💭 Have you ever thought about where you store emotions in your body? If you're like me (Sasha!), then every ounce of stress is held in your shoulders and upper back. Or maybe, also like me, your osteopath and/or acupuncturist has to repeatedly remind you to relax your body during treatment. In today's episode I chat with the team (Gen, Clarisse, Carolyn and Robin!) about how emotions can show up physically within the body in many different ways. It's different for everyone but there are some commonalities, too. 🤩 Bonus! I wasn't prepared enough beforehand but you'll hear a male voice in today's episode... Meet Robin! He's our newest Manual Osteopathic Practitioner and is joining us from France. If you see him in the clinic, give him a big welcome and maybe a Kingston recommendation! He's been here for a few weeks, so the city is his oyster! 

In Episode 2 we chatted with some of our Osteopaths about the practice and some commonly asked questions - Today is the same kind of thing but with our Acupuncturist Carolyn! We cover what to do and expect before, during, and after treatment; Who is a good (or bad!) candidate for acupuncture; and some common myths and misconceptions about the modality. It was so fun getting to chat with her for this episode, so I really hope you feel the same way and that it inspires you to try acupuncture if you haven't before! ☀️

Sasha here -- I've been waiting for this one! 🎈 To celebrate the 12th year of Full Circle Health Network being a business (and the 8th year being located at the Woolen Mill), I interviewed Geneviève Zizzo, clinic owner and manual osteopathic practitioner here at FCHN. She tells us the story of how Full Circle came to be (and it wasn't a lifelong dream ... until it was!), what's next for FCHN and everything in between! 

Osteo 101 🥼 Have you ever wondered, "What does an Osteopath do?" "What even IS Osteopathy?" "What should I expect during and after an appointment?" "Who should try Osteopathy?" In this episode you're introduced to some of Full Circle's osteopathic practitioners, and they answer some frequently asked questions by the public and also some by yours truly, Sasha (new host!). Topics range from some of the history of Osteo, to an actual definition of what it is, to how long our appointments can be, all the way to Osteo for dogs and horses!

Welcome back everybody! ✨ Season 2 of Healing Better is off to a great start with this first episode. It's short and sweet, while still packed with information. If you're new to the holistic/alternative medicine scene, have never been to an Osteopath before, or have and still have questions about the practice, this season is for YOU!  This episode starts with an introduction to new host Sasha, her passions and interests, and her background (Spoiler alert: She has NO medical background!). She then gives some insight into her hopes and plans for the future of Season 2.  Thanks for all your support during and since the first season, we're way too excited to be back for round two and have so much in store. Stay tuned! PS: Happy 1st Birthday to Healing Better on June 7th! 💖

Cannabis is perhaps one of the most contentious topics of today, both from a societal and health perspective. In today’s episode, I am joined with cannabis advocate and store manager of Northern Helm Cannabis in Kingston, Ontario, Joanna Castles. After struggling with chronic pain for over a decade, Joanna discovered the true healing aspect of cannabis. Since then, she continues to actively use her platform both personally and professionally to help individuals cope with chronic pain, and further educate those on the true healing benefits that cannabis offers. Join our discussion as we break down the relationship between cannabis and chronic pain, address several underlying factors such as the benefits of cannabis and the controversy around it, and then open up a discussion on mindful consumption.

Loss and grief are two of the most vulnerable and raw emotions that a human can feel. It isn’t an easy concept to fully understand, let alone manage. Today, Practice Manager of Full Circle Health Network, Samantha Turcotte and Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Geneviève Zizzo, join me in an open discussion about how there is truly no timeline on grief and loss. After experiencing significant losses in both of their lives, we candidly embark on a discussion about the different types of grief, the impact that loss has on our mental and physical wellbeing, and wrap up with a thorough understanding of how to cope with grief having no timeline when it comes to your healing.

The COVID-19 pandemic constricted many of us to home offices, where the line between work and home became blurred. As a result, our physical and mental wellbeing have become last on the priority list and 24 hours in a day seems like not enough. Today we are sitting down with Practice Manager of Full Circle Health Network, Samantha Turcotte, and Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Geneviève Zizzo to talk about how we can create a healthy work-life balance. From tips on how to avoid burning out before it happens, a discussion on the effectiveness of the Eisenhower Model of Time Management, and taking control of our every day responsibilities, we look at helping you all find a balance that works for you and your healing.

Practice Manager of Full Circle Health Network, Samantha Turcotte, was in an accident that changed her life. Join us as we hear her story in her own words, and discuss how to overcome fear. This short but sweet episode unpacks the definition of fear, the emotions associated with it, and how to be resilient in overcoming the challenges you may experience when letting fear control your mental and physical wellbeing.

The COVID-19 pandemic hit small businesses with adversity in more ways than one. Join Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Geneviève Zizzo, and Practice Manager, Samantha Turcotte as they discuss how they turned adversity into opportunity with each Ontario lockdown. Today's episode discusses what adversity and opportunity looks like to us, how emotions play a crucial role in the outcome of success, as well as explores a few ways that you can go about changing habits in your daily life to turn those setbacks into success for your healing.

Boundaries are not always rigid lines drawn in the sand that are clear for all to see. When set properly, however, they can benefit your internal and external healing in more ways than one. Join Geneviève Zizzo and Samantha Turcotte as they discuss the importance of boundaries and how to create them for yourself and others. Topics are discussed such as the Simone Biles and her exit from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the idea that it is okay to say no, and that communication really is key. 

Manual Osteopathic Practitioners, Geneviève Zizzo and Clarisse Mancion, reveal the ways in which food is medicine for your mental and physical wellness. Join our discussion on eating habits, dropping the idea of dieting, and how to improve your health with nutrition. 

Clarisse lost her toe in India. Geneviève manifested a boat. Julia manifested her dream job. But can you manifest your health? Join us as we discuss the impact of your mindset when it comes to your health with examples of a "victim and victor" mindset, unpack the stages of consciousness with relevance on your journey to healing, and answer the question of “is manifesting your health possible?”

Let's talk health, and what to means to be "healthy." Join Manual Osteopathic Practitioners, Geneviève Zizzo and Clarisse Mancion as we discuss dropping the metric system when it comes to weight, what health means in different parts of the world with candid life experiences, the concept of being born with health and what that means for your journey to wellness, and the role that Westernized health modalities play when it comes to what healthy living looks like.