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Offering Integrative Wellness out of Movement Unlimited in Fonthill Ontario
- Reiki
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Aromatouch Therapy

01/17/2026

Jodi and Maddy offer Reiki sessions in the comfort of your own home to support energy balance and stress relief.

Message us to schedule your session.

01/10/2026

Sunrises, sunsets, and a slower rhythm of life. This new year is about grounding, small pleasures and restoring balance within ourselves with the gentle support of Reiki.

Sound like something that may benefit you? Maddy and Jodi are available for Reiki sessions for you and your pets.

01/01/2026

A new year doesn’t have to start with rushing or doing more. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause, breathe and listen to what our body needs.

11/26/2025

Most people think burnout arrives all at once, but the body starts whispering long before it’s forced to shout.
Your nervous system is constantly communicating with you, and some of the earliest signs often show up in the body, not the mind.

You may notice:
• tension that returns no matter how much you stretch
• headaches that appear around the same time each week
• waking up feeling unrefreshed, even after a full night’s sleep
• irritability, anxiety, or that “wired but tired” feeling
• a sense of heaviness in the chest or throat

These sensations aren’t random. They’re early cues that your system is carrying more than it can regulate.

Through craniosacral therapy, bodywork, and nervous system support, we help the body unwind those patterns before they become chronic, which helps with restoring flow, grounding, and clarity.

If your body has been asking for a pause, there is a gentler way forward.
Learn more about supporting your nervous system on our website -- www.balancedbodyworks.ca

11/14/2025

Headaches and migraines can take so much from women. Sleep, focus, energy, and sometimes even the ability to simply enjoy the day. And when you’ve tried medications, hydration, rest, and every tip you can think of, it’s only natural to wonder what your body is really trying to say.

Often, the root of persistent headaches runs deeper than we realize. Hormones, tension patterns, old injuries, stress, and the nervous system all play a role, especially within the craniosacral system, the body’s deeper rhythm of protection and regulation.

Craniosacral therapy offers a gentle, holistic way to support these underlying layers, helping the body unwind instead of constantly fighting through pain. Many women find relief not just from the headaches themselves, but from the overwhelm that often comes with them.

If you’ve been looking for an approach that goes beyond symptom management and speaks to the whole body, this blog may be the perspective you’ve been missing.

Read the full article on our website to learn more about how CST can support lasting relief and a calmer, more balanced nervous system.
→ https://www.balancedbodyworks.ca/

11/05/2025

We’re so excited to officially introduce Jodi Dennis, a valued member of the Balanced Bodyworks team serving the Niagara Region.

Jodi’s connection to animals and nature has been lifelong. Growing up surrounded by dogs, horses, and farm animals taught her early on about the quiet wisdom and energy that flow through all living beings.
As a Registered Early Childhood Educator, Jodi brings that same sense of calm and intuition into her work with children creating safe, nurturing spaces where they feel understood. Her passion for energy work naturally led her to become a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner, supporting both children and animals through gentle energetic balance.

Grounded in compassion and guided by intuition, Jodi believes healing begins with understanding energy and that when we nurture balance in both people and animals, we help them shine in their truest light.
We’re grateful to have her as part of the team as she continues to support people and dogs throughout Niagara through integrative, heart-centered care.

As Sarah transitions to out East, Jodi will take over existing clients in the Niagara region!

10/24/2025

Did you know your lymphatic system is a key part of your immune defense? It clears waste, circulates immune cells, and helps the body adapt to seasonal changes. But stress and muscle tension can slow that system down.

Bodywork supports your immune health by:

- Encouraging lymphatic flow for faster waste removal

- Improving circulation so nutrients reach every cell

- Lowering stress hormones that suppress immunity

This isn’t just about feeling better after a session, it’s about creating conditions for your immune system to function at its best as colder months arrive.

Consider bodywork this fall as preventative care, not just recovery. Sessions available in Niagara and surrounding areas!

www.balancedbodyworks.ca

10/12/2025

Your gut does far more than digest food, it communicates directly with your nervous system, immune system, and even your mood. When that connection falls out of balance, it doesn’t just show up in digestion… it shows up everywhere.

The gut and brain are linked through the vagus nerve, which constantly sends messages between your digestive system and your emotional centers. When stress, poor sleep, inflammation, or diet disrupt this communication, your body starts to send signals, and sometimes in ways we overlook.

Physical signs your gut might be asking for support:
Bloating, constipation, or inconsistent digestion
Brain fog, fatigue, or mood swings
Tension in the neck, shoulders, or jaw
Skin irritation or unexplained breakouts
Heightened stress response or anxiety
Compromised immune function or frequent illness

Integrative bodywork helps calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and restore balance so your body can actually digest, rest, and repair. When paired with intentional gut support, it becomes a powerful way to address wellness from the inside out, not just manage symptoms.

If your body has been giving you signals like these, it may be time to reconnect with your gut–nervous system balance. Send a message if you’d like to learn more about integrative approaches that support both.

10/02/2025

Fall is one of the most important times to care for your nervous system and immune health. Shorter days affect hormone cycles, colder temperatures create more muscular tension, and shifting schedules often leave the body overstimulated. Bodywork helps ease those seasonal changes, creating space for your system to reset.

You can come see us for an in person session at our clinic space in Niagara Monday's through to Wednesday

With team expansion and Sarah’s upcoming travel east at the end of November, we’ll be sharing updates on how Balanced Bodyworks will continue to support Ontario clients in the months ahead.

If fall feels like the right time for a reset, sessions are available, reach out to reserve yours.

www.balancedbodyworks.ca

09/28/2025

Fall is a season of transition, a time to ground, slow down, and prepare for the months ahead. With the change in season, our bodies naturally crave balance, and our integrative bodywork offers exactly that.

When we move through periods of change, the nervous system often shifts into a sympathetic “fight or flight” state. Over time, this can show up as muscle tension, fatigue, restless sleep, or even digestive discomfort. Bodywork helps guide the nervous system back toward a parasympathetic state - the “rest and repair” mode where the body can truly restore itself.

Sessions provide a space to pause, easing lingering summer tension, calming the mind, and helping you reconnect with your body. This intentional care is less about “fixing” and more about creating the conditions for balance and steadiness to return.

As routines shift and the pace of life quickens, bodywork becomes a way to root yourself, both physically and emotionally, so you can meet the season ahead from a more centred place.

If grounding sounds like what you need right now, I’d love to support you.

09/25/2025

As we move into cooler weather, immune support becomes even more important. Bodywork encourages healthy circulation, lymph flow, and overall balance - all of which play a role in your body’s natural defense systems.

When the nervous system is relaxed and functioning more in a parasympathetic state, your immune system works at its best. Stress, tension, and constant “fight or flight” responses pull energy away from immunity. Sessions help shift the body out of that cycle, giving your system the space it needs to repair, restore, and defend.

Think of it as a seasonal tune-up: simple, natural, and supportive as the months ahead unfold.
If you’d like to know more about building resilience through bodywork, I’d love to chat!

09/10/2025

Summer can be full of long days, travel, and busy routines. By the time September rolls around, many of us carry tightness in our shoulders, hips, and back often without realizing it.

Craniosacral therapy helps reset those patterns, reminding your body what balance feels like. By easing restrictions and calming the nervous system, sessions can help you enter fall with a clearer, more relaxed foundation. It’s less about “fixing” and more about supporting your body’s natural ability to release tension and restore comfort.

Curious how this reset could feel for you? Let’s chat, I am seeing new clients in the Niagara area, Monday-Wednesday weekly.

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