Melody RPN Peri/Menopause Nurse and IV Specialist

05/13/2026

There’s always more to learn!

05/05/2026

✨ New Program Launch at Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics ✨

Cara at Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics so excited to share something truly meaningful…

Cara is launching a dedicated program to support individuals on the journey toward an Ehlers-Danlos diagnosis.

If you—or someone you know—has hypermobility, frequent joint pain, or symptoms that haven’t quite been explained, this program offers a more guided and supportive path forward. In collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner, clients will receive thorough assessment, direction, and compassionate care throughout the process.

You don’t have to keep searching for answers alone—this is about clarity, validation, and getting the right support.

Message Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics for more

You’ve waited long enough for answers.

At Thrive, we’ve built a nurse-led hypermobile Ehlers Danlos diagnosis patient pathway that actually sees you. From your first visit to your last unanswered question.

Here’s how it works:

🌿 Step 1 — In-Person Clinical Assessment
Your nurse conducts a thorough, hands-on evaluation of your hypermobility, joints, skin, and symptom history. This is where your story finally starts to make sense.

💻 Step 2 — Virtual Diagnostic Evaluation
Our Nurse Practitioner completes a comprehensive diagnostic review virtually. Together, both parts create a full, evidence-informed picture for diagnosis.

After your pathway, you’ll receive:
→ A diagnosis + clear next steps
→ Curated EDS resources tailored to you
→ A carefully vetted list of EDS-aware providers who get it

And the support doesn’t stop at diagnosis.
Follow-up appointments are available for post-diagnosis support — including access to affordable IV therapy and more.

Because managing EDS is a journey, not a one-time appointment.

04/28/2026

Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics is excited to host our May Community IV Events—a perfect opportunity if you’ve been curious about trying vitamin infusions.

Cara’s first session in Manotick is already sold out, but there are still 3 spots available for the second session on Thursday, April 30th from 7–8 PM.

I’ll be hosting the Kemptville event on May 7th, and I’d love to see you there!

These community events are a great way to experience IV therapy at a discounted rate, so if you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to book.

Our most popular infusions right now include:
✨ NAD+
✨ Glutathione
✨ Myers’ Cocktail
✨ Immune+

Spots are limited—message to reserve yours!
Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics

04/22/2026

Let's talk!

🐘 The elephant in the room…

You don’t feel like yourself anymore.

Not just tired.
Not just stressed.

Just… off.

*You’re more irritable.
*More forgetful.
*Less patient.
*Your energy isn’t the same—and no matter what you try, it doesn’t fully come back.

And yet…

👉 No one really talks about this part
👉 No one really explains what’s happening
👉 And most women are left to figure it out alone

So we push through.
We second-guess ourselves.
We wonder if it’s “just us.”

It’s not.

🌿 There’s a reason this is happening—and it’s more common than you think.

I’ve been having more and more conversations like this lately…
So I’m putting together SMALL, RELAXED PERI/MENOPAUSE CHATS where we can actually talk about what’s really going on (without judgment, confusion, or overwhelm).

More details coming soon 👀

💬 If this hits home, drop a “ME” or send me a message—I’ll make sure you’re the first to hear.

04/14/2026

Another busy/rainy day of Iron IV Infusions and Peri/Menopause workshop write ups ✍️

04/09/2026

PERI/MENOPAUSE group sessions are coming back!

Stay tuned for details on small group sessions in Kemptville and Manotick through Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics.

04/08/2026

✨ Perimenopause & Menopause Support Takes a Team ✨

I’m so excited to be working alongside an incredible group of practitioners at Thrive Wellness Kemptville who are all dedicated to helping women feel their best through peri/menopause.

This stage of life is complex and having the right support team matters. At Thrive, we take a collaborative approach so women can access multiple supports in one place.

Meet the team supporting women's midlife health:

👩‍⚕️ Melody Melody RPN Peri/Menopause Nurse and IV Specialist– Infusion Nurse & Certified Menopause Coach
💉 Iron infusions
💧 Vitamin infusions
🌸 Menopause coaching & education

💆‍♀️ Lindy Pophal Massage Practitioner– Massage Practitioner
Lymphatic drainage and massage support for stress, adrenal balance, and recovery.

🩺 Carolyn McGillis Carolyn McGillis w Careness– Nurse Practitioner (Functional Medicine)
Personalized care focusing on root causes of hormonal and metabolic concerns.

✨ Cara Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics – Owner of Thrive Wellness
Vitamin infusions and aesthetic therapies supporting wellness and confidence.

When women are supported by a collaborative team, they don’t have to navigate peri/menopause alone. 💜

📍 Now seeing clients at Thrive Wellness Kemptville on Wednesdays. 222 Prescott Street, 2nd floor

📩 To book: Message Thrive Wellness: admin@thrivewellnessandaesthetics

If you are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, hormone changes, or just not feeling like yourself, reach out. Support is available.

04/07/2026

✨ Now accepting new clients for Peri/Menopause Coaching along with Iron and Vitamin Infusions✨

If you're constantly tired, experiencing brain fog, low mood, weight changes, or just feel "off," it may not just be stress or aging. Many women in perimenopause and menopause are dealing with iron deficiency and hormonal changes that often go unrecognized or untreated.

As a nurse 👩‍⚕️ and Certified Menopause Coach, I provide both clinical support and real-life guidance to help women improve their energy, understand their symptoms, and feel more in control of their health again.

Services include:
💉 Iron infusions (with referral)
💧 Vitamin infusions for energy and wellness
🌸 Perimenopause & menopause coaching
📚 Symptom education and practical strategies
🤝 A supportive, judgment-free approach

This is not a one-size-fits-all program. Every woman’s experience is different and your care should be too.

If you have been told "your labs are normal" but you still don't feel well, or you're tired of trying to figure this out alone, I may be able to help.

📍 I am currently accepting new clients at Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics(Kemptville location) on Wednesdays.

📩 To book: Please message Thrive Wellness directly.

Helping women feel like themselves again is why I do this work. 💜

04/04/2026

☀️𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗
is one of those nutrients people assume will “fix itself” in the summer, but that’s often not the case. Especially if you start the season already deficient.
If your vitamin D levels are low coming out of winter, it can actually
take months to bring them back up.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵
sunlight helps the skin produce vitamin D, several factors make it harder than people think: we spend most of our time indoors, sunscreen blocks vitamin D synthesis.

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲
limits UVB exposure for much of the year, and darker skin tones or higher body fat can reduce how efficiently vitamin D is produced and stored.

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁
vitamin D levels rise slowly. If someone is significantly deficient in the winter, normal summer sun exposure alone may not be enough to fully correct the deficiency before fall arrives again.

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗
can contribute to fatigue, low mood, muscle weakness, and immune changes. It also plays an important role in bone health, hormone balance, and overall metabolic function.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
vitamin D levels don’t automatically “bounce back” in the summer. If you start the season low, it often requires intentional supplementation and monitoring to restore optimal levels.

01/30/2025

Hello everybody!

I know it has been quite some time since I have popped online, but I have had some changes in my life and had to prioritize and unfortunately this was on the back burner.

Moving forward, things are greatly improving and I am looking forward to bringing back the awareness and health for women And for men!

I had the opportunity to visit Sarah Nestor at her new facility, and I am more than excited to have been taken care of by this amazing soul.

Now the fun part! If I were to plant the seed of doing more workshops in person and online for women and men for pelvic floor in collaboration with Sara, would you be interested?

Let me know your thoughts below or in a private message. I have missed all of you so much and I’m looking forward to the opportunity of sharing all that I had to offer with you.

Xoxo
Feeling good begins inside
Melody

📣Life gets busy for Moms, including our Mayor ! So we’ve shuffled a couple things around. You are STILL invited to join us for our ribbon cutting (9:30 am) and Open House (11:15am-12:30pm).

Please note our Yoga Class is full! 📣

It’s time to make it official!🎉

We would like to OFFICIALLY welcome you to the Grand Opening of The Nest Wellness!

Come check out our space, meet our clinicians, and join in for some fun!

Here’s the itinerary

🗓️ Friday January 31, 2025

9:30AM: Ribbon Cutting ceremony 🎀. Join us with the help of Mayor Nancy Peckford to officially open our space to the community!

10-11AM: Complimentary Parent and Baby Yoga class (registration required, as spaces are limited!)🧘🏽‍♀️👶🏽- CLASS FULL

11:15AM-12:30PM: Light snacks and refreshments. Come see our space, meet our team, and connect with friends in the community! Kids are welcome, and there will be lots of toys, colouring, and music to keep them entertained! 🍓☕️

We can’t wait to see you all!

11/13/2024

I know it’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted as I have been working my nursing job to the max…
I needed this little giggle (insert demonic bellowing laugh) to get through today.
Teehee 🤭

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCE3k4Vv2Kg/?igsh=eHk2ZHJ6ZzJnb2Yw