 – Don’t Fear Birthing Pain

In this episode I chat with Janalee Ferreira a previous guest on the topic of birthing pain. Many women as ...

EP 65 – Mindfulness from A to Z

In this episode I interview Pamela Chimenti about awakening and mindfulness. She wrote a book called The Language of the ...

EP 64 – Branding Your Business

In this episode I interview Dana Castro about branding and creating a brand. There is a difference between the two ...

EP 63 – Kegel Release Curve

In this episode I chat with pelvic health physiotherapist Kate Roddy about the kegel release curve she created. We chat ...

EP 62 – PRM Protocol for Endometriosis

In this episode I interview Dr. Allyson Shrikhande about endometriosis. We dive into prevalence, symptoms of endometriosis that you may ...

EP 61 – Physiotherapy Approach to Treating Constipation and GI tract

Description: In this episode I interview Susan Clinton a physical therapist from the US about the physiotherapy approach to treating ...

EP Bonus 01 – Is the Brick and Mortar Business Dead?

In this episode, I interview business coach Patti Mara about whether or not brick and mortar business is dead. We ...

EP 60 – Vulvodynia and Pelvic Pain in Women

In this episode I interview Lorraine Faehndrich about what vulvodynia is, what her clients most commonly report as symptoms and ...

EP 59 – Benefits of Mentorship

In this episode I interview friend and colleague Michelle Fraser about the benefits of mentorship. We speak about physiotherapy but ...

EP 58 – Beating H. Pylori Bacteria

In this episode I interview returning guest Linda Ljucovic about H. Pylori bacteria. We talk about what it is, how ...

EP 57 – Career Pivots

In this episode I interview Megan Day about career pivots and changes after kids. We talk about her new book ...

EP 56 – Pain When There Is No Injury

In this episode I interview friend and colleague Eric Olympico about how he approaches pain when there is no apparent ...

EP 55 – Ecosystem Preservation

In this episode I chat with Beatriz Gomes about how we as humans are connected to nature and how we ...

EP 54 – Words of Wisdom from a Child

In this episode I interview my soon to be 4 year old daughter Alice about her thoughts on healthy food, ...

5 Tips to Manage Pain while Stuck At Home

1.Getting some sunshine and Vitamin D The spring weather feel is not quite here yet and we have been mostly ...

EP 53 – How to Make a Birth Plan

In this episode I interview Janalee Ferreira, a doula about all things birth plan. We talk about what a birth ...

EP 52 – Mind/Body Approach to Anxiety and Fear

In this episode I interview Naturopathic Doctor Alexia Georgousis about what a mind/body naturopathic approach looks like. We delve into ...

EP 51 – Giving Birth During COVID-19

In this episode I interview returning guest Angela Jackson about what its like to give birth during COVID-19. She tells ...

EP 50 – Forest Bathing

In this episode I interview Siobhan Elaine an organizational coach and Forest Therapy Guide. We talk about how nature is ...

Covid 19 Notice

Updated: Jan 19th 2021 During lockdown the clinic remains open with restrictions. Requirements for patients: Will be screened for COVID19 ...

EP 49 – Supporting Teen Moms

In this episode I interview Fiona Kelman and Lerri-Ann Williams, who are both doulas about how we can better support ...

EP 48 – Physiotherapy After Surgery and Falls Prevention

In this episode I interview fellow physiotherapist Nelin Krull about her experience working in a hospital setting for more than ...

EP 47 – Teaching Dance and Jiu Jitsu in School

In this episode I interview Alicia Reitz who is a High School teacher about the importance of arts in school ...

EP 46 – Inflammation and Food

In this episode I interview Linda Ljucovic, a nutritionist about the relationship between food, stress and inflammation. We talk about ...

EP 45 – Mood, Food and Mental Health

In this episode I interview Katie Pangborn a nutritionist with an eye on mood and food. In this episode we ...

EP 44 – Healthy Aging vs. Anti-Aging

In this episode I interview Annie Gaudreault, a nutritionist about aging. We talk about the difference between aging healthy and ...

EP 43 – Anthropology of Non-Traditional Relationships

In this episode I interview Justin Hines, Ph.D who is an anthropologist on the topic of non-traditional relationships. Firstly we ...

EP 42 – What is Sex Therapy

In this episode I interview Katherine Ridolfo who is a Registered Social Worker that provides counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, ...

EP 41 – Will I have enough?…Money

In this episode I interview Jurgen Rudolph a Certified Financial Planner about financial health. The biggest questions is, will I ...

EP 40 – What is Crossfit?

In this episode I interview gym owner Alex Cibiri about all things crossfit. I ask him to explain what it ...

EP 39 – Yoga and Physiotherapy

In this episode I interview physiotherapist, Shelly Prosko about how yoga came into her life, how she began to integrate ...

Have you heard of menstrual cups?

The most popular is the DivaCup which is an alternative menstrual product to tampons and pads. It is a silicone ...

Ep 38 – End of Year Recap 2019

This is our end of year recap for 2019 https://media.blubrry.com/living_a_better_life/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ecophysio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode-38-End-of-Year-2019.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:10 — 22.2MB) ...

Ep 37 – Trauma and Addiction

In this episode I interview Lise Fitzsimmons, a psychotherapist about trauma and how it is stored in the body. We ...

Ep 36 – Mental Health and Pain

In this episode I interview Dr. Laura Katz a psychologist about mental health and pain. We talk about what psychologists ...

Ep 35 – Ohnut! When Sex Hurts

In this episode I interview the creator and founder of Ohnut, Emily Sauer. Out of personal necessity and not being ...

Maintaining Happy Erections

This blog is all about healthy erections. How do they happen? What areas of are involved and how does it ...

Ep 34 – Yoga, Preparing You for Birth and Beyond

In this episode, I interview Angela Jackson, a yoga teacher and doula about her training and passion for helping to ...

Ep 33 – Breastfeeding! What’s Normal?

In this episode I interview Anita Arora a lactation consultant about all things breastfeeding. We cover things like, is it ...

Ep 32 – How to Care For Your Eyes and Vision

In this episode I interview Dr. Fallon Patel an optometrist about the basic anatomy of the eyes, how they work ...

Ep 31 – Helping Kids Learn with Learning Difficulties

In this podcast, I chat with Venessa Hurst about why some kids fall behind in their learning at school. She ...

What does the medical community have to say about menstrual pain and endometriosis?

I attended the International Pelvic Pain Society Annual Scientific Conference on Pelvic Pain and here are some key points that ...

Ep 30 – The Miracle of Silver

In this episode I interview Dr. Gordon Pedersen about the therapeutic use of silver as a supplement, not only in ...

Ep 29 – Living Pain-free with Endometriosis

In this episode I interview fellow colleague and pelvic health physiotherapist Jill Mueller about her personal experience with endometriosis, her ...

Ep 28 – Wim Hof, Growing Food and Helping Men

In this episode I interview Billy Brown a holistic nutritionist about a wide range of topics. We talk about zoology, ...

Ep 27 – How Thoughts Create Our Reality

In this podcast, I chat with Amanda McNair about the self coaching model and how someone can use it to ...

Ep 26 – Improving your Sleep Hygiene

In this episode I interview Brooke Hohenadel, a certified sleep consultant about how we as adults can get a better ...

8 Stretches for your low back

Motion is lotion. To improve your range of motion and reduce stiffness your body needs to stretch and move. Did ...

Ep 25 – Celebrating the Small Wins after Cancer

In this episode I chat with Raquel Solano about her story of being diagnosed with lymphoma. We talk about her ...

Ep 24 – When Life Gets You Down

In this episode I interview Shane Buzza from down under Australia about his life experiences, with love, travel and business ...

Ep 23 – Low Back Pain

In this episode I interview Lynda McClatchie a physiotherapist about low back pain. We explore what it is, what most ...

Ep 22 – Manifesting Miracles

In this episode I talk with Elvira V. Hopper about how she was able to manifest miracles in her life, ...

The 7 A’s of Healing

The 7 A’s of healing come from a book by Dr. Gabor Mate, called When the Body Says No and ...

Ep 21 – How To Keep Joy While Your Child Undergoes Treatment

In this episode I interview long time friend Eden Barry about her experience finding out her baby will be born ...

Ep 20 – Self Care Colouring Journals

In this episode I interview Jennifer Robinson about colouring as a form of self healing. She began colouring after a ...

Ep 19 – What To Expect Post Partum

In this episode I chat with Chana Ross a pelvic floor physiotherapist about the changes the body undergoes during pregnancy ...

Ep 18 – Cortisone, PrP and Stem Cell Treatment

In this episode I chat with Dr. Scott Shallow a Sports Medicine Doctor, about what Sports Medicine is, what they ...

2 Tips to Supercharge your Brain!

Want to improve your brain health? Info provided came from a presentation by Dr. Mark Hymen called “Healing the broken ...

Ep 17 – Healing Sexual Pain

In this episode I chat with Martin Dragan a clinical sexologist about what he does, origins of sexual pain, treatment ...

Ep 16 – The Feminine Energy Code

In this episode I interview Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Destiny Spurrell about reconnecting mind, body and spirit after having children. We ...

Ep 15 – Tour Of The Soul

In today’s episode I interview Tawny Stowe about tour of the soul. Tawny helps guide people to explore their life ...

Ep 14 – Physiotherapy for Breastfeeding

In this episode I interview Robyn Synnott, a pelvic floor physiotherapist about the new and emerging role of physiotherapy in ...

Ep 13 – Exercise to Achieve Goals

In this episode I interview Rob Ientilucci about his journey with exercise. What made him decide to start, how he ...

5 Tips To Improve Your Sex Life

5 Tips To Improve Your Sex Life Tip #1 Hydrate Why Hydration? Because we have erectile tissue that needs blood ...

Ep 12 – When You Feel Lost and Unfulfilled

In today’s episode, I chat with Karen Sue-A-Quan a spiritual life coach about what it means to live a better ...

Ep 11 – Don’t Let Fear Paralyze You

In this episode I interview the amazing Michael Challenger about his new book Don’t Let Fear Paralyze you, we talk ...

Ep 10 – IBS and Digestion

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Dominique Vanier, Naturopathic Doctor about her personal struggle with a chronic digestive condition, ...

Ep 9 – Chronic Migraines and Food

In this episode I chat with Kandice-Lee Doucette about her struggle with chronic migraines since the age of 9. We ...

5 Tips to Delay Your Bladder

Here are 5 tips to delay your bladder when you pee a lot! These tips are for individuals that went ...

Ep 8 – Animal Gymnastics

In this episode I chat with Jurgen Rudolph, a financial planner by day and Brazilian jiu jitsu blackbelt by night ...

Ep 7 – Life After a Major Sports Injury

In this episode, I speak with Marco Capone a personal trainer about life after a major sports injury. Marco was ...

Ep 6 – Perimenopause and Menopause

In this episode, I interview Teresa Dias a Menopause Educator about perimenopause and menopause. We talk about, how do you ...

Ep 5 – Airbnb in Costa Rica

In this episode, I interview my good friend Kimmie. Kimmie runs an airbnb in Costa Rica and spends 6 months ...

5 Tips to Poop Better

Don’t underestimate the power of a good bowel movement. That’s right; this blog is going to provide you with tips ...

Ep 4 – What is Psychotherapy

In this episode I interview Agustina Jorquera a psychotherapist to gain further insight into this very important therapy. We discuss ...

Ep 3 – Executing a Will

In this episode, I chat with Cheryl Maloney, a Certified Executor Advisor. In life we know that death is inevitable ...

Ep 2 – Importance of Vitamin D

In this episode, I interview Dr. Emily Lipinski, Naturopathic Doctor about vitamin D. We cover topics like which supplement is ...

Ep 1 – Introduction

Podcast: Living A Better Life Episode 1 – Introduction https://media.blubrry.com/living_a_better_life/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.ecophysio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Living-A-Better-Life-Podcast-Episode-1-Intro.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 3:43 — 8.5MB) ...

4 toxic attitudes that are hurting your relationship

Healthy communication is like personal hygiene. It requires on-going effort, even during the times where we really do not feel ...

What does stress have to do with incontinence?

As a pelvic floor physiotherapist we provide a service that looks quite different from regular physiotherapy. In order for us ...

4 Key Nutrients to Reduce Painful Periods

If you experience cramping during your period you are not alone! Did you know that over half of menstruating woman ...

Do we have pain nerves?

There continues to be mis-conceptions about pain and whether or not the body has pain receptors and nerves so I ...

Top 5 Immune-Boosting Nutrients for Winter 2019

By: Dr. Dominique Vanier, ND, MEnvSc Now that we are in the thick of cold and ‘flu season, many patients ...

Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction for Women

This blog is a follow up to last month’s blog about sexual dysfunction in women, except that I want to ...

The Heaviness That Exists During and After the Holiday Season

As the holiday season comes and goes, it is important to remember that it is not a happy and idealized ...

Sexual Dysfunction in Women

The purpose of this blog is to highlight what women might experience after giving birth and entering menopause. These are ...

Is it the ‘winter blues’ or Seasonal Affective Disorder?

… Is it the ‘winter blues’ or Seasonal Affective Disorder? As we approach winter and the winter solstice, people may ...

As adults do we play enough?

There is a great quote by Carl Jung, famous psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, “The small boy is still around and possesses ...

Legalization of Recreational Cannabis: An opportunity for conversation about mental health

As we approach a time where cannabis is legalized in Canada, discussions relating to its impacts on physical, environmental, medical ...

10 Things to Help you Heal your Ab Separation

What is an ab separation? In the fitness and post pregnancy culture it is known as, “rectus diastasis or distasis ...

Memories, Trauma and Chronic Pain

Most people think of trauma as something experienced following manmade disasters, shootings, natural disasters, sudden loss or death or physical/sexual ...

5 surprising ways food sensitivities can impact the body

Food sensitivities are common nowadays. When someone suffers from food sensitivities, they often experience chronic bloating, gas, loose stools, constipation, ...

Learning, change and emotions.

How do we go from learning a piece of information and transforming it into a change? And how do emotions ...

So much talk about mindfulness, but how do I do it?

Mindfulness – we all seem to be talking about it but practicing it becomes a different type of ordeal. So, ...

The Thyroid-Gut Connection

If you have a thyroid disorder, do you ever wonder why you also probably experience poor digestion? The thyroid and ...

Understanding The Impacts of Trauma

Can a car accident, slip and fall or workplace injury result in long lasting trauma? Can a single event change ...

Resettlement, Immigration, Trauma and Canada Day

This month marks the first month that I have been at Eco-Physiotherapy providing psychotherapy. Treating persons in Southern Ontario, specifically, ...

Where do emotions come from?

For decades it was believed that emotions originated in a single spot in the brain. For example, there is a ...

Why are so many adults suffering today?

This is a very important question to ask, why are so many suffering. Not just physically with chronic low back ...

What is psychotherapy and what can it do for me?

Everyone experiences struggles and problems in their lives that can seem unmanageable, overwhelming or even mildly distressing. Psychotherapy can help ...

Body Perception and How it relates to pain

What do I mean when I say body perception? Body perception is the ability to sense one’s body from within ...

4 Steps to Healing Your Emotional Wounds

I had the pleasure of listening to a great presentation by Gabby Bernstein, author of “The Universe Has Your Back” ...

Did you know there is physiotherapy for erectile dysfunction?

If I had to guess 99% of you did not, most doctors don’t even know it’s an option. The purpose ...

Starting mid-February we will be selling Essential Oils!

What is an essential oil? Essential oils come from the seeds, bark, leaves, stem, flowers, roots or other parts of ...

How to Combat the feeling of “I’m not good enough”

How to Combat the feeling of “I’m not good enough” Test yourself against a loving voice is the exercise. Self ...

Epi-genetics and Protecting our Brain

I listened to an extremely fascinating talk by Dr. John Arden, author of many Brain Based therapy books at the ...

Top Five Tips for Sleep Coaching Success!

If your family needs more sleep, and your baby or toddler is not getting the restorative sleep they need, ask ...

Mindset for Success

Whether you want to live a healthy lifestyle, lose weight, overcome pain, overcome/manage a medical condition or be successful, mindset ...
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Special Feature Vuk Brkovic

For this month we would like to feature Vuk Brkovic, our massage therapist. Vuk became a massage therapist in 2001 ...

IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS, known as irritable bowel syndrome, is a condition that affects the large intestines and can result in symptoms of ...

HERBAL SPOTLIGHT: Turmeric for pain reduction and overall wellness

Everyone is talking about turmeric these days and there are some good reasons why this herb is making waves!  Studies ...

Game Boy Back

 An increasing number of children are developing a condition called “Game boy back”. This problem is more common with 8-18 ...

Stress Response

Stress is the response of the body mind to a perceived or actual danger or threat. Stress is a survival ...

How the SI joint is treated?

Sacroiliac Joint pain Do you find yourself suffering from back pain? Does standing after a prolonged period of sitting give ...

Constipation

It is something we have all experience at some point in our lives. Constipation is when you have difficulty emptying ...

3 Ways to Reduce Pain and Inflammation with Diet

How many of you suffer from pain? Or from chronic inflammation? Inflammation can make you feel fatigued and lead to ...

How can we cultivate more good in our life?

All of us are striving to grow the good inside ourselves but how can we be more effective at it? ...

Special Feature – Karen Petko’s Book

Karen Petko Registered Kinesiologist Not every company is as lucky as we are to have an amazing team member, such ...

My 10 Book recommendations for the Summer

Here is a list of 10 books I have read and think are great. Each book has something unique to ...

HEAT VS ICE

We get this question so often it only made sense that we include it in our newsletter. When do you ...

Tips for Overactive Bladder

The International Continence Society defines Overactive Bladder (OAB) as urgency, with or without incontinence and increased daytime/nighttime urinating (1, 2) ...

Tips for Managing Stress

Did you know? Stress related illnesses including anxiety and depression are now at an all-time high in Canada? In fact, ...

What is mindfulness meditation?

Jon Kabat-Zinn the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction was the first to introduce this approach to the medical community. He ...

5 Benefits of Melatonin, the Most Important Hormone for Sleep

Melatonin Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. The pineal gland is located just above ...

10 things you need to know about sleep

No one’s sleep is broken. Unless you have a tumour in a very specific spot in the brain, everyone has ...
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Natural and Effective Solutions to manage Urinary Tract Infections

A “urinary tract infection” or “UTI” is a very common infection that occurs along the urinary tract and is usually ...
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What we believe about incontinence is not always true

3.3 million Canadians suffer from incontinence (1).  Many do not know what it is or only know what they heard ...

BLOOD PRESSURE: Diet and Lifestyle Tips

Elevated blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is due a number of factors that can disrupt arterial pressure and fluid ...

The Little Brain In Our Heart

Most of us think of the heart as our blood pump, but it is so much more. Did you know ...

A Natural Spice that Relieves Muscle Soreness and Pain

Most of us are familiar with the dual effects of pushing ourselves a little harder than usual during exercise. Right ...

Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness

With a new year comes, new resolutions. For many that means getting active and hitting the gym. We want you ...

The Energy Bucket Mission   

Feeling you have reached a plateau in treatment? Or that your pain is not improving? Or perhaps you are feeling ...

Top 5 Reasons Why I Don’t Eat Dairy

Many of us who grew up in North America were raised on milk and dairy products.  We were lead to ...

The Who, What, Why of Compression Stockings

Who are they for? Compression stockings are for athletes, for anyone who suffers from swelling, travels frequently by airplane, has ...

Do you have a Sensitivity to Gluten and other Foods?

Do you have a Sensitivity to Gluten and other Foods? What do beer, soy sauce and wheat all have in ...

Bowel Surgery and Cancer

Having bowel surgery due to cancer can be very distressing. Not knowing what to expect afterwards can be even more ...

Quiz to see if have enough of this nutrient.

Impact these 4 areas of your health right now by ensuring have enough of this nutrient. Mood Skin Joint Pain ...

What You Are Doing Right

This blog is about acknowledging and celebrating all the things you are doing right for yourself following an injury. I ...

Why Scar Tissue Massage Is Important

Why Scar Tissue Massage Is Important- August 21, 2016 Scar tissue from an injury, surgery or c-section can have impacts ...

Body, Mind and Self

Healing from persistent pain is a journey. I believe these 3 components are necessary for the healing journey. The Body ...