Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services

Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services Connect-Balance-Thrive works to support personal, professional & organizational health & wellness. Wellness Matters! Contact us for more information.

Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services™ works to support personal, professional and organizational health and well-being. Services include individual wellness sessions steeped in Trauma-Informed Practice and Polyvagal Theory Awareness from a certified Practitioner of: Healing Touch™, Sound Therapy, HeartMath® research-based techniques for Stress, Anxiety and Self-Regulation, and Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma education. Certified Practitioner Gayla Meredith provides needs-specific sessions and shares science-based information behind a variety of easily implemented wellness empowerment techniques and strategies that support client lifestyle and schedules. Individual in-person sessions include the option to enjoy a Healthyline far infra-red amethyst, tourmaline and jade warming mat during the session. In addition:
- Each session is aligned with client-specific needs and customized to support the best possible experience. Sessions may be fully Healing Touch (an energy modality using light or off-body hand placements) or Sound Therapy; or a combination of modalities, depending on client needs.
- All sessions involve an intake process, intention-setting, guided meditation and visualization with sensory activation, breath-focus and some sound elements, including tuning forks, chimes and/or bowls.
- Rest and Restore Sessions support client relaxation and emotional regulation - these are sound sessions that include a full sound immersion experience.
- Depending on client needs a variety of instruments or a few specific ones may be used, including - tuning forks, chimes, gongs, Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, drums, rainsticks, voice, etc.
- A pre- or post-session option offers Labyrinth walks (self-guided walking meditation), and/or quiet-time nature journaling near the natural woodlands beauty of Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park. Individual or group wellness sessions or consultations are also available to support education and awareness about the impacts of stress, including compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and Polyvagal Theory. Additional wellness supports/strategies and techniques include breath focus and heart-centred connection strategies, self-compassion and self-care options to fit individual lifestyle and interests. Practitioner Meredith is available to present to your group, offer Wellness Empowerment Workshops and/or provide Rest and Restore Relaxation Sound Bath Experiences, in person or online. Gayla Meredith, a retired Northwest Territories' educator, political advocate and award winning author, enjoys giving the gift of wellness through her Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services™ business. She spent twenty-three years in a variety of northern education and cross-cultural settings, including classroom teacher, communications officer, Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) President, and Vice President for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF). With first-hand experience in education and advocacy, as well as her own personal burnout, Gayla knows the realities and impact of stress and burnout on caring professionals. In addition to teaching, she dedicated her time in the North to advocating for improved communication in education (internally and externally), realistic teacher workloads and action to support teacher wellness. Following her time in Canada's North, Gayla retired to a beautiful Gulf Island off of British Columbia, Canada. Gabriola Island and its nourishing environment and caring community provided 7 years of respite, restoration and recalibration following her demanding career. After 30 years away, in May of 2024, Gayla returned to her home Province of Manitoba where she currently offers wellness services online/distance and in-person. She currently resides in a peace-filled woodland natural environment near Riding Mountain National Park (1-hour north of Brandon Manitoba on Highway 10). Always an artist and creative, Gayla also offers a full line of energy-infused colourful creations under her Dances with Scarves® brand, including funky scarves and Blessing Dolls™. Gratitude, compassion, self-care and giving back have been foundational to Gayla’s wellness journey from surviving to thriving, both personally and professionally. Services Summary and Rates:
Individual and Group Sessions - On-line/Distance and In-person Options
Individual: 1/2 hour - $50; 1-hour - $100 (package discount available)
Group Sound Bath Relaxation Experiences:
- In-person for up to 7 participants - 1-hour - $150 total
- Online - unlimited participants - 1-hour - $150 total
- Monthly Group Online Sound Series for Self-Care - Sessions via Zoom each Monday - 1/2 hour - $50 for full month of Mondays (Check for availability)
Other services include off-site presentations and sessions customized to your specific needs - Rates dependent upon required services. Through her Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services, Gayla is here to support your healthy and wellness journey. Reach out through FB Messenger, Email (ConnectBalanceThriveWellness@gmail.com) or Text 867-445-3634.

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01/19/2026

Irritation usually feels like it comes out of nowhere. Suddenly people, sounds, and situations annoy you and you’re not even sure why. You’re more on edge and sometimes just want to be completely alone. This is your nervous system going up (or down) the polyvagal ladder. It’s early signs of fight or flight activation. As soon as you feel it, walk. If you can’t get outside walk around your living room or kitchen. It will help work the sympathic energy out of your body and help you regulate. Just 10 minutes later, you’ll notice less irritation

01/19/2026

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01/18/2026

Hearts Rising's weekly intention for January 19, 2026 (Peace that Passeth All Understanding): Together with intending deep healing for loved ones and situations spoken aloud into our Sacred Circle of Love, Light and Healing, and in awareness of the uncertain and ever-changing times in which we live – we hold love, support and safe-haven for all living beings and our planet. Specific to these times we hold vigil for the deep soothing, healing power of love, safety and connection for all persons in need world-wide, with special note to all people living in the midst of political divisiveness and violence, conflict, war, extreme weather events, and all aspects of life interrupted. May complex situations know immediate peaceful resolution, instantaneous restoration and rich reconciliation within a healthy, thriving, unified, civil society.

Our Intention is: the peace that passeth all understanding activates within the hearts, minds, and physiologies of all people and permeates all homes, schools, workplaces, boardrooms and governments. Each person, decision-maker, influencer, and leader- locally, nationally and globally – incites peace, unity, and cooperation that see safety, settling and connection within, around, between and amongst all aspects of human interaction. And all aspects of society, together with each person, are safe, healthy and well, in all ways.

WE Envision, Sense and Hold the intention as complete as we activate all of our senses in the experience of a peace-full, healthy, safe, unified and grace-filled world for all. Here, differences in values, beliefs and lifestyles are acknowledged and respected as mutually beneficial solutions to complex situations arise through cooperation, respect and openness. Individuals live in harmony with each other as they intrinsically hold mutual respect and a deep reverence for the preciousness of human life. Within, around, between and amongst all aspects of human interaction - Grace nourishes and sustains all life, Faith anchors truth, Connection breeds generosity of Spirit, Care nourishes physiologies, Unity uplifts hearts and minds, Hope fuels resilience, and Love heals all, internally, externally, locally, regionally, nationally and globally for a healed, whole, healthy and thriving world, interpersonally, environmentally and socio-economically. And all aspects of society, together with each person, are safe, healthy and well, in all ways.

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Oh my, isn’t she a beauty 💖✨
01/16/2026

Oh my, isn’t she a beauty 💖✨

01/16/2026

Feeling out of sync can show up in many ways. Healing Touch is a gentle, energy-based practice that supports relaxation and balance within the whole person. Many people explore it as a complementary approach to support calm, clarity, and overall well-being alongside medical care.

Healing Touch is not a replacement for medical treatment.

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01/14/2026

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Great strategy for a busy mind that just won’t stop its myriad of thoughts! Especially when one is trying to sleep ✨
01/14/2026

Great strategy for a busy mind that just won’t stop its myriad of thoughts! Especially when one is trying to sleep ✨

01/13/2026

Hearts Rising's weekly intention for MONDAY, January 12, 2026 (Soul-deep Clarity, Calm & Resolution) - Together with intending deep healing for loved ones and situations spoken aloud into our Sacred Circle of Love, Light and Healing – and in awareness of the uncertain and ever-changing times in which we live, we hold love, support and safe-haven for all living beings and our planet. Today, we open hearts and hold vigil for the deep soothing, healing power of love, connection and gratitude for all persons in need world-wide, with special note to all people living in the midst of political divisiveness and violence, conflict, war, extreme weather events, and all aspects of life interrupted. May grace hold them, protection envelope them, support be seamless, resolution be immediate and relief be instantaneous and complete.

Our Intention is for the dawning of soul-deep clarity and calm that brings an immediate mutually beneficial resolution to end all political divisiveness and violence, dishonesty and unrest. May immediate solutions unfold in complex situations with ease and grace, as they usher in a new era of peace, cooperation, and connection to support healthy, thriving, unified civil societies - globally, nationally and locally. And, each person is safe, healthy and well in all ways.

WE Envision, Sense and Hold the intention as complete as we activate all of our senses to experience a peace-filled, healthy, safe, and unified world for all. A place where all life breathes together, and the shared values of people over politics and the power of love over the love of power reign supreme. Here, each person sees with soul-deep clarity beyond the veil of illusion, separation, greed and power; and lives life in harmony and alignment – knowing, we are all connected. With this new way of seeing, being and doing – it is understood, acknowledged and respected that we have more in common than we have as differences. Each person holds respect and deep reverence for the preciousness of human life. We see neighbours helping neighbours, strangers reaching out to strangers with care and support, and hearts filled with kindness, compassion and care for one another. Curiosity brings gentle inquiry that is met with an openness to engage in solution-focussed discussion to find mutually-beneficial resolutions for all that impedes living in harmony with one another. Within, without and all around - Hope fuels resilience, Grace nourishes and sustains each individual’s eternal flame, Faith anchors truth, Kindness breeds generosity of Spirit, Care nourishes physiologies, Unity uplifts hearts and minds, and Love heals all, internally, externally, locally, regionally, nationally and globally for a healed, whole, healthy and thriving world -inter-personally, environmentally and socio-economically. And, each person is safe, healthy and well, in all ways.

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01/10/2026

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Love the research that is coming out these days✨
01/09/2026

Love the research that is coming out these days✨

Scientific curiosity continues to explore how intention and subtle energy may interact with biological systems.

A peer-reviewed study published in Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health found measurable gene-expression changes in breast cancer cells exposed to recorded healing intention or energy-charged materials under controlled laboratory conditions.

Researchers observed significant shifts in 37 of 167 genes when cells were exposed to an electromagnetic recording of a healer’s intention. Smaller but similar changes occurred with energy-charged cotton, suggesting a reproducible biological response in vitro.

This study does not suggest energy healing treats cancer. It suggests that living systems may be sensitive to intentional energy fields in ways science is only beginning to examine.

Read the full study:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15347354251367793

This is an excellent free program to support nervous system regulation with Dr. Aimie… BUT you NEED TO go to her origina...
01/08/2026

This is an excellent free program to support nervous system regulation with Dr. Aimie… BUT you NEED TO go to her original post and comment so you get the free access link ✨

I'm running a complimentary (no cost) 5-Day Nervous System Reset, to inspire your BEST year ever.

(It only takes about 20 minutes a day.)

Each day, for 5 days, you’ll receive a 5-minute somatic practice in your inbox + I go live at 12pm PST on Zoom, to help you practice it and highlight the science.

So, in 5 days, you'll learn my top 5 somatic practices to shift your inner state and build true inner safety in your body AND mind.

This is the foundation of everything I teach + there's no cost & it's live.

We start on Monday, January 12.

Comment RESET if you want to learn more.

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