Healing Hands Integrative Medicine

10/27/2025

We are so excited to welcome Tina Ross to our team! 🌸

Tina is a Karuna Holy Fire® III Reiki Master and Energetic Wellness Practitioner with over 13 years of experience helping individuals restore balance, vitality, and wholeness. Her work bridges science and spirit, supporting clients in releasing tension, emotional blocks, and energetic patterns to create space for relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy.

Using Reiki, intuitive energy work, the Akashic Records, and soul-centred coaching, Tina helps each person reconnect with their authentic self and inner wisdom.

She is now accepting appointments for 90-minute Integrated Energy Sessions, personalized to relax, reset, restore balance, and boost vitality.

We’re so grateful to have Tina’s warmth, wisdom, and healing energy on our team. Join us in giving her a warm welcome! 💚

💻 Book your session here: https://healinghandslacombe.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/81

10/27/2025

If you’ve been saying, “I really need a massage” for the past three weeks…

Consider this your sign from the universe (aka me 😏)

A few openings this week, come get those knots evicted. 💆‍♀️

👉 https://healinghandslacombe.janeapp.com/

10/27/2025

✨ Experience the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu ✨

A gentle, Japanese energy practice that helps harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. By releasing energetic blockages, it promotes deep relaxation and restores natural balance.

📞 Call the office to book your appointment 403–782-4600

10/26/2025

Sometimes the foods we eat every day are the very ones triggering our symptoms. That’s where an elimination diet can be a game-changer.

By removing certain common trigger foods for a few weeks and then reintroducing them one at a time, you can clearly see which ones your body loves… and which ones it’s fighting against. It’s not about restriction forever, it’s about gathering clues and creating a diet that truly works for your body.

This isn’t just guesswork, it’s a structured, intentional way to uncover hidden food sensitivities that can affect digestion, energy, mood, hormones, and skin health.

If you feel like something might be off, we can help you create a plan that’s effective, nutrient-balanced, and sustainable. Book your consultation today!

10/25/2025

Your gut is home to trillions of microbes, and the more diverse they are, the better they can support your digestion, immunity, and metabolism.

When diversity drops, your body sends signals. Three common signs:

1️⃣ Frequent bloating or irregular bowel movements – your gut struggles to process food efficiently.
2️⃣ Weakened immunity – you catch colds easily or take longer to recover.
3️⃣ Difficulty managing weight – metabolism slows when your gut is out of balance.

Low microbiome diversity means less resilience, more inflammation, and reduced nutrient absorption. The good news? Your gut can change, diversity can be rebuilt with the right foods, lifestyle, and support.

If you suspect your gut health is holding you back, we can help you uncover imbalances and create a plan to restore your microbiome.

10/25/2025

You’ve noticed your hair thinning. You bring it up at your checkup… and you’re told “everything looks normal.”

Here’s why that happens:

👉 Symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, or hair loss are often blamed on stress or age.
👉 Routine labs may miss subtle imbalances in iron, thyroid, or hormones.
👉 Your hair, skin, and hormone health aren’t always connected in standard care.

In our new blog, we dive into three hidden causes of hair thinning in women and why they often go undiagnosed, plus what to do next.

https://healinghandslacombe.com/the-real-reason-why-your-hair-is-thinning/

10/25/2025

Just caught today’s special 💉🐟
Catch of the Day: Myers IV ✨

This vitamin and mineral infusion is designed to support energy, immunity, and overall wellness.Giving your body the extra boost it needs, right where it needs it. 🌿💧

Treatments can also be customized to support your unique health needs, so you get exactly what YOUR body needs!\

10/24/2025

Dark circles can be a clue that your body is struggling with deeper imbalances, especially in your gut or liver.

When digestion is off, nutrient absorption suffers. Low iron, B vitamins, or antioxidants can make the skin under your eyes appear darker. Chronic gut inflammation can also cause blood vessels in that delicate area to dilate, making shadows more visible.

Your liver is another key player as it’s your main detox organ. If it’s overburdened by environmental toxins, processed foods, or chronic inflammation, your body may show signs through your skin, including puffiness or discoloration under the eyes.

Instead of just covering up with concealer, it’s worth asking: Why is my body showing this sign? Addressing gut health, supporting liver function, and optimizing nutrient intake can make a visible difference.

10/24/2025

We’re so grateful to be part of The WellPause Experience happening, November 2 at the Holiday Inn in Red Deer! 💛

We can’t wait to connect with so many wonderful women, practitioners, and wellness seekers and share more about what integrative, compassionate care means to us at Healing Hands. 🌿

Stop by and say hello! We’d love to see you, hear your stories and struggles, and especially talk about how we can support you in this phase of your life. ✨

Vendor Spotlight — Healing Hands Integrative Wellness, Lacombe

We’re thrilled to welcome Healing Hands Integrative Medicine to the WellPause Experience Wellness Marketplace!

Based in Lacombe, Alberta, Healing Hands is a collective of practitioners offering integrative, evidence-informed care — from massage therapy and osteopathy to holistic nutrition, acupuncture, and energy-based therapies.

Their mission is simple yet powerful: to help clients restore balance, reduce stress, and reconnect with their bodies through compassionate, collaborative care. 🌿

At Healing Hands, wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Their multidisciplinary team meets each client where they are — supporting physical, emotional, and energetic health in harmony.

We’re proud to have them join us in creating a truly holistic space for women’s wellness and empowerment at The WellPause Experience.

🗓 November 2, 2025 | 📍 Holiday Inn, Red Deer
🎟 [events.wellpause.ca/red-deer/tickets](https://events.wellpause.ca/red-deer/tickets)

10/24/2025

Both can be signs that your body’s natural sleep rhythms are out of sync, but for very different reasons.

💤 If you struggle to fall asleep, it could be due to high evening cortisol, blue light exposure, or an overactive nervous system that hasn’t had time to wind down.
🌙 If you wake up in the night, blood sugar drops, hormone changes, or even liver detox patterns might be to blame.

Sleep isn’t just about hours in bed, it’s a reflection of your hormonal balance, nutrient status, stress response, and even gut health.

So tell us in the comments, are you a “can’t fall asleep” or “wake up at 3am” person?

10/24/2025

✨ Menopause is surrounded by a lot of myths, from what symptoms are “normal” to what women should just “put up with.” The truth is, menopause is a natural transition, and with the right support, women can feel strong and vibrant through this stage of life. 🌿

If you want to separate fact from fiction and feel more confident navigating perimenopause and menopause, join us at The Well Pause Experience:

📅 November 2, 2025
📍 Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South
🕗 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM

This one-day in-person event offers evidence-based talks, practical tools, a supportive community, and a curated Wellness Marketplace. It’s designed to empower women through this transition.

💛 Or book an appointment to learn how naturopathic care can support you individually.

10/23/2025

This Gut Healing Salad Dressing is a functional food powerhouse, blending healthy fats, fermented miso for probiotic benefits, and nutrient-dense nutritional yeast for a savory, cheesy flavor (without the dairy).

Ingredients
⅓ cup oil, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
juice of 2 lemons
¼ cup vinegar, red wine
¼ cup white miso paste
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
2 garlic cloves, grated
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the EVOO or avocado oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, white miso paste, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, grated garlic, and salt until well combined.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Recipe adapted from: https://nicolejaques.com/gut-healing-salad-dressing