Blueberry Therapy

11/14/2025

What an amazing event! 🌟

Our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Kirsten Almon, just wrapped up a fantastic Mommy Connections workshop on “Postpartum Nutrition” hosted by the wonderful team at The Curated Cradle in Ancaster.

The energy in the room was incredible! We covered so much ground together:
✨ Meeting your macronutrient needs during postpartum
✨ Staying on top of hydration (yes, it matters more than you think!)
✨ Addressing common concerns like hair loss and constipation
✨ Optimizing energy levels and sleep quality

The questions were thoughtful, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the conversation was so interactive.

Thank you to all the incredible mamas who joined us! 💕

Ready to learn more?

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11/13/2025

What if I told you that how you eat affects how you show up in your body—not just at the dinner table, but in bed?

Emily Arthur () is a registered dietitian who specializes in women’s health, and she’s here to blow up everything you thought you knew about nutrition and s*xuality.

We’re not talking about aphrodisiacs and chocolate-covered strawberries (okay, we touch on it). We’re talking about:
🍽️ How disordered eating changes the way we experience intimacy
🔥 Why people with endometriosis are 5x more likely to have disordered eating
💪 What interdisciplinary endo care actually looks like (spoiler: it works)
🧠 How gender expectations literally shape what we put on our plates

Emily breaks down the spectrum from intuitive eating to eating disorders, and everything messy in between. She talks about satisfaction, pleasure, and why your relationship with food matters way beyond your plate.

This conversation shifted something in me. If you’ve ever struggled with food, if you have endo, or if you work with people navigating pelvic pain—this one’s for you.

Full episode at link in bio 🎧

11/07/2025

C-sections are NOT the “easy way out” 🚫

Your body carried a baby for 9 months. Your pelvic floor, core, and spine all need recovery support - even if you didn’t deliver va**nally.

40% of C-section moms still experience pelvic floor dysfunction.

Common issues we see:
    •    Scar tissue adhesions
    •    Core weakness & diastasis
    •    Urinary leakage
    •    Pain with in*******se

Pelvic floor PT can help with all of this!💪

Your recovery matters, no matter how you delivered. ❤️

Drop a 💗 if this resonates with you!

11/06/2025

Your body’s changing. Your desire’s different. And you’ve been told it’s just “normal aging.” But what if perimenopause isn’t the end—it’s your s*xual debut? 🔥

In this week’s episode, I sat down with psychotherapist and s*x therapist Taylor McConnachie (*xualwellness) to talk about what’s ACTUALLY happening to your body, your pleasure, and your patience during perimenopause.

Here’s what we covered:
• Why that “bullsh*t meter” you’re suddenly feeling? Listen to it.
• Pleasure mapping—because your whole body is an erogenous zone, not just the obvious spots
• How to stop performing s*x for everyone else and start having s*x that actually feels good to YOU
• Why l**e isn’t optional anymore (and that’s okay!)
• What differentiation means in relationships—and why it matters more now than ever

Taylor shares her own story of being 34 and perimenopausal (yes, you can be “too young” for menopause and still be in it), dealing with pelvic pain, and creating the practice she wished existed for herself.

If you’ve been feeling like your body betrayed you, or like s*x is just… over… this conversation is for you.

Full episode at link in bio 🎧

11/04/2025

Meet Liana Cross-Muller - our art therapist who knows that healing doesn't always need words.

Liana's been through postpartum depression and anxiety. She gets the complicated tangle of feelings that come with life transitions, body changes, and trying to figure out who you are in the midst of it all.

She also knows that creative expression can access the stuff that's stuck in your body - the trauma, stress, and emotions that don't have language yet.

Art therapy at Blueberry isn't about being artistic. The paint, clay, and collage are just tools to help you express what talk therapy can't reach. Research shows creative expression activates different neural pathways, helping regulate your nervous system and process experiences that might feel impossible to explain.

Liana works with people navigating:
✓ Postpartum mental health and birth trauma
✓ Chronic stress and anxiety living in your body
✓ Body disconnection and pain
✓ Life transitions that shake your sense of self
✓ Feeling stuck and wanting a different approach

You don't need to be a Blueberry pelvic client. Art therapy is a standalone service for anyone curious about exploring their inner world through creativity.

Liana brings warmth, gentleness, and her own lived experience to every session. She's here to help you find your way back to yourself - no perfect art required.

Book a free discovery call with Liana. Link in bio 🫐

The only awkward conversation is the one we're not having.

10/31/2025

From Spock to Wonder Woman to this year’s costume—a wrestler! 🤼‍♀️

Beyond the Halloween fun, Dr. Almon does what she loves best: listening to her patients’ concerns and creating personalized plans to elevate their health. Whether supporting a toddler’s immune system, boosting a busy mom’s energy, or solving hormonal puzzles, she’s here for you.

👋 Ready to book with Dr. Kirsten Almon, ND? Raise your hand!

🎃 Want to learn more first? Drop a pumpkin emoji!

10/30/2025

🚨 Quick question: Did you know your va**na can literally shrink during menopause?

Yeah, that’s not on the pamphlets at your doctor’s office, but it’s real. It’s called genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), and basically nobody talks about it until you’re googling “why does s*x hurt now” at 2am.

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Carrie Jones—a naturopathic doctor who’s been prescribing hormone therapy for 20+ years—and we got INTO it:

💊 Why that scary 2002 hormone study got misrepresented (spoiler: estrogen doesn’t cause cancer the way you think)
⏰ How perimenopause can start in your LATE 30s (despite what your doctor says)
🧪 The exact hormone labs you should be asking for (because “everything looks normal” isn’t cutting it)
🫶 Why pain during s*x is common but absolutely NOT normal

Here’s what I want you to know: If someone has told you you’re “too young” for perimenopause, or that you should just “deal with” painful s*x, or that hormone therapy is too risky—this conversation will give you the information you actually need to advocate for yourself.

Full episode at link in bio 🎙️

10/24/2025

Preparing your body for birth doesn’t have to feel overwhelming 💙

Our prenatal yoga classes are taught by a certified Pelvic Floor PT who specializes in helping you build strength, practice essential delivery techniques, and stay mobile throughout your pregnancy.

But here’s what makes it special: the community. You’ll connect with other expecting mamas who get exactly what you’re going through.

All trimesters welcome. Every body supported.

📍 Blueberry Prenatal Yoga
🗓️ Tuesday 7-8 PM
💌 link in bio

10/23/2025

THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE 2026 isn’t just about cancer and s*xual health—we’re diving deep into:

✨ Sexual dysfunction after cancer treatments
✨ Chemically-induced menopause
✨ Natural perimenopause & menopause transitions
✨ Lifestyle factors impacting s*xual health
✨ Evidence-based interventions that actually work

📍 May 8, 2026
📍 McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ontario
📍 In-person + virtual recording option available

👇 Comment “2026” to sign up for the waitlist 👇

Here’s why this matters:
• 67% of cancer survivors experience s*xual dysfunction
• 89% never get the support they need

We’re talking about:
• Breast cancer survivors dealing with va**nal atrophy, arousal issues, and pain during intimacy
• Cervical cancer survivors navigating shortened va**nas and nerve damage
• Colon cancer survivors managing pelvic floor dysfunction that destroys their s*x lives

And most healthcare professionals? We weren’t trained to help them.
But that’s about to change.

This conference is for you if:
• You’re DONE watching your patients suffer in silence
• You want the knowledge and confidence to have these conversations
• You’re ready to revolutionize s*xual health care

What you get as a waitlist member:
• $100 off registration
• Exclusive speaker announcements
• Behind-the-scenes access
• First dibs on tickets (only 220 seats!)

Waitlist opens: October 30-31

Your patients are waiting for you to have this knowledge. Let’s make sure you get it.

10/23/2025

Simple Strength: What Really Works for Women’s Fitness

Stop overcomplicating your fitness routine. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple’s research shows your muscles are remarkably responsive to strength training no matter when you start—even at 80.

The biggest takeaway? Those cycle syncing workout programs are actually working against you. Constantly switching between yoga, cycling, and weights means you never get good at anything. Consistency beats trendy programs every time.

Here’s what actually works:
🫐 30 minutes of resistance training just twice a week
🫐 Focus on compound movements that work multiple muscles
🫐 Protein with every meal (no obsessive gram counting needed)
🫐 Listen to your body and adjust when needed

Lauren’s breaking down these myths because too many women get overwhelmed by complicated rules and just stop exercising. The worst case scenario isn’t doing the “wrong” workout—it’s not exercising at all.

Ready for evidence-based fitness insights? Dr. Lauren’s “Fact Check Fridays” newsletter at https://www.drlaurencs.com/ delivers clear, actionable information straight to your inbox.

Full episode at link in bio 🎧

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

I just officially crossed into menopause. Here’s what nobody told me:

How much your changing hormones impact EVERYTHING. Your brain. Your bones. Your mental health. Your joint pain. Your v***a and va**na. Your entire life.

Even as a pelvic health physiotherapist who’s spent 25 years in this space, becoming the patient changed everything. I thought I understood perimenopause. I thought I was prepared.

But here’s the truth: there’s always more to learn. And we don’t have to figure this out alone.

So here’s what I’m prioritizing:
🫐 Moving my body with friends who make me laugh during workouts
🫐 Staying connected to the people who lift me up (literally and figuratively)
🫐 Dancing because joy isn’t optional—it’s survival
🫐 Dating and staying curious about intimacy as my body changes
🫐 Resting in nature because my nervous system needs it now more than ever
🫐 Doing work that feeds my soul, not just my schedule
🫐 Leaning on friends like Ang who remind me: menopause looks good on you

This transition isn’t about just surviving. It’s about thriving—and learning what that actually means for YOUR body.

Last year at The Pleasure Principle Conference, I sat in the audience absorbing everything our speakers shared about s*xual health through menopause. This year? I’m bringing that same energy—because even as the host, I’m still the student.

If you’re a healthcare provider (or anyone) navigating perimenopause or menopause and want to learn from the experts who are changing how we talk about women’s s*xual health—this is your moment.

May 8th, 2026 | McMaster Innovation Park

Comment “2026” below and I’ll send you the waitlist link
You’ll get:
✨ Early bird pricing (save $$$)
✨ First access to registration
✨ Exclusive speaker announcements
✨ Behind-the-scenes content

Because the only awkward conversation is the one we’re not having. Let’s figure this out together.