How often do we hear ourselves say.. “I should,” I have to, I got to”, but nothing happens? Or we must force ourselves to get things done? We’ve been hearing these words since our earliest years, but what are two-year-olds best at? Saying NO. Unless we change the script, our inner child and subconscious mind still react the same way when hearing these words internally. Try an interesting experiment for two weeks. Really…
Feeling worn down? Maybe your muscles are sore from the workout you did yesterday. Perhaps you’re feeling a little mentally drained from work or the ongoing list of chores that need doing at home. Whatever the reason, everyone needs some recovery time. Time to rest your body and mind so you can recharge those batteries. According to the Mental Health Commissions of Canada (MHCC), one in five Canadians experience a mental health problem or illness…
One day, a lifetime ago, when he was neither my Husband or my Trainer, Jamie and I walked a block together to get a coffee. The wind was strong that early Spring day, and I braced myself against the icy gusts as I walked. Jamie glanced at me as he walked comfortably along, seemingly unaffected by the frosty wind, and said, “Do you know how to be less affected by the cold?” “Yeah, put on…
When most think of cardio, they affiliate it with lengthy prolonged sessions of boredom. Most often people hate it. They cut their cardio sessions short or simply skip them all together. But, as previously mentioned in my earlier post, cardio is a must for pre contest bodybuilders or for any individual seeking to reach low levels of body fat. So, what's the alternative to lengthy prolonged sessions of boredom? CARDIO INTERVALS Lose body fat, improve calorie after burn Interval training…
14 years a therapist I still remember my first ever client. Summer, 2006. A man from Toronto, in town on business, coming in with his longtime girlfriend (a regular client). I was the New Therapist, having received my certification only days before, and I was the perfect one to massage the likely-not-returning-guy. Ideal for my first foray into massaging in the ‘real world’. No pressure. Still, despite the logic, I was dizzy with anxiety as…
Welcome back to in-person visits! Updated July 7, 2026 BOOK NOW The 'new normal' looks a little different. Now that our doors are open again, we have made some changes to our clinics to better serve you in this ever-changing climate. Rest assured, as always, we have your best interests at heart. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about what we're doing to help you have the best, safest, experience you can. Things are changing…
Even while closed for social distancing, Whole Therapy is stepping up to support front line healthcare heroes and first responders across Canada during this time. Please share widely to support those in the Covid 19 battle lines. Our Integrative Therapist David Gilbert is now providing ongoing no charge mental health and resiliency services online for Canadian front line healthcare workers via Zoom. A free, secure video conferencing platform. This includes physicians, nurses, EMTs, police and…
Tele-rehabilitation is a method of treating clients and patients through a secure, online portal, from the comfort of your own home. Whole Therapy is now offering online sessions for physiotherapy, personal training, and integrative therapy as of March 23, 2020! We can assess, treat, coach, and train through this new type of service. Times like these call for new innovations, so if you are a current or new patient of ours and need assistance, please…
The Functional Movement Assessment Picture this: you're heading to the gym for a workout. Are you excited? Nervous? Finding excuses to dive back under the covers? Feelings about workouts and gym spaces vary vastly. Common amongst us all, however, is a desire for our bodies to look good and move well. And we know that those two things are not mutually exclusive. And guess what else? We are all getting older. The longer we live, the more…
Who needs this program? This is a program being run by Adam Prokaziuk – physiotherapist, and Derek Lacelle – personal trainer. It is designed for golfers of all backgrounds, from aspiring tour professionals to weekend warriors and those picking up a golf club for the first time. Pain is not a pre-requisite to participate in this program, only the desire to move more efficiently through your golf swing. What's it all about? The Modern Golf…