Community News
Ensuring a Safe Winter

As winter approaches, it’s time to stay safe and cozy at home. Motion® Cares, is your trusted partner in navigating the chilly months ahead with innovative mobility and accessibility solutions. Let’s transform your home into a warm and secure haven this season! We are here to help you enhance your quality of life for those facing mobility challenges, recognizing that mobility means freedom. We offer a diverse range of products, including wheelchairs, stairlifts, and mobility scooters, along with services like maintenance and financing options. Our holistic approach reaffirms our dedication to improving lives with innovation and empathy.

Community Announcement:

Dr. Graham Sigalet, ND, is now accepting patients at Broken Squirrel Wellness! Specializing in chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal health, perimenopause and menopause, men’s health, and more, Dr. Sigalet offers personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Explore advanced treatments like IV nutrient therapy, prolotherapy, and platelet-rich plasma for both health and aesthetic purposes. Ready to take the next step toward wellness? Book your appointment today! Phone: (250) 871-1336 Book Online: brokensquirrel.janeapp.com/#/naturopathic-medicine. Your journey to better health starts here!

Happy Place Found

Yoga Therapy is the practice of simple movement and the relationships between each segment in your body. We focus on nervous system down regulation and learning to listen and communicate clearly through movement. This supports pain management and healthy long term body mechanics. Each person will find their own individual senses and sensations, proprioception (where you are in space) by way with interoception (feeling where you are in space with/through sensation). Yoga Therapy does not replace Asana/Yoga practice, it supports it and keeps your movement sound and pain free.

Treatment for Sciatica Pain

If you are experiencing shooting pain from the lower back down the legs, particularly if it’s shooting into the feet, you may have sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back to the toes and can cause intense pain due to a trapped nerve. Some potential causes are disc herniation, piriformis syndrome, or trigger point referral. Symptoms include worsening leg pain when sitting, tingling, burning, numbness, weakness, and intense pain. A chiropractor may perform spinal adjustments to relieve the pressure of a herniated disc, freeing spinal movement, and easing muscle spasms. This reduces pain, restores nerve signal flow, and improves mobility, providing long-term relief. Regular chiropractic care can also prevent future sciatic pain episodes.

What is a Sound Bath?

A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in soothing sound waves produced using specific instruments like gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and drums. The vibrations from these instruments promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, and help balance energy. Our sound baths take place in a tranquil environment where participants lie down and the healing tones, frequencies and vibrations wash over them allowing the mind and body to physically, mentally & emotionally release tension. People report feeling more centered, calm, and rejuvenated after a session, as the harmonic frequencies promote both mental and physical well-being through deep relaxation.

Advantages of Hiring a Pet Sitter

An in-home pet sitter offers numerous benefits for both pets and their owners. Pets remain in their familiar environment, minimizing stress and anxiety. Personalized attention and care tailored to their routine promote well-being. In-home sitters provide companionship, reducing loneliness. Pets receive consistent feeding, exercise, and medication, maintaining their health. The risk of exposure to illnesses is minimized compared to communal boarding. Owners gain peace of mind, knowing their furry companions are safe and comfortable. Additionally, home security is enhanced with the presence of a trusted sitter. Overall, an in-home pet sitter ensures happier pets and contented owners during their time away.

A Reverse Mortgage Alternative

Sell ‘n STAY® is a simple, unique program created to keep people in their homes, for as long as they choose. Up to now, there were only a few options; downsize, a reverse mortgage such as the Canadian CHIP reverse mortgage or using a line of credit (HELOC). A line of credit is sometimes not an option if you have no way to finance the interest. Sell ‘n STAY® is a great alternative to a reverse mortgage and you also eliminate maintenance and property tax and expenses, allowing you to start living your life financially stress free, while continuing to enjoy all the benefits of remaining in your same home.

Navigating Adoption’s Emotional Journey

Adoption is complex and includes a range of emotions, challenges, and joys for all involved. Adopted children often face feelings of loss and struggle in areas of attachment and emotion regulation. Adoption-competent therapists play a crucial role in supporting children and families of adoption by providing tailored support to equip them with tools and skills to build strong, secure connections as well as address other complexities that may arise across a child’s development. Call today for a free consult to see how we can help support you in your adoption journey.

Cow Patti Theater

We always have a great time at Cow Patti Theatre! On November 23rd, we will be loading up a bus to take you to Cow Patti for lunch and the production. Registration opens on Thursday, October 17th, at 8:30 am. The first 55 people to register will secure a seat; we will need 40 people to rent another bus to attend the event. Member price – $110.00,
non–member $135.00; it includes transportation, muffins and coffee before getting on the bus and lunch at Cow Patti Theatre.

Honoring Life’s Final Journey

Explore end-of-life options with Loretta Tetrault, Certified End of Life Doula. Specializing in legacy projects, living funerals, and celebrations of life, she provides compassionate advocacy and heart-centered support. Loretta empowers individuals and families to reflect on their journeys, ensuring meaningful and personalized experiences that honor life’s final chapter. A dignified transition with care and understanding. 204-218-9987