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Healing Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu

Jin Shin Jyutsu has been recognized in hospitals and clinics all over the world as an integrative healing practice, supporting complex health issues. It helps release blockages in energy pathways since accumulation of tension can lead to illness, disease, emotional and/or mental suffering. Areas of our bodies can be overloaded when we experience traumatic or daily stress. Through simple exercises that can be applied by a practitioner as well as oneself through gentle touch in specific places on the body, energy blockages open and allow the body to heal itself.

Robin McKay, EnergyEffects.ca

Trust Your Gut

Your immune system works hard to protect you from injury, illness, and disease. This process usually involves inflammation, a natural response to stress, tissue damage, and harmful stimuli like viruses, bacteria, and toxins. Inflammation functions similarly to an engine warning light, alerting you to the presence of a problem through symptoms such as heat, pain, redness, swelling, and/or loss of function. 85% of the immune system is located in our gut. An anti-inflammatory diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E and the mineral selenium provides your gut with the ingredients it needs to bolster immunity and achieve optimal mental and physical health.

Canadian Mental Health Association, cmhawpg.mb.ca

Meet the Professional

Since 2006, Janise Somer (nee Bachler), The “Closet Diva,” has helped men and women learn how to dress and to refine their personal image in a way that brings them personal and professional success. Author of “Closet Rescue,” available on Amazon or Kindle, Janise has appeared numerous times on TV and is a professional speaker and educator. Prior to opening her image consulting and speaking business, Janise spent 20+ years as a marketing manager for both corporate and non-profit organizations before taking her image consultant training at the Conselle Institute of Image Management in Utah in 2006.

The Closet Diva, TheClosetDiva.ca

Relationships in Motion Program

Relationships take skill and energy to manage successfully. If you’re feeling bogged down by the relationships in your life, consider taking the Red Deer PCN program, “Relationships in Motion.” Participants will learn skills to increase communication, better understand themselves, focus on the positive, and take responsibility for their roles within various interpersonal relationships. This group program is interactive and gives opportunities for self-reflection and skill development. Participants must be 18 of age or older and can self-refer or be referred by their family physician. Call 403-343-9100 to register. Visit website to learn more.

A Sense of Belonging

How can you tell whether a retirement living community fosters a sense of belonging? “We are very happy and thrilled with The Hamlets at Deer Park! The staff are absolutely wonderful in every way! My mom has adjusted there very well because everyone has made her feel so welcomed. The residents are all very kind and helpful. My mom loves the food, the entertainment and has only good things to say. Thank you for my mom’s special care and how you make all the family feel so welcomed and that you can’t do enough for us!” – S. Knopp

Meet the Professional

Robin McKay has a BSc in Nursing, a Masters in Organization Behaviour, and over 35 robust years of experience working in health and human services. She has been studying and practicing energy work and Jin Shin Jyutsu for over 15 years. Robin teaches workshops for meditation, breath work and self-help Jin Shin Jyutsu. Her practice now extends to the treatment of animals as they also suffer from stressors and trauma. Her personal mission is to help individuals, and now animals, reach their highest potential by relieving anxiety and removing energy blockages to achieve their greatest state of wellness.

Meet the Practitioner

Stephen Roberts, born and raised in Alberta, has had a passion for helping people since adolescence. He received his MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in 2014. He uses cutting-edge, research-based therapies that involve both brain and body for the most effective, long-lasting results. One such therapy, Brainspotting, is a tool to access the deeper brain to target and release maladaptive connections to enhance creativity, focus and sports performance. Stephen works with local athletes to treat underlying causes using various therapies together with other practitioners in the Udaya Wellness Clinic and community.

Say Goodbye to IBS with Acupuncture

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is irritating to have. Physically, very little if anything appears to be wrong with the digestive tract, yet people develop uncomfortable symptoms. Acupuncture can help relieve and even eliminate the symptoms of IBS. Because acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, each person is treated on a case-by-case basis, and the treatment will target the stomach and large intestine meridians. As the body’s energy system (Qi, pronounced chi) rebalances, it naturally begins to balance hormones, heal inflammation, and ultimately get rid of the symptoms of IBS. There are no side effects and most people find the treatments completely painless.

Release the Emotions with Tapping

Imagine that our minds and bodies are like a swimming pool. Each time in our life when we have been hurt, fearful or traumatized; we add a “ball” to our pool. Too many balls in our pools, and we may start to experience anxiety and overwhelm; we may be quick to anger or tears or a myriad of other non-serving emotions. For some, these trapped emotions may show up as physical ailments. Gently release the emotions attached to the balls in our pool with Tapping/EFT and enhance your emotional wellness. Ease or eliminate pain and stress. Create peace, joy, calm, confidence & clarity.