Healthy Pregnancy Workshop at Goodlife Fitness!
Join Dr. Carole Smith (chiropractor) and Sarah Huckson (Personal Trainer) at the Oakville Superstore Goodlife Fitness (Trafalgar and Dundas) for a free workshop on how to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Topics will include how to safely exercise and stretch, as well as advice on nutrition and other healthy strategies for pregnancy. Come prepared for a light pregnancy workout, as this will be an interactive workshop. Attendees do not need to be members of Goodlife Fitness to attend.
When: Sunday, August 15th, 2010
Time: 12:15pm
Where: Goodlife Fitness Oakville Women's Club (201 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 6M3)
Cost: Free
Spaces are limited, so to register please call 905.829.0724 to register or .
YOUR HEALTH Nutrition and Massage Open House
Please join Julie at Your Health Wellness Centre on July 24th, 2010 from 8am – 1pm. She will be answering Nutrition questions and demonstrating muscle testing, which indicates intolerances and sensitivities within your body. You will have the chance to ask questions regarding BIE and allergy elimination, and gain an understanding of how we eliminate these sensitivities. Julie will be offering to those who attend the open house to have 5 substances muscle tested for free!
We will also have Alicia and Leah on hand doing demonstrations on trigger point release with massage as well as discussing the benefits of massage therapy treatments.
Julie Cockton, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Allergist & Alicia Jones and Leah Karges RMT
When: Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: Free
Autism Workshops
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder, meaning that most individuals with autism have delays, or differences, in many areas, including, gross and fine motor skills, as well as sensory processing abilities. Children on the autism spectrum also tend to have extreme reactions to sensory stimulation. Their senses may become hypersensitive (over sensitive) or hyposensitive (under sensitive). These sensitivities can interfere with their ability to learn as well as engage in fine and gross motor activities. This workshop will describe some of these issues as well as provide you with some tools for helping your special child with these sensitivities.
Time: 7:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: Free
For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 905.829.0724 or .
Topics
June 23: Sensory Integration and Gross Motor Deficits in Children with Autism
July 19: Introducing Social Skills at Home
Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Please join YOUR HEALTH in making a difference in the lives of Canadian children, teens and adults living with autism today.
Our clinic is participating in Walk Now for Autism to help find the missing pieces of the autism puzzle. Autism one of the most common developmental disorder in the North America, affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Not only must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.
Walk Now for Autism is our chance to make a difference in the autism community by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness. Please join YOUR HEALTH as we raise money to help fund essential research. You can donate to Walk Now for Autism and/or join our team online using the links at the bottom of this page. Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks Canada using the donation form located on our page or send the clinic a cheque made out to Autism Speaks Canada. All funds raised in Canada, stay in Canada to support the work of Canadian researchers and the mission of Autism Speaks Canada.
The 6th annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks takes place Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 10:00am at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.
Thank you for helping us to take an important step in the fight against autism!
To support our team and help us in our efforts to support Autism Speaks, please visit our fundraising web page.
Autism Speaks Canada is a non-profit, registered charitable organization. Donations of $20 or more will be issued an official tax receipt. Charitable number 869420208 RR0001.
When: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time: 10:00am
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Goodlife Women’s Fitness Open House
YOUR HEALTH will be attending the Oakville Women’s Club Member Appreciation Event and Open House at Goodlife Fitness. There will be food, prizes, sample massage, and fitness! Stop by the clinic for your free passes to try out a class at the club.
When: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Time: 4:00-8:00 pm
Where: GoodLife Fitness - Oakville Oak Park (201 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville, (905) 257-4728, www.goodlifefitness.com)
Learn to Run with YOUR HEALTH
If you've always wanted to run but haven't known where to start, here’s a program that will teach you about running, nutrition, goal setting, how to avoid injury, pacing, and much more. This program will allow you to run/power walk (depending on your preferred level of intensity) comfortably without spending a great deal of time training or recovering!
Sessions will be run by Dr Carole Smith, of YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre. The goal is to have you able to run/power walk for 20 minutes (approximately 5km) by the end of this 10 week clinic with a gradual progression of run/powerwalk and walk breaks.
Get healthy and Reduce Stress!
When: Starting Monday May 3rd at 5:00pm, for 10 weeks OR Wednesday May 5th at 6:00pm, for 10 weeks
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: $50.00 for the series of 10 sessions
For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 905.829.0724 or .
Prenatal Care from a Wellness Perspective
During pregnancy, there is increased strain on a woman's body due to the excess weight gain, as well as the physical stresses of the baby's position within the womb. Over 60% of women will experience low back pain during their pregnancy, especially during the third trimester when the baby's head is pressing against a woman's back. Find out from a chiropractor and massage therapist what you can do to help yourself through these changes to your body.
When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Whole Foods Market - Oakville (301 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON, 905.849.8400)
Cost: Free
Sensory and Gross Motor deficits in Autism
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder, meaning that most individuals with autism have delays, or differences, in many areas, including, gross and fine motor skills, as well as sensory processing abilities. Children on the autism spectrum also tend to have extreme reactions to sensory stimulation. Their senses may become hypersensitive (over sensitive) or hyposensitive (under sensitive). These sensitivities can interfere with their ability to learn as well as engage in fine and gross motor activities. This workshop will describe some of these issues as well as provide you with some tools for helping your special child with these sensitivities.
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Whole Foods Market - Oakville (301 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON, 905.849.8400)
Cost: Free
Lowering Your Blood Pressure the Natural Way
Join us February the 8th, at 6:30 pm, at YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre for healthy snacks and an informative discussion on natural ways to lower your blood pressure with chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, and healthy eating habits.
When: Monday, February 8, 2010
Time: 6:30pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: Free
Call us at 905.829.0724 to ensure your spot for the evening.
Autism Biomedical Series: Putting the Pieces Together
This series of lectures will be given by Dr. Sonya Doherty, who is a Naturopathic doctor and DAN! doctor specializing in biomedical treatment of ASD and AD/HD at YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre. The seminars will evaluate the most research about autism and biomedical treatment. Biomedical treatment of autism spectrum disorder takes a functional approach to medicine by assessing underlying weaknesses and developing individualized protocols that enhance development. Benefits of biomedical treatment include language, social and cognitive enhancement for the majority of children with ASD.
When: Every Thursday in November
Time: 10:00am
Where: Whole Foods Market - Oakville (301 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON)
Subjects:
- November 5 - Vitamin B12 and Methylation
- November 12 - Digestion, Food Allergies and Inflammation
- November 19 - Antioxidants and Toxicity
- November 26 - Detoxification and Heavy Metals
Autism One Conference
We are participating in the Autism One conference in Toronto on Halloween weekend. Our therapists will be attending conferences as well as hosting a table in the vendors section of the conference to pass out information to families and other organizations.
When: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2009
Where: University of Toronto
For a complete list of events please go to http://www.autismcanada.org/confsched.htm.
Goodlife Women’s Fitness Open House
YOUR HEALTH will be attending the Oakville Women’s Club Member Appreciation Event and Open House at Goodlife Fitness. There will be food, prizes and fitness! Stop by the clinic for your free passes to try out a class at the club.
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 4:00-8:00 pm
Where: GoodLife Fitness - Oakville Oak Park (201 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville, (905) 257-4728, www.goodlifefitness.com)
One Year Anniversary Open House!
What a year it has been! We would like to thank all those who have helped make this past year a great success for the clinic. As a thank you to all those who have supported the clinic in a variety of ways, we would like to invite you to our one year anniversary Open House!
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre (200-1158 Winston Churchill Blvd, Oakville, ON)
What: Enjoy food, prizes, and meet YOUR HEALTH Team
YOUR HEALTH Business Open House
As part of our one year anniversary celebrations, YOUR HEALTH is hosting an Open House for local businesses.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre (200-1158 Winston Churchill Blvd, Oakville, ON)
Halton Autism Community Resource Fair
An opportunity for families and professionals to gain awareness of the services available in the Halton Region to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. There will be information on youth and adult services, therapy options, school board information, child care programs, funding information, toys and equipment, recreation, and more!
When: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Time: 12:00noon - 7:00pm
Where: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, South Auditorium, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1
Cost: Free
Cycle for Autism
Mark Your Calendar! Join Autism Ontario - Halton for a fun afternoon of cycling, entertainment, and fundraising for education, programs, and awareness. Casual riders and families with children can make an early turnaround on a barrier free 1km trail while experienced walkers, runners, and cyclists can use either the 5km or 10km loop. All courses have water stations along the way as well as ride marshals to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all riders.
When: Saturday, September 19, 2009 (rain or shine!)
Time: 12:00noon to 4:00pm. On-site registration begins at noon with the ride beginning at 1:00.
Where: Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Breckon Shelter(at Parking Lot F)
After your ride refuel with a BBQ, face painting, entertainment and great activities throughout the afternoon. Invite family, friends, co-workers, and neighbours to enjoy the festivities and help us raise funds by sponsoring YOUR HEALTH Team!
Learn to Run: Round 2!
If you've always wanted to run but haven't known where to start, here’s a program that will teach you about running, nutrition, goal setting, how to avoid injury, pacing, and much more. This program will allow you to run comfortably without spending a great deal of time training or recovering!
Sessions will be run by Dr Carole Smith, of YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre. The goal is to have you able to run for 20 minutes by the end of this 10 week clinic with a gradual progression of run and walk breaks.
When: Starting Wednesday, September 16, 2009 for 10 weeks
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: $50.00 for the series of 10 sessions (If you previously participated in a Learn to Run with YOUR HEALTH session, you can join in this new session at no cost!)
For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 905.829.0724 or .
Clearview Community Garage Sale
Clearview Church is holding a community garage sale, and YOUR HEALTH will be there! All proceeds from the rental of tables to aid in Sheridan Woods Community Development, specifically to purchase and install an outdoor community information board. The proceeds from YOUR HEALTH tables will go to raise funds for YOUR HEALTH’s medical mission to Kenya to assist with the Mully Children's Family (MCF). MCF’s functional Mission and Vision is to reach out, rescue, rehabilitate, protect, and care for the less fortunate and vulnerable children in the community. Through the help of Kevin Flynn (MPP, Oakville) and the Mully Children's Family Charitable Foundation, our staff will be travelling to Kenya to provide one week of care for the children the foundation works to sustain. YOUR HEALTH Fundraising Angels are still available at clinic reception for $5 each to support the clinic’s efforts.
When: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 12:00 noon
Where: 2300 Sheridan Garden Drive, Oakville, ON L6J 7R2 – Just down from the clinic!
Basic Taping Skills Workshop
Strapping and taping techniques give support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion, and can also help prevent injury as well as protect the athlete from re-injury whilst returning to sport. The role of tape is to limit the movement in an injured joint to prevent excess or abnormal movement. In addition it should provide support to the muscles surrounding the joint that may be under additional strain due to the ligament injury.
Another benefit of taping is thought to be the enhanced proprioception (or kinaesthetic feedback) that the tape provides during movement (or in other words it is thought to improve co-ordination). For example if a taped ankle starts to invert (turn over) during a jump then the tape will restrict this and inform the body that it needs to contract muscles to prevent this movement in the ankle. Without this feedback the athlete may be unaware the ankle has started to invert and land on it badly injuring it again. Tape can also be used to protect unstable joints where repeated or severe ligament damage has resulted in stretching of the ligaments and joint laxity.
Tape should only be used in conjunction with a proper rehabilitation program including stretching, mobility and strengthening exercises.
When: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Time: 5:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
This workshop is open to anyone who works with athletes or sports teams who would like to learn a few basic first aid and stabilizing taping techniques. Please call the clinic at 905.829.0724 to reserve a spot, as space is limited. Following the taping workshop, attendees are invited to participate in a complimentary session of YOUR HEALTH goes to Boot Camp, a full body boot camp style exercise routine held every Wednesday just outside the clinic. Bring your workout gear and a mat if you are interested in attending.
Antz In Your Pantz
Book your appointment for a massage at Antz in Your Pantz and be entered into a draw for a gift certificate for a 30 minute massage and a P lay Pass for 2!!
Antz In Your Pants will be hosting Leah Karges RMT and YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre in the play room. Your child can enjoy the facility while you enjoy the benefits of massage therapy. Registered Massage Therapy is a health care service that can be claimed on most work benefit plans. YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre will provide you with a paid invoice to submit to your provider to be reimbursed for your treatment. Massage time slots of both 20 minutes and 30 minutes will be available.
When: Wednesday July 29th, 2009
Where: Antz In Your Pantz (directions)
Cost: $35.00 (20 minutes) or $45.00 (30 minutes)
Call Antz in Your Pants now at 905.844.ANTZ (2689) to book your appointment time and to register for the draw to win the gift package.
YOUR HEALTH Kids Corner
YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre serves people in our community with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We offer social groups which focus on peer interactions, play, and other general social skills (e.g. turn taking, requesting, sharing, group skills). The outline for a typical session includes Circle Time, Activity Time, and Circle Time Wrap Up (for more details about each portion of the session, see the Autism social groups description under Recurring events).
When: Register before June 30th, 2009. Camp runs every Tuesday and Thursday in July.
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: $50.00 per camp day
Kids Corner is available for kids ages 3 and up, but space is limited. For more information, call 905.829.0724 or .
Learn to Run with YOUR HEALTH
If you've always wanted to run but haven't known where to start, here’s a program that will teach you about running, nutrition, goal setting, how to avoid injury, pacing, and much more. This program will allow you to run comfortably without spending a great deal of time training or recovering!
Sessions will be run by Dr Carole Smith, of YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre. The goal is to have you able to run for 20 minutes by the end of this 10 week clinic with a gradual progression of run and walk breaks.
When: Starting Monday, July 6, for 10 weeks
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: $50.00 for the series of 10 sessions
For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 905.829.0724 or .
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
On Friday June 26th 2009, the Halton Multicultural Council will host its annual Canadian Multiculturalism Day Picnic at Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Breckon Shelter) from 4:00 - 8:00pm. YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre will be participating by having an information booth on site, as well as complementary chair massage with RMT Leah Rosso, and Dr Carole Smith playing bagpipes for the opening ceremonies
Enjoy diverse food, entertainment, and the beautiful surroundings of the park. Participate in the festivities while fellow community organizations host display booths. We hope you will join us to celebrate Canada's tradition of mutual understanding and respect for people of all cultures.
When: Friday June 26th, 2009
Time: 4:00-8:00pm
Where: Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive
Cost: Free with the event poster (free parking and admission)!
Directions: Take the Q.E.W. to Burloak Drive, North for one kilometre, park entrance will be on the Right hand side
WALK NOW FOR AUTISM
YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre is participating in the Walk Now for Autism event, with a team entered, as well as an information booth on site. This is a family-friendly event so bring the whole family along. There are activities for the children, resources for families, light refreshments, and entertainment.
When: Sunday, June 7
Time: Registration opens at 8:30am, Opening ceremonies begin at 9:45am, Walk starts at 10:00am, Closing ceremonies at 11:45am, and Event close at 12:00 noon.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, located outside the front doors of Toronto City Hall - 100 Queen Street West (northwest corner of Queen & Bay Streets).
To make a donation, please visit our team page.
YOUR HEALTH and Mother’s Day!!
This year let YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre help give you and your hard working mom a great day! Leah Karges (RMT) and Tracey Collinson (reflexologist) have put together a great package for two to experience both massage therapy and reflexology. You can share with your mom or send two other important people in your life. For $130 ($65 per person), you can book a one hour time slot for you and your mom, and each receive a 30 minute massage therapy appointment, as well as a 30 minute reflexology appointment back to back (originally priced at 2X$45 and 2X$40= $170), with assorted healthy snacks to munch on while you relax. Have a wonderful day with your mom this Mother's Day!!
When: Sunday, May 17, 2009
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: $130 ($65 per person)
For more information or to book your appointment, call 905.829.0724 or .
Peekaboo 4th Annual Professional Development Conference
Autism Info for Toddler/Preschool/Kindergarten ages
Learn how to Describe autism, what to look for, what you can do to help in your classroom, and how to talk to parents
When: Saturday April 4, 2009
Time: 9am - 10:30am
Where: 8611 Escarpment Way, Milton
IBI information night
- What is IBI/ABA?
- What is Autism and ASD?
- What is the ABLLS?
If you have these, or any other questions about IBI, come to our information night to meet other parents, have a coffee and ask your questions of our instructors.
When: Tuesday March 31
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: Free
Infant massage course
Baby massage is a wonderful technique to add to your parenting repertoire. It is a great way to increase the bond between parent and child. Research has shown that regular infant massage can promote healthy weight gain, improve sleep patterns, and assist in the relief of colic as well as pain associated with teething. On Sunday, March 29th, 2009 join registered massage therapist Leah Karges at YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre for an hour of baby bonding and relaxation. Leah will teach the ins and outs of baby massage; from proper technique, to choosing the right baby oil. Participants will receive a one hour instructional workshop for parent and baby, oil perfect for treating your little one, and will be entered in a draw to win an organic baby mat from Honey Dumplings.
When: Sunday, March 29, 2009
Time: 10:00-11:00 am.
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
Cost: $35.00
Bring: your baby and a mat to lay your baby on.
Please or call 905.829.0724 to reserve your spot.
Grand Opening!
We want to send a huge Thank You to everyone who helped us celebrate the grand opening of our new clinic on November 22! See our grand opening celebration, as well as pictures of our clinic in the making!