Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre

12/29/2025

The Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Ottawa Cancer Foundation to present a FREE workshop focusing on oncology and the pelvic floor. The information session will be hosted at the Ottawa Cancer Foundation West End location and will be taught by a pelvic floor physiotherapist. This session will focus on pelvic floor rehabilitation for female genitalia only.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can occur immediately as a result of surgical intervention, or as a side effect of cancer treatments. It can also occur because of pregnancy, birth, or aging processes.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can include loss of continence, vaginal dryness, painful in*******se, pelvic pain or discomfort and other concerns. These symptoms can be challenging to navigate and can leave people feeling upset and frustrated with their condition. Thankfully there are treatment options to help alleviate or eliminate these symptoms. Pelvic floor physiotherapists are specialized health care professionals that are trained to diagnose, assess, and treat these conditions.

RSVP: https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/communitycancerhub?id_class_tab=1&k_class=891382&k_class_tab=59848

12/26/2025

Self-care doesn't stop just because you aren't trying to use up your benefits before the end of the year anymore!

Make it a priority in 2026 to book regular appointments with your health and wellness providers rather than squeezing them all in at the end. Our holiday rush often bleeds into January (and even February), so get in touch now to book your REGULAR new year appointments, or book online here: https://ottawaclc.juvonno.com/plogin.php

12/23/2025

Hi, I'm Maddy! I am the Kinesiologist and one of our certified mastectomy bra and breast prosthetic fitters here at OCLC (with a side of also owning and operating the clinic! lol).

These last few months have been so full in the best way- my sister getting married, chasing my wild little toddler, Elodie, around, soaking up outdoor adventures with my husband and our dog Benson, and somehow fitting in a jam-packed wedding season as an officiant (my very, very fun side gig 💍).

Behind the scenes, this year has also been big professionally including a full clinic rebrand, lots of growth, and more learning curves than I can count. Feeling incredibly grateful for the support, trust, and encouragement along the way.

Taking a deep breath, feeling proud, and looking ahead to 2026 with a very full heart!

12/22/2025

Organic, cruelty free, Canadian made products? YES PLEASE!

We all know and love the Skin Essence products and are so excited to carry their products in our clinic. These are also the products we use for our Facial Massage appointments launching in 2026!

12/18/2025

REMINDER: Our early bird pricing ends on December 31st for both of our 2026 courses!

These courses are open to current health care professionals as well as students.

Check out our website for more information or reach out for any questions:
https://ottawaclc.ca/learnwithus/

12/17/2025

An interesting new article regarding early stage breast cancer surgical interventions! There are more studies ongoing that will hopefully paint the future of treatment for these patients. Check out the full article here:

No difference in regional recurrence-free and distant disease-free survival at 5 years

12/16/2025

Meet Julia!

Julia Miller (she/her) completed her MA in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University) and her MSc in Aging & Health (Queen’s University). She is passionate about creating safe spaces and supporting people in living their best quality of life possible. She enjoys teaching mind/body practices such as Qigong and TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises). Julia is a volunteer board member at a not-for-profit called New Leaf Link (NeLL) who offers day programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is a proud mother and guardian of three quirky cats and one silly dog (who she refers to as her emotional support team).

12/15/2025

The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also bring stress, fatigue, and complicated emotions-especially if you're navigating cancer, recovery, or the lasting effects of treatment.

We are excited to announce that Valerie is taking on new francophone clients for virtual psychotherapy appointments for the first time this year! She only has space for a few new clients, so reach out ASAP if you are interested.

Additionally Julia will be offering in-person services in two new locations: Carleton Place and Hintonburg.

Psychotherapy can provide a safe space to process these challenges. Whether it's coping with anxiety, managing fatigue and brain fog, adjusting to body image changes, or navigating the impact of treatment on intimacy and relationships, our psychotherapy services are designed with the cancer and lymphatic community in mind.

Working with a therapist can help you:
• Reduce stress and improve emotional resilience
• Find strategies for sleep, fatigue, and daily coping
• Rebuild self-esteem and body confidence after surgery or treatment
• Strengthen communication in your relationships This season, give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and focus on your well-being. You don't need to carry everything alone.

Get in touch to get started!
admin@ottawaclc.ca
613-422-5061

Book Online: https://ottawaclc.juvonno.com/plogin.php

12/12/2025

Have an appointment coming up around Christmas? Join us for our annual Holiday Spirit Week!

We still have a handful of appointments left before the new year- get in touch to book or book online: https://ottawaclc.juvonno.com/plogin.php

12/12/2025

If the phone line is loud or email responses are a bit slow today you can thank this cutie who is joining me at the front desk for the first half of the day!

12/10/2025

The clinic is closing early at 2pm today to get our staff home before the roads deteriorate too much.

If you need to get in touch with us email: admin@ottawaclc.ca

Drive safe everyone!

12/10/2025

Meet Aleisha- one of our fabulous RMT's!

Hi, I’m Aleisha! It’s been a busy year for me both personally and professionally and I am loving every minute of it! When I am not at work, you can find me chasing around my VERY energetic toddler and going on lot’s of adventures locally with family and friends! When the house becomes quiet at night thats the time I wind down with snacks and a show with my husband or curl up with my new Kindle reading something from one of my many book clubs I am a part of! Oh, and my favourite snack is a tie between chocolate covered almonds and the Presidents Choice candy cane ice cream in case you were wondering! :) I am a huge fan of this festive season coming up and I love following and making traditions with family, even more now that I am a mom! However, I am already looking forward to the summer which is definitely my favourite season as that means golf is back in full swing and the cold is gone!!