• On Sep, 28, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that involves tensing and releasing large muscle groups from the top of your body downward. This technique helps you relax by relieving muscle tension and reminds you that you are in control of the tension.   If yo blend progressive muscle relaxation with mindfulness the results are increased. Mindfulness […]

• On Sep, 17, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Recovery from a concussion, head trauma or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a challenge, however, gentle restorative yoga can help with its many therapeutic benefits. Yoga supports and nurtures growth, not exhaust the body and nervous system. It calms the endocrine system, which relaxes the entire body and mind. This stress reduction can improve post-concussive […]

• On Sep, 11, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

? ?Innovative Wellness at the 2015 Butterfly Release. Congratulations to the 5 winners of our draw. 1. Luanne J – Private Yoga class for herself and/or a group 2. Deb E – Private Ballroom Line dance class for herself and/or a group 3. K. SImpson – Private BallroomFit class for self and/or a group 4. […]

• On Sep, 10, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

• On Aug, 23, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Mental health is being talked about to help with?the elephant in the?room, however, for ?some, they ?say ” it is like putting an elephant in a teapot” referring to the frustration of limited resources. One in five Canadians are experiencing a mental health issue. ?70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or […]

• On Jul, 27, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

While driving with ?my sixteen year old on Friday July 24, 2015, we both agreed this was some exciting news to help people of all ages. Dr. Shimi Khan, the medical director of child and youth mental health in Vancouver, says we need to get our children into nature more often to keep them healthy. […]

• On Jul, 27, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

Good news, both psychologists and neuroscientists agree our teens need us, however, both warn not to be controlling, “helicopter parents” or “bull doze parents”. Dr. Robert Epstein, a senior research psychologist at the American Institute for Behaviour Research and Technology states?”as parents we should facilitate entry into adulthood”.?While neuroscientist, Dr. Frances Jensen, encourages parents to?, […]

• On Jul, 20, 2015
•  Jayne Hembruff

KidSport? is a Canadian non-profit organization that provides support to under-resourced children and youth 18 years of age and under by removing financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. We were there to help create awareness and ?donations. Tex along with Kitchener Rangers, Connor Bunnaman, Jacob Cascagnette and Sean Allen were at the […]

• 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 […]