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Oakville’s Bilingual Wellness Clinic

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Reiki Training, Level 1 & 2 is being offered again in the clinic by Helen, our Reiki master on October 23 & 24. Click here for more information or to register.

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Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture

Nutritional Counselling & Meal Planning

Psychotherapy & Counselling

Energy Medicine & Reflexology

Events & Promotions

21-Day Sugarless in the Kitchen Online Program

Join us on November 1st as we embark on a 21-day journey into wellness by removing all added sugars & reducing carbs from our diet.

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Reiki Training, Level 1 & 2

Join Reiki Master Helen, in our clinic, for Reiki Level 1 & 2 training and learn about the power of energy healing through Reiki. Space limited to 8 people.

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Fall Meditation Series with Helen

In person meditation is back at C’est La Vie Wellness. Join us every Thursday in October at 7pm for one hour. Space limited to 10 people.

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Events, Workshops & Promotions

Events, Workshops & Promotions

21-Day Sugarless in the Kitchen Online Program

Join us on November 1st as we embark on a 21-day journey into wellness by removing all added sugars & reducing carbs from our diet.

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Reiki Training, Level 1 & 2

Join Reiki Master Helen, in our clinic, for Reiki Level 1 & 2 training and learn about the power of energy healing through Reiki. Space limited to 8 people.

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Fall Meditation Series with Helen

In person meditation is back at C’est La Vie Wellness. Join us every Thursday in October at 7pm for one hour. Space limited to 10 people.

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Community Acupuncture

Naturopath Dr. Sofie is offering 45-minute acupuncture sessions at the reduced rate of $65 (reg. $105), twice a month at the CLV clinic.

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Fertility Package

Hormonal Health & Fertility Package

Helen and Lucy have joined forces to offer you this amazing treatment package that includes nutrition, reiki, & reflexology.

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The Learning Kitchen

The Learning Kitchen

The Learning Kitchen Workshops are a series of short video demos designed to show you how easy it is to make some nourishing food in your own kitchen.

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Resources

Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the Eyes of a Naturopath

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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✨ Dr. Sofie...in her own words ✨ Autism Spect

✨ Dr. Sofie...in her own words ✨

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that holds a place near and dear to my heart as I have a younger brother who has this diagnosis. I became quite intimate with this spectrum of disorders from a very young age, when my brother was first diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) when he was just 3 years old. In many ways, this is a big part of the reason I pursued naturopathic medicine as a profession.

I remember doing a whole case study on him as an undergrad student for one of my psychology classes. My conclusion had a lot to do with him being one of the fortunate ones, who is quite high functioning with a few quirks here and there.

I understand how privileged he was to grow up in a household that was health-conscious and health-focused with good nutrition, a safe space, and access to many resources.

I also understood at a very young age compassion and what it meant to have a sibling with an “invisible” disability and this had a huge impact on me as a person and is something that shaped not only the way I live my life but how I practice medicine.

And even since my brother’s diagnosis some 20 years ago, a whole more research has been done on autism and a lot more is understood from the point of view of naturopathic medicine and functional medicine, alike.

If you would like to learn more, feel free to read my latest blog on our website or to contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult.

#ASD #autismspectrumdisorder #autismawarenessmonth #octoberisautismawarenessmonth #understandingasd #understandingautism #livingwithautism #autismsupport #asdsupport #careforthecaregiver #selfcare #autismawareness #naturopath #naturopathsupport #naturapathicmedicine #naturopathforautism #naturopathictreatment
@pasqualy327 @thebarefootbrit @dr.sofie.nd @lynedfoodie @perplexed_autie @gwyneth.hodgins.therapy @griefandlosscounselor @shadymcgreedy13

✨ Living with Autism ✨ Some of you may have m

✨ Living with Autism ✨

Some of you may have met Pascale, our summer student & part-time office adminstrator. Pascale has been identified as being on the Autism Spectrum.

Here is an excerpt of her blog (you can find the whole blog on our website - see link in bio):

" I am very accepting of the fact that I am autistic and I’m not afraid to disclose the information because I see it as a part of my identity. Even though it comes with many challenges, it comes with lots of strengths too.

🔹 I am a very detail-oriented person but I have trouble grasping the big picture.
🔹 I have encyclopedic knowledge on subjects that I am obsessed with, but I might have difficulty motivating myself to study topics that aren’t related to my special interest.
🔹 Processing information takes time.
🔹 I hate a change in the routine.
🔹 I am sensitive to touch, light, and sound.
🔹 Sometimes I’m unsure of how to react to certain situations and might not know what to say.

I am able to face these challenges with some patient accommodations."

Pascale's biggest message:
✨ Let us shine!✨
Help us out with guidance and acceptance. Help us to build up our strength and improve our weaknesses but let us shine! We are capable of so much more than you realize💞

✨ October is Autism Awareness Month ✨ Autism

✨ October is Autism Awareness Month ✨

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that holds a place near and dear to our hearts. Lyne (our clinic director), Sofie (our naturopath) & Danika (our mental health counsellor) have first-hand experience with this disorder. Lyne's youngest son (Sofie & Danika's brother) was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) when he was just 3 years old. It has certainly influenced what Danika & Sofie opted to study in university and their career choices today.

According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with ASD. We can assume similar numbers for Canada.

In 2016 in the U.S., 1 in 34 boys identified with autism, while 1 in 144 girls identified with autism.

October is recognized as Autism Awareness Month. Follow all month long on social media as we help you understand this disorder better and as we explain how we can support people with ASD as well as their caregivers.

#ASD #autismspectrumdisorder #autismawarenessmonth #octoberisautismawarenessmonth #understandingasd #understandingautism #livingwithautism #autismsupport #asdsupport #careforthecaregiver #selfcare #autismawareness
@pasqualy327 @thebarefootbrit @dr.sofie.nd @lynedfoodie @perplexed_autie @gwyneth.hodgins.therapy @griefandlosscounselor @shadymcgreedy13

✨ Be Kind to Yourself ✨ The COVID-19 pandemic

✨ Be Kind to Yourself ✨

The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely had an impact on people’s mental health, especially those in the healthcare industry.

In spring 2020, the prevalence of severe burnout was 30%-40%. By spring 2021, rates >60% were found in Canadian physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. (Source: Science Table)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated October 10th as World Mental Health Day.

This is a good day to reflect on how you and your loved ones are doing physically, mentally, and emotionally.

If you can't do it on your own, then seek the help you need. We have many practitioners in our clinic that can definitely support you on your journey to better health.

#worldmentalhealthday2021 #mentalhealth #burnout #burnoutrecovery #burnoutprevention #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #selfcare #mentalhealthcounseling #socialworker #psychotherapy #griefandlosscounselling #clvwellnessteam #cestlaviewellnessteam #naturopathicmedicine

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