Healthy Balance Holistic Health Group
6 Duffy Place, Suite A A1B 4M5 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

A Season of Good Health! TIP #4: VIRTUAL RECIPE EXCHANGE Re-discover the importance of handing down traditional family recipes! Start an email thread with your closest family and friends to exchange your favorite holiday recipe! Whoever decides to cook this recipe needs to post a photo on social media and tag that person in the post.... Simple as that!

Looking for a delicious and healthy Christmas appetizer? I have the perfect recipe for you! My Holiday Vegetable Crisp Bread! Recipe Below Ingredients:... Ryvita Multi-grain Crisp Bread Small package of regular Cream Cheese Baby Spinach Sliced English Cucumber Cherry tomato (halved) Directions: Spread one Crisp Bread with slight layer of cream cheese. Next top with baby spinach, cucumber and top with cherry tomato half. Best if served when made. Post a picture in the comments if you make it

A Season of Good Health! TIP #3: IDENTIFY NEW HOBBIES This holiday season is a great time to find some new hobbies. Follow your passions. Try a winter sport, discover a new or old book, host a virtual game night with your family, learn a new language.the possibilities are endless!... Let us know in the comment what new hobby you've recently started!

Online services are available! Our top priority is of the health and safety of our clients and we want to be able to accommodate you as best as possible! Some of our practitioners have shifted gears and are providing online services to many of their clients! Interested in learning more about the current services we are offering online?... Reach out to us! https://healthy-balance.ca/healthy-balance/who-we-are/ See more

Are you looking for a therapist for your son or daughter? Our very own Heather Hopkins has completed extensive post-graduate certificate training in the area of Play Therapy through the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy (levels 1-3) and Sand Tray Therapy through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute (www.rmpti.com). She enjoys working with children, adolescents and their families. Play is the natural form of communication for children it is their ‘work....’ Adults talk through their problems whereas children use play. The play of a child in a therapeutic environment differs from the play you might see at home. Provided with a warm and caring environment and the appropriate types of materials, children are able to work through many challenging life events and emotions through non-direct and even non-verbal media. Is this something you think your child would benefit from? Contact us! https://healthy-balance.ca/

While browsing the internet for a delicious gingerbread recipe, we stumbled upon these gluten-free Gingerbread Bliss Balls from Rise Shine Cook by Ashley Madden! Not only do these Christmassy snacks look amazing, but they also act as an edible gift idea! And who doesn't love an edible gift? We sure do! Our weekend plans will include making these for sure, and we can't wait to try them! ... Check them out on her website here: https://riseshinecook.ca/desserts/gingerbread-bliss-balls/

Buckwheat bags - Another great stocking stuffer These -made comfy lil bags can be heatedin the microwave or thrown in the freezer for a refreshingly coo...l application. But.. since it is winter > 2 sizes available. Healthy Balance Holistic Health Group

Have you finished collecting stocking stuffers ... for yourself?? I have a handful of Biofreeze in the clinic! Choose between gel, spray or roll-on! ... $25 ea. Healthy Balance Holistic Health Group "The fast acting, menthol based formula of Biofreeze provides you powerful pain relief when directly applied to the skin." www.biofreeze.com

Today is world kindness day! Kindness looks different for everyone and can be shown in a number of ways. What act of kindness will you be doing today? Let us know!... #MakeKindnessTheNorm See more

Happy Thanksgiving Day! Hope everyone is having a stress-free day filled with family, food and laughter! This year we’re so thankful for our families, our friends, good health and all of you!! What are you thankful for?

We will not forget those who gave their lives protecting the freedoms we enjoy to this day. Our clinic will remain closed today. #WeRemember #LestWeForget

A Season of Good Health! TIP #2: STAY IN YOUR BUBBLE. This holiday season, celebrating with the people you live with is the safest, least risky way to take part this holiday season. Best to play it safe and stick with those you live with.

Cozy up with my "Healthy Balance" Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies! What do you like to pair with your cookies? I always choose 2% milk! If you happen to make this, send me a picture and let me know what you thought! :)... Have a happy and healthy long weekend!

Yes, we offer group work! Our workshops and programs are offered by Healthy Balance Holistic Health Group team members and are aimed at providing advice and resources to people looking to improve their health. These seminars are designed to help you better manage your overall health and improve your sense of wellness. We provide practical, motivating and educational customized sessions to meet your needs. ... You can see any upcoming group work sessions and register here: https://healthy-balance.ca/seminars/upcoming-seminars/

Meet Jenna Kean, MSc. C.C.C - Spero Therapy - the newest practitioner joining us at Healthy Balance Holistic Health Group! Jenna is a St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador native with a passion for continued education around mental health and wellness. Her practice aims to create a safe space where individuals can learn how to strengthen coping skills, address daily stressors, and learn how to develop and practice healthy coping patterns. She received her Master’s of Cli...nical Mental Health Counselling from Niagara University in 2015 and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Jenna has experience working with individuals in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger, parenting, stress management, trauma, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and self-esteem. Moreover, she has considerable experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideations. Jenna generally works from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach, however, she believes it is important to remain client-focused and adapt from other treatment modalities when necessary i.e. Mindfulness, Solution Focused, etc. Jenna is an approved provider for Eastern Health’s EFAP, Arete, and Victim Services. If you’d like to book an appointment with Jenna, you can find her information below Facebook: Spero Therapy Email: [email protected] Website: www.sperotherapy.ca

A Season of Good Health! Over the next few weeks we will be outlining several tips on how you can have a healthy holiday season this year even if it will look very different than normal! TIP #1: SELF CARE.... This holiday season, don’t forget about the best gift of all: self-care. Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. This looks different to everyone, depending on your needs. It may be sleeping a little extra, doing a form of yoga, reading a good book, etc, etc! What is your go-to form of self-care? Let us know!

Learning how to eat smart will empower you with the necessary knowledge on how to start living a healthy life. Contact me or visit http://healthy-balance.ca/ and let me help you learn how to make a lifestyle change that's right for you!

Are you getting a head start on your annual Christmas baking? If you are, then you should definitely give my Molasses Buns a try! It's a family recipe that belonged to my great grandmother from Carmanville, NL! ______________________... Directions: - Add melted butter to molasses and stir until mixed well. Add milk and eggs to mixture stirring well. Mix in remaining ingredients. - Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and press down with fingers. Bake at 400 for 15 -20 minutes. Just an added tip....you want the dough soft , if you need to add more flour you can. I usually mix it until it don't stick to clean finger when you touch it. - Start with 15 minutes to bake then check with a toothpick. If it comes out clean then they are done. Over-baking them will dry them out. Just scoop it on the pan with a tablespoon. If you have any parchment paper it is the absolute best when it comes to not burning your buns.

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Love seeing these amazing words from my clients! My well-designed nutrition plan is often the element that is missing from an athlete's training program! If you or you're team, is looking for someone to introduce Sports Nutrition, send me a message! ... https://healthy-balance.ca/

Our Nutritionist, Tara Antle, is now offering both in-person and virtual services! :) This goes for Workplace Wellness as well. Your employees are your organization's most valuable asset and having healthy & happy employees are a greater benefit to your workplace! Healthy employees = more productivity, reduced absenteeism and increase staff morale. #yyt #nutrition... Contact us: http://healthy-balance.ca/services/

If you're looking for a delicious lunch or supper to keep yourself warm and cozy this Fall, you should try out my homemade Creamy Curry Orange Carrot Soup! ______________ *RECIPE* Ingredients: 1 TBSP Olive Oil; 1 chopped onion; 1 large minced clove of fresh garlic; 1 1/2 " - 2" piece of ginger (minced); 4 cups peeled, sliced carrots; 2 cups 25% less sodium chicken stock; 2 cups of water; 1 cup orange juice; 2 tsp curry powder; 1 cup plain yogurt (optional); salt & pepper t...o taste; garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives or green onions or grated orange grind or fresh cilantro Directions: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion, garlic, and ginger, stirring for about 3 mins or until softened. Add carrots, chicken stock, water, orange juice, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 45 - 60 mins, until carrots are tender. Let cool for 10 mins. I used a hand blender and pureed soup right in the pot. You can also use a blender to puree the soup in batches, then return to pot/saucepan. Blend yogurt into puree soup and cook over medium heat, stirring for 5 mins or until heated through. Season with pepper and salt to taste. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with a garnish of choice! Enjoy!!

Our Nutritionist, Tara Antle, BSc.AHN, RHN, RNCP, shares some great lunch box ideas , sassy spice tips, along with some exciting clinic news!

Just sayin... December appointments still available but don't wait too long! Online booking: https://chelseyrmt.janeapp.com... Healthy Balance Holistic Health Group

Have you been using food to make yourself feel better? Are you tired of the diet roller coaster and the various emotions that come along with it? Healthy Balance can help redefine your relationship with food! We’re excited to announce that Nutritionist Tara Antle and Counsellor Heather Hopkins have teamed up to design and facilitate an invigorating and inspiring 8-week program aimed toward individuals who struggle with emotional eating. Together, they will help you unders...tand the emotional side of eating and the underlying reasons behind why it happens. It’s time to invest in your health and yourself! Cost: $395 + HST Date: October 1st - November 19th, 2020 Length: 8 Weeks TO REGISTER: Email us directly at [email protected], call (709) 722-1157, or through our website: https://healthy-balance.ca//upco/emotional-eating-program/ ** We are able to practice social distancing during these sessions. ** Please wear your mask!

Tis' the season for sweet potatoes!! We have someone in our home who likes cinnamon and another who likes balsamic vinegar + herbs so we compromised to make both! Simple + delicious! Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fibre as well as containing an array of vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, selenium, and they're a good source of most of our B vitamins and vitamin C!... Do you like your roasted sweet potatoes more sweet or more savoury? Let us know!

You NEED to try this recipe! A perfect snack for both adults and kids! "4 Ingredient, No Bake Power Ball"! Note: I used honey in place of maple syrup and used crunchy natural peanut butter. These freeze well and are great for a snack on the run! I also incorporated these power balls into breakfast and created a combo! YUM! You need to give these a try! Recipe below! ... **Ingredients** 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips **Instructions** Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix together until well incorporated. Cover and chill in a refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Grab about a heaping tablespoon full of the mixture and press it into a ball with your palms. Repeat with the remaining oat mixture, making about 16 energy bites. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

There are unique challenges when it comes to staying healthy while attaining a career that involves shift work, especially during this time of COVID - 19. Your routine is thrown off track and typical meal times are different or completely sacrificed for getting more sleep. If you or someone you know is having a hard time establishing a routine while working shifts, we can help! ... We provide simple and realistic solutions for shift workers like police officers, retail workers, servers, etc. that can help get you back on track to obtaining a healthy balance with both work and home life. Visit https://healthy-balance.ca/ for more information.

Happy YOGA FIT FUSION Monday . It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL out there today!! . .... You know what that means ....our outside class is a firm, 100% YES going ahead today! . . Please note: . Please park along the street in front of Healthy Balance and you will clearly see me set up and excited to greet you for a 12:15 start!! . As this is an outside class and due to COVID safety, there is NO access to inside facilities (incl. the restroom). Please come dressed and ready to start!! . DM me today to confirm your attendance $15.00 single class or, purchase three get one free for $45.00 . See you at 6 Duffy Place, on the grass . Slightly excited!! See more

*Now accepting new clients! Healthy Balance offers private weekly sessions for individuals or couples, either in-person, webcam or teleconferencing to rural NL, throughout Canada and around the world; meal planning; recipe exchange and education. Healthy Balance programs are designed based on a number of factors including age, weight, height, medical conditions, medications, activity level, food dislikes and lifestyle.... Learn how to make a lifestyle change that's right for you! Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching served up NL style! :-) Visit: http://healthy-balance.ca/ or send us a message to schedule a consultation today!

It's blueberry season! My Blueberry Smoothie recipe is the perfect drink! Refreshing, healthy, delicious and packed with antioxidants! If you happen to make this, send me a picture and let me know what you thought! :)... Have a happy and healthy weekend!