November 1 to 5 is International Stress Awareness Week. Stress can be caused by many factors in our everyday lives and its negative effects can be far-reaching. To help explain the impacts of stress on the body we spoke with Nadine Feldman, an NHPC practitioner specializing in Reiki, Shiatsu, and Trager ..read more

Craniosacral therapy (CST) involves soft-tissue manipulation techniques that focus on musculoskeletal health and function. CST practitioners use their hands to release built-up tension within the body and fascial tissues. Nicole Ainscough, an NHPC member and practising craniosacral therapist, defines craniosacral therapy as "a whole-person approach to healing, which is achieved by acknowledging our physical and emotional interconnectedness ..read more

Holistic health practitioners work in many different environments, and they often move locations or choose to open a home-based business as their practice grows. Determining who retains the client files is often the most uncomfortable part of leaving a clinic, especially if you are leaving on bad terms. Whether you are an employee or a contract worker, here are some things to consider before you leave a clinic and tips to avoid the awkward conversation about what will happen to your client files when you leave ..read more

Our new Board President's most distinctive features are her never-ending smile, sense of humour, and love of life. With Shauna, family is always first. In fact, at the Annual General Meeting last year, her newborn child joined us as our latest recruit! In her professional life, Shauna is dedicated to making her holistic health treatments convenient, empathetic, and effective ..read more

Reflexology is growing in popularity as a source of healing, but there are still people who are unaware of the practice and its benefits. Three NHPC reflexologists share different ways the practice helps their clients with issues like injury rehabilitation, shingles symptoms, and pain from uterine fibroids ..read more

The holidays can be a hard time for some, and this year more than ever people need extra love and support. Support your local holistic health practitioner this year by refering a friend, leaving them a positive review, interacting with them on social media, or buying gift cards from them ..read more

When cells in the breast stop behaving as they should or stop growing, this can lead to non-cancerous breast conditions such as cysts, intraductal papillomas or hyperplasia. In some cases, these changes can cause breast cancer. Massage therapy can help cancer patients improve their overall health and well-being while going through treatment or post-treatment. While massage therapy will not treat cancer itself, it is a great complementary therapy for conventional cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy ..read more

If you experience neck pain regularly, take note of the exercises and stretches your practitioner shares with you to do at home. Keeping up with the home care they recommend can help reduce pain and improve range of motion. If you don't have at-home stretches from your massage therapist, try these four stretches to help relieve neck tension between appointments ..read more

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) massage is growing in popularity as we continue to wear masks regularly and live with increased levels of stress and anxiety. We spoke with NHPC member Deanna Hannem, owner and operator of Dinosaur Valley Massage and Wellness, about TMJ massage and what clients can expect going into a session ..read more

Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways and makes breathing difficult. There are many holistic health practices that may provide relief from symptoms and help improve your quality of life if you suffer from asthma ..read more