Equilibrium Massage Therapy + Wellness Centre
Unit 17A - 584 Pembina Hwy. R3M 3X7 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

We wish you and yours a fantastic long weekend! #goodfriday #easterweekend #winnipegbusiness #winnipegwellness #smallbusiness #equilibrium

#SoulSunday contemplation. What does this idea bring up for you? Does a fast pace to living life mean you are chasing something? Or running away from it? #slowdown #stopchasing #stoprunning #safe #equilibrium #wellness #balanceinlife #EQWellnessTeam #inspiration #mindfulness #meditation #safetostop #stillness #stilllife #stillnessspeaks

#didyouknow we are in the middle of World Doula Week? The definition of a doula is a person trained to advise, inform, and offer emotional and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and after the birth of her child. The word doula comes from the Greek word doul, the meaning of which translates to female helper or maidservant. As Birth Support RMT's Jenna, Dana and Jensen work in the same field and are at times referred to as RMT Doula's. ... The purpose of World Doula Week is to empower doulas all over the world to improve the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological health of women, newborns and families in birth and in the postpartum period. Our #wisdomwednesday today honours all Doula's and those they support and care for. #worlddoulaweek #doula #rmtdoula #birthsupport #birth #birthsupportrmt #equilibrium #massagetherapy #safe #support #motherhood #womxn

What can a #headinjury look like? Well, this . It has been 7 weeks since I sustained what is measured to be a severe #concussion following an extreme slip and fall accident while walking my dog Phillip. While I look the same as when you last saw me, my internal physical environment can be filled with dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to light, sound or visual stimulation, poor balance and dimished multitasking abilities. I have been quiet here as December and early January were... a blur of days spent in darkness, stillness, and sometimes sickness while I did everything necessary to best respond to my #injury. I also experienced a gap in our medical system and was not assessed by a knowledgeable physician until recently. I could not be more grateful for Ryan, our #athletictherapist, for being the first responder to my injury and coming to my aid the morning after it occurred. Without him I would have had no clue what my #brain and body needed in the immediate moments after the impact (or beyond that) in order to begin my #rehabilitation journey. It is because of him that my progress was recently measured as far better than expected given the time frame I am in. To my patients who have been rescheduled more than once, thank you so much for being caring and understanding. I miss you all and I cannot wait to return. My neurologist and vestibular physiotherapist have not yet approved me to come back and healing times/outcomes with concussions can be difficult to predict. I therefore have made the difficult decision to press pause on my schedule entirely until I have a better idea of what it will look like when I am cleared to gradually return. If you have an upcoming appointment, Giselle will be in touch soon. Your name will be put on a list in the order originally booked. As I am given permission to treat again I will slowly rebuild my new schedule one patient at a time. Until then, the entire #eqwellnessteam is on your side . Please know I have been given a good prognosis and it is believed I will come out on the other side of this as my "regular self". In the meantime I am dedicating the same commitment to my care and healing I would hold for you . ~Jenna

If the events of 2020 left any question or doubt about what white supremacy means, yesterday’s events in the United States Capitol were an appallingly clear example. We are reminded that the turn of any New Year does not leave the past behind. The world is shaken once again and as Canadians, this event may feel exceptionally close to home. No matter what you are feeling, this great post shared by @kerrywashington might help. We all play a part by how we speak, what we think a...nd what we say or share. The time to recommit to our own inner work to be anti-racist and catalyze lasting change for our future is now. Because while these recent events are a blatant and overt example of white privilege and supremacy, we musn't forget that these threads are sewn into our everyday society. As we commit to this change, may these shocking reminders become few and far between. #2021 #antiracism #antiracist #blacklivesmatter #BIPOC #whitesupremacy #uscapital #antiracismeducation #whiteprivilege

#wellnesswednesday From now until the end of January, receive 10% off both products by mentioning this post. Why? Prevention is a huge key to optimal health and we want to help you support your body with high quality supplements.... The human body naturally makes Vitamin D through sun exposure to the skin, leaving those of us living in a winter climate susceptible to Vitamin D deficiency. A recent study showed that more than 80% of patients admitted to a hospital in Spain with Covid-19 were found to have this deficiency. This oral spray tastes like yummy lemon and is easy to take "one the go" without any water necessary. Zinc is a nutrient found throughout the body that helps immune system function. Evidence suggests that when taken within 24 hours after cold virus symptoms present that the duration of the cold will be shortened. This liquid has no taste and is an easy addition to your morning juice or daily smoothy to amp up your body's natural defenses - and to have on hand should you find yourself feeling unwell. @innotech_nutrition is a local company that also brings us our #eqwellnessteam favorite #Colflex spray. This one purchase supports your health and two Winnipeg companies! #winwin #winnipegbusiness #shopsmall #vitamind #zinc #immunity #covid_19 #health #prevention #supplements #winnipegwellness #immunesystem #equilibrium #balancelife #balancedapproach #balance

#soulsunday The arrival of 2021 may be an auspicious time to begin anew and to leave certain things behind. Or you may have woken on January 1st feeling the same as December 31st. New beginnings can happen any day and every perspective is welcome. If 2020 did anything it was to pull the veil off and have us sit still with all that was found underneath. Stillness revealed deeply etched patterns in our beliefs and our way of daily life that may not have been serving our highest... potential. Some feel grateful for things we were served in 2020 while others still find themselves deep in processing. A change in date does not change either. Feel freedom and permission to proceed in a way that is authentic and organic to you. Be gracious and gentle with others and yourself. No pressure or binding resolutions necessary. Happy New Year. #happynewyear #asyouwere #asyouare #resolutions #2020 #2021 #change #growth #eqwellnessteam #balance #perspective #allthefeels #alwayslearning

#testimonialtuesday This Google review is a fabulous reminder that a therapeutic massage does not always need to be painful to have long lasting impact and positive effects. #massagetherapy #equilibrium #healthcare #eqwellnessteam #deeptissuemassage #winnipegwellness #googlereviews #5star #wellness #rehab #nopainnogain

#mindfulmonday If you need to be reminded of the value of slowing down or the permission to find moments of stillness, Mama Earth very often knows best. @victoriaericksonwriter #stillness #meditate #unplug #disconnect #disconnecttoreconnect #mindfulness #slowdown #equilibrium #eqwellness #balance #thinkpositive #positivity

From the EQ Wellness Team to our entire community, Happy Holidays. May all you are able to do today fill your cups as full as possible. We are closed today and tomorrow and are enjoying time with our loved ones. See you soon! #christmas2020 #eqwellnessteam #equilibrium #merrychristmas #happyholidays #covidtimes #gratitude

Imagine throwing a stone into a still pond of water and watching how far the rings go from the spot where it broke the surface. Imagine now that each one of us creates a ripple effect everyday we operate in our lives and those rings overlap with others over and over. If you know an essential worker, please take a moment to to send them support and appreciation - and mirror that in your personal choices and actions (ie your ripple effect). We are fortunate to live in a countr...y where healthcare is readily available whenever we need it. We also are standing in a time where our hubris is being shone back at us and all that we take for granted has been revealed. Let us help support Nurses, Doctors and all essential workers who took an oath that now more than ever requires them to put our health before their own. Truly, that is the least we can do. #wisdomwednesday #COVID_19 #MBnurses #MBDoctors #communitystrong #communitysupport #inthistogether #winnipeghealth #eqwellnessteam See more

Check this out! Our friend @darrenmartensfitness, everyone. Do you know someone currently unable to work due to the recent lockdown that could benefit from this special deal? It feels important to also share that Darren too has personally experienced a negative impact from Covid restrictions and lockdowns since March. His other line of work is in theater and acting, which both have suffered greatly in the last 8 months. We applaud Darren's ability to pivot, to see this open...ing as an opportunity to grow and expand his connections in the health and fitness community as well as his openness to sharing what he has with those who are having a difficult time and may have less. #communitystrong #communitysupport #peopletakingcareofpeople #wegotthis #inthistogether #winnipegbusiness #winnipegwellness #supportlocal #sticktogether #manitoba #COVID_19 See more

On Wednesday our Front Office was closed and we were operating by appointment only. Some of us may have come to work dressed a little more casual given the relaxed day.... and we felt the whole world deserved to see Jeffery's ensemble. I mean come on... his mask matches his shirt!! #casualday #plaid #90sthrowback #relax #eqwellnessteam #equilibrium #winnipegbusiness #masks #notsoserious #maskup

Today's #supportlocal spotlight goes to @monuts_cafe in Osborne Village. They are tucked into a sweet little spot on Scott St between River and Stradbrook. Their donuts are vegan, gluten-free, and healthy. We know too well what the first day of a lockdown feels like and there are many, many businesses going through that today. We see each one of you and send heartfelt support. @monuts_cafe just opened this year and we all know what a force 2020 is to be reckoned with. Send... them love by giving them a follow and drop by anytime for curbside pickup. Manitobans know how to stick together because we have done it before. Let's do more of that. #supportlocal #winnipegbusiness #smallbusiness #monuts #eqwellnessteam #inthistogether

Good morning, World . We find ourselves in a "second wave" of the Code Red for our Province and remain deeply grateful for being able to continue practicing. Massage Therapy, Athletic Therapy and Acupuncture are all in the category of Therapeutic Services and therefore were not impacted by this closure. We will maintain all of the same standards we always have and honour your comfort levels if postponing your treatments for now feels best. Please reach out to us for anything.... With all of this said.... many, many businesses have needed to close today for at least 4 weeks. Any business owner is still hardly picking themselves up after the last closure and to be hit with a second one so soon could be crippling. It is imperative that we take this closure period seriously and stay home with those closest to us (with lots of take-out!) as much as possible. Their sacrifice must be worth it. Please do your part. #COVID_19 #eqwellnessteam #communitystrong #communitysupport #inthistogether #winnipegbusiness #supportlocal #smallbusiness #winnipegwellness

My Grandfather did hard things. He has not been with me earthside for many years and in the last seven months I have thought of him, spoken about him and asked about him maybe more than I have cumulatively since he left. Because Dear Ones, this is our hard thing. This experience will birth the genre of stories my Grandfather would tell after family dinner while his Grandchildren waited impatiently for dessert. This experience is teaching us what it means to dig deep, to feel ...pain and discomfort and to rise with what my Grandfather and Father would call "character" - what I learned later meant resilience and strength. This experience is teaching us the meaning of taking things for granted and what it is to be deeply humbled by that truth. This experience, like the War my Grandfather fought in is showing us our fragility and having us stare mortality in the face. It is not lost on me that the timing of our second lockdown falls in alignment with Remembrance Day. A day meant to remember the hard things long since been done for us to be here today. What I have reminded myself of the most in the last seven months though, is that when I arrived earthside there was no sign of my Grandfather's "hard things" to be seen. He painted the picture with his stories, and he wore some of them in his body, but to me all was "right" in the world; I was blessed with love, safety and privilege. And so in this reminder I find solace that as I and we all collectively do hard things, that the day will come for us when we rise with hard earned character in a world that seems right again. And Covid is but a picture we paint with a story. ~ Jenna, Owner, RMT #thankyougrandpa #remembranceday #wisdomwednesday #hardthings #COVID_19 #inthistogether #communitystrong #winnipegbusiness #wewillrise #resilience #wegotthis #equilibrium #eqwellnessteam

"Sign, sign, everywhere a sign..." We get it. Signs are everywhere. Long lists of restrictions, directions on hand washing, about hand sanitizing, and even how to cough or sneeze properly. We noted that the sign we had on our door was being missed, because really, you see them all the time. They have become visual white noise. Katie created these cute ones to help remind you of how we still are operating within the centre. We hope they better catch your eye ! Your safety and the safety of our team is still (and always) our top priority. Thank you Winnipeg! We appreciate our community SO much. You truly are the best. #COVID_19 #covidtimes #pandemic #localbusiness #policies #protocol #eqwellnessteam #equilibrium #eqwellness #wellness #wellnesscentre #inthistogether #wegotyou

Jeffery, you are such a privilege to work with! The EQ Wellness Team is stellar because you are part of it. PS Did you know that every member of the EQ Wellness Team proudly belongs to the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba? #highstandards #MTAM #RMT

School staff, families and students: we see you and we hear you. One of the biggest transitions you have taken on yet this crazy year begins today. While change can often be exciting, right now it may feel scary, challenging or overwhelming. Give yourself permission to "feel all the feels". We deeply empathize because our return to work during Phase One meant we too felt uncertain. We moved from not being allowed to visit our families or anyone outside our "home bubbles" to t...reating multiple patients a day within closed rooms. We went through adapting to wearing masks and sanitizing surfaces hourly. People around us murmured about the second wave coming, and we worried we would be shut back down before we even got going. And then we weren't. And people were so grateful to see us, and appreciated what we we were doing. We felt purposeful and joyful to return to doing what we do best even though it looked drastically different. And today we still are. We share this because this what we wish for you all. Education Professionals are passionate and adaptable and handle new beginnings every year. So you already have the skills to take this one on, and by no means do you stand alone. We are cheering for you all today and this week! May it be as full of ease and grace as possible. You got this and we've got you, and you are appreciated. #backtoschool #goodluck #yougotthis #COVID_19 #pandemic #communitysupport #winnipegteachers #students #educationassistants #transition #growth

That's right - the centre is open by appointment Sunday and Monday! Online booking is available 24/7 by following the link on our website homepage. Have a lovely Labour Day! #athletictherapy #massagetherapy #winnipegwellness #longweekend #painmanagement #injury #therapeutic #weekend

When it goes to print, you know it's official! Gillian is available Sunday-Wednesday (and is even working this long weekend), offering both daytime and evening time slots. Check out her schedule online www.eqwellnessteam.janeapp.com to book today. As she is also a Yoga Teacher, Gillian's treatment approach fuses attention to breath, tuning into subtle messages the body may be holding and clinical assessment and myofascial techniques. She passionately enjoys offering you yog...a postures as homecare to help support your healing after you leave the centre. #massagetherapy #equilibrium #healthcare #eqwellnessteam #myofascialrelease #rmt #massagetherapist #winnipegwellness #winnipegbusiness #yogateacher #yoga #breathe #breathwork

#didyouknow We believe in a wholehearted approach and strive to bring our whole selves to the treatment room. We believe that all bodies are good bodies, and that often our fast-paced daily life can leave a residue of stress, discomfort, and create an unbalanced experience. As you enter our clinic we invite you to experience your body with increased compassion and understanding while we collectively do our very best to help you find your Equilibrium. Because these days we all can use a little extra balance and self compassion. #wegotyou and #yougotthis #eqwellnessteam #equilibrium #balanceinlife #balancedapproach #covidtimes #COVID_19 #stressless #letgo #massagetherapy #athletictherapy #acupuncture #teamwork

"Crick in your neck...?" Any RMT on our #EQWellnessTeam can help get you right back to shoulder-checking status in no time! A week ago Jenna reached out to a radio DJ on QX104 (scroll back in our profile) about an on-air discussion. It began when the DJ asked listeners to call in and share what one thing can absolutely ruin their day. One person said "waking up with a crick in my neck" which further opened others to share about their injuries or physical pain. Chiro and Phys...io were mentioned as solutions, but we did not hear Massage Therapy discussed. It was a reminder for us that some people still do not know the value of what we do. Please let your friends and family know how much Massage Therapy can help them the next time they are injured. Because RMT's are healthcare practitioners. #spreadtheword #passiton #massagetherapy #massagetherapy #equilibrium #healthcare #eqwellnessteam #winnipegbusiness #wellness #therapeutic #RMT

We are so excited to announce that Jeffery is going to expand his ability to care for more patients in need of myofascial treatment by being a mentor. Gillian has joined our team to accept a mentee position under Jeffery's guidance to assist in treating his existing and future patients. You know that professional growth and mentorship are our jam around here - you have watched as Jenna created the prenatal department within the centre to help reach so many more patients tha...n she could on her own. If you have ever had the privilege of being treated by Jeffery, you know that his schedule has long since felt that same pressure. We could not be more thrilled to know that Jeff will be able to reach more patients in need of therapy while also sharing and passing his knowledge and skillset along to another RMT to carry on. Welcome Gillian, and Congratulations Jeff! We are so happy to have a new member on the #eqwellnessteam. #mentorship #winnipegbusiness #winnipegwellness #myofascialrelease #myofascial #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #growth See more

This hilariously candid and very real break-room moment is brought to you to by Jeffery and Mary's birthday celebrations today. Wearing masks all day while we treat means we often forget to stop and hydrate! Happy Birthday Jeff and Mary! *disclaimer: this is not alcohol #eqwellnessteam #wekeeplifelight #birthday #positiveworkplace #funatwork #winnipegbusiness #drinkwater

#testimonialtuesday #birthstory "Throughout my second pregnancy I suffered from very loose joints as a result of all the relaxin in my body. Frequently, my hips/pelvis would work themselves out of alignment resulting in a lot of muscular discomfort. Often times very severe. Chiropractic care wasnt enough and really wasnt resolving any issues for me so I read some reviews online and got connected with the amazingly talented, Dana Sawatzky! After my first visit, I thought I... should do this again. And I did. Again, and again and again. The truth is, Danas massages were magic to me and I felt an instant connection with her. My first baby was a crash c-section at 32 weeks. And my second pregnancy definitely had some fear mixed in with it. But, Dana calmed me with her gentle presence and genuine smile. At one of my appointments, she told me she delivered babies. Something told me I needed this girl by my side. So imagine my disappointment when Covid came along. Equilibrium was forced to close its doors. I missed my connection with Dana and the fact is, my due date was around the corner and I was still hoping to use her services in the labour room on delivery day! She contacted me 2 days before my due date and said restrictions have lifted at the hospital - youre allowed a support person. I instinctively knew this was meant to be. And when it was go-time Dana rose to the occasion in more ways than I could have imagined! She showed up - Physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally. She was all in. Theres a certain absoluteness about delivering a baby. Its difficult to explain, but you need to be in the moment on 4 levels at the same time. And you need a team you trust. Whether its 2 people or 20. I had an induced, 34-hour delivery and things got rough. And I mean, ROUGH. But she did not give up on me. I trust Dana. I depended on Dana. I leaned on her and opened my heart to her. I cried. I shook. I screamed. Her presence was steadfast, calming and nurturing. Her bedside manner was impeccable. She ebbed and flowed with my energy - giving at the right times and being a silent support partner at the right times. I got the vaginal delivery that I wished and worked for. Largely thanks to her (and some stubbornness). I reflect on my experience and feel love and joy. I look at my gorgeous daughter and think of her. I will cherish the photo of her and I in the delivery room for an eternity because, well ... she gave me the gift of life. There is nothing more precious than that. Dana, you are one in a million. Thank you." Dana, you *are* one in a million! Sincere gratitude to this Mother for so transparently and eloquently sharing her birth journey with us.

We've been working on something behind the scenes.... #eqwellnessteam #staytuned #winnipegbusiness #winnipegwellness #myofascialrelease #mentorship #massagetherapy #massagetherapist

Being in the year 2020, it is amazing and shocking to experience the outdated understanding some people can still have about Massage Therapy and RMT's. Please see below to read the communication Jenna had with Winnipeg's own @qx104. If you ever find yourself in a similar social situation - please use your voice. RMT's are healthcare practitioners with more concentrated education on the musculoskeletal system of the body than your family physician. Please, please do not joke... about Massage Therapist's with sexual innuendo (it really is not a good look) and refer to them as Registered Massage Therapists. Because that is what we are. Period. Thanks for listening and learning! *sidenote: we hold many wonderful Chiropractors and Physiotherapists in our valued referral network. This communication in no way takes away from what they also do. Massage Therapy stands beside them and deserves to be recognized in the same way. @mtamanitoba #useyourvoice #advocate #massagetherapy #winnipegwellness #registeredmassagetherapist #winnipegradio #alwayslearning #teacheachother #equilibrium #eqwellnessteam #winnipeg See more

+40 degrees with the humidex still isn't enough to stop this guy from wearing his fancy socks! #winnipegbusiness #summer #heatwave #socks #athletictherapy #athletictherapist #equilibrium #eqwellnessteam #daffyduck

#TestimonialTuesday Taking the care and time to make a positive Google Review for any small local business you are a big fan of, will likely make them feel as good as we do right now . Businesses are hustling and working so hard through these "Covid Times". This was so nice to recieve. So much gratitude to the person who posted this. #supportlocal #goodreviews #smallbusiness #winnipegbusiness #winnipegwellness #COVID_19 #communitystrong #communitysupport #eqwellnessteam #eqwellness #equilibrium #massagetherapy #acupuncture #athletictherapy

#mindfulmonday reminder that it is OK if you feel happy, sad, irritated, afraid, grateful, exhausted, fulfilled, or drained today. We cannot expect to ride a pandemic curve and not experience a wide variety of feelings and emotions while we do it. You are not alone. It is safe to ask for support, to give your emotions a voice and to share your story. It is safe to slow down, to get extra sleep, or to take a time-out in the middle of the day. It is also safe to celebrate somet...hing, feel excited and be positive - even when you may feel surrounded by struggle. No guilt necessary, OK? Our bodies are processing a lot everyday. We are in this together, and are here when you need us. #eqwellnessteam #equilibrium #massagetherapy #athletictherapy #acupuncture #emotions #feelitall #mindfulness #yougotthis #COVID_19 #pandemic #fatigue #winnipegbusiness #winnipegwellness #happiness #allthefeels See more

Wellness Wednesday Give Away "We all respond differently to food, exercise, sleep, and stress, so how could there possibly be a best or a cure-all for anything? You are an individual. Take time to learn what YOU need, not what the masses need. - Darren Martens This. This is why we are such fans of Darren Martens fitness - his balanced, individual approach to wellness and movement. Are you curious about getting your body moving in a safe and sustainable way, with a ...coach who will provide unwavering support, guidance, and acceptance? Weve got a prize for you! Darren is giving away a 1-hour Online consultation + 1-hour online video training to a lucky winner! To be entered to win this prize that is sure to get you moving and feeling great: *Like this post *Follow @DarrenMartensfitness and @eqwellness *Tag 2 friends in the comments who might also be interested! Contest closes Friday, August 7th, 2020! The lucky winner will be announced Saturday, August 8th! And GO! #wellnesswednesday #eqwellness #giveaway #DarrrenMartensfittness #Balancedlife #winnipeggiveaway #winnipegwellness #equilibrium #sustainablefitness #healthylifestyle #wellness #freestuff #communitystrong #referal #network

Dana has always been an incredible leader in simplifying life, and making choices that are conscious and beneficial for the environment. Check out her latest post on recent changes she and her partner have made to their daily lifestyle: "Deciding to give up motorized transportation has meant we rely on pedal, foot or public transportation these days. (Sometimes @pegcitycarcoop)! It also means we feel our surroundings more, we care more about the weather around us. More time ...is spent traveling places, which give us more time to transition, from work to home, place to place. Theres more waiting and more podcasts, more people watching and more connecting to whats presently in front of us. Come winter we might feel a bit differently, but for now we are relishing in the simplicity of getting around slowly on our own two feet." In many aspects, Covid has moved us all towards a simpler way of living. From home hair cuts to growing and making food we would have previously gone to the store for. What are some areas you plan to keep living simply, even when we return to "normal" again? #inspiration #simplelife #minimalism #balanceinlife #winnipegwellness #healthyliving #pedestrian #COVID19

We at Equilibrium strongly believe there is power in community and often refer outside of our clinic to trusted wellness practitioners to help you find what you need. We are thrilled to be building a collaborative relationship with @darrenmartensfitness as he embodies our balanced body philosophies so well. Please welcome him to our EQ Referral Family! Darren is a fitness trainer, actor, and singer in Winnipeg! He got his Manitoba Fitness Council certification in 2017 and ha...s trained dozens of clients since then. Since Covid-19, his training business has shifted to online training through Google Meet! Heres a message from Darren about his training philosophy: In a fitness culture that glorifies extremes, my goal is to provide a viewpoint on fitness that is somewhere in the middle: no preaching about fast weight loss; no shaming people for being stereotypically fit or fat; no touting the latest miracle food, miracle pill, or miracle supplement; no trying to convince you that nutrition never matters In other words, balance. I believe that part of the reason why people lack a middle ground is the fact that we are inundated with absolutes. For example, you may hear that Crossfit is the best form of exercise, but the next day hear that Yoga is the best, or HIIT, or Pilates, etc. When people make statements that are absolute, they are painting everyone with a broad brush, so they can sell you a product. But you are an individual, with your own individual likes and dislikes in exercise, not to mention your individual genetics and body structure that may respond differently to different types of workouts. I teach people how to listen to what their body is telling them, and to use that information to maintain a healthy lifestyle!' Thank you, Darren! We salute your body-positive and balanced approach to health and wellness. Welcome to our wellness network! Stay tuned to our page and give @darrenmartensfitness a follow for more #wellnesswednesday goodies and contests in the coming weeks! : @lightshedcreative #eqwellness #wellnesswednesday #winnipegwellness #wpgfitness #bodypositive #exerciseismedicine #personaltraining #sustainablefitness

It has been incredible to watch how fellow small businesses have kept strict policy intact to be part of the collective force needed to keep Covid cases low in our Province. While guidelines and policy relax around us, we want you to know that we too are maintaining a high standard of care and practice within the centre. We believe that You would not expect anything less from Equilibrium as a company and from our #EQWellnessTeam. For clarity, here is how our centre will be op...Continue reading

#TestimonialTuesday When we recieve a Google review like this one, it assures us that both the vision and mission of Equilibrium are translating in real life. Sincere gratitude to the person who shared their experience. Your story is why we do what we do . #teamwork #teamapproach #winnipegwellness #EQWellnessTeam #winnipegbusiness #massagetherapy #athletictherapy #acupuncture #mission #vision #healing #chronicpain #multidisciplinary #togetherisbetter

Ten. Ten of us gathered in early 2020, toasting a year gone by, to being in Equilibrium's Tenth year and to our upcoming Ten-Year Anniversary celebration. Little did we know that in less than two months we would be shut down for a Global Pandemic, and sail the storm directly through the time we would have thrown the party. You, though. Our entire community. You have celebrated us through this uncertain and scary time by showing us your loyalty and dedication and how much we a...re valued. We feel how much you prioritize us and our skills in your personal Healthcare and wellness routines when employment, personal finances, and healthcare plans have been so unstable. What a celebration it will be whenever we are able to come together in person and for us to toast to You. What a time this has been for the entire #EQWellnessTeam to bond together in ways never before, to have each others backs, and strengthen as we navigate such unprecedented waters. Here is to a being hopeful we all share a Ten Year Anniversary toast in our Eleventh . #Grateful #ThankYou #communitystrong #communitysupport #tenyears #anniversaryyear #eqwellnessteam #winnipegbusiness #massagetherapy #athletictherapy #acupuncture #wellness

Sauna. Lake. Sauna. Lake. Repeat! This is how we reset out here at the family cabin! Whether its taking a nap, taking a dip in the lake, or sitting in silence in a sauna, finding ways to reset and rest seems easier out here. How do you reset while in the city? Throughout your week? It may look different, or not for as long - but every little bit adds up! ... Dana #boosterlake #reset #rest

So grateful for the @mtamanitoba. This Association has held unwavering support for Manitoba RMT's and its members since Covid-19 arrived in our Province. #supportlocal #smallbusiness #communitystrong #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #mtam #manitoba #winnipegbusiness #winnipegwellness

#MindfulMonday Many are sharing how much they enjoy the lack of urgency in their lives since being quarantined and reentering a "Covid World". Let's consider though, that a lot pre-Covid urgency was self-created by "FOMO", the belief One cannot say "No", or because of loyalty to others needs or wants instead of Ones own. Covid-19 has created a permission that seems to be passing as more socially acceptable than Just. Saying. No. What happens when we live outside of our truth...? We feel and get depleted. If we make choices to please others rather than ourselves, we are making "transfers" from our own energy banks into someone else's. As much as the routines and demands within a Covid World have been varying and quite heavy for most, there is an easefulness among many people because certain pressures and social expectations have been lifted. In this "New World", what choices will you make to maintain easefulness in your life? Will you stand up for your needs with security and confidence? Will you express that you realize you are much more Introverted than you ever allowed for before? Will you change old family routines or social activities that you attended out of a false sense of obligation? Covid has offered many lessons if we are open to learning. Is using your voice and sticking up for your needs awkward, uncomfortable or even scary? Do you fear meeting resistance from those around you if you want change? Try holding transparent conversations with those who will feel your shift if you begin to say "no" before the pressures are recreated. Begin embodying a confidence in standing in your truth and in honoring yourself. Share what you have learned about yourself in this time. If someone cannot recieve your vulnerability and transparency with love, openness, and support, then you may very well be exposing how much they relied on being able to withdraw from your energy bank account before. And who feels good about going into debt for someone who does not value the gift in the first place? #stoppeoplepleasing #chooseyourself #JOMO #sayno #itissafetouseyourvoice #balance #equilibrium #wellness #balanceinlife

This #supportlocal spotlight is shining on @poppchocolates today, as they are open to offer you yummy #canadaday treats like these ones! It is so important that as we return to what feels like a more "regular" way of life and adapt post-lockdown, that we remember to continue to support the businesses that are still being impacted by Covid restrictions. Chocoltier Constance Popp would have been at @winnipegfolkfestival among many other large events that are canceled this summer. Since they cannot come to us, we need to go to them. Keep supporting local, #winnipeg! We are still in this together. #winnipegbusiness #smallbusiness #chocolate #treatyourself #shoplocal #inthistogether #COVID_19 #covidstories #lockdown #manitoba #localbusiness #communitystrong

Our next door neighbor @mcmunnandyates has been supporting the @mainstreetproject in their endeavor to collect bottled water all week by accepting donations at all locations. They are still allowing drop-offs until the end of today, so you can still help! Jeffery and Katie took our cases over today - thank-you to those who helped us collect more. With temperatures rising, this need is very real. Have a great weekend, everyone! #communitystrong #donate #bottledwater #winnipegwellness #winnipegbusiness #supportlocal #EQWellnessTeam

Main Street Project is currently doing a Bottled Water Drive! Can you help? We are going to deliver 4 cases on Friday, June 26th and would be happy to deliver yours too! Pick up a case on the way to your next treatment between now and then and we will drop it off for you. Their goal is to collect 20,000 bottles to help keep people hydrated during the summer and beyond. @mainstreetproject #winnipeg #giveback #communitystrong #communitysupport #bottlewater #local

This #supportlocal spotlight is for @cwiebeclothes. She made many of us fantastic masks with filter inserts before we reopened. She was such a pleasure to work with, and has so many different and fun patterns and colors. Check her out! #communitystrong #femaleentrepreneur #winnipegbusiness #wellness #pandemic #COVID_19 #healthcare #wearamask

A few of us celebrated our fearless leader's birthday today with drinks at our plaza neighbour Smittys! Good luck blowing this one out Jenna! #happybirthdayjenna!

Father's. Today we celebrate you. Alongside the many strong #EQMama's we work with, stand equally brave Papa's who are the strength they lean into. Who hold steady space when things feel big. They are the cold cloth holders, hip squeeze helpers, "sweet-nothing" whisperer's, and supportive kiss givers. You are a blessing to work with and support through these incredible journey's. To every Father, EQ Daddy, to our own Father's, and to Jeffery who drops his Dad jokes weekly to keep us laughing: we salute you. Happy Father's Day. #Equilibrium #EQWellnessTeam #fathersday #family #birth

While attending a birth last night, the labouring mother asked me what my favorite part about supporting a birth was. I thought about this and explained the delicate and amazing presence that comes when you enter a room with the sole purpose of supporting the emergence of life. As a support person you have the unbelievable opportunity to witness someone work incredibly hard, demonstrate resilience and love to an amazing degree and be there as they discover more about their ow...n strength and bravery. And at the end of it all you have the honour of holding space for new life happening, not just the fresh human, but the newness of a changed relationship and a changed birthing person. The holding of transformational space is an honour I receive with reverence. Whether its in a birth room, treatment room, or during a breathwork session, the gifts I receive from doing this work are plentiful. Oh and almost forgot, super cute fresh babies are an awesome perk! - Dana See more

We are fully stocked with @204handsanitizer, now available for purchase! $12 + tax/ 1L with 80% alcohol content. #madeinmanitoba #supportlocal #COVID_19 #pandemic #communitystrong #localbusiness #wellnesscentre #Equilibrium

Babies are welcome here . Our Western culture tends to dismiss an important piece of a woman's birthing journey: Postpartum. Women can feel pressured to "get back to normal" after birth, be it their previous routines, their fitness, or even their skinny jeans. They may find themselves comparing their stories to others which embody a "go-go-go" energy that feels difficult or unnatural. Birth, no matter what kind, has deep impacts on the physical body. Other cultures around t...he world honour Mothers with 30-40 days of rest postpartum. Mom's nourish themselves and baby and heal and bond. Period. We believe in women taking care of themselves, putting themselves first without guilt, and having the opportunity to check-in with their prenatal therapist as soon as they feel able to visit postpartum. There is no waiting period necessary and this means babies can come too. While some Mom's prefer treatments be a small window of time completely to themselves, others feel better having baby near, or simply are unable to arrange childcare. No matter the reason, Equilibrium is a safe space for breastfeeding, sleeping babes, and women who deserve a time-out. @jennaejones @snowandthistle #postpartum #pregnancy #EQMama #EQbaby #safespace #breastfeedind #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #wellnesswednesday #wellness #balance #permissiontopause #selfcarefirst See more

Have you ever perpetuated oppression by falling silent when someone around you/close to you spoke in a racist or divisive manner? Me too. Anyone who knows me can say I am not afraid to use my voice, and within the centre I have always had an adamant zero tolerance policy for oppressive language. And yet when in certain social settings, particularly with people who are older than me, I have been known to shut down. To be anti-racist means swallowing our voices is not an option.... For those of you who struggle with confrontation or a fear of being heard, I see you. I have worked with people therapeutically for years around the theme of speaking up. Being prepared with a response so as to not be caught off guard is a place to start, and the scenario below is a great example. Offering reflection back to a person when they speak offers perspective. If someone says "All Lives Matter", another response could be "if you told me your parent died, what would you feel if I responded by saying "all parents die?"", or "if you were participating in a Breast Cancer walk in honour of someone affected by it, would you appreciate it if someone said "well, all Cancer matters". Remember that these interactions need not be confrontational at all, and if the person becomes defensive it demonstrates the work they need to be doing. In one recent instance I asked a person what was coming up for them inside of their resistance, and we quickly flushed out their feelings of guilt and shame. It does not feel comfortable to be wrong. It certainly should feel exponentially more uncomfortable to be ignorant or racist. If you do not want your silence to mean compliance, and you want to do the work of being anti-racist: say something. Because what a privilege it is to safely use your voice. Let's be better. Together. ~Jenna, Owner Credit: scarecrowbar #MindfullnessMonday #antiracism #blacklivesmatter #IndigenousLivesMatter #learning #unlearning #whiteprivilege #privilege #changenow #letsbebettertogether

Please join us in congratulating our very own, Dana Sawatzky in her recent certification as a Numa Breathwork Facilitator! While in isolation, Dana completed all remaining requirements students need to finish after 5 levels of training to become certified. She is the first person certified in Manitoba (3rd person in Canada!). We are proud and inspired. Way to go, Dana!

This #supportlocal spotlight is for @204handsanitizer . The same great people who bring you @204vodka stepped up to meet the needs of so many at the beginning of the pandemic, and quickly supplied us with hand sanitizer when we were preparing to reopen. Keep an eye out for it at many retailers the next time you are in need, as it delivers one of the highest levels of alcohol necessary to kill the Covid virus. Thank-you again, 204! #winnipegbusiness #communitystrong #localbusiness #wellnesscentre #COVID_19 #health #handsanitizer #inthistogether #equilibrium

Hospital restrictions lifted just in time for Jenna to attend a birth she has been scheduled to attend since last year. Up until a few days ago, she had planned to coach Dad on taking over her role. During the lockdown period, two other brave women who planned on having her attend needed to birth without additional support. #COVID_19 #covidstories #birthsupportrmt #rmtdoula #birth #EQMama #EQBaby #happybirthday

"As a young woman I was enamored with the 1960's era. One of my favorite things to do was sit around my turn table with my Dad and his collection of 45 records, listening to songs like "Revolution" and "Age of Aquarius" over and over. He would talk about what life looked like growing up then. I swore to him if I had been alive I would have been a Flower Child, attended sit-ins, and fought for human rights. And then on May 25th, 2020 George Floyd was murdered. I read about Br...eonna Taylor. The United States erupted. And the only place I had to sit...was on my White Privileged couch. There in silence it did not take long to understand that that was exactly where I needed to be. Because if I wanted to see outward change, then the first place I needed to begin was within. That I, in my white privilege have been blind all along. That I needed to sit in my discomfort and pain and scrutinize how I have been programmed, how I have perpetuated oppression and how I have benefited from the color of my skin. That I need to become far better at being anti-racist. As our social media platforms were #mutedbutnotsilent I spent hours communicating with my sister who has lived in the United States for half of her life and is the Assistant Dean, Graduate School, University of Colorado. We have committed to bridging our two Countries and unlearning together. To bettering ourselves as leaders and people who care deeply about those we serve. Systemic transformation calls for personal accountability, collective endurance and stamina. Ten years ago I built Equilibrium on a foundation meant to make meaningful differences in people's health and lives. Its intentions reach far beyond the treatment tables we work on and out into our community. I do not believe I know the way here and am deeply humbled in knowing I will make mistakes while I endeavor to find it. I acknowledge that my ability to sit, unlearn and listen in comfort and safety unto itself is privilege. One thing is for certain though... the same will I had as a young woman is only stronger as I stand as an adult, and I am committed to the work that needs to be done." ~Jenna, Owner #BlackLivesMatter #antiracism #IndigenousLivesMatter #listening #unlearning #whiteprivilege