Balance Arts Studio

06/25/2025

What makes your heart sing? Since I have become a passionate Tango dancer, I have been reflecting on the idea of passion, and how it relates to healing and living a healthy, vibrant life.
In conversations with some friends, I realized not everyone has a strong passion. Instead, what often creates meaning in people’s lives are the small things: sharing a good conversation with a dear friend, helping an elderly neighbor with a task or cherishing simple moments with family. Looking more deeply, I found growing evidence that having meaning and purpose in life is essential for vibrant health. I hope you enjoy the blog!

Strategies to Find Meaning and Purpose: Reconnecting with sources of energy and inspiration may bring new direction and meaning to your life. Think back to your childhood: What activities made me feel most alive? What brought me joy? What was I naturally drawn to? Or ask yourself about your current....

05/29/2025

I am excited to share my new blog about the important role of the vagus nerve. Lately, I have been receiving many questions about the vagus nerve, as it is becoming a popular topic. In this blog, you will find information on why the vagus nerve is so important for our physical health, emotional well-being, and stress resilience, and how cultivating a deep connection with our body can support its function. Practices such as Reflexology and the Alexander Technique can help nurture this connection, encouraging improved nervous system flexibility.

Do you notice gut issues after stressful moments? Do you sometimes feel fearful or anxious even when everything seems fine? How long does it usually take you to return to a calm state after stress? And do your feelings of fear, anger, or anxiety always seem to match what is actually happening? These...

03/24/2025

Thank you for coming out to the Wellness Expo organized by Wellnessnews Central Vancouver Island. It was great to make new connections and talk to all of you!

03/18/2025

Alexander Technique helps individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) to gain better coping skills for their postural challenges and the difficulty in their day-to-day living. Several clinical studies have investigated the potential benefits of the Alexander Technique for people living with PD. Please read on more about the positive outcomes in the blog below.

For people living with PD, AT helps to gain better coping skills for their postural challenges and the difficulties of day-to-day living.

02/28/2025

Spring is in the air! This seems to be a good time to talk about walking. I am a big fan of walking as it is a simple activity that you can do at any time anywhere – without any special equipment or special trainings. We don’t necessarily have to go to a gym or exercise class to support our health. As science suggests walking regularly has many health benefits such as weight regulation, better sleep or improved gut health. Walking has been humanity’s best medicine for millennia!

Walking is by far one of the simplest and most-effective form of exercise that has tremendous health benefits.

10/30/2024

LPRC is pleased to offer this exciting 2 hour class designed to improve your well being!

Reduce Stress and Pain with the Alexander Technique

Habitual ways of moving and thinking often lead to physical and mental limitations. Learn strategies to improve posture and movement, while improving your energy and well-being with the Alexander Technique.

📅 Saturday, November 16 / 10:30am-12:30pm / $25
Click here to register 👉 https://ow.ly/MUKt50Ta79U

10/25/2024

I enjoyed the Seniors Health and Wellness Fair today at Beban Park Social Centre. I had many interesting talks and made some new connections. Thank you Teresa Ostman aka Wellnessnews Central Vancouver Island ! The 3 winners for my draw to win a complimentary sessions will be notified tomorrow. Thank you all for your interest and curiosity!

10/22/2024

Chronic pain is not a continuation of acute pain, and has to be looked at from a different perspective. Chronic lower back pain is not only about the back, but emotional and psychological factors are involved as well. Reflexology and Alexander Technique both are excellent tools to address chronic pain in a holistic way. Read on here!

Reflexology and Alexander Technique (AT) address chronic low back pain in a holistic way and both help to break the brain's pain circuitry.

10/08/2024

Do you know that extended health plans cover Reflexology treatments?
I am a member of the Reflexology Association of Canada, and a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist, RCRT. I can issue you a receipt to be submitted for reimbursement by your insurance provider. Please check in with your insurance to find out if Reflexology is part of your individual plan. The following insurance providers possibly cover Reflexology: Blue Cross, Canada Life, BFL Canada, Green Shield, Claims Secure, Industrial Alliance, Manulife, Provider Connect, Rand Insurance, Sunlife, Thrive or LEAGUE.

09/05/2024

Come and join me for this workshop on beautiful Gabriola Island!

Finding Balance in Daily Life - Intro to Alexander Technique

Monday | September 9, 2024 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm @ GRS

Feeling stressed and exhausted? Suffering from neck pain, headache or back pain? Having tensions or stiffness? Join Heike to reduce stress, help relieve pain, get more energy or just feel better! – AT helps to increase body awareness, change habitual movement and get more connected to yourself. Integrating the AT principles into your life supports balance in body and mind, and facilitates ease in your movement and in your daily living.

Register here: https://www.gabriolarecreation.org/events/alexander-technique-fall2024/

03/23/2024

Join us for the Annual EXPO tomorrow 10 am to 5 pm at Beban Park. Balance Arts Studio will be there and 70 + other exhibitors! Come and check it out. We will be happy to connect with you!

Looking forward to this Saturday, March 23rd's Wellness Expo. Join us and invite a friend.

Wellnessnews Central Vancouver Island
Beban Park, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo

https://www.wellnesshubvancouverisland.ca/expo

03/16/2024

Come and join us the expo on March 23 at Beban Park in Nanaimo. Free to attend! We will have 70+ exhibitors, wellness talks, door prizes and more. I will be there with a booth, and I will give a small power point presentation on sleep at 3 pm. Please come by to find out more about my service – or just to say hi. I will be happy to see you! :-)