With the amazing Dr. Mallory Samuels You’ve got the baby. You’ve got the diaper bag. You’ve got approximately 47 things to carry, somehow only two free hands, and a coffee you reheated three times. And now your wrist hurts. If you’re experiencing pain along the thumb side of your wrist after having a baby, you may be dealing with what’s commonly called “Mommy Thumb” or “Mom Wrist.” Its medical name is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, and it’s incredibly common during the postpart

Understanding the Importance of Hydration When people come to see me for pelvic floor physiotherapy, they're often surprised when I ask about one simple habit: How much water do you drink each day? Many individuals intentionally drink less water because they worry about urinary urgency or frequent bathroom trips. While this may seem like a good strategy, it can actually worsen bladder symptoms. The Effects of Dehydration When you're dehydrated, your urine becomes more concent

In January, I underwent a total hysterectomy and double prolapse repair. Why? Pneumonia. Seriously. This experience of having to slow down completely taught me a lot. I wrote down my thoughts and decided to share them because they might resonate with someone else, too. 12 Things Healing Taught Me Healing takes way more energy than most people realize. Midday workouts are a luxury. Being alone in a quiet house during the day can feel like a full nervous system exhale. Ten year

With our superstar Chiropractor, Dr. Mallory Scars tell a story - of healing, resilience, and recovery. But for many people, scars can also come with lingering discomfort, tightness, or even pain that affects how the body moves and feels. At Frame, we offer a gentle and effective approach to scar therapy using the Dolphin Neurostim - a non-invasive tool designed to support healing and restore comfort. Why Do Scars Cause Problems? While scars are a natural part of the healing

with our incredible personal trainer, Denise I have yet to encounter a client who has not gained immense benefit, despite their experience or goals, from learning how to breathe and brace properly. Whether you’re postpartum, dealing with back pain, looking to improve your lifting technique, or to improve your posture, alignment, physical confidence, and presence, gaining a deep understanding and facility with your breath and core engagement is the key to flow and power in you

With our superstar Pelvic Physio, Agnes Budyn Pain during intercourse is far more common than many people realize — yet it’s rarely talked about. For those experiencing pelvic pain with penetration, intimacy can feel stressful, frustrating, or even something to avoid altogether. This can affect not only physical comfort, but emotional connection, self-esteem, and relationships. The important thing to know is that painful intercourse is not “normal,” and help is available. Wha

With Dr. Kate, our superstar Naturopathic Doctor A new year is the perfect opportunity to reset, refocus, and support your body with simple, sustainable habits. Rather than doing everything at once, small intentional changes can have a powerful impact on your health, energy, and longevity. Here are five foundational habits to prioritize as you move into the year ahead: 1. Support Your Microbiome with a Daily Probiotic Your gut microbiome plays a central role in digestion, imm

With our superstar chiropractor, Dr. Sophie Smith Pregnancy is an incredible journey—one filled with joy, anticipation, and wonder. But let’s be honest—it also brings some major physical changes that your body may not be used to. As your body works hard to grow a new life, it’s common to experience a variety of discomforts such as back pain, headaches, pelvic pressure, and even sleep disturbances. Every pregnancy is unique, just like every body is different. That’s why it’s i

With our strong-a** strength trainer, Denise I only started strength training because I wanted a nicer butt. I was thirty-seven, and for years had sworn I would never set foot in a gym. I thought it was for a bunch of brutes randomly heaving things up and down over and over again while grunting. Of course, in any public gym you will encounter some of that, I’m afraid, but little did I know that learning how to strength train properly actually involved an immense amount of tec

with our favorite Physiotherapist, Agnes Budyn If you’ve been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse—or suspect you might have it—you’re not alone. This condition affects many people, especially women after childbirth or during and after menopause. But it can also be common with heavy weight lifting or physically demanding jobs. While the word prolapse can sound a bit scary, the good news is that help is available. One effective and non-invasive treatment option is pelvic floor

with our fabulous Pilates Instructor, Vina In today’s culture, there’s a lot of pressure to “snap back” or “bounce back” into shape after having a baby. Celebrities and influencers can make it look simple with polished workout videos in fully equipped gyms. It’s tempting to sign up to bootcamp or HIIT classes just weeks post-partum. The reality is your body has been through a major event and jumping straight into burpees and crunches might do more harm than good. Why Pilates

with our amazing Naturopath, Dr. Domenique Have you started to feel off and not like yourself? Are you experiencing mood swings, sleep changes and hot flashes? Are your periods getting heavier, lighter, farther apart or closer together? You may be experiencing symptoms of perimenopause. Perimenopause is defined as the transitional period leading up to menopause and is characterized by profound hormonal, reproductive and neurological changes. Perimenopause can begin as early a

with our awesome Naturopath, Dr. Domenique Barbaro March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated 1 million individuals in Canada. Due to normalization of symptoms, lack of awareness, and delayed diagnostic testing, this condition is unfortunately underdiagnosed and rarely caught early. Raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of Endometriosis and treatment strategies that can be used to improve sympto