In 1979, Jon Kabat-Zinn, an MIT-trained scientist, started teaching mindfulness to people suffering from chronic pain, stress and illness. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), is now used in hospitals and clinics worldwide. Jon Kabat-Zinn defined mindfulness, as being present in the moment, with non judgmental awareness....
Prior to studying massage therapy and before having my own children, I studied early childhood education in the early 1990's and spent many years working in various childcare settings. I spent those years attending to children with growing pains and associated discomforts, constipation, fevers, headaches,...
As pelvic health physiotherapists, we often have the same conversations with friends, family, and even with clients. It typically sounds something like this: - so do you only treat females or do you treat men too? - The majority of the people I see are female, but...
What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS has been discussed more and more in popular culture as chatter around gluten free, dairy free and paleo diets have become more main stream. It is a highly prevalent disorder which can significantly reduce someone's quality of life...
Mindfulness Workshop Mindfulness is a research proven approach that promotes health and well-being in the mind and body. This interactive small group workshop is designed for anyone who...
We live in a world, where for the longest time women and children have been the most vulnerable individuals in our society. Poverty; abuse and violence; and ignorance are huge contributing factors. But luckily we also live in a society where education is a growing...
Continuing education is a fundamental aspect of professional growth and knowledge transfer that we value at Proactive Pelvic Health Centre. Our therapists participate on a variety of peer, and multidisciplinary initiatives including international conferences, continuing education courses, peer mentorship, support groups, and medical seminars. We...
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop Our March 5th, 2016 Introduction to Mindfulness workshop is full. Due to popular demand, we will be offering another workshop on Saturday March 12th, 2016 9-11:30am. This interactive small group workshop is designed for anyone who wants to apply the power of mindfulness...
Pelvic floors are incredibly adaptive and undergo vast changes during pregnancy and delivery. The muscles and fascia work to support the pelvic girdle while your body changes over 9 months. It then has an incredible capacity to stretch and accommodate for your baby throughout the...
Happy new year everyone! Welcome back from the end of year holidays. Are you ready to take on 2016? If you are still recovering from all the December buzz, then this workshop can help bring you back to 'zen'. This Mindfulness Meditation workshop will take place on...
