Play It Forward Sports Therapy

07/21/2025

Still vibing high after working the last-ever Singletrack 6 mountain bike race in the beautiful West Kootenays last week. 🚵‍♀️💥

I had the honour of being part of the medical team, helping incredible riders from all over the world stay strong through 6 unforgettable days of riding. It was a week full of grit, determination, and awe-inspiring trails. 🌲💪

My heart feels a little heavy knowing this was the final 6-day event, but I’m hopeful to join the 3-day version in the future!

If you’ve been pushing hard on the trails (or just in life), and need support for recovery or injury, I’ve got you.

📍Play It Forward Sports Therapy
Fernie, BC – West Kootenays
✨ Athletic Therapy
✨ Soft Tissue Injury Treatment
✨ Concussion Management
✨ Cranial Sacral Therapy

Here to keep you moving, healing, and doing what you love.

05/10/2025

Being a homeschooling mom and a forest school teacher has taught me lessons no textbook ever could. 🌿📚

Here are some of the truths I keep learning—out in the woods, at our dinner table, and in the beautiful mess of everyday life:

1. Let go of expectations – The plan is rarely the path. Flexibility is freedom.

2. Life is messy – Mud, emotions, learning curves—embrace the chaos. That’s where the good stuff grows.

3. Be present – The now is where connection happens. Nature doesn't rush, and neither should we.

4. Be playful – Your inner child is wise. Laugh loud, get silly, explore with joy.

5. Stop worrying – Most of what we stress about never happens. Trust instead.

6. Do stuff that’s scary – Growth lives just beyond your comfort zone. Say yes to the edge.

7. Be curious – Follow questions. Notice the tiny things. Wonder is the gateway to learning.

8. Nature provides everything we need – Healing, rhythm, joy, clarity—it’s all out there.

9. Be grateful & fill yourself up – Gratitude changes how you see. Rest isn't a reward—it's essential.

10. Trust the process – Learning is messy, slow, surprising. It’s working, even when it doesn’t look like it.

Here’s to wild hearts, muddy boots, and learning to grow right alongside our kids. 💚

What’s one way your inner child wants to play today?

Beautiful picture taken by Lost Koala Photography

05/07/2025

🌿🎙 I had the honour of being interviewed by my long-time friend and colleague, Ula Naszynska-Spitzer, on a topic that’s incredibly close to my heart — how to combine nature therapy with athletic therapy to bring more balance, healing, and joy into our lives. 💚

We explored the power of Vitamin N (Nature) and how reconnecting with the outdoors supports both physical recovery and mental wellness — whether you're on a forest trail or a treatment table.

As the owner of Play It Forward Sports Therapy and Wild at Heart Forest School, I believe in helping people of all ages thrive through movement, mindfulness, and the magic of nature.

🌟 Enjoy the full 10-minute interview! I hope it inspires you to get outside and move your body in a way that feels good.

Today I had the pleasure of talking to Sanne De Groot a fellow Athletic Therapist, a mom and owner of Wild at Heart Forest School. If you are looking for fun things to do this spring and summer have a listen to us. Remember to check out Sanne's website at www.faebook.com/WildAtHeartForestSchoolBC/

05/05/2025

Your stacked class schedule for the May Core Yoga Challenge! Still time to sign up and enter to win the 4 month membership! Just complete 20 classes in 30 days for only $109. Let's get stronger together! 💪🩷

02/25/2025

We are super excited to launch our first online class ✨

To help support the needs of our community we are offering our first online Kundalini Activation class this Friday February 28th 🐍🙌🏽.

FREE 💗

This is a 60 minute meditative journey to connect with your soul essence and activate the Kundalini energy within. In the comfort of your own home you can relax and receive this energy transmission. This helps activate your highest potential and highest timeline. We will begin with gentle movement and breath work before you settle into Savasana and allow your inner knowing to help guide this energy through your body. This is a healing modality for you to explore deep levels of transformation, energetic releases and visualizations of soul remembrance. With intention for self empowerment 💗.

Only 10 spots available for this first online offering, register for your free class through our website. And a zoom link will be emailed to you 💝

02/18/2025

Come and join me for class tomorrow at noon.

01/29/2025

Abi Moore was the long-time Marketing Manager at Fernie Brewing. For 14 years, she was a cherished colleague, mentor and friend to everyone at FBC, who we tragically lost in July 2024.
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To celebrate her legacy, we have the honour of creating the Run Abi Run Sponsorship to support two athletes every year as they train for and compete in their first ultra-marathon.
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If you love running as much as you love cheering on other people, you’re ready to dive into the world of ultras, and you’ll continue Abi’s mission of never leaving anyone behind, we want to hear from you.
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Hit the link below to learn more about Abi’s legacy, the sponsorship and how to apply. https://buff.ly/3PP0VTo
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[📷 Mark Eleven Photography]

01/07/2025

01/06/2025

Come and join me tomorrow at noon! Class description: We start by gently moving our physical bodies and then lay down on a very gentle and soft BeCalm craniosacral therapy balls that support the sacrum and head. While resting and relaxing on the support, you are led through a guided meditation.

As an added bonus you will receive a personalized mini craniosacral therapy session adjustment during the class (optional of course)

01/01/2025

On the stroke of midnight tonight, you can resolve to be better, if you like…
to be fitter,
to eat cleaner,
to work harder.

On the stroke of midnight tonight,
you can resolve to become a whole new you,
if you so choose.

Or, you can take a moment to acknowledge
all you already are.
Because it’s a lot.
You’re a lot.

And you deserve to be commended.

On the stroke of midnight tonight, perhaps you could congratulate yourself, for coping.
For breaking, again,
and for rebuilding, again.

For catching the stones life has thrown at you,
and using them to build your castle that little bit stronger.

You have endured, my friend.

And I don’t see the need to resolve to become a whole new you,
when you are already so very much indeed.

Happy new year.

You made it.

Now let us face another 365 day-turn, arms wide,
accepting, embracing and ‘seeing’ each other,
for all we are..

Donna Ashworth

Art is from Charlie Makesy's book
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse

12/23/2024

🌿✨ Organic Elderberry Syrup for Sale! ✨🌿

Boost your immune system naturally with our Organic Elderberry Syrup! Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, it’s the perfect addition to your wellness routine—especially during cold & flu season.

🍇 Ingredients: Organic elderberries, raw local honey, filtered water, and organic spices.
📏 Size: 125 ml (4 oz) mason jar
💲 Price: $15.00

👩‍⚕️ How to Use:

Take 1 tsp daily for general immune support (maintenance).
If you have cold/flu symptoms, take 1 tsp 3 times a day.
⏳ Limited Quantities Available! Don’t miss out—grab yours before it’s gone!

DM to order or comment below! 💬

12/18/2024

🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄

This Christmas, treat a friend to a rejuvenating session with our Certified Athletic Therapist and get 25% off your next treatment!

✨ Whether it's a massage, recovery session, or personalized care, give the gift of wellness — and enjoy a special discount for yourself!

👉 How it works:

Purchase a treatment for a friend by December 24, 2045
Receive 25% off your next session with us.
🎁 Give the gift of health this holiday season and feel great while doing it!

📞 DM us to book or for more details!