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” […]
Awakening the Spine, Spirit & Senses through Movement, Art & Energy Medicine August 16–22, 2026 | 8 Transformational Days | Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia Registration Information Join us for an immersive, multi-disciplinary retreat exploring how the spine, the Five Elements, and vibrational frequency guide growth, healing, and self-realization. This experience brings together energy facilitators, […]
When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food. But the line between harmless fermentation and dangerous spoilage is sharp. Consuming spoiled foods exposes the body to […]
What if healthcare isn’t only what happens inside hospital walls? What if the future of healthcare in Nova Scotia depends just as much on choirs, movement classes, storytelling circles, and cultural gathering spaces as it does on surgical suites and emergency rooms? Across our province, conversations about healthcare often focus on hospital beds, physician shortages, […]
March carries a quiet but powerful invitation. As the seasons begin to shift, we are reminded that renewal is not something we wait for—it is something we participate in. At the Greenwell Center, this time of year aligns beautifully with our ongoing commitment to whole-body wellness, education, and conscious living through bioenergetic practices. Central to […]
People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well. The gut […]
