Moving Through - Counselling and Wellness

03/23/2026

This Friday, March 27th will be our next Community Connections Cafe - and we'll have a visitor!

Over the holidays, OHC & NSH put together a "Holiday Connections Cafe" in our main lobby as a way to bring people together in our space for a sense of community. This time we've been excitedly waiting for confirmation to do this again, this time with the help of a furry friend named Miss Polly! Miss Polly is a therapy dog with the St John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, whose job is to bring "comfort, joy and companionship to members of the community who are sick, lonely, reside in long-term care and mental health facilities; are in hospitals, schools and library settings." She's been a familiar face at Shoreham Village next door, and will be spending the afternoon with us here at OHC! Stop by our main lobby on MARCH 27th from 1PM - 3PM for coffee, tea, light snacks AND a furry friendly face! We're very much looking forward to meeting you, Miss Polly!!

📍OHC Main Floor Lobby
🗓Friday, March 27th 2026
🕐1pm - 3pm

03/02/2026

My colleague Cynthia at Posture Perfect Health has years of experience and education in providing services for people who have lymphedema.

Did you know there is estimated to be over 1 million Canadians who have Chronic Edema/Lymphedema? Lymphedema can be managed, we can teach you how.

03/02/2026

Dance has so many benefits! The music, movement patterns and social connection all stimulate our brains in different ways. I love everything that my dance practice and community bring into my life.

All are welcome to join us for Be Moved dance class, Mondays at 5:00 at The Mahone Bay Centre.

02/02/2026

This Friday. Stay loose, friends.

01/28/2026

A bit of introduction to this program, beginning February 5. The deadline is coming soon, please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Moving Through
What could help you move through stress, grief, or feeling stuck? This program explores concepts of nervous system regulation, and integrates those concepts into a movement practice. Each class will have an introduction to a somatic skill for supporting nervous system health, guided movement to a variety of music, and a short reflection. The movement is gentle, exploratory, and uses simple repetitive moves, as well as some guided free exploration. We’ll explore somatic movement skills such as start and stop, connect with rhythm, expand and contract, and follow the flow. All are welcome – no experience required, and any mobility challenges can be included.

From a fall participant: "Kathleen renewed my interest in dance and I loved her tiny teachings, music playlist, rhythm & flow. As a participant I was very engaged and did not want to miss a session."

Thursdays, 2:30-3:45 pm
February 5 - March 12
Tuck Hall, St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester
Cost: $95
Register through Chester Recreation at 275-3490

01/23/2026

This program begins soon! Here's some of what the most recent participants had to say about their experience.

Thanks for sharing, if you know someone who might be interested.

01/14/2026

What could help you move through stress, grief, or feeling stuck? This 6-week program explores nervous system regulation, and integrates those concepts into a movement practice.

Each class introduces a somatic skill for supporting nervous system health, guided movement to a variety of music, and a short reflection. The movement is gentle, exploratory, and uses simple repetitive moves and guided free exploration. We’ll explore somatic movement skills such as start and stop, connect with rhythm, expand and contract, and follow the flow. All are welcome – no experience required, and any mobility challenges can be included.

From a fall participant: "Kathleen renewed my interest in dance and I loved her tiny teachings, music playlist, rhythm & flow. As a participant I was very engaged and did not want to miss a session."

01/05/2026

Nancy and I thoroughly enjoyed hosting these evenings during the fall, and we're excited to get on the dance floor in a new location this winter. More space and easier access. Please bring clean indoor shoes.

You can dance, you can sit and sway, it's truly up to you. Guarantee you'll feel invigorated. All are welcome!

01/04/2026

Be Moved class is a gentle, playful time to move together in community. With a blend of simple choreography and guided free dance, it's a lovely way to stay limber.

Mondays 5-6 pm in the gymnasium at the Mahone Bay Centre.

Contact kathleen(at)moving-through.ca for more info.

All are welcome! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

12/24/2025

Meet my peeps in the clinic at Posture Perfect Health!

Best wishes for your wellness, now and through the year.

12/12/2025

Just a reminder that tomorrow we will be hosting our Holiday Connections Café! Come on in for a craft, a puzzle and a warm cup of hot chocolate!🎄

The holiday season is upon us, as we gather together with friends, family & neighbors to share and laugh and warm each other’s spirits while the winter begins to settle in. It can also be a difficult time of year, when we remember those loved ones who aren’t able to be with us anymore. But it can be a time to reflect fondly on the moments we had with them, the Holiday Cheer we were able to share. We invite you to join us for an afternoon of crafts, community and a warm drink to bring a small piece of that spirit back with some beautiful, handmade ornaments in their memory. Be it a dearly loved family member or friend, or a furry little critter that once stole your heart, warm up with a cherished memory and share it with a friend or neighbor who might also be feeling a weight in their heart. We will also have puzzles & games, or just hot chocolate, coffee or tea if you wish to simply come and enjoy a bit of community togetherness with us. Ornaments will then be strung inside the lobby to keep that warmth going as we move through the Christmas season. Come on in an help spread a bit of joy with us, Friday December 12th from 1pm to 3pm. Hope to see you there!

Warm wishes from all of us at OHC & Nova Scotia Health!

12/09/2025

Halifax folks, if you’re seeking a massage therapist, I recommend you connect with Claire!

🌟 Only a few appointments left between now and the end of the year! (Including a few choice weekend spots between Christmas and New Year's - just when you need it most!) 🌟

📣 If you haven't heard the news, I'm back at Massage Addict Spring Garden a few times a month, as well as continuing to see clients at Urban Retreat. Both clinics offer convenient online booking - https://www.clairesmithrmt.com

Hope to see you soon - Happy Holidays and thanks for your continued support 😄 ✨❄️🎄