Andrea Proulx Naturopath

Andrea Proulx Naturopath Naturopathic doctor for active women who want to perform in sport & life. Naturopathic health care for the active person.

03/25/2026

Menstrual hormones affect every part of us.

At ovulation, the estrogen peak:
👉 Increases ligament laxity
👉Reduces fibroblast proliferation leading to less collagen production

End result?
😬Increased ACL and knee injuries.

What to do about it?
Train for it.

🦵Glute activation exercices
🦵Single-leg and stability work
🦵Be focused and deliberate about what you do. Don't do the work "just to get it over with".

I want to play competitive sport for as long as I can.
And this is part of how I'm going to do it!


International Women's Day is time to celebrate 🎊 but let's not forget we still have lots to work on to get equity for wo...
03/08/2026

International Women's Day is time to celebrate 🎊 but let's not forget we still have lots to work on to get equity for women's rights and opportunities.

I was interviewed by Carleton University's journalism students for their radio podcast Midweek. We chatted about how to destigmatize menopause.

Check it out
And let's continue the - very much needed- conversation.





https://open.spotify.com/show/7ggTBSeLU371uMhd75E7a0?si=FBhgqNTWSGmSWr2MHQMfcg

ACL injuries in female athletes aren't random.Hormones influence ligament stiffness, muscle function and joint stability...
02/26/2026

ACL injuries in female athletes aren't random.

Hormones influence ligament stiffness, muscle function and joint stability.

Around ovulation there's an estrogen spike that affects joint, muscle and stability.

While this estrogen spike can also improve energy for some athletes, there's also reduced joint stability.

The solution?

In the moment?
💪Focused glute activation

▶️Big picture?
More research
More awareness
Smarter training

We know this is an issue in sport. Now it's time to an amplify awareness and create change to protect our female athletes.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/magazine/acl-tear-women-girl-sports.html


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02/12/2026

Olympic fever everywhere!

02/09/2026

Recovery may not be sexy or sufficiently talked about, but it is ESSENTIAL to success.

You don't get stronger in the gym🤯

As women, we get stronger, faster, greater with...
😴 Sleep
💦 Hydration
🥦 Real foods
🩸 Knowing our hormones
🥰 Proper recovery (no that's not the same as sleep)

Want an insider's look to recovery essentials for elite female athletes?
👉 Get your free guide, link in bio

01/27/2026

Curiosity is part of good medicine... And so is smart use of tech and AI.

That's the next evolution of healthcare... And your performance 💪

Thank you to these incredible ladies and their teams for leading the way to ethical use of AI and

01/18/2026

While there were highlights in 2016, I felt stalled in my career and my sporting life.

🩺Work for good, but feeling less rewarding.

🥏I had tried out for Team Canada Ultimate frisbee a few times, but got cut.

🎶 My all time favourite band lost their lead singer.

In 2026 I'm so grateful for:

⭐The courage I've had to change how I approach my business

🚀 The tenacity to keep putting my name in for Team Canada 🇨🇦

🥰The privilege to learn how to appreciate the people I love.

#2016

This was incredible!With 6 countries represented for the inaugural year in this division.Goes to show that women over th...
11/24/2025

This was incredible!

With 6 countries represented for the inaugural year in this division.

Goes to show that women over the age of 37 can still play hard, have fun and show the world that women's sports matter....at all ages!
wbuc.gm_w

11/20/2025

Recovery includes so many things at different stages of life.

And while I've done the core work, I'm lifting weights, eating well and increasing my VO2max and taking time to sleep and rest... My core muscles need a bit more ♥️.

And thanks to I've added tape to my arsenal of tools to enhance my performance while on my recovery journey.

I used the tape here at the World Beach Ultimate Championships in Portugal as I represent Team Canada in the womens grandmasters division.

Team Canada let's go! 🇨🇦

I'm so proud to be part of this Team Canada Beach Ultimate Frisbee crew🇨🇦💪⛱️.It's been a fun ride training⛱️ On the beac...
11/15/2025

I'm so proud to be part of this Team Canada Beach Ultimate Frisbee crew🇨🇦💪⛱️.

It's been a fun ride training
⛱️ On the beach
🏋️‍♀️ In the gym
🏃‍♀️ On the hills and track

Next stop Portugal 🇵🇹 for the World Beach Ultimate Championships.

Let's go!

Thank you to and for keeping me strong and healthy 🥰

Mindset, teamwork, and ❤️. I hope to bring this same grit and teammate support to my Team Canada in Portugal this month ...
11/08/2025

Mindset, teamwork, and ❤️.

I hope to bring this same grit and teammate support to my Team Canada in Portugal this month at the World Beach Ultimate Championships.

.wbuc.gm_w

And that's ok.I've (slowly) learned that the moment you step out of your comfort zone, it feels icky 😬.😳Nervous🤢Tummy we...
06/26/2025

And that's ok.

I've (slowly) learned that the moment you step out of your comfort zone, it feels icky 😬.

😳Nervous
🤢Tummy weirdness
🏃‍♀️A desire to run away (one of my favourites)
🫣A need for distraction
🤬Irrational anger

But I'm learning that if I want something to change in my life, if I want to make a bigger impact in this world, if I want to inspire and encourage women everywhere to be the best version of themselves, well then...
🏃‍♀️ will have to become 💪

What's one thing you want to pursue or change in your life that's causing you some discomfort?

And I want you to know, I'm here to help you evolve into that next version of you - to get you past the discomfort and into the AWESOME.

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Ottawa, ON
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Thursday 8am - 7pm
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