• On Jul, 12, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

(Drawing from former patient on CAIP or YAP) Wednesday, July 8 was Stomp Out Stigma BBQ, with many community partners such as Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention, Waterloo Regional Homes for Mental Health APSGO, CCAC, CSCMOW. There was great music, and a Dr Dance. This event was hosted by Grand River Hospital. A special thank you […]

• On Jun, 24, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

The essential lessons every yogi should learn. 1. It?s called a ?practice? for a reason. 2. It?s not just about stretching and being flexible. 3. Using a block, strap or other prop doesn?t make you a D-list yogi. 4. You can take breaks whenever you need to or want to. 5. Doing a handstand as […]

• On Jun, 17, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Yoga My Savior: Mel’s Story Jayne Hembruff currently offers a wonderful inpatient yoga program at Grand River Hospital on the Specialized Mental Health Unit. Jayne applies trauma?sensitive? and therpaeutic principles to design a class that fosters self-awareness, self-care and self-regulation. Classes are welcoming and enjoyable. Individuals who have experienced it report benefiting from a trauma-sensative […]

• On May, 26, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

?? 90 and 86 year old celebrate their birthday at Community Seniors Chair Yoga class at Emmanuel United Church, 22 Bridgeport, Waterloo. Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 yoga, followed by snack 11:30-12noon This class will continue until June 17, 2015 ?? This is a FREE class, however, we do request a donation to help keep it going. https://twitter.com/InnovativeWell/status/598522597463035904/photo/1

• On May, 25, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

SLOW DOWN: In our fast paced cyber based world it is so important to remember to slow down. Serina Ryder captures this well when she sings?”Slow down; open up your big brown eyes.Feel the rhythm in your heart“. Eddie Cantor also states?”Slow down and enjoy life. It?s not only the scenery you miss by going […]

• On May, 04, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Mark you calendars to participate in?the 8th Annual Minds in Motion KW Walking Classic on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 2015, May 10th Congratulations to everyone who participated; especially all the first timers. Kuddos to everyone who achieved their personal best Thank you to everyone who donated to help grow the shoe fund and all the […]

• On Mar, 10, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Mental Health?challenges the entire family. To get an insider view, read some of stories?in Friday, March 6, 2015 Star article. http://www.thestar.com/life/2015/03/06/what-kind-of-parent-calls-the-police-on-their-child.html If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health challenges, try to incorporate some type of self care into your day. Innovative Wellness will bring yoga to you at your home if it […]

• On Mar, 03, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Excellent article and research(click on link or read article below). Now let’s join forces to help our children, adolescents with strategies and tools to help them with mental wellness. Our YOGA-TASTIC Model helps develop self awareness, self care and self regulation. Contact us to help. Parents please do not discount your own mental and physical […]

• On Feb, 18, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

?? Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 11:30am, Tina Ziebart, one of the University of Waterloo researchers shared the new Osteoporosis Canada exercise recommendations. Participants said the sessions was informative. One participant said now she understands that the balancing part of the chair yoga program will help her maintain her bone density. Another shared he did […]

• On Feb, 05, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Dr. Stuart Shanker, a leader in the field of self regulation and founder of Canadian Self Regulation Initiative, states that, “for a lot of kids, people are always telling them to sit still or calm down, But rarely are they instructed on how to do these things”. By using Innovative Wellness’ “Yoga-tastic” model, children are […]