Turquoise Compass Wellness

04/27/2026

I wasn’t MIA. I was intentionally unplugged.

A few times a year, I take time away with my husband or friends without the kids for some much-needed rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It doesn’t happen often, so when it does, I really cherish those small pockets of time to focus on myself. No work, no distractions, no commitments, no expectations. Just connection, creativity, and the space to slow down without a schedule.

Last week, I flew out east to stay with friends in New Brunswick, who I had not seen in nearly a year. We walked, talked, laughed, went thrifting, and truly appreciated the time we had together. We also planned a mini staycation outside Fredericton in a dome surrounded by nature. That time away created space for quiet reflection and gentle movement.

My mind, body, and spirit needed this. It was exactly what I needed to step into a new season with fresh perspective, renewed energy, and excitement for what is to come. As much as I miss the East Coast and the friends I have there, I also love and feel proud of the life I am building in Ontario. They feel like yin and yang, existing in balance and harmony.

I am learning that it is okay to love where I am and still miss where I was.

How do you like to spend your time when you unplug?

❤️

04/21/2026

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

04/09/2026

April, and somehow… it still doesn’t feel like spring.

One day it’s sunshine and soft air, the next we’re back in winter coats, watching snow fall like some kind of cruel joke. It feels like we’re right on the cusp of something new—but not quite there yet. Close enough to taste it, but still waiting.

That in-between space can feel like limbo.

And honestly, it’s not that different from building something of your own.

You start your business, you gain momentum, you see glimpses of what’s possible… and then suddenly, it slows. You hit a wall. You question everything.

What’s next?
What am I missing?
Why does it feel like I’m so close—but not there yet?

Just like this almost-spring season, growth isn’t always linear. There are stretches where it feels uncertain, where your patience wears thin, where you wonder if things will ever fully “arrive.”

But they will.

And you don’t have to navigate that in-between alone.

With the right support, aligned community, and gentle mentorship, that next meaningful milestone isn’t far off—it’s right there, waiting for you to step into it.

If you’re feeling stuck in that almost-there season, this is your reminder: you’re closer than you think.

If you’re ready for support, connection, and guidance as you grow, our community and mentorship accelerator are here to meet you exactly where you are.

DM me for details.

04/08/2026

We have another incredible collaboration between and The Golden Thread Sanctuary—formerly . We are so excited to offer Rooted & Rested this spring — a doula-guided postpartum support circle for new parents.

Insurance receipts will be provided as part of the 6 week series, and includes a group psychotherapy session.

Attend both sessions: parent & baby yoga AND postpartum support circle which are a scheduled back to back or attend one or the other depending on your needs this season.

Thursdays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

🌼 What to Expect- Each week unfolds in a way that honours the needs of the group.

Sessions include:
• a warm welcome and gentle settling
• doula‑guided themed discussion and education
• open Q&A and shared conversation
• informal circle time for connection
• hands‑on support for parents who need an extra set of arms or a moment to breathe

Over the six weeks, we’ll explore themes such as:

• building your village
• creating and holding boundaries
• finding balance in the shifting landscape of early parenthood
• self‑care and nervous system nourishment
• realistic rhythms and expectations
• the emotional and relational layers of postpartum life

To Register and reserve your space: Please call 613 930 6939 or email Welcome@newmindsetholistichealth.ca

Questions:
turquoisecompass@gmail.com

04/03/2026

I’m excited to share that a new collaboration is growing 🌱 with myself and Jill Hodgson and her newly relaunched holistic clinic and studio ✨The Golden Thread Sanctuary✨— formerly . Postpartum Yoga for Parents and Babies is launching this spring 🌼 and I can’t wait to bring this community class to Cornwall.

Over six weeks, we invite you and your non‑walking baby into a warm, supportive space where movement, breath, and community weave together to offer nourishment for your whole being. This is not about “getting back” to anything. It is about gently returning to yourself.

This slow‑flow, beginner‑friendly class offers spacious, accessible practices designed specifically for postpartum bodies. Each session blends breath‑linked movement, mindful pauses, and opportunities to bond with your baby — all held within a community of fellow parents who understand the tenderness of this season.

Throughout the series, we’ll explore themes such as connection, gratitude, balance, flexibility, playfulness, letting go, and community — meeting you where you are each week, and honouring the truth that healing and well‑being are woven, not separate.

Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

04/02/2026

Midweek, we stepped away from the to-do lists, the schedules, the meetings, and the constant care we give to others.

And instead—we poured back into ourselves.

A few hours at a quiet, rural thermal spa… tucked into the most beautiful boho space. Warmth, cold, stillness, laughter, and conversation that had room to breathe.

Because this matters to me.

Not just the work we do—but the relationships within it.

Taking the time to really know the people on my team.
Creating space to connect beyond roles and responsibilities.
Stepping out of the day-to-day to refill our own cups.

This kind of connection… it shifts everything.

It lifts, it grounds, it reminds us we’re not meant to do any of this alone.

👏🏼

There’s another way to do business—and it includes support. If you’ve been craving more community like this… you’re not alone.

03/30/2026

Something exciting is coming this spring 👀… Keep an eye on my socials for the details coming soon.

Hint is in the photos 🤣.