Northshore ND, Naturopathic Clinic

11/13/2025

Check out this upcoming hike!

Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fitzpatrick Mountain Trail in Scotsburn for our final Fall Guided Hike! 🍂🥾

Date: Sunday, November 16
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Meet in the parking lot (4112-4120 Scotsburn Rd., Scotsburn)
Hike Length & Duration: 8km, approximately 120 minutes
Cost: Free

Take a few minutes to let us know you'll be coming by sending an e-mail with your name, phone number and the community you live in to melanie.dash@westville.ca.
For more information, visit: https://hikenovascotia.ca/programs-guided-walks/

Make Your Move Hike Nova Scotia Town of New Glasgow Active Pictou County Municipality of Pictou County Town of Pictou Westville Recreation

11/06/2025

Turns out, the glow comes back when you start living for yourself again 🌞

The last few months have been full of bringing back hobbies, doing more of what I love, surrounding myself with the people who build me up (more than I could fit in a reel), and focusing on balance.

11/05/2025

When someone says ‘I’m regular — I go every 3 days.’ 💩

You should be pooping 1–3 times per day. Let’s get you actually regular. Book your appointment today — your gut will thank you.

10/28/2025

Help her find her perfect home

ADOPTED

Bella is a one-year-old mixed breed weighing in at 33 lbs. She was recently adopted but sadly returned through no fault of her own — her adopter realized she didn’t have the energy to keep up with both a young toddler and an active dog.

Bella is a sweet, loving girl who just wants to be part of a family again. She’s playful, affectionate, and the perfect medium size for any adventure. She’s still young and would thrive with someone who can give her time, structure, and love.

If you’ve got the heart (and the energy!) for this beautiful girl, please consider giving Bella the forever home she deserves.

Bella is up to date with age appropriate vaccines. She is spayed and has been treated for fleas and internal parasites. Bella is also microchipped.

Apply to adopt at www.coastalk9.ca/adopt

If we already have your application, please email adopt@coastalk9.ca to express interest.

Only selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps.

📍 Located in Antigonish County

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

10 Things Dr. Kiara Has Learned in 1 Year of Practice✨

1) The nervous system is central to health.
It influences almost everything—don’t underestimate what your body may be holding onto.

2) Meet patients where they are.
Even the best treatment plan won’t work if it doesn’t align with someone’s readiness and lifestyle. Patient-driven care is key.

3) Patients are the experts of their own bodies.
I’ve learned immensely from listening to patients and their experiences.

4) Healing isn’t linear.
There are ebbs and flows, but progress still happens. Setbacks aren’t failures—they’re part of the journey.

5) Small changes add up.
Simple shifts—like more protein, extra water, or regular bowel movements—can create meaningful, tangible results.

6) Self-care is essential, not selfish.
You can’t pour from an empty cup. Prioritizing your well-being supports both you and your patients.

7) Gratitude fuels growth.
Every patient, mentor, and success reminds me why I chose this path. Being part of someone’s healing journey is a privilege.

8) Blood work is invaluable.
Collaborating with family doctors to review labs (Vitamin D, B12, iron, and more) uncovers deficiencies that can be missed but are critical to restoring health.

9) Trauma affects the body in ways we don’t always recognize.
When the nervous system holds on to past stress or emotional pain, it can show up as digestive challenges, sleep issues, or fatigue. As Bessel van der Kolk reminds us in The Body Keeps the Score, “Trauma is stored in the body; healing begins when we listen.”

10) Humility matters.
It’s okay to not have all the answers. Curiosity, collaboration, and openness are strengths in practice and in life. We learn from what we don’t know.

10/21/2025

✨ November Special ✨

The holidays are around the corner! November gives us an 8-week runway to start your facial acupuncture routine so your skin is glowing for all your upcoming parties and events.

For the month of November, enjoy facial acupuncture sessions with Dr. Kiara for $100 — both initial and follow-up treatments included.

Regular sessions help build results over time, and this offer makes it easier to stay consistent.

Each treatment includes:
*Gua Sha – boosts circulation and lymphatic flow while sculpting the face
*Facial Cupping – softens fine lines and supports healthy circulation and drainage
*Ice Globes – cools, soothes, and refreshes the skin
*Acupuncture Needles – stimulate collagen production and restore balance

Facial acupuncture supports skin health and natural rejuvenation — helping to soften fine lines, improve tone, and enhance your overall glow.

Book your session today or reach out with any questions!

10/21/2025

We get lots of questions about how facial acupuncture compares to Botox, especially with fall here and the holidays around the corner — it’s the season to start thinking about your skincare and self-care goals.

At Northshore ND, Dr. Kiara is happy to offer facial acupuncture if that’s the approach that fits best for you. Facial acupuncture is billable under naturopathic extended health benefits.

Botox and facial acupuncture work very differently and both can play a role in supporting your confidence and glow. What matters most is that it feels right for you. With facial acupuncture, we recommend waiting at least 3 months after any Botox or filler before starting treatment to allow everything to fully settle.

This post is educational purposes only. Please check in with your Naturopathic Doctor for any facial acupuncture questions, and with a licensed medical provider for Botox-related inquiries to ensure treatments are right for you.

10/20/2025

Check out what they’ve been up to Pictou County Forest School

PIctou County Forest School is very excited to introduce our new trail maintenance team. Ethen Lewis-Watson is our new trail manager (left) and Mark Sander (right) is one of our amazing forest school staff. Together they make an awesome team and will be working on improving trails, planting trees, building benches and boardwalks and other trail projects.

09/09/2025

Check out this event coming up!

Artistry in Action is designed to provide a platform for artists to create, demonstrate, and discuss their work while interacting with an engaged audience. Join us September 20 from 11am-4pm at the Pictou Landing First Nation School.
📸Photographer Mark Sander will be there demonstrating his process!📸

Based in the heart of Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Mark Sander is an amateur photographer with a passion for capturing the natural beauty that surrounds him. His work explores the rugged coastlines, peaceful landscapes, and vibrant wildlife of Atlantic Canada. Mark strives to share moments of wonder both on the ground and from above. With a growing focus on drone photography and video bringing out the unique character of the region in every frame.

We hope to see you there!
https://creativepictoucounty.com/artistry-in-action-september/

07/24/2025

Check this out!

My first outdoor class of the summer will be in Scotsburn Trailhead Park this Wednesday July 23rd at 7am as part of an awesome line up of community yoga this week and next.

And then join me in greeting the day through movement and breath (and an optional post-yoga swim!) on Toney River Beach on Saturday August 2 & 9 (with maybe more dates to follow).

A gentle flow style with lots of options to adapt the practice to your unique body and needs.
Payment for yoga on the beach: there will be a basket for you to slide your payment into. Suggested fee is $12 per class or pay what you can or not at all. Everyone is welcome!