Blue Frog Wellness Inc.

02/17/2026

✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨

As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, we step into a year of passion, momentum, and bold forward movement. The Horse symbolizes freedom, strength, and determination - while the Fire element brings courage, vitality, and transformational energy.

This is a year to trust your instincts, take inspired action, and move confidently toward what lights you up.

Wishing you vibrant health, renewed energy, and abundant opportunities in the year ahead. May your path be strong, your heart be steady, and your efforts flourish.

🧧🔥🐎

01/21/2026

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day 💙

A reminder that mental health is not just something we “think” our way through — it’s something the body experiences, especially through the nervous system.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mental and emotional health is described through the concept of Shen - often translated as spirit or mind. Shen reflects how calm, present, and settled we feel.
When Shen is supported, we sleep better, think more clearly, and feel emotionally steady. When it’s disturbed, anxiety, overwhelm, racing thoughts, and exhaustion can show up.

This connects closely with what we understand today about the nervous system.
From an East-West perspective:
* Yin represents rest, nourishment, and recovery

* Yang represents activity, alertness, and output

When life keeps us in constant “go mode,” Yang becomes dominant and Yin doesn’t get a chance to restore balance. In Western terms, this looks like a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight - and over time, mental health suffers.

Acupuncture can support mental health by:
• Calming the nervous system
• Supporting rest-and-digest responses
• Helping the body settle and regulate
• Improving sleep and stress resilience
• Offering a quiet, safe space to reset

Many people share that acupuncture is one of the few times their body truly feels calm - sometimes for the first time in a long while.

Bell Let’s Talk Day reminds us that mental health support can include conversation, connection, and care for the nervous system.

All of it matters. 💙

01/12/2026

Such inspiring work supporting first responders and community members after the wildfires in California. Hats off to everyone involved in this response. 💖

01/03/2026

✨ New Clinic Hours for 2026 at Blue Frog Wellness ✨

I’m happy to share an update to my clinic hours starting in 2026, designed to offer more flexibility and availability for your care 🌿

Blue Frog Wellness – 2026 Clinic Hours:
🗓 Mondays: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🗓 Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🗓 One Saturday per month: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

These expanded evening hours and monthly Saturdays will make it easier to book appointments around work, family, and life.

Thank you for being part of the Blue Frog Wellness community 💚

Online booking remains available at: https://bluefrog.janeapp.com

Vanessa
Blue Frog Wellness

01/02/2026

As we step into a new year, I was struck by a message from Sam Harris on mindfulness and how profoundly it shapes our quality of life.

For me personally, I’ve found that if you only make one change this new year, becoming more focused on mindfulness will have the greatest return on investment.

All the TCM tips won’t make a difference if you’re constantly lost in incessant thought that then is evoking strong negative emotion - worry, overwhelm, shame, doubt and fear. This undermines all other health initiatives we may take on…

Sam reminds us that the quality of our lives is largely determined by the quality of our attention. When we’re lost in worry about the future or replaying the past, we miss the only moment where life is actually happening - right now. Mindfulness isn’t about escaping life or forcing calm; it’s about learning to meet our experience as it is, with clarity and presence.

As we move into this year, even a few minutes a day of mindful awareness can change how we relate to stress, pain, joy, and uncertainty. It’s a small practice with a powerful ripple effect.

Here’s to paying attention — on purpose — in 2026. ✨

Here’s Sam’s New Years message that summarizes the importance and simplicity of this work: This track called A New Year's Message got me thinking. I thought you might like it, too.

Open the door to a deeper understanding of yourself—with guided meditations and insights for living a more examined life.

12/31/2025

12/22/2025

❄️ New Video: Winter Season in Traditional Chinese Medicine ❄️

Feeling more tired, cold, anxious, or out of balance lately?

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is governed by the Water element, which nourishes your Kidney and Bladder systems—your deepest reserves of energy, resilience, and nervous system support.

In this new video, I share:
✨ What the Water element represents
✨ Signs your Kidneys may need extra care this season
✨ Simple winter health tips (rest, warming foods, gentle movement, hydration)
✨ The emotional and spiritual invitation of winter
✨ Why winter is an ideal time for ear acupuncture and nervous system recalibration

Winter isn’t the time to push—it’s the time to restore.
When you honour the season, you build the foundation for stronger energy, better sleep, and a more grounded spring.

🎥 Watch the full video here:
👉 https://youtu.be/NfhlIO_ChhQ

If you’d like personalized support through acupuncture or seasonal tune-ups, you can book here:
🌿 https://bluefrogwellness.ca/

Stay warm, slow down, and take good care of your Water element this winter 💙

12/03/2025

20 Years of making the world a better place. 💖🩵💖

12/02/2025

I’m excited to share this! 💙🎧

I was recently a guest on the DanSun Podcast, where I talked about how ear acupuncture can help reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and support trauma recovery for first responders.

This work is so close to my heart. Over the years I’ve seen firefighters, police officers, EMS, and others experience real relief—often after carrying the weight of chronic stress, sleep issues, and traumatic calls for far too long.

In the episode, we chat about:

✨ Why ear acupuncture works so quickly
✨ Stories and results from the EAR Program
✨ How simple, accessible treatments can change the trajectory of healing
✨ Why this matters now more than ever in the first responder community

I would love for you to listen, share, or pass it along to someone who might benefit.

Here’s the link to the episode: https://youtu.be/oIIREVEmS2g?si=jEdvVpI0yHgW2bHk

Thank you again to Daniel Sundahl for having me on and for everything you do to support mental health in the public safety world. 🙏

In this episode of the DanSun Health podcast, Daniel Sundahl interviews Dr. Vanessa Ebertz, an acupuncturist specializing in trauma healing. They discuss the...

11/23/2025

📣 Blue Frog Wellness & Wayfound Mental Health Group Are Hiring in Edmonton (YEG)!

Position: Contract Acupuncturist – Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture Program

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and purpose-driven Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) to join our Ear Acupuncture for Resilience (EAR) Program for first responders in Edmonton.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a mental resilience initiative that supports those who serve our communities — firefighters, police, EMS, corrections, and frontline professionals.

Who We’re Looking For

💙 Someone deeply aligned with supporting mental health and stress recovery in first responders

💙 A strong advocate for auricular acupuncture and evidence-informed practice

💙 A practitioner who values consistency and strong adherence to the EAR Protocol to ensure high-quality, standardized treatments

💙 Someone dependable, professional, and committed to trauma-informed care

Position Details

Contract role, 1–2 days per week

Group ear acupuncture sessions (training provided)

Located at Wayfound Mental Health Group in Edmonton

Consistent protocol-driven approach

If you’re passionate about using acupuncture to support nervous system regulation and want to be part of a program making a positive impact in the first responder community, we would love to hear from you.

👉 To apply: Send your resume + a brief note on why you feel aligned with this mission to vanessae@wayfound.ca

Please share with anyone who may be a great fit. 💙

11/19/2025

I had the privilege of spending the last two days at the Mental Health for First Responders Western Canadian Conference here in Calgary — and what an energizing experience it was.

From deep conversations with first responders, to meaningful exchanges with mental health professionals and organizations working tirelessly to create change, the atmosphere was filled with dedication, courage and hope. Listening to men and women on the frontlines share their experiences, challenges, and the realities they face every day was a powerful reminder of why this work matters so much.

I was grateful for the opportunity to showcase how ear acupuncture can support stress regulation and trauma recovery, especially in those moments when the nervous system is overwhelmed. Many people were curious, open, and eager to learn how this simple, evidence-informed approach can be integrated into existing mental health supports.

What inspired me most was the collective commitment in the room — a shared determination to find solutions, bridge gaps, and offer real help to those who spend their lives helping others.

I’m leaving the conference feeling hopeful, encouraged, and motivated to continue expanding access to tools like the EAR Program so our first responders can receive the care they truly deserve.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared your stories, or simply came with an open mind. 💙

— Vanessa
Blue Frog Wellness

11/07/2025

🎥 NEW VIDEO — How Ear Acupuncture Can Calm Trauma & Rebalance Your Nervous System

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/pUezLkSuUG4

Feeling stuck in stress mode… tension in your nervous system… sleep that just won’t reset?

Think of ear acupuncture like hitting CONTROL‑ALT‑DELETE for your mind and body — it gives your nervous system a chance to reset, calm down, and start fresh.

In this video, I explain:

• What happens in your nervous system when you’re in “fight, flight or freeze” mode

• Why the ear is such a powerful gateway to calming your system — connected via the vagus nerve and brainstem

• A quick history: from ancient Chinese texts, to NADA, Battlefield Acupuncture, ATP, and first responder protocols

• How the Ear Acupuncture Resilience (EAR) Program at Blue Frog Wellness is personalized with ear readings and targeted ear points

• What to expect and how it feels

📍 Want to book an ear acupuncture session in Calgary?
Book here at Wayfound: https://wayfound.janeapp.com/locations/calgary-wayfound-mental-health-group/book #/staff_member/164/treatment/1179

💡 Learn more about the program:
Visit: https://earacupunctureresilience.com

🧠 Tag a friend who might need a nervous system reset — or share this if it resonates with you.

DISCLAIMER: This video is part of Blue Frog Wellness’ educational series on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It’s not medical advice — just information to help ...