Touchstone A Wellness Journey

Touchstone A Wellness Journey We are an alternative health clinic offering various holistic therapies. We contribute our longevity and success to satisfied loyal clientele.

The original owner and matriarch, Sandra Giesbrecht, a RPN has been learning, teaching and giving treatments for more than 30 years. Sandra is looking to retire shortly and is passing her business to her daughter Karen Cowan, and grand-daughter Amanda Ripper.


~Sandra~RPN~

Karen Cowan has worked with Sandra periodically since the early years of Touchstone Therapies. She is a registered Reflexologist since 1989, has studied kinesiology, physiology and business. With over 30 years of experience Karen looks forward to continuing the legacy started by her mother.


~Reflexologist~Karen~

Amanda Ripper is our newest therapist. Amanda graduated as a PSW in 2012. She studied under both Sandra and Karen to learn the modalities offered at Touchstone. She brings positive energy and is intuitive of the needs of our clients.


~Therapist ~Amanda~

Today we recognize the strength of individuals and families living with rare diseases.Awareness, compassion, and support...
02/28/2026

Today we recognize the strength of individuals and families living with rare diseases.
Awareness, compassion, and supportive care play an important role in building understanding and community.

Sending support to all those navigating health challenges, you are seen and supported.

Touch is more than technique — it’s connection.In a world that moves fast, the nervous system rarely gets a chance to fu...
02/26/2026

Touch is more than technique — it’s connection.

In a world that moves fast, the nervous system rarely gets a chance to fully rest.
Therapeutic touch invites the body into a different state — one of safety, presence, and healing.

When safe, respectful touch is applied with intention:

✨ Stress hormones decrease
✨ The parasympathetic (“rest & heal”) system activates
✨ Muscles soften
✨ Circulation improves
✨ The body feels supported, not guarded

But just as important as the technique is how the touch is offered.

At Touchstone, we believe in:
• Consent and clear communication
• Working at your pace
• Gentle, mindful pressure
• Honouring boundaries
• Being fully present

Because healing isn’t just about easing tight muscles —
it’s about helping you feel safe, seen, and cared for.

If your body has been holding stress, tension, or overwhelm, therapeutic bodywork may be the reset your nervous system has been waiting for.

📞 Contact us: 226-889-5654
📍 625 Turnberry Street, Brussels, Ontario

Feb 25 – Pink Shirt DayKindness and respect create stronger, healthier communities.Pink Shirt Day reminds us that compas...
02/25/2026

Feb 25 – Pink Shirt Day

Kindness and respect create stronger, healthier communities.

Pink Shirt Day reminds us that compassion, inclusion, and support for one another truly matter.

A caring community begins with how we treat ourselves and those around us - with patience, understanding, and empathy.

Stress can show up physically in ways we don’t always expect - tight muscles, fatigue, headaches, and mental fog.Support...
02/24/2026

Stress can show up physically in ways we don’t always expect - tight muscles, fatigue, headaches, and mental fog.

Supportive therapeutic care can help the body reset and return to a more balanced state.

Your body deserves care and attention.
https://touchstoneholistic.com/therapeutic-services/

Shoulder tension isn’t always about the tight muscle… sometimes it’s about the one that’s not helping enough.Your should...
02/23/2026

Shoulder tension isn’t always about the tight muscle… sometimes it’s about the one that’s not helping enough.

Your shoulder muscles work as a team. When one muscle is overworking and its partner isn’t doing its share, imbalance can lead to tightness, discomfort, and limited movement.
Understanding these muscle pairings helps us treat not just the symptom — but the cause.

At Touchstone, we look at the full picture:
✨ Release the overworked muscle
✨ Support and activate its partner
✨ Restore balance and ease of movement

Whether you’re dealing with shoulder tightness, reduced mobility, or ongoing discomfort, gentle therapeutic work can help your body find its natural balance again.

Let’s bring those muscles back into harmony.

📞 Contact us: 226-889-5654
📍 625 Turnberry Street, Brussels, Ontario

Sunday reset. 🌿Take a moment today to check in with your body and mind.What do you need more of this week?Rest? Movement...
02/23/2026

Sunday reset. 🌿
Take a moment today to check in with your body and mind.

What do you need more of this week?
Rest? Movement? Quiet time? Support?

Small, intentional choices can lead to meaningful shifts in how you feel.

Disconnecting doesn’t mean stepping away from life - it means creating space to return to yourself. 🌿In today’s busy, al...
02/22/2026

Disconnecting doesn’t mean stepping away from life - it means creating space to return to yourself. 🌿

In today’s busy, always-connected world, taking intentional time to pause can help calm the nervous system, release tension, and bring clarity back to both body and mind. Even small moments of quiet can help you feel more grounded, balanced, and present.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, tired, or stretched thin, this gentle reminder may be just what you need.

Read our blog: https://touchstoneholistic.com/disconnect-to-reconnect-why-stepping-away-helps-you-come-back-to-yourself/

Wellness isn’t only about treating discomfort — it’s about creating support systems that help you feel your best consist...
02/21/2026

Wellness isn’t only about treating discomfort — it’s about creating support systems that help you feel your best consistently.

Therapeutic care, mindful movement, hydration, and rest all work together to support long-term well-being.

Your wellness matters every day, not just when something hurts.

A gentle reminder heading into the weekend:Rest is productive.Quiet is healing.Taking time for yourself supports everyth...
02/20/2026

A gentle reminder heading into the weekend:
Rest is productive.
Quiet is healing.

Taking time for yourself supports everything else you do.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and restorative weekend ahead. 💚

Tension builds quietly.In the shoulders. The jaw. The lower back. The mind.You don’t have to wait until discomfort becom...
02/18/2026

Tension builds quietly.
In the shoulders. The jaw. The lower back. The mind.

You don’t have to wait until discomfort becomes overwhelming. Regular therapeutic support can help release built-up tension and keep your body moving with ease.

Learn more about our services:
touchstoneholistic.com/therapeutic-services/

Hydration plays a bigger role in wellness than most people realize. 💧Proper hydration supports circulation, muscle recov...
02/18/2026

Hydration plays a bigger role in wellness than most people realize. 💧
Proper hydration supports circulation, muscle recovery, clearer thinking, and overall energy.

Pair mindful hydration with therapeutic care to help your body function at its best, inside and out.
https://touchstoneholistic.com/therapeutic-services/

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Brussels, ON
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The original owner and matriarch, Sandra Giesbrecht, a RPN has been learning, teaching and giving treatments for more than 30 years. Sandra is looking to retire shortly and is passing her business to her daughter Karen Cowan, and grand-daughter Amanda Ripper.

Karen Cowan has worked with Sandra periodically since the early years of Touchstone Therapies. She is a registered Reflexologist since 1989, has studied kinesiology, physiology and business. With over 30 years of experience Karen looks forward to continuing the legacy started by her mother.

Amanda Ripper is our newest therapist. Amanda graduated as a PSW in 2012. She studied under both Sandra and Karen to learn the modalities offered at Touchstone. She brings positive energy and is intuitive of the needs of our clients.