The Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation Hey there, new mums to be! We know that postnatal wellbeing can sometimes take a backseat when you're caught up in the whirlwind of motherhood. But guess what? There's a secret weapon that can help you balance it all - placenta encapsulation! Yep, you heard that right. There are so [...]
Understand what endometriosis is, signs to look out for, how to get diagnosed, treatment comparisons, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis management. I recently started treating a woman with sub-fertility, who has been trying to conceive for 4 years unsuccessfully. Only at age 38 was she finally diagnosed with Endometriosis. She’s part of a [...]
Chinese Medicine: Pre-conception and Fertility When seeking assistance in fertility, modern medicine often takes centre stage. However, amidst the array of contemporary methods, there's profound knowledge to be found in ancient practices. Chinese Medicine, with its rich tapestry of herbs and acupuncture, offers a holistic approach to fertility. Chinese Medicine theory has revered pregnancy as [...]
The Power of Touch “Touch...our primary language of compassion, and a primary means for spreading compassion..”~ Dacher Keltner The sense of touch is one of the most powerful yet underestimated tools of compassion that we all have access to. It’s the first language we learn at birth, and we use it without bias as a [...]
How are you sleeping? This is something I like to ask to all of my patients. Sleep is such a huge determining factor to our mental and emotional wellbeing as well as daily energy levels. And if things in this area aren’t going as well as they could, Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment may help [...]
Menopause is an inevitable change for all women and can be portrayed as a negative experience with no upside. And there is no doubt, for many, it comes with great discomfort and letting go, but the shift that happens can be a positive and liberating experience. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually we can move into a [...]
Prenatal Yoga: benefits of starting early It's common for women to start attending Prenatal Yoga from around 30 weeks pregnant. It's never too late to start moving, but I definitely encourage women to start earlier if possible - here's why... HABIT FORMING On average, it takes 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic. (Lally et al, [...]
A Guided Breath Practice to Create Calm and Aid Sleep With Melisa Chabierski This practice is good for all, but especially fabulous for postnatal women who can not rest, relax, or sleep when their baby is asleep. Rhythmic Extension Breath Breath practice that begins with equal in and out flows of the breath, [...]
Healing Thrush for Good with Naturopathy & Herbal Medicine Thrush is the result of an overgrowth of a normal yeast-like fungus called Candida. It most commonly occurs in the gut or the vagina, and on top of causing a series of uncomfortable and challenging symptoms, it can also become reccurent and difficult to resolve for [...]
Hello lovely readers! My name is Melissa Weaver and I am very blessed and excited to be joining the wonderful team at Kundalini House in serving your wellness needs. You can see me for kinesiology, reiki, intuitive meditation, sound healing or a lovely, tailored blend - whatever works best for you! I see clients [...]