Brightside Integrated Health

05/24/2026

Brightside's Holistic Nutritional Counsellor, Lauren Brady, RHN, shares why she loves smoothies:

"Nutrition is a great way to support brain health and therefore mental health - and smoothies are a convenient and delicious vehicle for getting extra nutrients, especially when your appetite is low, or you're feeling too overwhelmed to cook a meal.

A nutritionally balanced smoothie includes protein, healthy fats, and fiber, ideally from whole and minimally processed ingredients.
You can tailor smoothies to your nutrition and health goals and taste and texture preferences, using a variety of nutritious ingredients, such as:

Fruits: Bananas, berries, mango, pineapple, apples

Vegetables: Spinach, kale, carrots, cucumber, greens powder
Protein sources: Greek yogurt, protein powder, silken tofu, even white beans!

Healthy fats: Avocado, nut butter, h**p seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, or cashews

A liquid base: Water, milk (dairy or plant-based), coconut water, or herbal tea

Natural sweetener: Honey, maple syrup, pitted dates, or stevia

Next time you need a nutritional boost that is delicious, hydrating and portable, try whizzing up a smoothie!"

Want to work with Lauren?
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05/19/2026

Join our team and come over to the Brightside! ☀
Brightside Integrated Health is currently seeking a full-time office manager. If you are experienced, friendly, professional, dependable and have great customer service skills, we would love to hear from you! Experience with scheduling and billing is a must and experience with the Jane booking system (or similar) is a definite asset.

To apply, or for more details about the position or our company, please email our clinic manager Lauren, at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.

Thank you for your interest!
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05/18/2026

Happy 24th Anniversary to Mr. and Ms. Brightside!🌞
That flippy hair! Those Y2K shades!
We asked Brian and Lauren their secret to a long and happy marriage and they said something about the grass being greener where you water it.🌱🌱

Are you in a new relationship and want to address issues while they are still small? That's a great idea! Or perhaps you are further along life's path with your partner and resentments are building? Or maybe you have decided to part ways, but want to do so in a healthy way and minimize the impact on your family?
Brightside therapists can help with any of these scenarios!

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05/15/2026

Are you a previous Brightside client, but perhaps you have exhausted your insurance benefits for the year, or your financial situation has changed, which is preventing you from continuing counselling?

Fireside Counselling might be a great option for you! Same location, same relaxing clinic vibe. Fireside's counselling interns are carefully vetted and supervised by licensed Brightside therapists. Your previous Brightside therapist can provide a seamless transfer to your new Fireside counselling intern, so you don't have to start from scratch!

Reach out today!🔥
Have questions? Email our clinic manager, Lauren at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.

Fireside Counselling is a student-run counselling service, located within the Brightside Integrated Health clinic, at 250 Baker Drive in Dartmouth.

Counselling is provided by Masters-level practicum students, under the supervision of licensed Brightside therapists.

We are an affordable option for those who do not have adequate insurance benefits, and for whom the cost of private therapy is a barrier to receiving quality care. The fee is $40.00 per 50-minute counselling session.

For a limited time, we are offering a FREE introductory session to new clients. If you have been thinking about starting therapy, but are feeling a bit hesitant, you can try it out with no commitment!

Our counselling interns work with adults, youth (12+), couples and families! They offer both in-person and virtual sessions.

If you are interested in learning more, or would like to book your appointment, please reach out!

📞902-444-0557
📧firesidecounselling@brightsidehealth.ca
🌐brightsidehealth.ca/fireside/

05/10/2026

Get on your mom jeans - it's Mother's Day!
Mad props to all the moms and mom figures in our lives. - we see you and appreciate you!❤

And big congratulations to the winner of our our Mother's Day Giveaway - Jennifer Gillard!🎉

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05/04/2026

Are you an amazing massage therapist, or osteopath who is looking for the perfect home for your established part-time practice?💆🏻‍♀️

Brightside Integrated Health is a multi-disciplinary mental health and wellness clinic, centrally located on Baker Drive in Dartmouth. Our clinic is warm and inviting and our team of practitioners and staff are top shelf.💯

If you are interested in joining our team, or would like more information about this opportunity, please contact our clinic manager, Lauren at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.📩

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05/01/2026

Holy Smokes, it's May!🌷

And what better way to celebrate than to run a Mother's Day Giveaway? The prize is the winner's choice of service:
☑60 minute massage therapy session with Sydney Coughlin, RMT
☑60 minute acupuncture session with Jennifer Jamieson, Registered Acupuncturist, Reiki Practitioner
☑60 minute nutritional counselling session with Lauren Brady, RHN

Plus a gift bag containing self-care and wellness products from our retail shop - perfect for gifting to Mom, or keeping for yourself!

How to enter?🧐
Simply like and share this post and follow our page👍
For an extra entry, tag a friend you think would enjoy it!
The winner will be chosen at random, on Saturday, May 9th and the winner's name will be posted on our page.

The small print:
This giveaway contest is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook.
The winner must be 19+ years of age.
The prize must be collected by June 30, 2026 (gift bag picked up and appointment booked)

Good Luck!🍀
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04/26/2026

Does Brightside offer counselling for children?🤔
Yes, we do! 🧸⚽

Children may struggle to identify and express emotions, especially when they are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or confused. Therapy offers them another way to be seen, heard, and understood and teaches them how to recognize emotions in their body and communicate those big feelings in a healthy way.

Our goal is to help children build emotional awareness, coping skills, confidence, and resilience – while also supporting caregivers with insight and practical tools along the way.💡

To discover which Brightside therapists work with children:
brightsidehealth.ca/children-youth/

To book online:
brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/mental-health-counselling-therapy

Brightside Integrated Health offers mental health counselling, trauma counselling, corporate services, massage, naturopathy and nutrition.

04/20/2026

Another new team member!
Welcome Meghan!🎉

Meghan Josey is registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists as a Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidate. She holds a BA in Psychology from Saint Mary’s University, and a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

The foundation of Meghan’s work is in the belief that every individual has innate strength, resilience and self-compassion amidst the chaos and emotional challenges that life can present. She focuses on helping clients reconnect with these innate traits, fostering space for growth, meaningful change and connection to a fulfilling life, whatever that may look like for each individual.

She works with adolescents (12+), individuals and couples navigating concerns of emotional regulation and anger, communication, life stressors, self-esteem, conflict resolution, anxiety, depression and relational concerns.

Meghan focuses on fostering a safe space through connection, to allow for the work to be done. She tailors her approach to each client’s unique experience and needs, pulling from Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive- Behavioural Therapy (CBT),and Emotion-focused therapy (EFT). She also incorporates somatic elements into work with clients, recognizing that the mind-body connection plays a role in a multitude of concerns.

Want to work with Meghan?
Reach out to our front desk administrator: brightsidehealth.ca/
Or Book Online: brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/46

04/16/2026

We have a new team member! 🎉
Nicole Baldwin, BSW, RSW, MACP, RCT-C

"My work is grounded in helping people explore the root causes of their challenges, identifying patterns, gaining insight into underlying processes, and creating space for meaningful, lasting change.

I am both a Registered Social Worker and Counselling Therapist-Candidate, holding a Bachelor of Social Work and a MA in Counselling Psychology. I have over 14 years of experience supporting individuals, children, youth, and families. My areas of focus include trauma, grief and loss, addiction, parenting, system navigation, and life transitions. I also have an interest in providing support for women who are navigating the emotions and changes related to perimenopause and menopause. I work with children ages 5 years and up, as well as youth, adults, couples and families.

I support individuals in processing trauma and loss in a way that feels safe, manageable, and empowering. I recognize how these experiences impact not only thoughts and emotions, but also the nervous system and how we experience ourselves and the world around us.

My approach is integrative and relational. I draw from evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), while also incorporating somatic awareness and nervous system regulation.

I believe therapy should feel human, collaborative, and tailored to everyone’s individual needs. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and not judged, and where we can work together toward meaningful, sustainable change. I also practice with cultural humility, respect, and a commitment to ongoing learning."

Want to work with Nicole?
Contact our front desk, or book online!
https://brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/47
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

04/10/2026

Join our team and come over to the Brightside! ☀

Brightside Integrated Health is currently seeking a part-time front desk administrator. If you are friendly, professional, dependable and have great customer service skills, we would love to hear from you! Experience with billing and the Jane booking system are definite assets.

To apply, or for more details about the position or our company, please email our clinic manager Lauren, at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.

Thank you for your interest!
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