One Body Wellness Massage & Osteopathy
107 Fourth Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 2L1 Ottawa, ON, Canada

We are slowly opening our doors to booking clients on July 2nd. Book online or call us. Appointments will be limited so we appreciate your patience as we navigate new protocols.

RAISE YOUR VIBRATION Join Nicole Settimi, RMT, DOMP, RYT and Jess Magnan, RYT, as they guide you through a 3 hour online workshop intentionally designed to help you emerge from the winter and pandemic months and connect your most illuminated self. Connect with Mother Earth! On June 20th at 2pm, we will begin our workshop by talking about the Summer Solstice, the longest and brightest day of the year and how it aligns with our own personal star sign. On a cellular level, w...e will talk about our energetic bodies, and how every cell responds to what we consume physically and mentally. On a spiritual level, we will chat about the 7 major chakras and how to connect with them to accept change and wellness. This portion will include chats about crystals, why we are so drawn to them and how to use them. And finally, Jess will guide us through meditations to help us connect with our emotional self and raise our vibration. You will walk away with a beautifully designed e-book for future guidance. Cost: $25 When: June 20th @ 2pm Where: Online For Ottawa folk, there is an option to purchase a crystal set for an additional $25, limited quantities available. DM if interested

A workshop designed to illuminate the light within you. Nicole Settimi & Jess Magnan have created a guide to supporting your emotional health using meditation, chakras and crystals to regain brightness after a pandemic. Celebrating the Summer Solstice on June 20th, join us at 2pm that day for a beautiful 3 hour guided lecture into your energetic body.

There is still time to sign up for this workshop that Nicole Settimi and Jess Magnan are hosting to honour the Summer Solstice, our energy and post-pandemic life.

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RAISE YOUR VIBRATION Join Nicole Settimi, RMT, DOMP, RYT and Jess Magnan, RYT, as they guide you through a 3 hour online workshop intentionally designed to help you emerge from the winter and pandemic months and connect your most illuminated self. Connect with Mother Earth! On June 20th at 2pm, we will begin our workshop by talking about the Summer Solstice, the longest and brightest day of the year and how it aligns with our own personal star sign. On a cellular level, w...e will talk about our energetic bodies, and how every cell responds to what we consume physically and mentally. On a spiritual level, we will chat about the 7 major chakras and how to connect with them to accept change and wellness. This portion will include chats about crystals, why we are so drawn to them and how to use them. And finally, Jess will guide us through meditations to help us connect with our emotional self and raise our vibration. You will walk away with a beautifully designed e-book for future guidance. Cost: $25 When: June 20th @ 2pm Where: Online For Ottawa folk, there is an option to purchase a crystal set for an additional $25, limited quantities available. DM if interested

A workshop designed to illuminate the light within you. Nicole Settimi & Jess Magnan have created a guide to supporting your emotional health using meditation, chakras and crystals to regain brightness after a pandemic. Celebrating the Summer Solstice on June 20th, join us at 2pm that day for a beautiful 3 hour guided lecture into your energetic body.

HEALING ON A CELLULAR LEVEL Nicole had the pleasure of chatting with Michelle Wolfe from @muvelife Tune into your favourite podcast app, find the Muve Forward podcast, and have a listen! I chat my about severe head trauma experiences, my healing process and how it shaped me into the practitioner I am today. I believe it is important that when we treat dis-ease, your practitioner understands that it’s important to start by treating energy and somatic dysfunction in the body ...- not the disease itself; this is how you create permanent shifts. A positivity movement isn’t necessarily what we need, we need people to practice more forms of self-care. Suffering and pain change our brain. The more curious we are about what's happening in our bodies, the less we fear, and the more willing and able we are to invest into our healing. My general advice is try to be an intuitive human being and cherish your gut instincts. If you go easy in life, life will go easy on you.

{IN} FLEXIBILITY as we all adjust to new ways of life, we are being met with many different challenges. Some of us can quickly adjust to new routines and some of us struggle with even the basics of what we feel we should be able to accomplish. This doesn’t make you less productive, or mean you serve less of a purpose right now. Certain centres of the brain, like the anterior cingulate gyrus (ACG), are responsible for how flexible or inflexible we are during change. This c...an directly affect our joy, happiness and relationships, especially if we’ve experienced head and unresolved emotional trauma. Do not compare yourself to your friends! Simple ways to improve cognitive flexibility: 1. Add saffron to meals, eat omega-3 fatty acids and sweet potatoes 2. Go for a 20 minute walk 3. Stop looping thought patterns in their tracks 4. Play your favourite tunes However you are adjusting, your story during this pandemic is unique and valid. On the days when you’re struggling, it’s ok to blame physiology for it!

LONELINESS studies done on loneliness are surfacing right now and we’ve learned some interesting things. One of the most interesting concepts is that loneliness can trigger the same biochemical responses that being hungry or thirsty causes. This means that when we feel lonely, we want to seek out others to help fill our void. There is really nothing in the world that can take the place of human touch and love. Chronic loneliness can have similar stress impacts on the body t...hat malnutrition or cigarette smoking can have. And maybe this is one of the reasons why people are feeling extreme voids after eight weeks of physical distancing measures. It’s not that shy or introverted people need any less connection with humans, we just all accept human interaction differently. Reminder for today: loneliness is not only a state of mind, but more of a physiological, innate urge to feel connection.

While the province still remains under physical distancing protocol, we are happy to hear that they are working on a plan for small businesses to start preparing for re-opening. Nicole, Lisa and Kimberly are eager to get back into the clinic to offer their services. But please note, we will be making necessary changes in the clinic to abide by any new standards and protocols that might be outlined for us in the next coming weeks.

GIVEAWAY During these unprecedented times, we all know someone who is risking their health by helping others, to work in essential services. We want to give back. We have teamed up with our friends @soul.speakyoga for a healing and heartwarming giveaway.... TWO epic prize packs are up for grabs! Each prize will include -a 60 minute massage therapy treatment @one.body.wellness & crystal surprise bag -a 2 month subscription to @soul.speakyoga online yoga class community! To enter: 1. Like this post and follow @one.body.wellness and @soul.speakyoga 2. Tag someone you know who is working on the front lines during this pandemic. 3. Share this post and why you’re nominating for a double entry. Winners will be chosen May 15th @ One Body Wellness Massage & Osteopathy

PRODUCTIVE living through a pandemic can bring up many underlying brain health concerns. While social media is bombarding us with productivity lists, tips on how to keep busy, and baking/movement challenges, it’s important to realize what might be triggering for you at this time and reduce your exposure if you can. For some, baking or cooking might bring to surface disordered eating habits. Forced movement and exercise could prompt a pain response in the body, resurfacing... past injury and post traumatic stress. Cleaning and organizing a home can enhance an obsessive-compulsive pattern. You have the power to choose what the word productive means to you, because our previous emphasis on this word and glorification of it’s concept is completely different from what our new realities are. With our previous resources being limited, and our world becoming smaller everyday, recognizing that even though we might feel grateful for having certain things, this doesn’t immunize us from feeling deeper emotional trauma. Global suffering and empathy can spark brain health issues we aren’t equipped to deal with. Call your medical doctor for a list of resources in your community. Due to the pandemic, there are free counselling services through a number of institutions and therapists also offering secured online appointments. Be gentle with yourself.

AVENTURINE a beautiful green stone associated with our heart chakra. Aventurine is a master healer, linked with nourishing elements for the lungs, liver, sinuses and heart. It has anti-inflammatory effects and soothes the nervous system. In a time where we are all looking to stay safe and healthy from a novel virus, being open to multiple modalities of wellness can make us feel slightly more balanced.... Of course, crystal healing is not a substitute for medical intervention, but a different way of connecting with our bodies and the magical planet we inhabit.

REIKI energy: the unseen, unspoken form of communication that affects us on a cellular level, the health of our body, mind & soul, and is an important pillar in our healing process. Have you ever walked into a room and felt heavy air? Have you ever felt like something was off or stagnant in your body? Do you ever wonder if your mood or emotions actually do affect you physically? You’re probably feeling energy. With the weight of the world we are feeling on our shoulders rig...ht now, it won’t be unusual to feel tired, confused, foggy and unmotivated. We are likely feeling trauma, fear, uncertainty and suffering. Reiki is a form of energy healing that can help relieve stress and pressure, and manage imbalances. Combined with crystals, it can have an energizing or relaxing affect, and make us tune into the different ways our body speaks to us about what it needs. Other ways to manage energy: 1. Ten deep breaths of fresh air outside 2. Keep plants & crystals around you 3. Take a power nap 4. De-clutter your creative thinking spaces

DO LESS this sudden change of pace for most of us means we have more time for unplanned things. We can take time to call our friends & family. We can finish a creative project we’ve had on the go. We can catch up on all of our fave TV shows. Or we can sit on the couch staring at the wall for an hour in a daze. What we do during this time does not need to be intentional or productive. But once we start to move slower and begin to integrate away from the busy patterns we’ve c...reated for ourselves in the past, a shift happens in our nervous system. Have you noticed anything different about your body and mind since you’ve been distancing yourself from your past life? We honour our frontline workers and are staying informed on how to best support them during this time.

We are so excited to do a mini-takeover with Elevate Yoga on Monday where Nicole will chat about crystal healing and reiki. If you feel the call to learn more about crystals, this is a mini crash course on some of the most beautiful, healing gems out there!

LOVE we know that health concerns will arise during social distancing and self-isolation. Most of us struggle with pain everyday, it doesn’t evaporate just because we aren’t leaving the house as often. We are a team of regulated health professionals here to help with any musculoskeletal, digestive, brain wellness, headache, skin, paediatric, reproductive and general health concerns you may have. Your concerns will be kept confidential and you’ll be able to talk to one of us... over the phone! We know that going to the hospital right now seems scary, and if you’re unable to get through to the Public Health Line, we can be a good resource for you and your family. Direct message us on instagram or send our website link to family and friends. We are here to help

LEADING WITH OUR HEARTS the love we have for our community is greater than our fear of being able to stay afloat after temporarily closing our doors for self-isolation. The compassion we have for others is greater than the force of our egos. The information we have on COVID-19 is stronger than our need to be hands-on with our clients right now.... We are riding this wave of self-isolation to be part of the solution, not the problem. Stay tuned for some awesome giveaways we are hosting with other small businesses in Ottawa, self-isolation tips and health advice. We are all in this together with open hearts, resilient minds & strong souls

CALM OVER CHAOS our cells have a natural vibration that are susceptible to stressful periods of time. Our immune and nervous systems are affected and our response to pathogens becomes less effective. Our advice: lead with love and kindness in your conversations with others. Social distancing does not mean isolating yourself from your support network... watch comedy before fear-based movies chill music like @leonbridgesofficial @khruangbin @symlmusic @boniver @maggierogers and any Motown, definitely helps to calm nerves maintaining low-moderate cardio or strength training exercises boosts mood cooking or doing crafts with your hands is soul-soothing and anxiety reducing Reach out, we are always here to chat And as a little aside for people in isolation, great things come from being alone with yourself for uncertain periods of time. Nicole, owner of @one.body.wellness created her business while on bed rest with a broken leg for 10 weeks.

Catch our most recent workshop post? We are partnering up with Holistic Nutritionist, Kat Krivanek, to talk about Nutrition for Reproductive Health. It's a free offering, with donations to the Harmony House being accepted. DM if you're interested to reserve your spot! March 14th, 11-12:30pm.

BEING PROACTIVE amidst COVID-19 global health concerns, we wanted to share with you our clinic cleaning protocols. We have a linen supply company that uses medical grade cleaners to wash our sheets for us. We use Benefect, a potent and natural multi-purpose cleaning spray used by hospitals and restoration companies to disinfect surfaces and our treatment table. We ask that clients refrain from booking a treatment with us if they believe their symptoms are contagious, to ...avoid the spread of illness. We wash our hands before and after every treatment thoroughly. If you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19, call this info line 1-833-784-4397 or go to www.canada.ca/coronavirus

GIVEAWAY We’ve teamed up with our friends @helloelevate and we’re giving away 3 x 1-Month Unlimited Passes for Elevate Yoga (valued at $160 each) and 3 x Magical Crystal surprise bags! To Enter: 1. Double-tap and give this post some . 2. Follow our friends @helloelevate. Also, make sure you follow us @one.body.wellness ... 3. Tag friends in the comments section. More tags, more entries. Bonus points Share this post in your story for an extra entry and make sure to tag @helloelevate and @one.body.wellness so we can give you the extra credit. contest ends March 31st! @ One Body Wellness Massage & Osteopathy

NUTRITION FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH join @katkrivaneknutrition and Nicole Settimi DOMP, RMT and owner of @one.body.wellness for a FREE workshop event Saturday March 14th. Topics of discussion will include: nutrition for pre-conception nutrition for pregnancy/postpartum... men’s health lifestyle changes for pre-conception and pregnancy Although this will be a free event, we will be accepting donations to the @harmonyhousews Nicole will be available to answer questions around anatomy, manual medicine and manipulations to address digestive and reproductive concerns. DM us to reserve your spot as space is limited. @ One Body Wellness Massage & Osteopathy

Join Kat Krivanek, R.H.N and Nicole Settimi, DOMP, for this very special workshop offering on Reproductive Nutrition, March 14th from 11-12:30pm. https://www.onebodywellness.ca/news

VIBES consider that every cell in our body has a vibration that maintains the energy and processes necessary for life. Holy cow - we are constantly vibrating! Our internal and external environment needs to be conducive to create good vibes.... Here are some tips to help! 1. Keep a stone like SMOKY QUARTZ near the technology in your house and by your bed to protect against radiation. It also neutralizes energy. 2. Avoid a FIGHT OR FLIGHT reaction to things that aren’t requiring you to fight or fly. Deep breaths soothe the nervous system and brain and help manage blood pressure. 3. Put your bare feet on sand, snow or the earth to connect to the grounding force beneath us.

SIMPLE SKIN CARE here are some takeaways from the holistic facial workshop we hosted this weekend with some fabulous ladies! 1. Using a gua sha tool or jade roller with very light pressure in the downward direction of your neck, can help to stimulate the lymph function of the face. 2. Using your fingers or a tool, applying deeper pressure along the cheeks, forehead and neck muscles can relieve muscular and jaw tension.... 3. Eating dark foods like black cherries and black sesame seeds is healthy for the skin and kidney function. Learn more by booking an appointment with us at @one.body.wellness @ One Body Wellness Massage & Osteopathy

HOLISTIC FACIAL we are excited to host our first Holistic Facial & Gua Sha workshop this weekend! @wholebeautyclinic will teach us how to use Gua Sha tools for a safe and effective daily skincare routine. Nicole will talk about the anatomy of the lymphatic system, face, head and neck.... And we will all indulge in yummy snacks as we take our self-care routine to a new holistic level. Are you interested in joining us for our next Holistic Facial workshop? Message us for more info! @ One Body Wellness Massage & Osteopathy

BE KIND our emotions and words have power. #pinkshirtday Respond, don’t react: 1. Consider the volume of your tone. Speaking in a calm tone allows someone to hear what you’re saying without feeling blame or shame.... 2. Recognize the person you’re talking to also experiences pain and suffering. Be gentle. 3. Sometimes it is more powerful to have open ears than an open mouth.

THE NECK due to the mobile nature of the cervical spine, there is room for vulnerability. Made up of 7 spinal segments and the shelf for the cranium, our cervical spine is one of the most important set of structures in our body. Many of our cranial nerves exit the areas around the base of our skull. The spinal cord begins at the 2nd cervical vertebrae. It is common for newborns to have condylar compression, affecting suckling or sleep.... We are also more susceptible to osteoarthritis in the cervical spine due to something called the Lushka joints. It’s easy to see why an osteopathic manual practitioner or massage therapist would spend a lot of time in this area to release muscular tension and improve the function of each vertebral segment and surrounding structures. Don’t suffer from pain in the neck

This is our motto and we’re sticking to it!