Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services

Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services Connect-Balance-Thrive works to support personal, professional & organizational health & wellness. Wellness Matters!

Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services™ works to support personal, professional and organizational health and well-being. Services include individual wellness sessions steeped in Trauma-Informed Practice and Polyvagal Theory Awareness from a certified Practitioner of: Healing Touch™, Sound Therapy, HeartMath® research-based techniques for Stress, Anxiety and Self-Regulation, and Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma education. Certified Practitioner Gayla Meredith provides needs-specific sessions and shares science-based information behind a variety of easily implemented wellness empowerment techniques and strategies that support client lifestyle and schedules. Individual in-person sessions include the option to enjoy a Healthyline far infra-red amethyst, tourmaline and jade warming mat during the session. In addition:
- Each session is aligned with client-specific needs and customized to support the best possible experience. Sessions may be fully Healing Touch (an energy modality using light or off-body hand placements) or Sound Therapy; or a combination of modalities, depending on client needs.
- All sessions involve an intake process, intention-setting, guided meditation and visualization with sensory activation, breath-focus and some sound elements, including tuning forks, chimes and/or bowls.
- Rest and Restore Sessions support client relaxation and emotional regulation - these are sound sessions that include a full sound immersion experience.
- Depending on client needs a variety of instruments or a few specific ones may be used, including - tuning forks, chimes, gongs, Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, drums, rainsticks, voice, etc.
- A pre- or post-session option offers Labyrinth walks (self-guided walking meditation), and/or quiet-time nature journaling near the natural woodlands beauty of Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park. Individual or group wellness sessions or consultations are also available to support education and awareness about the impacts of stress, including compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and Polyvagal Theory. Additional wellness supports/strategies and techniques include breath focus and heart-centred connection strategies, self-compassion and self-care options to fit individual lifestyle and interests. Practitioner Meredith is available to present to your group, offer Wellness Empowerment Workshops and/or provide Rest and Restore Relaxation Sound Bath Experience, in person or online. Gayla Meredith, a retired Northwest Territories' educator, political advocate and award winning author, enjoys giving the gift of wellness through her Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services™ business. She spent twenty-three years in a variety of northern education and cross-cultural settings, including classroom teacher, communications officer, Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) President, and Vice President for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF). With first-hand experience in education and advocacy, as well as her own personal burnout, Gayla knows the realities and impact of stress and burnout on caring professionals. In addition to teaching, she dedicated her time in the North to advocating for improved communication in education (internally and externally), realistic teacher workloads and action to support teacher wellness. Following her time in Canada's North, Gayla retired to a beautiful Gulf Island off of British Columbia, Canada. Gabriola Island and its nourishing environment and caring community provided 7 years of respite, restoration and recalibration following her demanding career. After 30 years away, in May of 2024, Gayla returned to her home Province of Manitoba where she currently offers wellness services online/distance and in-person. She currently resides in a peace-filled woodland natural environment at Riding Mountain National Park (1-hour north of Brandon Manitoba on Highway 10). Always an artist and creative, Gayla also offers a full line of energy-infused colourful creations under her Dances with Scarves® brand, including funky scarves and Blessing Dolls™. Gratitude, compassion, self-care and giving back have been foundational to Gayla’s wellness journey from surviving to thriving, both personally and professionally. Through her Connect-Balance-Thrive Wellness Services, Gayla is here to support your healthy and wellness journey. Reach out through FB Messenger, Email (ConnectBalanceThriveWellness@gmail.com) or Text 867-445-3634.

Thank you HeartMath Institute💫
09/28/2025

Thank you HeartMath Institute💫

As gesture of gratitude for you, The Appreciative Heart eBook is Free. It is an overview of the HeartMath Institute’s research on the physiological correlates of positive emotions and the science underlying two core HeartMath techniques which supports Heart-Based Living. The eBook provides steps and applications of Freeze-Frame® and Heart Lock-In®, which engage the heart to help transform stress and produce sustained states of coherence. Data from outcome studies are presented, which suggest that these techniques facilitate a beneficial repatterning process at the mental, emotional and physiological levels.
Download Free ebook The Appreciative Heart: The Psychophysiology of Positive Emotions and Optimal Functioning PDF, https://www.heartmath.org/resources/downloads/the-appreciative-heart/

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09/28/2025

Hearts Rising's weekly intention for Monday, September 29, 2025 (Curiosity, Tolerance, Compassion, and a Solution-Focused Mind-Set) – Together with intending deep healing for loved ones and situations spoken aloud into our Sacred Circle of Love, Light and Healing – and in awareness of the uncertain and ever-changing times in which we live, we hold love, support and safe-haven for all living beings and our planet. Specific to these days, we hold care and support for all people and communities affected by social, political and civil unrest and violence – may grace touch grieving hearts, may anger and violence de-escalate swiftly and completely, and may peace, safety and collaboration become common place.

Our intention is for healed hearts, minds, physiologies and connections in all people, though the “grace of healing love” such that a Divine Reset focusses thoughts, minds and deeds on curiosity, tolerance, compassion, and a solution-focused mind-set. And, each person is safe, healthy and blessed, in all ways.

WE Envision, Sense and Hold the intention as complete as we activate all of our senses in the experience of a safe, stable and peace-filled world for all people, where life supports a cooperative spirit steeped in the Divine “Grace of Healing Love” imbuing all people with curiosity, tolerance, compassion, and a solution-focused mind-set towards all living beings and the complexities of life on this earth. This new world, rich with possibilities, supports the highest good of all people, as miracle-rich solutions unfold in the blink of an eye bringing immediate resolution to complex situations. This is where mutual respect, connection, collaboration and unconditional love overcome divisiveness, isolation, cruelty and hate. An inner settling fills the hearts, minds and physiologies of all people as a deep-calm ushers in stability, certainty and blessed abundance for all individuals, homes, schools, workplaces, corporate boardrooms, organizational gatherings, political spaces, and governmental systems. This world, rich with curiosity, compassion and civility, is a beacon of light for all who lose their way during soulless times as it guides all people inwards on their journey to the heart what really matters – love, kindness, and support for all people and the planet. And here, all people, places and environments are safe, healthy and blessed, in all ways.

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09/22/2025

Happy Fall Equinox… may pause and reflection bring alignment and balance as this new season unfolds, with ease and grace 🍂✨🧘🏻‍♂️🕊️

09/22/2025

Hearts Rising's weekly intention for Monday, September 22, 2025 (Unity, Connection, Kindness & Love) – Together with intending deep healing for loved ones and situations spoken aloud into our Sacred Circle of Love, Light and Healing – and in awareness of the uncertain and ever-changing times in which we live, we hold love, support and safe-haven for all living beings and our planet. Specific to these days, we hold care and support for all people and communities affected by social, political and civil unrest and violence – may grace touch grieving hearts, may anger and violence de-escalate swiftly and completely, and may peace, safety and calm become common place.

Our intention is that unity, connection, kindness, and love transmute all divisiveness, isolation, cruelty and hate such that a deep inner calm and healing settle in the hearts, minds and physiologies of all people. And, each person is safe, healthy and blessed, in all ways.

WE Envision, Sense and Hold the intention as complete as we activate all of our senses in the experience of a safe, stable and peace-filled world for all people, where life supports a cooperative spirit steeped in Divine Grace with unity, connection, kindness and love for, amongst and between all living beings. This new world, rich with possibilities, supports the highest good of all people, as miracle-rich solutions unfold in the blink of an eye bringing immediate resolution to complex situations. This is where connection, mutual respect, steadfast kindness and unconditional love overcome divisiveness, isolation, cruelty and hate. An inner settling fills the hearts, minds and physiologies of all people as a deep-calm ushers in stability, certainty and blessed abundance for all individuals, homes, schools, workplaces, corporate boardrooms, organizational gatherings, political spaces, and governmental systems. This world, rich with curiosity, compassion and civility, is a beacon of light for all who lose their way during soulless times and guides all people on their return to the truth of what really matters – love, unity, connection and kindness, with support for all people and the planet. And here, all people, places and environments are safe, healthy and blessed, in all ways.

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09/20/2025

Healing backed by science. Guided by heart. 💜

Studies show it can help:
🧡 Alleviate physical pain
💛 Ease anxiety + support emotional calm
💚 Reduce stress and tension
💙 Improve immune function
💛 Support cancer care (mood + fatigue)
💜 Aid recovery after surgery or medical treatments

✨ Whether you’re healing from something big, or simply want to feel more like you again—Healing Touch meets you right where you are.

➜ Learn more about what’s possible at healingtouchprogram.com

Online and in-person sessions available ✨
09/20/2025

Online and in-person sessions available ✨

Healing Touch is more than calm—it’s clinically supported. Throwback to one of our favorite June Shine on Social posts!

➜ healingtouchprogram.com

Heres the article✨ https://htp.mykajabi.com/blog/how-healing-touch-helps-you-manage-stress-even-when-nothing-else-works?...
09/19/2025

Heres the article✨ https://htp.mykajabi.com/blog/how-healing-touch-helps-you-manage-stress-even-when-nothing-else-works?fbclid=IwZnRzaAM6dZlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHm8e0iVwQn75g1kyKs8zahfUSRLvM53FomzqG9ykCkrFeiyAsclW02dMJqWn_aem__zrfJqGQ6Nx-8um5Due87g

You’ve journaled, meditated, and tried to “power through”... so why does the stress still feel lodged in your chest?

Because sometimes, the overwhelm isn’t just in your mind — it’s in your energy field.
This article explores how Healing Touch goes deeper than surface-level coping and offers true energetic recalibration, especially when you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck.

What You’ll Discover:
• Why your nervous system might be “on” even when you’re resting
• How stress shows up in your energy field (and how to shift it)
• What a Healing Touch session actually feels like
• Why this method works — even if you’ve felt numb, disconnected, or skeptical

Read the full article — link in the comment.

Save this for the next time your stress feels unshakable — or share it with someone quietly carrying too much.

09/18/2025

I love the science ✨

Always exciting to read news like this✨
09/15/2025

Always exciting to read news like this✨

At ChristianaCare, nurses like Stacy Noel aren’t just learning new techniques, they’re discovering a new way to care for themselves and their patients.

Healing Touch Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach rooted in science and compassion. It’s helping nurses reduce pain and anxiety in their patients while also restoring their own sense of balance and well-being.

In this article, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of Delaware’s largest health systems is weaving energy healing into patient care — and why hospitals across the country are starting to follow their lead.

✨ Inside the article, you’ll discover:
• How nurses are using Healing Touch to reduce pain, stress, and burnout
• A simple grounding practice you can try right now
• Why more hospitals are integrating Healing Touch into modern care

Because when caregivers are supported, everything changes - for patients, for nurses, and for the future of healthcare.

Read the full article here: https://htp.mykajabi.com/blog/what-happens-when-nurses-learn-energy-healing-a-look-inside-christianacare-s-program

09/14/2025

Hearts Rising's weekly intention for Monday, September 15, 2025 (Curiosity – Compassion – Civility) – Together with intending deep healing for loved ones and situations spoken aloud into our Sacred Circle of Love, Light and Healing – and in awareness of the uncertain and ever-changing times in which we live, we hold love, support and safe-haven for all living beings and our planet. Specific to these days, we hold care and support for all people and communities affected by social, political and civil unrest and violence – may grace touch grieving hearts, may anger and violence be de-escalated swiftly and completely, and may peace, safety and calm become common place.

Our intention is that curiosity, compassion and civility are steadfast in the hearts, minds and physiologies of ALL PEOPLE such that thoughts, actions and deeds diffuse all that is not of love, peace and safety for all people, places and environments. And ALL PEOPLE, places and environments are safe, healthy and well, in all ways.

WE Envision, Sense and Hold the intention as complete as we activate all of our senses in the experience of a safe, stable and peace-filled world for all people, where common parlance reflects deep abiding unconditional love for all living beings and a cooperative spirit steeped in Divine Grace. This is the place of possibilities where miracle-rich solutions unfold in the blink of an eye with immediate resolution to complex situations. This is where rich connection, mutual respect and steadfast caring for self and others overcome divisiveness, hate, violence and the turbulence of uncertainty. An inner settling fills the hearts, minds and physiologies of all people as a deep-calm spreads far and wide throughout the lands, bringing stability, certainty and blessed abundance to all individuals, homes, schools, workplaces, corporate boardrooms, political spaces and governmental systems. This world, rich with curiosity, compassion and civility, is a beacon of light for all who lost their way during soulless times and offers a path of return to the truth of what really matters in this life – unconditional love, with support for all people and the planet. And here, all people, places and environments are safe, healthy and well, in all ways.

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This 💕✨ Thank you for your words, Blessings, Love and Light💫
09/13/2025

This 💕✨ Thank you for your words, Blessings, Love and Light💫

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