Dancing Willow Wellness

03/30/2026

We’re so happy to officially welcome Tish Boyle to the clinic today!
Tish is a Registered Holistic Nutritional Counsellor (Candidate) from Rhodes Wellness College, joining us for her co-op placement, and she’ll be with us over the coming weeks until May 8th, offering complimentary nutritional counselling sessions.
As a Certified Health & Life Coach, she brings together nutrition education, lifestyle guidance, and compassionate conversation to support whole-person wellness. Tish is passionate about creating a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered in your health journey.
If you’ve been curious about nutritional support, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect.
Click the link to learn more.

Complimentary Nutrition Support Get on the list for complimentary nutrition support provided by Tish Boyle (nutrition co-op student)Tish, a Registered Holistic Nutritional Counsellor (Candidate) from Rhodes Wellness College,  will begin her co-op placement with us on March 30th. As a Certified Heal...

03/28/2026

Women have always been creators of change - often quietly, often without recognition, and often while carrying the weight of care, community, and connection.
From shaping families and healing communities to challenging systems and speaking truth, women change the world every day through courage, compassion, and persistence.
This Women’s History Month, we honour not only the names in history books, but the women beside us, and within us, who continue to make change possible.
What women have inspired you along the way?

03/25/2026

We’re often told we just need more rest. What if the real issue isn’t just that we’re not resting enough? What if we’re being constantly drained beyond our capacity to recharge?

Real recharging takes more than rest. This article shares a practical shift: stop what’s draining your energy, then build in what truly restores it. From boundaries to honest support, it offers a more sustainable path to rest, nervous system recovery, and feeling like yourself again.

03/23/2026

Rejection sensitivity doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it shows up as withdrawal, avoidance, or preemptively pulling away from others to avoid being hurt. This kind of quiet coping often gets overlooked, but it’s just as painful.
How do you tend to respond to perceived criticism or disapproval?

03/22/2026

Dancing Willow Wellness is expanding, and we’re looking for new practitioners to grow with us.
We'd love to hear from you!

Join Our Team We’re growing our clinical team! Dancing Willow Wellness is expanding, and we’re looking for new practitioners to grow with us. We’re a multidisciplinary clinic made up of compassionate, skilled professionals who care deeply about supporting the health and well-being of our commu...

03/21/2026

Rukhmabai Raut (1864–1955) was one of India’s first practicing female physicians and a powerful voice for women’s rights. In the late 19th century, she challenged deeply rooted societal norms, including child marriage, and pursued medical education in England. Returning to India, she dedicated her life to caring for women and advocating for better access to healthcare, particularly for those who had long been overlooked or underserved.
Her work reminds us that healing is not only about treating illness, but also about challenging the conditions that contribute to it. Through courage, persistence, and compassion, she helped create space for women to be both patients and practitioners - reshaping the future of care for generations to come.

03/18/2026

A friend cancels plans. Someone takes a little too long to text back. These small events can feel devastating when you live with rejection sensitivity. The hardest part? The rejection is often imagined, but your body reacts as if it’s real.
Have you noticed this pattern in yourself or someone close to you?

03/16/2026

Trotula of Salerno (11th century, Italy) was a physician and teacher at the renowned medical school of Salerno. She specialized in women’s health, advocating for compassionate and attentive care. Her writings acknowledged women’s pain and emphasized careful observation and herbal treatments.
In 11th century Italy, Trotula of Salerno was a physician and teacher who changed how women’s health was understood. At a time when many women suffered in silence, she listened with compassion and treated her patients with herbal medicine. She recognized that healing required both skill and empathy. Her work reminds us that being heard is often the beginning of healing.

03/14/2026

Born into slavery, Biddy Mason (1818–1891, United States),became a skilled nurse and midwife. After she successfully petitioned a California court for her freedom in 1856, she went on to provide medical care to anyone in need, regardless of their ability to pay. She helped deliver hundreds of babies and became a respected healer and community leader in early Los Angeles. She reminds us that healing is not only knowledge - it is kindness in action.

03/13/2026

Coined in 1987 by sociologist Arlene Daniels, 'invisible labour' refers to unpaid work that goes unnoticed, unacknowledged, and therefore unregulated. Today, it’s often used as shorthand for the ongoing tasks of household maintenance and child-rearing that women are still primarily responsible for. Importantly, invisible labour includes not only the tasks themselves, but also their planning, preparation, and scheduling, what we now commonly call the mental load.

What if the real reason you're overwhelmed isn’t what you're doing, but what no one sees you doing? From mental load to emotional labour, this article breaks down how unequal dynamics take root and what it actually takes to shift them. For anyone tired of quietly holding everything together, this ...

03/09/2026

Burnout recovery takes time, but the path is clear: remove stressors, protect your space with boundaries, and treat yourself with compassion. These steps work together to calm the nervous system and prevent old patterns from returning.
Which step feels like your next small, doable move?