Heart and Sole Wellness

04/20/2026

As some of you know from my posts over the years, I volunteer with the Assiniboine Food Forest. If you don’t know much about this magical location right here in Brandon ,I really encourage you to check out this link to their website about all the amazing work they do. You can also find their page on Facebook.

One of our major fundraisers that helps fund projects like educational tours, our food bank garden, the Orchards, the hiking trails, tree planting and other conservation efforts… IS OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CARD.

This card costs $20 ..and with this card you will also get 10% off the Footbath Reflexology sessions here at my business, as well as the very generous donation of 10% off live plants at THE GREENSPOT. If you’re going to spend $200 or more on live plants this year… this card pays for itself.

Message me if you would like to purchase a card and if you are located within Brandon city limits, I will even get it dropped off for you.

Assiniboine Food Forest Vision: A Healthy Community in Ecological Balance with a Thriving Environment Our Mission streams: 1. Habitat: Regenerate and conserve bio-diverse ecosystems 2. Food: Produce healthy food sustainably for humans and wildlife 3. Education: Connect students of all ages with a th...

04/18/2026

Here is my remaining availability left for the next month. I will update with any cancellations / openings as they come up.. so be sure to check in.

💜Also..here is a friendly reminder that my yearly spring and summer hours will be starting May 1. Unless I have a pop-up special, I will not be working weekends during this time. Evenings will also be limited to two nights a week as I deal with the demands of the season. Be sure to book in advance if you are needing an evening (most evenings have filled for the next month, but there are still a few left).If you’re interested in dates further out, please feel free to message:).

💜April 23- 12:30 1 hr

💜April 29- 9 AM one hour longer,
10:45 AM one hour, 3:30 PM one hour or 1.5 hr

💜 Friday, May 1- 9 am 1 hr or longer, 10:45 AM one hour or longer, 12:30 PM one hour

💜Tuesday May 5 th- 1 pm 1 hr

💜 Wednesday, May 6-9:45 1 hr l, 245 one hour

💜 Thursday, May 7-10:15 one hour or longer , 12 noon 1 hour

💜 Friday, May 8 9:45 AM one hour or longer, 11:30 AM, one hour or longer, 1:15 PM, one hour or longer, 3 PM one hour 

💜 Wednesday, May 13 -12:15 one hour or longer, 2 PM one hour

💜 Thursday, May 14-12:30 PM one hour or longer, 2:15 PM one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour

💜May 19 th- 12:30 one hour or longer, 2:15 PM, one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour , 5:45 one hour

💜 Wednesday, May 20- 11:45 AM one hour or longer, 1:45 PM one hour or longer, 3:30 PM one hour or longer

💜 Thursday, May 21 - 3:15 PM one hour, 7 PM one hour

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

AYURVEDIC INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

If you’ve never experienced this, or aren’t quite sure what it involves, it’s truly worth exploring. It is so much more than a head massage and it benefits your entire body.  This seated session is very different than a typical massage, and is amazing for shoulder tension, neck tension, and headaches.

Originating in India over 1,000 years ago, Indian Head Massage is traditionally used to promote balance, circulation, clarity of mind, and overall wellbeing. It is designed to calm the nervous system, relieve tension, improve lymphatic flow, and support the body’s natural healing processes.

From the moment you arrive, your senses are nurtured with essential oils, soft lighting, warmth, relaxing music, and the gentle glow of candlelight. A custom blend of oils made in house is used on the hair to promote scalp and hair health, and gives your hair amazing nourishment. It includes ingredients like sweet almond oil, blackseed oil, pomegranate oil, rosemary oil, cedar oil, stinging nettle, and more.

Your upper back, neck, and shoulders are worked according to your comfort level. Deep pressure points and massage techniques release tension and melt away tightness.

The head follows, using traditional Ayurvedic techniques. This receives the most time. Alternating vigorous and gentle movements stimulate marma points (energy points) and meridians, encouraging energy flow throughout the body. Gentle hair pulling, friction movements, “shampoo” style fingertip massage, and rhythmic tapping are all part of the experience …and yes, it feels incredible.

We then move to the face as you lean into support and release the effort of holding your head. Key facial pressure points are activated, followed by a slow, soothing facial massage to encourage circulation and relaxation.

Lastly, we finish with the ears. Like the hands and feet, the ears contain reflex points connected to the entire body. A gentle bilateral ear massage often surprises clients with how deeply relaxing it feels.

Each session closes with an energy clearing, acknowledging that our health extends beyond the physical body.You leave feeling open, grounded, refreshed, and deeply relaxed.

Don’t hesitate to add this powerful ancient practice to your self-care routin

04/16/2026

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04/16/2026

🌟 New Pop-up Classes with Barb 🌟

🌼 Meditation In Motion - Sunday April 19 at 11:30-12:30pm

Begin with a short meditation, inviting awareness into the breath as we prepare the body and mind for movement.

From here, move gently into a Sun Salutation, based practice, to explore movement as a form of meditation through breath and embodiment.

This class will guide you through variations of Sun Salutation A, followed by Sun Salutation B, and will close with a soft, grounding variation inspired by Moon Salutations.

🌼 Ground & Balance - Sunday April 26 at 11:30-12:30pm

Begin with a short grounding meditation to create space to settle and arrive.

This practice will focus on a series of Warrior postures, held for longer durations to explore stability, strengtha and connection within the body.

From there, move into a selection of balancing poses to encourage slower, intentional movement and awareness of breath.

This class invites you to feel supported, steady and rooted. Build confidence through presence in each shape.

🌟 Regular class rates apply!
🌟 Book your spot at www.inspireyogastudio.ca or download WellnessLiving Achieve app

04/16/2026

🌿 Mindfulness for Beginners 🌿

Ready to slow down, breathe, and bring more peace into your week?
Join us for a gentle introduction to mindfulness, perfect for anyone looking to reduce stress and build grounding habits in a supportive group setting.

🗓 Mondays, May 25 – June 22
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex – 638 Princess Avenue, Door C
👥 Ages 18+
💲 $78.75.00

Whether you're completely new to mindfulness or looking to refresh your practice, this 5‑week program offers simple tools to help bring more calm and clarity into everyday life.

✨ Register today at https://brandon.perfectmind.com/25683/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=38d0e636-7d7f-43ca-baa1-9edd8c357e70

04/13/2026

Here is my remaining availability left for the next month. I will update with any cancellations / openings as they come up.. so be sure to check in.

💜Also..here is a friendly reminder that my yearly spring and summer hours will be starting May 1 until September long. Unless I have a pop-up special, I will not be working weekends during this time. Evenings will also be limited to several spots a week as we deal with the demands of the season, so be sure to book in advance if you are needing an evening. If you’re interested in dates further out, please feel free to message:).

💜Tuesday April 14-11:15 AM one hour or longer, 1 PM one hour or longer, 2:45 PM one hour

💜wednesday, April 15- 1:45 one hour or longer, 315 one hour

💜 Friday, April 17- 10:45 AM one hour or longer 12:30 PM, one hour or longer 2:15 PM one hour

💜 Tuesday, April 21-10:15 1 hr

💜 Wednesday, April 22-12:30 PM one hour, 6 pm 1 hr

💜 Thursdy April 23-12:30 PM one hour or longer, 2:15 PM 1 hr

💜 Friday, April 24 - 12 PM one hour

💜 Tuesday, April 28- 12:30 PM, one hour or longer, 2:15 PM one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour

💜April 29- 9 AM one hour longer,
10:45 AM one hour, 3:30 PM one hour or longer

💜 Thursday, April 30- 11:45 AM one hour, 3:15 PM one hour

💜 Friday, May 1- 10:45 AM one hour or longer, 12:30 PM one hour

💜Tuesday May 5 th- 11:45 one hour or longer, 1:30 PM one hour

💜 Wednesday, May 6-9:45 1 hr l, 245 one hour or longer 4:30 1 hr to 1.5 hr

💜 Thursday, May 7-10:15 one hour or longer , 12 noon 1 hour

💜 Friday, May 8 9:45 AM one hour or longer, 11:30 AM, one hour or longer, 1:15 PM, one hour or longer, 3 PM one hour or longer, 4:30 1 hr

💜 Tuesday, May 12-1145 one hour or longer, 1:30 PM one hour or longer, 3:30 PM one hour or longer, 5 PM one hour or longer

💜 Wednesday, May 13 -10:45 AM one hour or longer, 12:30 PM, one hour or longer, 2:15 PM one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour or longer

💜 Thursday, May 14-12:30 PM one hour or longer, 2:15 PM one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour

04/12/2026

Happy Sunday!  I’m still looking for a few volunteers to help me flip pancakes for the Assiniboine Food Forest Maple Syrup Tours this Sunday, the 19th. Some of you mentioned being interested. Feel free to message me if you can do a shift on Sunday. The event runs 11 to 4. If you can’t do the whole event, even 2 1/2 hour shifts would be great and appreciated! It’s a wonderful event for families. and supports a great cause right here in Brandon.

04/06/2026

This is a cause I volunteer with every year. If you could help by sharing this event, it would be much appreciated .

If you have never heard of the Assiniboine Food Forest , it is located right here in Brandon at the end of Rosser Ave., East. Come out and enjoy a bonfire, pancakes or hotdogs, hiking trails and see how maple syrup is made. This is a great day to celebrate nature just a few days before Earth Day!

TOURS ARE FULL! 🙂

On this beautiful day, you can enjoy a one-hour tour of the sugar bush and maple syrup operation led by syrup maker Dave Barnes. If conditions are right, we'll be boiling syrup in the evaporator and sap will be dripping into the pails. It's such a wonderful day for kids to get involved!

After your tour, stay and purchase pancakes and bacon with our fresh maple syrup, or a bbq hot dog to enjoy while you sit by the fire..or at our picnic tables. Hot chocolate, coffee and drinks will also be available.

Tours cost $5 per person, cash and credit/debit accepted. Register your tour in advance by texting Dave at 204-728-6278. Numbers are limited to 25 total per tour, which depart on the hour from 11am to 4pm.

There's lots of parking available at the Green Spot or on the roadside of the turnaround circle at the end of Rosser Ave E. We'll see you in the sugar bush... vive le temps des sucres!

Sunday, April 19th 2026 - 11am to 4pm
Assiniboine Food Forest
1735 Rosser Ave E

A special thank you to our sponsors and supporters who help keep the event possible each year and give back to our community. Forbidden Flavours on 18th, Irene Ginter, Heart and Sole Wellness, The Green Spot, Raynor Bookkeeping Services Inc.

04/03/2026

Here is my remaining availability left for the next month. I will update with any cancellations / openings as they come up.. so be sure to check in.

💜Also..here is a friendly reminder that my yearly spring and summer hours will be starting May 1 until September long. Unless I have a pop-up special, I will not be working weekends during this time, and evenings will be limited as we deal with the demands of the season, and the rapidly evolving health situation with my parents. If you’re interested in dates further out, please feel free to message:).

💜 April 7-12:30 AM one hour or longer, 2:15 PM one hour,

💜 April 8- 2:15 PM one hour

💜 April 9-2:15 PM one hour

💜April 10 th- 12:30 PM one hour, 4 PM one hour

💜 Monday April 13-2:15 PM one hour

💜Tuesday April 14-12:30 PM one hour longer, 215 one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour

💜 Wednesday, April 15- 1:30 one hour or longer, 315 one hour

💜 Thursday, April 16- 4 PM one hour

💜 Friday, April 17- 10:45 AM one hour or longer 12:30 PM, one hour or longer 2:15 PM one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour

💜 Tuesday, April 21-10:45 AM one hour or longer, 12:30 PM one hour

💜 Wednesday, April 22-12:30 PM one hour or longer, 2:15 PM one hour or longer, 4PM one hour

💜 Thursdy April 23-12:30 PM one hour or longer, 2:15 PM, one hour longer, 4 PM one hour

💜 Friday, April 24 - 12 PM one hour

💜 Tuesday, April 28- 12:30 PM, one hour or longer, 2:15 PM one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour

💜April 29- 9 AM one hour longer,
10:45 AM one hour, 3:30 PM one hour

💜 Thursday, April 30- 11:45 AM one hour or longer, 1:30 PM one hour or longer, 3:15 PM one hour, 6:30 1 hr 

💜 Friday, May 1- 10:45 AM one hour or longer, 12:30 PM one hour, 4 PM one hour

💜Monday May 4-10:45 AM one hour or longer, 12:30 AM one hour or longer, 215 one hour or longer, 4 PM one hour

💜Tuesday May 5 th- 1 1145 one hour or longer, 1:30 PM, one hour or longer, 3:15 PM one hour or longer, 5 PM one hour 

💜 Thursday, May 7-11:45 AM one hour or longer, 1:30 PM one hour or longer, 3:15 PM one hour or longer, 5 PM one hour or longer

💜 Friday, May 8 9:45 AM one hour or longer, 11:30 AM, one hour or longer, 1:15 PM, one hour or longer, 3 PM one hour 

04/02/2026

I always tell my clients how my little squirrel will come wait in the window and stare at me if I forget to leave his peanuts out. I guess I was neglecting my duties 😂😂 check out the comments for a pic of how he will sit in the windowsill and stare at me.