Labyrinth Holistic Healthcare
301-221 Simcoe St. N L1G 4T1 Oshawa, ON, Canada

Happy Spring! #timetobloom #earthcycles #springequinox

I will ensure that women’s voices are heard. I will call out gendered actions or assumptions. I will empower, affirm and celebrate. #choosetochallenge #iwd2021 #ndwomen #naturopathicdoctor #nddoula #doulasupport #womenshealthmatters #strongwomenempowerwomen

#sapsicles in my front yard maple. Appreciating nature’s reminder that #springisontheway ! #naturopathic #oshawa

Even though we often think of bullies as only in the schoolyard, I know I can’t be the only one who has had an encounter with a bully as an adult - someone who has tried to undermine my confidence, challenge my integrity, or diminish my ideas or profession. And even though I might have been astute enough to recognize that the bully’s words and actions comes out of their own self-doubt, I have still left the encounter with what feels like a metaphorical ‘punch in the gut. Hav...e you been there too? As a professional woman, I can’t afford to let bullies determine my worth. Instead I choose to go deep and seek my strength, find solace in my community, trust in my intuition, and speak my voice. Only then does the bully lose power. Join with me then! Let’s make every day a #pinkshirtday where we come together in the spirit of compassion and lifting each other up. Because bullying is not okay... at any age.

Walking for @refuge_youth_outreach on the #coldestnightoftheyear #cnoy21 #oshawa #bubblewalk #communitylove

Kids back in school? #timeformetime #lovethemcloselovethemfar #thankyouteachers #thankyousupportstaff #healthybodieshealthyminds

Turmeric Milk Latte - with ashwaghanda, carob and oat milk. Anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic and nervine. A perfect drink to set up a a relaxing evening and a sweet sleep. #evenanNDneedstocalmdownsometimes #herbalmedicineforthewin #naturopathicnights #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

#mentalhealthmatters #bellletstalkday #notjustfortoday #mindbodyspirithealth #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

It is absolutely essential to take care of your health during this difficult time! Thankfully, Regulated Health Professionals, like Naturopathic Doctors, remain open during Ontario’s Stay At Home order. Rest assured Labyrinth Holistic Healthcare cleans AND sanitizes after all patient visits to make your in-person visit a safe one. And follow-ups that do not involve a hands-on treatment or physical exam can easily convert to telemedicine or phone as needed. ... Reach out today so that we can determine the best way to keep you safe, and continuing the journey to optimal health! #regulatedhealthprofessional #naturopathicdoctor #staysafe #healthisessential #oshawa #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

#hopingforthebest #welcome2021 #healthynewyear

#blanketofpeace #freshair #decembermoments #getoutside #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

It’s December! One more month to make the most of this challenging, in-your-face, not-what-I-expected, opportunity for growth, pivoting and exhausting calendar year 2020! The way I see it we have two choices: we can go to sleep and wait out the month to hope for a much better 2021, or we can take this last month with an energy unseen and do all that we can to find the joy, peace, and hope that has been hovering just beneath our grasp. Today I am choosing #2. This month ...I resolve to celebrate the simple moments - an unexpected snowfall, a meaningful conversation, a tasty meal, a laugh from a loved one, a holiday tradition that makes me smile. At the end of this year I want to look back and say 2020, though you tried hard, you did not steal my Spirit! We’re going to move forward stronger than ever! Will you join me? What will you do to make the most of this month?? #hopeoverfear #strongertogether #decembergoals #naturopathicmedicine #oshawa #oshawanaturopath #naturopathicdoula #oshawamoms #smallbusinessowner #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

Yes, today Durham region moves into the Red Zone. Lots of reasons to stay safe and be cautious. But... that doesn’t stop us from finding joy where it is found. #snowstormbeauty #gratefulforthelittlethings #healingbodyspiritmind

Now, more than ever, we need to stay healthy, focused and strong. To book see contact info in bio. Virtual and safe in-person visits available!... #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoula #oshawanaturopath #selfcare #healingbodymindspirit #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

That was quite a windstorm we had last night! I spent the morning picking up dead branches, grateful that the trees stayed upright. Yet, despite those gusts, a few stubborn leaves remain on the trees. How often are we like those leaves? Refusing to change and adapt to new conditions? Refusing to let go of old habits? Refusing to see circumstances in a new light? How much do we miss out on when we don’t let go of fear to meet our struggles head on? How much growth... how muc...h wisdom How much joy? Letting go of fear.... the greatest challenge in the journey to good health and, perhaps, the most effective medicine. Today, may the letting go be easy and the joy abundant. #transition #letgo #naturopathicdoctor #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

#oshawaremembers #lestweforget #peace #compassion #thankyou

Sad little pumpkin... trying hard to stay positive amid all the disappointments of this year. Though the joy is not all we can imagine, it is something, and that is enough. Happy Halloween all! #blessedsamhain #whoneedscandyanyway #gratitudeiswantingwhatyouhave

Anniversary reflections. . . It was 6 years ago today that I opened my mail to find that I was officially registered to practice naturopathic medicine in the province of Ontario. It was a quiet moment of triumph after another 7 long years of extended naturopathic medical school during which time I gave up a secure, full time, salaried career, moved cities, lost and birthed a baby, committed to rebuilding a struggling marriage, spent 30-50 hours a week sitting and staring at s...creens, stayed up way too late too many times studying for 12 exams/week, and discovered the exhaustion of rush hour commute, all while juggling breastfeeding, night time soothing, changing diapers and the challenges of my new post-partum body and spirit. In that moment, looking at my official confirmation of registration, I had the impression that it had all been worth it. . .but six years later I realize that deciding if this journey is worth it is a process I have to encounter daily. The last 6 years haven’t been easy. Going from a secure salary to the unpredictability of patients’ interest and investment in healthcare has certainly been a source of anxiety for my whole family. And also in the last 6 years, as a family, we have moved again home and clinic, lost two more babies, continuously adjusted childcare arrangements during competing work schedules, and faced cancer head on twice. And now with the ever-changing COVID-19 environment rearing its ugly head, there is an uncertainty about the future that nags deep in my soul and makes it a greater challenge to trust this process. So would I do it all again? Yes, probably. I got through the last 13 years with determination, but also because of the un-wavering love, support, time, and generosity of so many good people in my life. My husband, my parents, my dear daughter, my extended family, my friends have lifted me, fed me, nursed me, challenged me, prayed for me, loved me every day, even when I did not make it easy. For these I am eternally grateful. Though I face uncertainties in this career every day, that bring the darkness of doubt and insecurity, not to mention foul language and frustration. . . I still go to sleep at night with a profound trust that it IS all worth it. I love this career. Today I am sure of that. Tomorrow I will re-evaluate and take another step on my journey. But today I just know that I am following my passion and I am in the right place. I just know that it is my mission in life to remind people of their potential and to gently guide them to greater and deeper health. I shiver in resonance whenever I read this portion of the ‘Naturopathic Doctor’s Oath’: I will assist and encourage others to strengthen their health, reduce risks for disease, and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves and future generations. It is this shiver that reminds me I have found my place in the Universe.

Can’t get enough of these leaves! Here’s a little bit of brightness on a dreary day and a gentle reminder that there is always light somewhere in the darkness. #nofilter #autumnbeauty #hopeoverfear #naturopathicdoctor #oshawa

#autumncarpet #freshair #breathedeeply #naturecure #journeythepathtohealthandwholeness

This year has brought a lot of loss to many - jobs, vacations, connection with friends, the death of loved ones. All of these losses need to be acknowledged and remembered. But today, on #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness Day I want to honour those who this year have lost a child. You know it doesn’t matter how long you knew this child was with you - whether it was days, weeks, months or a short year, the loss is real, is painful, is meaningful, is true. The child I lost this... year lived only six short weeks within me, but will always be a part of my story. And though, with sadness, I have had to add another candle to my picture, I am so, so grateful for the life and family that does continue to thrive all around me. Join me please in honouring our losses, in giving thanks for our gifts, in finding hope for our future. #miscarriageawareness #infantloss #stillbirth #pregnancyloss #griefisreal #nomatterhowfaralong #doulacare

#thanksgivingcanada #gratitude #oshawa #durhamregion #oshawanaturopath #naturopathicdoula #harvest #communitylove

Body, Mind, Spirit, Earth - the four pillars of good health. We need to care for them all. #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #naturopathicmedicine