The Health House

The Health House A supportive space where clients can focus on building strength, improving energy, and restoring balance—both physically and mentally.

Shawna takes a holistic approach to coaching; blending exercise, wellness, and healthy eating - to be your best self. I believe the ability to live, work, and play in comfort is truly a gift, and I make it my job to help each individual I see achieve this to my best ability. As a registered massage therapist, I apply various massage therapy techniques that serve as an alternative health option to help alleviate pain and discomfort to return clients back to the normal routine. Providing treatments for acute and chronic pain, stress management and relaxation, carpel tunnel syndrome, tension and migraine headaches, work and sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, TMJ and many other pain syndromes. As a personal trainer and studying yogi, I make it my mission to help clients reach their personal health and wellness goals. Providing personally prescribed exercise programs, nutritional advice, and monitor them to ensure they are reaching their goals in a safe yet effective manner. All clients receive a thorough assessment, an explanation of treatments, and prescription of remedial or strengthening exercises. Also the prescription of hot and/or cold applications to apply once home to help achieve the best results when needed. Direct billing to Greenshield, Great West Life, SunLife, WSIB, and MVA is available. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, VISA, mastercard or intrac.

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02/05/2026

Plantar Fascitis pain can sometimes be caused by tight calves.
Here are 3️⃣ stretches I recommend to clients to help stretch two of the major muscles of the lower leg, to help improve tightness and hopefully loosen the grip of plantar pain.

Give them a try and let me know what you think

Give me a 🙌🏾 if you agree.Exercise in a group is just as important for my mental health, as it is for my body. 💚
02/03/2026

Give me a 🙌🏾 if you agree.

Exercise in a group is just as important for my mental health, as it is for my body.
💚

A new month is here! But if you are finding it too cold to go outside to get to go exercise, you don't have too! Log in...
02/01/2026

A new month is here! But if you are finding it too cold to go outside to get to go exercise, you don't have too!
Log in, workout- with quick 30 minute sessions, and warm up with me💪🏾

Classes daily online, but you can also catch the recordings if the time doesn't work for you.

Strength, flexibility, and cardio can all be completed from the comforts of your own home.

Lets get you started today, for a stronger tomorrow.

Hello chapter 2❤️
02/01/2026

Hello chapter 2❤️

01/17/2026

With humor and hard science, obstetrician and gynecologist Jaime Seeman reveals why building muscle is one of the best ways to combat women’s top health risks. Learn the truth behind three weightlifting myths that prevent women from getting serious about strength training — and why your future s...

This.❤️Too good to just post to my stories. It needed to be on the feed. Thank you
01/16/2026

This.
❤️
Too good to just post to my stories. It needed to be on the feed. Thank you

As a busy woman I appreciate these! Quick, effective workouts that require minimal equipment, minimal time, and no trave...
01/14/2026

As a busy woman I appreciate these!
Quick, effective workouts that require minimal equipment, minimal time, and no travel!

Class schedule:
Strength~ Mon at 7pm
Pilates mat~ Tuesday at 9am
Strength~ Wed at 8am
Wall Fit~ Thurs at 9am
Sculpt ~Fri at 8am

So glad these quick and easy no bake chocolate peanut butter energy balls found me through scrolling this past week. The...
01/12/2026

So glad these quick and easy no bake chocolate peanut butter energy balls found me through scrolling this past week. They actually taste somewhere between brownie mix and a peanut butter cup for me! Made with healthy ingredients, they taste like a dessert, but makes for a healthy after school snack.  And were so very easy to make.  

Check out the recipe below to make them yourself. 

Ingredients:
1 cup peanuts, roasted and unsalted
15 large pitted medjool dates
1/2 cup peanut butter (drippy, natural PB is recommended)
3 tbsp quick oats
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt (less if your PB is already heavily salted)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
In a food processor, add all ingredients except the mini chocolate chips.

Blend and pulse the ingredients until a finely crumbled, sticky dough forms. You should be able to pinch the dough together with your fingers. If it is not sticky enough, add 1-2 tbsp water to bring more moisture into the mixture. Blend again. Add mini chocolate chips, then pulse a few times to combine.

Using a mini cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop and roll the dough into balls.

Store energy balls inside a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator. 

Enjoy
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Finding the motivation to move in January darkness can be tough, especially when menopause symptoms like fatigue, joint ...
01/06/2026

Finding the motivation to move in January darkness can be tough, especially when menopause symptoms like fatigue, joint aches, or "brain fog" decide to join the party.
The secret to consistency isn't willpower—it’s environment. If you make it easier to start than to quit, you’ve already won.

Here are my go-to tips to help get yourself back to your workout routines (note we are all at different stages-some tips may work, some may not, but aren't they worth a try⁉️🙂

1️⃣ Lay your workout clothes and sneakers by the bed the night before. Eliminating the "where are my leggings?" hunt saves mental energy you’ll need for the actual sweat session. BONUS- Put those clothes on first thing in the morning and you are more apt to get it done and out of the way before your day takes control of you.
2️⃣ Roll your yoga mat out beside your bed tonight. Stepping onto a mat instead of a cold floor is a powerful physical cue to your brain that it’s time to move. The perfect spot to perform some wake up moves to get your body going.
3️⃣ Fill your water bottle and put it on your nightstand. Start your morning by hydrating your fascia and joints before that first cup of coffee.
4️⃣ If doing an online video, set up your work station the night before,so you just have to push play and go in the morning. Then you aren't wasting time setting up and you will be in and out in no time.
5️⃣ Use the "10-Minute Rule"- Tell yourself you only have to do 10 minutes. Usually, once those 10 minutes are up, the endorphins take over.
Pre-set your “why” by writing down one reason you're moving tomorrow (e.g., "To protect my bone density" or "To stabilize my mood") and stick it on your bathroom mirror.

💡 If you’re struggling with sleep (thanks, night sweats!), give yourself grace. If a high-intensity workout feels impossible, swap it for a 20-minute heavy walk or some strength training.

Consistency > Intensity.

Cue my thoughts on the New Year, New you BS!😂 But how about New Year, same you—just maybe with a few more hot flashes an...
01/05/2026

Cue my thoughts on the New Year, New you BS!😂

But how about New Year, same you—just maybe with a few more hot flashes and a bit less sleep? 😅

January often brings a "push harder" mentality, but if you’re navigating perimenopause, your body is playing by a different set of rules. The hormonal shifts in your 40s and 50s mean your fitness routine needs to work with your physiology, not against it.

Here is how to jump back into movement this month without burning out:

1. Prioritize Muscle Over Miles 🏋️‍♀️
As estrogen levels fluctuate, we naturally lose muscle mass (sarcopenia). If you only have 30 minutes, skip the long treadmill session and pick up the heavy weights.

 * The Goal: 2-3 days of strength training to boost metabolism and protect bone density.

2. Shorten the "Stress" ⏱️
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is great, but keep it short. Long, grueling cardio sessions can spike cortisol (the stress hormone), which encourages the body to hang onto "menopause middle" fat.

 * The Goal: Keep high-intensity bursts under 20 minutes.

3. Don't Skimp on Recovery 🧘
In perimenopause, your body takes longer to bounce back. If you’re feeling extra fatigued or didn't sleep well due to night sweats, a "recovery walk" or restorative yoga session is more productive than forcing a heavy gym session.

4. Feed the Burn 🍳
Going into a workout fasted can trigger a stress response in perimenopausal bodies. Try to get 20-30g of protein before or after your session to help repair muscle and keep blood sugar stable.

💡 Pro Tip: Your "best" will look different every day depending on your cycle or symptoms. Listen to your body—it’s the most honest coach you’ll ever have.

Are you focusing on strength, flexibility, or just getting back into a routine this month? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Eager and looking forward to be back to group sessions tomorrow. Welcome back routine! Sleep tight and see you tomorrow...
01/04/2026

Eager and looking forward to be back to group sessions tomorrow. Welcome back routine!
Sleep tight and see you tomorrow friends💚

As we close out on 2025, I want to take a moment to reach out before everyone starts their sparkly evenings, and shout, ...
12/31/2025

As we close out on 2025, I want to take a moment to reach out before everyone starts their sparkly evenings, and shout, THANK YOU!🎉

Thank you for trusting me with your health and wellness this past year. I appreciate your support of myself and the biz.
I look forward to continuing your care as we welcome 2026🎉💚🥂

Wishing you a year of health, healing, happiness, and growth.

💚 your wellness warrior

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