Moving Through - Counselling and Wellness

05/28/2026

Coming up on June 5th: one more Just Dance evening before our summer pause. Such a wonderful feeling to spend time dancing in community!

It’s really helpful for us to confirm attendance so we know who to expect.

Please register for free through Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks at 275-3490. Donations are welcome at the event, but not required.

05/19/2026

A few updates for current clients: I'm temporarily using the small back office space instead of my regular office. My Jane online booking system will say 'Contact to Book', and if you'd like one of those times you see as available, just message me and I'll book it for you, and provide more details about this temporary shift in space.

My sincere hope is that this will be sorted very soon.

Also - I have some professional development and personal days booked off in May/June, and two weeks of vacation booked June 26-July 10.

If you have difficulty finding a time that can work for you, please reach out and we'll see what's possible. Thanks, and take care.

Thanks for your flexibility and advance planning!

05/17/2026

Last week I had a bit of a tricky situation, and needed some quick brainstorming on a temporary space. I'm grateful we were able to make things work where my office is, at Posture Perfect Health. (Thank you to Cynthia Lohnes-Ferrolino!)

In the early hours of 'uh-oh', though, Kelly at The Mahone Bay Centre was responsive and supportive, and ready with some details on an option that could have worked.

I'm grateful for her flexibility and support of me and all the small business owners/program leaders who are part the MBC Community. I've been teaching a weekly dance class there for 15 years, and always feel like the Centre is part of my home-space.

Thank you Kelly!

05/07/2026

T-SHIRT DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 13

14th Annual Chester Cut N Run 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run and NEW 2K Walk at the Chester Area Middle School on Sunday, June 7 starting 9:00 am. T-Shirt deadline: Wednesday, May 13.

To register contact Chester Rec & Parks 902-275-3490🙂.

04/26/2026

These monthly gatherings have been a sweet time. All are welcome! Two more before we take a wee break for summer.

Please register for free through Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks at 275-3490. Donations are welcome at the event, but not required.

04/16/2026

For those in the Annapolis Valley area...

04/16/2026

An excellent offering.

We still have a couple of spots available in our upcoming Growing Around Grief support group!

We are pleased to announce, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health "Growing Around Grief" - a 6-week support group facilitated by Shannon Vincent (RSW) and Anna Stewart (SWC) built around a reimagination on what it means to "live without". Rather than attempting to move past grief, this program will bring new skills in processing & living with grief, and growing new life experiences around it.

Shannon Vincent (RSW) is a primary care social worker supporting individuals and communities in Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. She is passionate about fostering connection through relational practice, strengthening community capacity, and providing trauma-informed care. Shannon is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming spaces where people can navigate challenges together and grow resilience.

Anna Stewart (SWC) is a primary care social work candidate in Bridgewater. She has completed multiple international trainings in yoga and meditation, mindfulness, conscious communication, and breathwork. She completed her BSW practicum with Budding Roots Therapy, specializing in somatic group work. She believes in the body’s innate capacity to experience grief, if we can learn to trust it as a guide.

If you have experienced and find yourself struggling with a great loss, and think you may benefit from this program email us at admin@ourhealthcentre.ca or call 902-273-2283 to register. Registration deadline is April 17th. Registrants will be asked to complete a short questionnaire to ensure the program would be an appropriate fit for them.

🗓Thursdays - April 23 to May 28
🕐6pm - 7:30pm
📩admin@ourhealthcentre.ca
📞902-273-2283

04/06/2026

As we emerge from winter-mode and into activities we've not done for a while, massage therapy can support your body to adjust and meet the demands of all the activities you enjoy in the spring!

Reach out to Posture Perfect Health to ask about which experienced massage therapist is the best fit for you.

Studies of Massage Therapy continually demonstrate massage as an effective treatment for muscle tension, balance, and gait. Massage can help you move with ease as we move into spring.

03/29/2026

Phew...so many good reasons to stay moving, and stay connected to real people. All are welcome.

April's date is the second Friday, April 10th.

We'll be dancing on May 1 and June 5 as well.

02/02/2026

This Friday. Stay loose, friends.

01/28/2026

A bit of introduction to this program, beginning February 5. The deadline is coming soon, please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Moving Through
What could help you move through stress, grief, or feeling stuck? This program explores concepts of nervous system regulation, and integrates those concepts into a movement practice. Each class will have an introduction to a somatic skill for supporting nervous system health, guided movement to a variety of music, and a short reflection. The movement is gentle, exploratory, and uses simple repetitive moves, as well as some guided free exploration. We’ll explore somatic movement skills such as start and stop, connect with rhythm, expand and contract, and follow the flow. All are welcome – no experience required, and any mobility challenges can be included.

From a fall participant: "Kathleen renewed my interest in dance and I loved her tiny teachings, music playlist, rhythm & flow. As a participant I was very engaged and did not want to miss a session."

Thursdays, 2:30-3:45 pm
February 5 - March 12
Tuck Hall, St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester
Cost: $95
Register through Chester Recreation at 275-3490