Workshop: Energize Your Life: Boosting Vitality with Nutrition

Date: Postponed – New Date To Be Determined

Time & Cost: 4pm to 5pm – $54 per person

Place: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, 904 Lady Ellen Place, Ottawa

Presented by: Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian

Description: Join Cathy Richards, our Registered Dietitian with over 24 years of experience as she walks you through 7 simple strategies to boost your energy within the next 24 hours. You deserve to have the energy to get things done and even have enough left over for fun!

Workshop: Craving Change Program:
Helping You Ditch Emotional Eating Once and for All

Dates: September 7, 14, 21 and 28 (Saturdays) Online

Time & Cost: 10am – 11am – $399 per person (includes all 4 sessions)

Place: Virtual

Presented by: Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian

Description:

This 4 week program is for you if you feel like:

• You know how you should be eating but you just can’t seem to do it.
• It feels like cravings are controlling your life.
• You’re tired of feeling like eating is so hard.

Workshop: A Grief Circle for Women:
The Power of Nature to Transform Suffering – Fall Edition

Dates: September 10, 17, 24 & October 1 (Tuesdays Afternoons, Outdoors, In Person)

Time & Cost: 1:00 – 3:00 PM I Arrival 12:45 PM – $200 + HST (includes all 4 sessions)

Place: Wesley Clover Park Campground, 411 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa

Deadline: Registration closes September 4th

Presented by: Barbara Brunzell, Certified Coach

Description: If you’re feeling heavy right now, it may be a sign that it’s time to let go of some grief. After a moving and metamorphic summer run, The Power of Nature to Transform Suffering: A Grief Circle, returns this fall to the tranquil setting of Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Park Campground.

What’s different? Not only will you have the opportunity to tap into the colour and magic of autumn, but a fourth session has also been added, giving you the chance to learn even more impactful content and useful tools to better understand your loss, process your emotions and tend to yourself as you grieve. The extra session will grant you more time to dive deeper into the work and integrate your experience.

Certified Coach and Shamanic Practitioner, Barbara Brunzell, acts as a gentle and nurturing guide, helping you to explore the rough terrain of grief and uncover new ways to navigate its hills and valleys. She also introduces you to ritual, as a potent way to let go and ultimately transform your suffering.

Grief is a universal experience, one that comes in waves that can knock you off your feet. Grief is not limited to the loss of a loved one. You can grieve those places that have not known love or the things wanted, but never received. You can carry the grief of your ancestors and the sorrows of the world at large. Grief can also show up during milestone moments such as: retirement, a career shift, when a child leaves home, when you end a relationship, or make any sort of change in your life.

When something dies, something will be born. In order to make room for the new, we must take steps to feel, honour, and release the grief living in our hearts and minds first. One of the most effective ways to do this is to be surrounded by a supportive community, one that creates a safe container for our sadness, and bears witness to our grief, so we can release and be renewed.

This is what The Grief Circle experience provides. Join us in the kind of healing environment only nature can provide. Tap on the button below to register or call the OIHC front desk at 613-798-1000 to secure your spot today.

The Fine Print:
• This series is open to all female clients of Ottawa Integrative Health Centre
• Pricing includes all four sessions
• Spaces limited to 10 participants
• Deadline to register is September 4
• Program fee will be collected after registration closes on September 4
• Cancellations/Refunds are not possible after registration closes
• Registrants will receive an email outlining further instructions and what to bring

Workshop: Chronic Illness Power-Up: Managing Your Energy Budget

Dates: September 17, 24, October 1 and 8 (Tuesdays) Online

Time & Cost: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. – $250 + HST (includes all 4 sessions and downloadable templates and videos)

Place: Virtual

Deadline: Registration closes September 9th

Presented by: Stephanie Kelly, Certified Coach

Description: One of the most powerful tools in the chronic illness toolkit is learning to manage your energy budget, also known as ‘managing your spoons.’

This edition of The Chronic Illness Power-Up is dedicated to Spoon Management—a powerful and playful approach that teaches you to balance your energy budget, figure out what drains you, and how to add more stores to your energy bank so you can go from surviving to thriving.

Part workshop, part Circle, The Power-Up is packed with practical tools to manage your energy. Together, we’ll explore accessible ways to live more fully, advocate for yourself, and organize your schedule to balance your body’s needs with the doing things that are important to you.

Join either the virtual or in-person groups, full of others who understand the challenges of living with a chronic illness. Watch the weekly video to help you stay on track between sessions. When the program is finished, you’ll have forever access to the templates and videos to revisit anytime you need a refresh.

• Identify your Play Personality, and what goes into your unique recipe for ‘fun’.
• Use the spoon budget template to uncover insights into your energy expenditures.
• Learn to balance maintaining your relationships with managing your chronic illness.
• Master the 3-step process to create a flexible, flare-friendly schedule.
• Develop language and confidence to tackle tough conversations.

Led by Someone Who Gets It.

Certified coach Stephanie Kelly runs this program because she’s been there. Every tool and every template is something Stephanie personally uses to honour her body, while still chasing joy and achieving goals.

Spaces are limited to allow for an intimate experience.
Join us this fall and build a life you love living, even on the hard days.

The Fine Print:

• Registration closes at midnight on September 9, 2024.
• Refunds and cancellations will not be possible after registration is closed.
• This series is open to all OIHC clients.
• Members may not switch between online and in-person groups.

Workshop: Craving Change Program:
Helping You Ditch Emotional Eating Once and for All

Dates: September 17, 24, October 1 and 8 (Tuesdays) In Person

Time & Cost: 6pm – 7pm – $399 per person (includes all 4 sessions)

Place: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, 904 Lady Ellen Place, Ottawa

Please Note: Last session on October 8th will be online/virtual

Presented by: Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian

Description:

This 4 week program is for you if you feel like:

• You know how you should be eating but you just can’t seem to do it.
• It feels like cravings are controlling your life.
• You’re tired of feeling like eating is so hard.

Workshop: A Grief Circle for Women:
The Healing Power of Ritual

Dates: September 18, 25, October 2 & 9 (Wednesday Evenings, Indoors, In Person)

Time & Cost: 6:30 – 8:30 PM I Arrival 6:15 PM – $200 + HST (includes all 4 sessions)

Place: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, 904 Lady Ellen Place, Ottawa

Deadline: Registration closes September 10th

Presented by: Barbara Brunzell, Certified Coach

Description: Surfing the waves of grief can throw you off balance and its choppy waters can leave you struggling to catch your breath. If you’re feeling off kilter and struggling with the weight of it all, fall into the healing embrace of a grief circle, and experience its transformative power.

After a successful run this summer in the great outdoors, Certified Coach and Shamanic Practitioner, Barbara Brunzell, is now offering one of her well-loved grief circles in the comfortable indoor setting of the Ottawa Integrative Health Centre.

A Grief Circle for Women: The Healing Power of Ritual includes four, two-hour sessions, where not only will you learn about gates, stages and different models of grief, but you’ll also be taken on a journey to help you better understand your own personal losses. You’ll learn life-changing tools and practices to help you tend to yourself as you grieve and walk with it out in the world. You’ll use various techniques to help you plumb the depths of your emotions, so you might share, process and learn from them.

All of this healing work is amplified through Barbara’s use of art, poetry, music, and most importantly, ritual. It is a potent combination that heightens your ability to lift, let go and transform your suffering.

Grief is a universal experience and it’s not only limited to the loss of a loved one. You can grieve those places that have not known love or the things wanted, but never received. You can carry the grief of your ancestors and the sorrows of the world at large today. Grief can also show up during milestone moments such as: retirement, a career shift, when a child leaves home, when you end a relationship, or make any sort of change in your life.

When something dies, something will be born. In order to make room for the new, we must take steps to feel, honour, and release the grief living in our hearts and minds first. One of the most effective ways to do this is to be surrounded by a supportive community, one that creates a safe container for our sadness, and bears witness to our grief, so we can release and be renewed.

This is what The Grief Circle experience provides. Tap on the button below to register or call the OIHC front desk at 613-798-1000 to secure your spot today.

The Fine Print:

•  This series is open to all female clients of Ottawa Integrative Health Centre
• Pricing includes all four sessions
• Spaces limited to 10 participants
• Deadline to register is September 10
• Program fee will be collected after registration closes on September 10
• Cancellations and refunds are not possible after registration closes

Workshop: Ordinary Magic:
Rewiring Yourself For Joy – A Day Retreat for Women

Dates: Saturday, September 28 (An Outdoor/Indoor, In-Person, Event)

Time & Cost: 9:00 AM – 5 PM – Day Retreat (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bonus Campfire & Group Social – Optional) – $250 + HST

Place: Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre, 2386 Thomas A Dolan Parkway, Carp, ON

Deadline: Registration closes September 17th

Presented by: Barbara Brunzell, Certified Coach & 2 special guests

Description: During this full day retreat, participants will have an opportunity to learn new tools and experience numerous holistic modalities to help them seed more joy in their daily lives. Enhanced by the beauty, peace and tranquility only nature can deliver, this event features a wealth of knowledge and the boundless creativity of three different practitioners working in:

• Play & Empowerment Coaching
• Shamanism
• Forest Therapy
• Sound Healing
• Reiki
• And more…

“Serious times call for playful measures!”

This is the mantra, Certified Coach and Shamanic Practitioner Barbara Brunzell, lives by. Now, she wants to share the scientifically-backed and soulfully-approved practices she uses to create more joy in her own life, with you!

Ordinary Magic: Rewiring Yourself for Joy – A Day Retreat for Women is a playful getaway filled with uplifting activities and holistic healing, curated to help you shift your default setting from scanning for threat to seeking wonder and awe.

As if dedicated “Me Time” on a beautiful fall day at the Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre wasn’t enough to help you unwind, the day’s itinerary features the wild, wonderful wisdom of three holistic practitioners with a wide range of experience in numerous modalities, including: play and empowerment coaching, core shamanism, forest therapy, sound healing, reiki, yoga psychology and much more.

Bringing a healthy dose of humour and a pocketful of playfulness to her work, Barbara (and her healthy inner child) will guide you through a variety of fun, insightful and embodied exercises throughout the day. Prepare to tap into your inner guidance system, “follow your feel good” and adopt a “Yes, and…” mindset for a more joyful and fulfilling existence with teachings on:

• Understanding the difference between your ‘Essential Self’ and the ‘Social Self,’ and knowing who should take the lead;
• Why choosing to be an active creator in your life, instead of a passive participant, changes the game;
• Simple practices to help you discover the extraordinary in the ordinary;
• The benefits of adding more purposeful play into your daily routines;
• How to become more present and curious using your ALL your senses;
• Learning to listen to your body and use it as a compass;
• The power of creative visualization and how you can use it to create more of what you desire;
• The story we tell ourselves, about ourselves, and its impact on how we show up for life;
• Mining childhood wisdom to keep your internal battery charged and your being energized;
• Writing and journaling practices to help you tap into your personal truth and celebrate what’s good in your world;
•  Easy exercises that will help you root, so you can rise; with help from the natural world.

Both nature and sound have played a pivotal role in Barbara’s own journey to joy, and so she couldn’t be more excited to give you the opportunity to bask and bathe in both; with a little help from her special guests.

Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Andrea Prazmowski, of Forest Therapy Ottawa, invites you to step out of stress and into a vibrant connection with land, sky, water, trees and the natural world during her 1.5 hour morning nature immersion walk.

Sound Vibration and Reiki Practitioner, Katherine Fillmore of Universoul Harmony treats you to a transformative sound bath in the afternoon to help you quiet the mind, relax the body and connect on new levels with your intuitive self. Using various sacred sound instruments, Tibetan bowls and gongs, she uses many different types of sounds to help people find their true inner peace whilst channeling Reiki energy.

The day will close with a reflection and celebration around a roaring campfire and it will continue to crackle and glow for another hour after the official retreat ends for anyone who wishes to linger a little longer and enjoy a little social time with newfound friends.

So why not join us for the day, and jump feet first into joy. We can’t wait for this playdate to begin. Click on the button below to register or call the OIHC front desk at 613-798-1000 to secure your spot today, as spaces are limited.

The Fine Print:

• This series is open to all female clients of Ottawa Integrative Health Centre.
• Spaces limited to 10 participants.
• Deadline to register is September 17.
• Program fee will be collected after registration closes on September 17.
• Cancellations and refunds are not possible after registration closes.
• Registrants will receive an email outlining the full agenda and what to bring along with you.
• Participants will be asked to bring a packed lunch for our picnic style lunch on the lawn.
• Snacks, coffee and tea will be provided during breaks.

Workshop: Clarity & Calm:
A 6 Week Mindfulness Course

Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 (Wednesdays) Online

Time & Cost: 7:30pm – 8:45pm – $275, plus HST (includes all 6 sessions)

Place: Virtual

Presented by: Adam Fiore, Registered Homeopath

Description: Over the course of 6 weeks we will delve deeply into Mindfulness meditation with a particular focus on encouraging clarity, calm and inner wellness. Mindful awareness is the light that helps us listen and connect within. This six part workshop is appropriate for those new to meditation and those with previous experience.

What is included:

All participants will have one year access to the online course (Clarity and Calm) with downloadable audio and video content. A weekly 75 minute group session
will foster relationship and inspiration, and support from an experienced teacher to promote a safe and supportive environment.

DEVELOP AND LEARN WITH A TRADITION STEEPED IN WISDOM

Via thousands of research studies and papers, the practice of mindfulness meditation has clearly demonstrated that it has the potential to:

• Enhance mental and physical stamina and resilience
• Be a potent antidote to anxiety, stress, exhaustion and irritability
• Contribute to a happier and more contented life
• Reduce pain and the emotional response to it
• Improve mood and the quality of life
• Improve emotional intelligence

Practical and lived experience, demonstrates that mindfulness meditation has the potential to:

• Refocus attention towards inner stillness and calm
• Nourish the body and incline the mind towards presence and insight
• Spark the grounded wisdom within the body to come to the forefront
• Reduce the allure of distractions and habits that drain energy & joy
• Increase inner wisdom and the capacity to accept life as it arises

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND OBJECTIVES

Six week program with weekly group sessions where you will learn:

• How to steady and calm your mind and body
• How to be aware of inner sensations and the wisdom of the body
• How to be present with difficult emotions and mental states
• How to open your heart and allow your innate wisdom to flow

Each week progressively builds upon the previous one; you log into a simple teaching platform and move at your own pace within the suggested structure. Each week has a short introductory video, then audio (mp3’s) to support a daily mindfulness practice. There are also additional supplementary materials offered.

Workshop: Diabetes 101

Date: October 5 (Saturday) In Person

Time & Cost: 10am – 11am – $54 per person

Place: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, 904 Lady Ellen Place, Ottawa

Presented by: Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian

Description: Confused about sugar? Is eating fruit ok? Do I need to give up eating bread, pasta and potatoes? You have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes and you just don’t know how to eat anymore?

In this live interactive workshop Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian and previous Certified Diabetes Educator with over 24 years of experience will walk you through the best way to eat to support your blood sugar levels and overall health.

Workshop: Chronic Illness Power-Up:
Managing Your Energy Budget

Dates: October 8, 15, 22 and 29 (Tuesdays) In Person

Time & Cost: 6:45pm – 8:45pm – $250, plus HST (includes all 4 sessions and downloadable templates and videos)

Place: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, 904 Lady Ellen Place, Ottawa

Deadline: Registration closes September 30th

Presented by: Stephanie Kelly, Certified Coach

Description: One of the most powerful tools in the chronic illness toolkit is learning to manage your energy budget, also known as ‘managing your spoons.’

This edition of The Chronic Illness Power-Up is dedicated to Spoon Management—a powerful and playful approach that teaches you to balance your energy budget, figure out what drains you, and how to add more stores to your energy bank so you can go from surviving to thriving.

Part workshop, part Circle, The Power-Up is packed with practical tools to manage your energy. Together, we’ll explore accessible ways to live more fully, advocate for yourself, and organize your schedule to balance your body’s needs with the doing things that are important to you.

Join either the virtual or in-person groups, full of others who understand the challenges of living with a chronic illness. Watch the weekly video to help you stay on track between sessions. When the program is finished, you’ll have forever access to the templates and videos to revisit anytime you need a refresh.

• Identify your Play Personality, and what goes into your unique recipe for ‘fun’.
• Use the spoon budget template to uncover insights into your energy expenditures.
• Learn to balance maintaining your relationships with managing your chronic illness.
• Master the 3-step process to create a flexible, flare-friendly schedule.
• Develop language and confidence to tackle tough conversations.

Led by Someone Who Gets It.

Certified coach Stephanie Kelly runs this program because she’s been there. Every tool and every template is something Stephanie personally uses to honour her body, while still chasing joy and achieving goals.

Spaces are limited to allow for an intimate experience.
Join us this fall and build a life you love living, even on the hard days.

The Fine Print:

• Registration closes at midnight on September 9, 2024.
• Refunds and cancellations will not be possible after registration is closed.
• This series is open to all OIHC clients.
• Members may not switch between online and in-person groups.

Workshop: The Art of Health Mapping:
Using Thermography for Comprehensive Assessment

Date: October 23 (Wednesday) In Person

Time & Cost: 6pm – 7pm – Free

Place: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, 904 Lady Ellen Place, Ottawa

Presented by: Dana Irvine, Certified Thermography Technician

Description: Think of thermography as a map of your health. By capturing thermal images of different body regions, thermography creates a comprehensive health assessment that highlights areas of concern and potential health risks. This holistic approach allows healthcare professionals to develop targeted strategies for prevention and early intervention, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life for patients. A 40 minute workshop finishing with a 20 minute workshop on mapping breast health (with a handout about nutrition, a breast map and lymphatic activity).

Workshop: Craving Change Program:
Helping You Ditch Emotional Eating Once and for All

Dates: November 5, 12, 19 and 26 (Tuesdays) In Person

Time & Cost: 6pm – 7pm – $399 per person (includes all 4 sessions)

Place: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, 904 Lady Ellen Place, Ottawa

Presented by: Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian

Description:

This 4 week program is for you if you feel like:

• You know how you should be eating but you just can’t seem to do it.
• It feels like cravings are controlling your life.
• You’re tired of feeling like eating is so hard.

Workshop: Craving Change Program:
Helping You Ditch Emotional Eating Once and for All

Dates: November 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Wednesdays) Online

Time & Cost: 12pm – 1pm – $399 per person (includes all 4 sessions)

Place: Virtual

Presented by: Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian

Description:

This 4 week program is for you if you feel like:

• You know how you should be eating but you just can’t seem to do it.
• It feels like cravings are controlling your life.
• You’re tired of feeling like eating is so hard.

Workshop: Everything You Need to Know About the Mediterranean Diet

Special Replay Offer: If you missed “Everything you need to know about the Mediterranean diet” workshop you can still access the replay!
Cost: $27.99

In this 60 minute workshop – Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitian explores the health benefits of
the Mediterranean diet. It was the Best Overall Diet in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, according to the U.S. News & World Report.

Following a Mediterranean diet may help to:

• Reduce your risk of developing heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
• Improve blood glucose (sugar) control for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
• Delay development of cognitive disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

This workshop sold for $47.00 per person but we’re offering the replay for $27.99 for a limited
time. Contact the clinic to pay and get instant access.