We’ve all heard the advice. Go to bed at the same time.Turn off your screens.Drink a calming tea. And yet… so many people are still lying awake at night, wondering why sleep won’t come. The truth is, sleep isn’t something you can force with the right checklist.Sleep is something the body allows—when the conditions are […]
In Episode 6 of Facing Dementia, Dr. Michelle Greenwell and Laurin Wittig explore a powerful and often overlooked aspect of healing: the need to step away from the constant mental focus on illness. When we receive a diagnosis—or even anticipate one—the mind shifts. It becomes vigilant, analytical, and hyper-focused on doing everything “right.” We research, […]
There is a quiet symphony within each of us—one that is always playing, always responding, always listening. This weekend, in our upcoming Sound Workshop, Ann-Marie Boudreau and I invite you to explore a profound truth: your body is an instrument, and your spine is its central channel of resonance. Register Here The Spine as a […]
At the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health, we believe that healing is not only possible—it is experiential, creative, and deeply rooted in connection. This belief comes to life once again as Marathon Jam hosts the 2nd Annual Healing Through Music and Movement Event, a powerful, interactive day designed to support veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, […]
At the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health, we believe that wellness is not something we chase—it is something we remember. Yet for centuries, much of our understanding of health has been shaped by a fundamental separation: the idea that the mind and body operate independently. This perspective has influenced not only medicine, but how we […]
There is a quiet but powerful shift happening in how women are beginning to understand their bodies—especially through the phases of peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause. For too long, these natural transitions have been framed within a medical model that labels them as problems to be managed, symptoms to be treated, or conditions to be monitored. […]
For the second year in a row, the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health is proud to participate in Podcasthon, a global movement where podcasters dedicate episodes to sharing the stories and missions of nonprofit organizations making a difference in the world. This year, our podcast episode highlights the work of the Canadian Association of BioEnergetic […]
A Conversation with Christine Ruch on Regulation, Resilience, and the Art of Healing In our recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Christine Ruch about one of the most essential — and often overlooked — systems in the body: the nervous system. In today’s world, many of us are operating in a […]
A Conversation with Christine Ruch on Regulation, Resilience, and the Art of Healing In our recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Christine Ruch about one of the most essential — and often overlooked — systems in the body: the nervous system. In today’s world, many of us are operating in a […]
Rethinking How Canada Defines Wellness If we want to change healthcare outcomes in Canada, we must first ask a deeper question: What exactly are we measuring? Because what we measure shapes what we fund.What we fund shapes what we value.And what we value shapes how we live. Right now, much of Canada’s understanding of “wellbeing” […]
