Stephanie Attwater
25 Wentworth Street B2Y 2S7 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Well, this should make my office easier to find... Excellent job, folks! Love it!! Photo credit to Mayor Mike Savage.

As requested, I have written a post on the new Covid-19 vaccine to explain the science of mRNA vaccines, why they're so cool, and why this will probably all be okay. As always, you know where to find me if you've got questions! https://www.stephanieattwater.com//12/9/vaccine-science-fun

With the announcements that vaccine distribution will begin in the near future, I thought it might be a good time to check in with everyone and see how we're all doing with the 'Pandemic Level-Up Challenge' life has thrown at us this year. As with any life event, course, or other learning opportunity, reflection and evaluation on what we've learned, how we've grown, what we want to integrate into our daily lives, and what healing and recovering we may need to do is an importa...nt part of developing resiliency and avoiding what I like to call mental-emotional tendinitis. Not sure how to do that, exactly? Well, I've written a blog post about it! Feel free to drop me a message or share in the comments the things this pandemic has taught you and what you'd like to carry with you and/or leave behind as we begin to transition out of this super interesting historical event. https://www.stephanieattwater.com/news/2020/12/7/checking-in

When people ask why I include spiritual therapy/relaxation techniques in my treatments - this is why. A Harvard study found that including relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga and prayer into your healthcare routine can reduce health related costs by 43 percent. Not sure where to start or what might be right for you? I can help with that. https://news.harvard.edu//relaxation-response-proves-posi/

Still looking for that perfect holiday gift for someone? Know someone who could use some pampering? What about the gift of pain relief? Gift certificates are available for purchase on my website! Visit https://www.stephanieattwater.com/store to purchase the gift of a pain free holiday for your loved one today! #painrelief #HappyHolidays #stressrelief

Hey folks! So, here we are again... Getting up there in cases. The Atlantic bubble has burst and restrictions are becoming, well, more restrictive. I'm still open for now, but I'm asking that people be a bit more self-aware of their habits and to not put myself and my patients at risk. If you've been to a place on the quickly growing list of places with exposures, please reschedule your appointment. I'm posting the current list but remember that it's changing daily so please... keep up to date with it. We'll get through this together! Vaccines are coming soon. But don't let that make you complacent. https://www.cbc.ca//possible-covid-19-exposures-in-nova-sc

As Canada heads into its second wave of Covid-19, I would like to remind folks that if you are experiencing Covid related symptoms or have been around someone experiencing Covid related symptoms, please do not come to my office. We can reschedule your appointment. It may be a mild inconvenience for you, but the majority of my patients are elderly or immunocompromised. It's easy to get complacent since we've had such a long stretch of time without a major outbreak. Let's keep it that way. I would really love to not be ground zero for one. I need your help to make that happen. #stayhomestaysafe #wecanreschedule #weareallinthistogether #covid19

For anyone running their own soul-centered business or thinking of starting one, this is seriously the best Masterclass I have ever done, and I have done a lot of them. It takes all of the confusing parts and lays them out in logical steps that fit you and your customers. They help you cut through all of the noise and focus on who you are and what would work best for you and your business. And the best part is - it's all the stuff that WORKS. Most Masterclasses give you one ...or two gems and the rest is crap, leaving you to trial and error to figure out what the good stuff is. Those mistakes cost you time, money, and a lot of frustration and overwhelm. It sucks the joy out of something that should be exciting and fun. I know so many people who wind up losing focus and giving up because of the 'business part' of running their own business. That's what makes this Masterclass different. It's genuinely an entire class of only the good stuff. All the stuff that actually works. So you get to spend your time focused on all of the parts of the job you love. It's everything I wish I knew when I started, all in one course. I just saw that they're putting one on again soon and the early bird registration ends tomorrow, after which the price goes up so wanted to make sure that I got the link out to people. I cannot say enough good things about this course. You'll thank yourself for taking the time to invest in you. https://www.soultribe.live/a/33886/RpuJRo6L

Look what came in the mail today!! #official #master #rehabilitation #science

Thank you so so so much, Dr. B, for the amazing paintings!! I'm blown away!! For those who may not know, the first picture hangs in my office and is my favourite photo ever. The other is my social media avatar and is also one of my favourite photos. Gary Blake recreated them!! #sotalented #amazing #thankyou

I've been asked if I'd start up the webinars again. So far, these are the topics I've been asked to do. Anyone got anything else they're interested in learning about? Send me a message and I'll add it to the schedule! #webinars #learning #chronicpain #impostersyndrome #emotionalpain

Happy Monday!! Hope you had a wonderful and restful weekend!!

#HappyCanadaDay Canada Day might be a bit different this year, but there are still plenty of ways we can celebrate! Here's the link for the virtual celebration: Official Link to join the Live Watch Party https://www.youtube.com/HRMNovaScotia #Canada #CanadaDay #celebrate

Back at work!! Appointments are now available starting Monday. Patients will be required to wear a mask, wait in their vehicle until their appt time, and come alone (unless accompanying a minor and you both must wear masks). Cashless and contactless payment only (e-transfer's, direct billing). Invoices and receipts will be emailed. There is a hand sanitizer dispenser directly across from my office door, and hand sanitizer is available on my desk. I encourage you to use it lib...erally. A screening questionnaire will be emailed when you book an appt, and one must be filled out again at your appt to be kept on file. If you are feeling unwell, have been out of the province, or have had contact with a known or suspected case of COVID19, please reschedule for 14 days later. Every effort is made to thoroughly clean and disinfect the office between each patient. If you have questions, please contact me! You can email me at [email protected] or [email protected], or text me at 902-478-9081 for an appt. Happy to be back at work and looking forward to seeing you soon!!

Visual Arts Nova Scotia supports Black Lives Matter. We wanted to share some local and national organizations you can support. If you have suggestions of places to donate leave them in the comments. Donation image from @bleepinthedark

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I've gotten a slew of messages from people about appointments and what the changes will be when we start back to work June 5th. I'll be sending out an email shortly with the new changes for in-person appointments (the highlights are we both wear masks and if you're sick, have had contact with anyone who's sick or have been out of province in the 14 days prior to your appointment, stay home and reschedule). For anyone who had appointments cancelled due to the lock-down, I'll be in touch to reschedule you very shortly. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch and ask! #backtowork #weareallinthistogether #staysafe

I have officially successfully completed all components of my Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science!! #mastersoftheuniverse #science #finallydone

Today we wear red to honour those we lost in the senseless violence in Nova Scotia. In support of the families and loved ones lost in this tragedy - we mourn with you. #NovaScotiaStrong #WearRedFriday #RCMPNeverForget

Showing our love and support for @rcmpgrcpolice Constable Heidi Stevenson #heartsforheidi #heidistevenson #novascotiastrong

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My deepest love and sympathies to everyone touched by this terrible tragedy. There are no words. We all grieve with you. #novascotiastrong

Here we go a #maskmaking!! #saturdayfun #masks #sewingproject @ Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia

Happy Easter!! @ Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia

Physical distancing doesn't have to mean social isolation. If you're struggling to come up with ways to maintain connections, feeling lonely, or need some tips to make this time more pleasant and enjoyable, I'm available for virtual appointments. #weareallinthistogether #physicaldistancing #socialdistancing

Thank you to my super awesome wonderful and amazing clients who have bought gift certificates and webinars and booked virtual appointments to help bridge the gap between now and when I can apply for some of the aid packages. You are amazing sweet kind wonderful generous beings and I can't thank you enough. Thank you for helping me stay in business so I can help you!! #youarethebest #thankyou #sograteful

The Strength Training Your Resilience webinar is now available for download on my website! This is the re-recorded one so other people's questions aren't included. https://www.stephanieattwater.com/store

Anxiety, uncertainty, stress... It can have a huge impact on us physically and emotionally. There are coping strategies to make this time easier. I'm available for phone and virtual appointments. We'll get through this together! #weareallinthistogether #mentalhealth #virtualappointments