Mothers


It’s Time to Feel More Rested & Relaxed

The transition to spring brings an energy of newness and creates a beautiful time for us to begin practices that will nourish and sustain us throughout the coming months.
As a self employed Mama, I’ve consistently struggled with making myself a priority, amidst the demands of work, mothering & Life. And, […]


New Infant Sleep Research: Have You Gotten the Whole Story?

Traditional media and social media feeds have been all a buzz this week, sharing the results of a new study published about infant sleep training. The results of the study claim that both sleep training methods tested “provide significant sleep benefits above control, yet convey no adverse stress responses or long […]


Back to Work & Breastfeeding: Easing the Transition

Your breastfeeding relationship doesn’t need to end as you prepare to return to work. In fact, there are so many benefits to continued breastfeeding, including immune and nutritional support for Baby and being a source of bonding and reconnection for you and Baby, after time apart.
In Nova Scotia and many […]


The Muscle of the Soul & A True Foundation of Health

I am in awe.
I am in awe of a pair of muscles and their influence on our overall health as women.
The psoas muscles are large muscles that traverse the physical core of our bodies – at one end attaching to the twelfth rib and all of the lumbar (lower back) […]


Sleep Regression: It doesn’t exist.

There. I said it. Sleep regression does not exist.
I hear that term often from moms – in my office, at the mothering support group I facilitate, on social media – and it has never sat well with me.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines regression as “A return to a former or less developed state”.
In all of […]


The Tree of Vitality: An illustration of the naturopathic approach.

I created the Tree of Vitality based on a drawing in a very old naturopathic text.
It illustrates how our individual environment (terrain) and the interconnections between our body systems influence our health, energy and vitality.
Through group programs and individual consultations, I provide you with the tools to ensure the foundations of your […]


Wisdom From Our Little Ones: Celebrating a Year of Mothering

This week our family celebrates Emery’s first birthday – a milestone in his life and on my mothering journey. As I reflect on the ups and downs and the twists and turns of the past year, I’m reminded of all of the wisdom gained from the beginning of this journey. […]


Wisdom From Our Little Ones: Shining Light Through the Storm of Overwhelm

It’s been eight weeks since the arrival of our precious bundle and he’s taught his mama a few things already.  I am constantly amazed by the wisdom wrapped up in the experience of parenting.  Wisdom, you ask?  Yes, indeed.  And, I’ve discovered it tends to arrive disguised in those feelings […]