What Blood Work Should Women Get? A Naturopathic Guide to Every Hormonal Stage
Learn which blood tests matter before pregnancy, after baby and in perimenopause—and why a “normal” panel can still miss the full picture.
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Preventing Tearing During Birth: What 31 Trials Found
Pelvic floor training during pregnancy is the best-supported self-care step to lower tearing risk at birth. Here’s what a 2026 review of 31 trials found.
Diastasis Recti and Crunches: What the Research Says Now
Are crunches safe after birth with diastasis recti? This post breaks down the latest research and explains why core function matters more than finger width.
What to ask a pelvic floor physio before you book
Before you book a pelvic floor physio, ask about training, experience with pregnant and postpartum clients, visit length, and consent for internal assessment.
Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy: 3 Things Clients Value Most
Discover the three qualities clients value most in relational Gestalt psychotherapy: being believed in, honest connection, and unconditional acceptance.
Leaking After Having a Baby: What 65 Studies Say
Leaking after birth is common, but it is treatable. A 2025 review of 65 studies found pelvic floor training lowered urinary leaking odds by 37%.
The Expectant Mom Project
Well, the cat is out of the bag….or more aptly the bun is in the over. I have been poked, ultrasounded and prayed to the porcelain gods enough that it is now safe to share that bundle of joy #2 will be arriving next Spring. If you met me during my first pregnancy, and had the mis
Achilles Pain: How to Manage and Overcome Your Injury
Achilles tendinopathy in runners!!! I’ve spent some time in the past discussing related topics in the past (see here, here, and here). Though this week’s blog post may be on a topic that seems like old hat, the current clinic trends have motivated me to re-address this common inj
Pre-Season Prep: 6 Golf Drills to Get You ‘Below Par’
Though the winter may seem endless and unforgiving right about now, let us take it as an opportunity to physically prepare for the upcoming golf season… though really the tips here would benefit other sports such as tennis, hockey and beer league softball.
Mindfulness and the Art of Turning Off the Fire Alarm: A Guide to Managing Stress
Discover how mindfulness and evidence-based stress reduction techniques can help you turn off the “fire alarm” in your body and mind.
The Sugar Dilemma
Not feeling well? Energy zapped? It might be the sugar.
What Are You Ready to Leave Behind This Fall?
A therapist-guided fall check-in with five reflection questions to help you notice what’s draining you, challenge perfectionism, and leave one thing behind this season.