Healthy Essentials Clinic

12/19/2025

These are a few of our favourite winter things ❄️

Winter can feel long, but small moments of joy make all the difference.

What’s bringing you joy this season?

12/18/2025

Nutrition advice is everywhere..trends, “quick fixes,” and conflicting headlines.

It’s hard to know what’s actually helpful.. That’s why we believe a Registered Clinical Dietitian is the best source for nutrition support.

Registered Clinical Dietitians are regulated health professionals trained in digestion, hormones, mental health, chronic conditions, and how food truly affects the body. They translate reliable evidence into realistic, personalized guidance (not fads or one-size-fits-all plans).

If you want nutrient information you can trust, our Registered Clinical Dietitians are here to help you make changes that fit your life and your goals.

Book online or reach out to get started. 💚 Link in bio.

12/15/2025

Back on the snow and feeling it?

Winter sports ask a lot from your body. This season, give your body the support it needs to move, recover, and stay strong.

Registered Massage Therapy can ease tension + improve mobility.
Clinical Reformer Pilates builds stability + strength that translates directly to the slopes.

Whether you're looking to prevent injury or just feel better in your body, we’re here to help you stay active all winter long. ❄️

12/11/2025

As the days get darker, it’s common to feel a dip in mood, energy, or motivation.

For some, that shift becomes Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern.

The good news: there are effective ways to support yourself: light therapy, routine, movement, nourishing meals, and guided mental health care.

If you’re unsure whether it’s SAD or winter blues, our team can help you make sense of it and build a plan that feels realistic and supportive.

You don’t have to manage this season alone. 💚

12/09/2025

A reminder for the holiday season:
You’re allowed to take care of your mental health, too.

This time of year can bring joy — but also stress, busy schedules, financial pressure, grief, or complicated family dynamics. Whatever you’re carrying, it’s valid.

Take a breath.
Create small pockets of calm.
Reach out if things feel heavy. 💚

We are here to support you through the season.

12/04/2025

Sweets are big part of the holidays — and part of a healthy, flexible relationship with food.

You don’t have to “earn” treats, justify them, or make up for them later.

Enjoying food you love is normal.. and allowed. 💚 

Happy National Cookie Day!

12/02/2025

Today is Women's Brain Health Day. 💚

Today is about awareness, prevention, and making space for conversations that haven’t been centered nearly enough. A reminder that women face unique risks when it comes to cognitive aging.

At HEC, we believe women’s brain health is strengthened by whole-person care: emotional support, mental wellness, nutrition, and daily habits that honour both body and mind.

If learning more about your cognitive health, risk factors, or wellness habits feels important right now, our team is here to help.

11/24/2025

Weeknight cooking shouldn't feel overwhelming. 🥘

These meals aren't fancy or complicated. They're practical, nourishing meals that fit into real life. Make one, eat it twice (or three times), and give yourself a break.

Good nutrition doesn't require hours in the kitchen or perfect meal prep. It just requires a few solid recipes that work for your life.

Save this for busy weeks ahead!

11/24/2025

Weeknight cooking shouldn’t feel overwhelming. 🥘

These meals aren’t fancy or complicated. They’re practical, nourishing meals that fit into real life. Make one, eat it twice (or three times), and give yourself a break.

Good nutrition doesn’t require hours in the kitchen or perfect meal prep. It just requires a few solid recipes that work for your life.

Save this for busy weeks ahead!

11/21/2025

Take what you need today. 💚

Sometimes we need permission to be gentle with ourselves. To rest without guilt. To ask for help without shame. To take things one day at a time.

These aren't just affirmations; they're truths that we all need to hear more often.

If you're going through something right now, know that you're not alone. Healing isn't linear, progress isn't always visible, and you don't have to do any of this perfectly.

Save this for the days when you need the reminder. And if you need more support, we're here.

11/21/2025

11/18/2025

This Movember, spreading awareness about men's mental health.

Mental health challenges don't discriminate, everyone has their challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or just feeling off, you don't have to navigate it alone.

At HEC, our counsellors and psychiatrists provide compassionate, judgment-free support tailored to your needs. We believe everyone deserves a safe space to be heard and supported.

Not sure where to start? Contact us today, we are here to help.