Foundations Osteopathy and Wellness

10/23/2025

Dear cherished clients,

I wanted to reach out to share some happy news - our family is growing again! With this exciting new chapter, I've decided to extend my maternity leave a little longer than planned. I'll be focusing on life at home for the next while, and don't anticipate returning to practice until at least April 2027.

This wasn't an easy decision, as I've truly missed being in clinic and working with all of you. It's been such a privilege to be part of your health and recovery journeys over the years, and I'm so grateful for your trust, patience, and continued support while I take this time with my growing family.

In the meantime, I want to make sure you're well taken care of. Here are a few practitioners I can confidently recommend for ongoing care:

Trusted Practitioners:

Registered Massage Therapy
Dallas Smith, RMT
Imagine Wellness
7097494968

Katie Bussey, RMT
Massage for Health
7097683833

Erin Power, RMT
Renewal Grove
7097465463

Physiotherapy
Donna Conran
Back on Track Physiotherapy
7097388080

Rob Kelland
Nova Physiotherapy
7097267300

Chiropractic
Dr. Susan O’Leary, DC
Soul Wellbeing
7097640171

Dr. Phillip Locke, DC
Discover Chiropractic
7097575777

Naturopath
Dr. Erin Beiman, ND
7096933891

Dr. Tanya O’Brien, ND
7097397979

Reflexology
Elizabeth Ward
Dragonfly Wellness
7097690049

Acupuncture
Bengie Munden, M.T., r.Ac., D. TCM
Back to Health
7097380158

Dietician
Felicia Newell, RD, MscAHN
Sustain Nutrition
7097495477

Manual Osteopathy
Union Osteopathy
7097435746

Thank you again for being such a valued part of my practice. I look forward to reconnecting when the time is right and continuing our work together down the road.

Yours in health,
Sonya Leclerc, DOMP

03/25/2025

Study breaks

07/11/2024

Hi friends! As I prepare to take some time off this fall and winter there is an opportunity for someone to use my office space in Mount Pearl to build and expand their own business!

Perfectly furnished for any manual therapy!
Full time or part time availability!
Flexible starting dates!

Please share!

Treatment rooms available in multidisciplinary wellness space on Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl Full Time and Part Time availability Room Details: - 110 Sqft, furnished - Located on the main floor of the office - Large, bright windows for natural light, frosted with blinds for privacy - Highly fle...

02/16/2024

The diaphragm, abdomen, and pelvic floor function together as a coordinated unit to provide stability, support, and control for the body's core. Dysfunction or weakness in any of these components can lead to issues such as poor posture, back pain, pelvic floor disorders, or impaired breathing mechanics. Assessing the overall function of each of these components is necessary to address issues that might seem independent of each other but are actually directly linked.
Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as deep breathing, helps strengthen the diaphragm and promotes relaxation. Slow, controlled, deep breathing promotes full expansion of the ribcage, as well as diaphragm compression with downward movement into the abdomen.
Spinal stabilization exercises such as Planks or Dead-bugs target the abdominal muscle groups together. The more stabilized the core, the less strain on the lower back, diaphragm, and pelvic floor. Remember your diaphragmatic breathing while practicing!
Pelvic Floor Exercises, such as Kegel exercises or contractions, strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. However, if your pelvic floor is hypertonic, too tight, Kegels will not give you the benefit you’re looking for. In this case, slow, diaphragmatic breath can be helpful to relax the pelvic floor muscles.
Chat with your healthcare or fitness professional about the benefits of balancing your diaphragm, abdomen and pelvic floor!

01/18/2024

Steve Shearer at Pawsitive Orthotics and Prosthetics helping our furry friends live their best life. Give them a follow!

Lola thought she looked quite lovely in her purple harness and matching purple knee brace. We tend to agree 😀

01/02/2024

Very excited to introduce Alison Judd with Alison Judd Consulting, BSW, MSW, RSW, who specializes in guiding individuals and families through critical illnesses, life transitions, and grief. With expertise in loss across various spectrums, including disability, aging, dementia, and bereavement, Alison provides holistic support.

Alison excels in value-based advance care planning, helping clients complete advanced health care directives to navigate changing health needs. Her therapeutic approaches include legacy work, meaning-centered, and dignity therapy, emphasizing shared decision-making and person-centered care.

Now accepting new clients here at Foundations Osteopathy and Wellness, Alison is your partner in facing life's challenges with empathy and understanding.

If you, or someone you know might benefit from a meeting with Alison, please don’t hesitate to contact her by telephone at (709) 700-3081, via email at alisoncritch88@gmail.com, or through Psychology Today at
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/alison-judd-consulting-st-johns-nl/1211160 .

Welcome aboard, Alison!

12/01/2023

That’s a wrap for 2023! I am officially booked for the rest of the year, and have been scheduling into January 2024!

My waitlist is open, so if you’re still hoping for an appointment, please reach out!

11/24/2023

What is your body trying to tell you?

Good to remember when you are trying to find answers to healing.

The body never does anything without a reason. Listen and stop blaming it.

Think like your body thinks.

11/20/2023

Bright, spacious, furnished treatment room available in Mount Pearl! Part Time or Full Time rates!

Are you a highly skilled and dedicated manual therapist in search of a space to cultivate your healing practice? Location: 185 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2, Mount Pearl Room Description: - Bright and spacious ground-floor treatment room - Two large windows and freshly painted, privacy film on window...

11/11/2023

We will remember them.