Dalhousie Health & Wellness

Dalhousie Health & Wellness Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Pilates, Naturopathic, Osteopathy, Psychotherapy

💙Still having headaches weeks after a concussion? 💙If your concussion happened weeks ago but you’re still dealing with h...
03/18/2026

💙Still having headaches weeks after a concussion? 💙

If your concussion happened weeks ago but you’re still dealing with headaches, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean something is “seriously wrong.”

What most people aren’t told is this:
👉 Not all post-concussion headaches are coming from your brain.

After a concussion, your neck, jaw, thoracic spine and even your nervous system can stay irritated—especially if there was any whiplash or tension involved.

This can lead to:
• Persistent headaches
• Neck stiffness or tightness
• Pressure behind the eyes and nose
• Dizziness or brain fog

And I’ll share this because I’ve been there myself 🤍

After my own concussion, the headaches lingered way longer than I expected. I tried to wait it out… but nothing changed.

Osteopathy was the only thing that actually helped me start to feel like myself again.
So if you’ve been told to “just wait it out” but nothing is improving… there’s usually more going on.

The good news?
These symptoms are often very treatable with the right approach.

You don’t have to push through it or accept it as your new normal.

If this sounds like you, I’m here to help 🤍
osteo Osteopath

Helping you get back to feeling like yourself again

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age. Wh...
03/18/2026

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age. While its causes are complex, insulin resistance is often a key driver.
Common signs include:

✔️ Acne
✔️ Facial hair growth
✔️ Irregular or absent periods
✔️ Difficulty conceiving

The good news? With the right support, symptoms can improve and fertility can be supported naturally.

Naturopathic care focuses on:
✨ Blood sugar balance
✨ Hormone regulation
✨ Targeted supplementation
✨ Personalized lifestyle strategies

If you’re in the Niagara region and looking for hormone support, book an appointment with one of our Naturopaths to learn more 😊

🔗read our latest blog post on PCOS linked in our bio

FertilitySupport

Boundaries aren’t black and white. They aren’t about pushing people away, and they aren’t about saying yes to everything...
03/16/2026

Boundaries aren’t black and white. They aren’t about pushing people away, and they aren’t about saying yes to everything either. They live on a spectrum — from porous to rigid — and most of us move along that spectrum depending on how safe we feel.

Too porous and resentment builds quietly.
Too rigid and connection becomes hard.
The healthy middle takes awareness. And practice.

Here is new blog post about what boundaries actually look like in real life — not just in theory — and how to tell where yours might need adjusting.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overextended, or emotionally guarded lately… this might resonate.

🔗 blog linked in bio

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💙Postpartum pelvic symptoms…💙…they aren’t always “weakness.”Leaking.Heaviness.That lower belly shelf.After pregnancy, yo...
03/13/2026

💙Postpartum pelvic symptoms…💙

…they aren’t always “weakness.”

Leaking.
Heaviness.
That lower belly shelf.

After pregnancy, your body isn’t just stretched — it’s shifted.

Your ribcage, pelvis, and pressure system all adapt to grow a baby.

But after birth? They don’t automatically reset.

If pressure isn’t managed well through the core, it pushes downward.

And your pelvic floor feels it.

You can’t out-Kegel poor pressure management.

In osteopathic treatment, instead of focusing on the pelvic floor itself, we look at the whole pressure system — ribcage, diaphragm, spine, pelvis — and how they move together.

When those pieces are better aligned and able to move well again, pressure distributes more evenly — and the pelvic floor doesn’t have to compensate as much.

Your body isn’t broken.

It’s reorganizing 🤍

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

📆Book your osteopathic treatment with .osteo today, click the link in bio👆

Happy International Women’s Day 💙At Dalhousie Health & Wellness, today is especially meaningful to us. As a female-owned...
03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💙

At Dalhousie Health & Wellness, today is especially meaningful to us. As a female-owned clinic with an incredible team of women, we are proud to spend every day supporting women through all stages of life.

From adolescence to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond — we are honoured to walk alongside the women in our community on their health journeys.

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and power of women, and the impact we can have when we support and uplift one another.

Here’s to the women who care, lead, nurture, advocate, and inspire — in our clinic, in our community, and around the world. 💙

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Hot flashes aren’t the only thing menopause brings… your lady parts notice too. 🌵Estrogen loss can lead to:Dryness 💧Pain...
02/23/2026

Hot flashes aren’t the only thing menopause brings… your lady parts notice too. 🌵

Estrogen loss can lead to:

Dryness 💧

Painful s*x → low libido 😬

More UTIs 🚨

Pelvic floor ‘oopsies’ 🏋️‍♀️

Good news: support exists. Moisturizers, estrogen vaginal support, pelvic floor therapy, and simple check-ins with your health providers can make a huge difference.

Remember: menopause is universal - discomfort doesn’t have to be! 🌸

02/10/2026

🩵 Thinking about starting therapy? 💙

Tried talk therapy but it didn’t quite land?
⬇️
If you’re ready to go deeper, process traumatic memories, and create real, lasting change, it may be time to connect with Carol Cowan, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with 23 years of experience.

Therapy approaches offered:
✨EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
✨EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique / tapping)
✨Somatic & movement-based therapy

📍 Reach out to Dalhousie Health & Wellness to book your first session or a free 15-minute phone consultation.

📞 289-668-5433
📧 reception.dhw@gmail.com
🔗 book your appointments online linked in profile


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💙Jaw pain isn’t just a jaw problem💙Your jaw is connected to your neck, spine, pelvis, legs — even your toes. 😬🦷🦶🏻Treatin...
02/04/2026

💙Jaw pain isn’t just a jaw problem💙

Your jaw is connected to your neck, spine, pelvis, legs — even your toes. 😬🦷🦶🏻

Treating the jaw in isolation—mouth guards, local exercises, or massage—can help temporarily, but may not address why the jaw is under strain in the first place.

If the body below the jaw isn’t moving or loading efficiently, the jaw continues to compensate.

If something isn’t moving or loading well anywhere along that chain, the jaw often takes on extra tension. That’s why jaw pain can stick around even when dental exams are “normal.”

Treating the jaw alone isn’t always enough.
Sometimes the real issue is below the neck.

Your body works as one system — An osteopathic assessment can help identify where your body is compensating and restore balance from head to toe. 😊🦶🏻

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💙Jaw pain isn’t just a jaw problem💙Your jaw is connected to your neck, spine, pelvis, legs — even your toes. 😬🦷🦶🏻Treatin...
02/04/2026

💙Jaw pain isn’t just a jaw problem💙

Your jaw is connected to your neck, spine, pelvis, legs — even your toes. 😬🦷🦶🏻

Treating the jaw in isolation—mouth guards, local exercises, or massage—can help temporarily, but may not address why the jaw is under strain in the first place.

If the body below the jaw isn’t moving or loading efficiently, the jaw continues to compensate.

If something isn’t moving or loading well anywhere along that chain, the jaw often takes on extra tension. That’s why jaw pain can stick around even when dental exams are “normal.”

Treating the jaw alone isn’t always enough.
Sometimes the real issue is below the neck.

Your body works as one system — An osteopathic assessment can help identify where your body is compensating and restore balance from head to toe. 😊🦶🏻
osteo
&w

💙It’s here!! Direct Billing + Osteopathy 🙌💙📣Starting February 1st, Sun Life Insurance will accept direct billing for ost...
01/28/2026

💙It’s here!! Direct Billing + Osteopathy 🙌💙

📣Starting February 1st, Sun Life Insurance will accept direct billing for osteopathy visits.

☎️Reach out to Krista to get started!

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❄️ Weather Update ❄️We were closed this morning but open from noon until close today.All afternoon appointments are runn...
01/26/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

We were closed this morning but open from noon until close today.

All afternoon appointments are running as scheduled.

If you’re unable to travel safely, please call or email us to reschedule—no cancellation fees will apply today if you reach out to reschedule.

Stay warm, cozy & safe 💙

Out of an abundance of caution and in alignment with local school closures,DH&W will be closed tomorrow morning- Monday ...
01/26/2026

Out of an abundance of caution and in alignment with local school closures,DH&W will be closed tomorrow morning- Monday January 26th 9am-12pm. We will reassess and share an update regarding the afternoon by 9:30 AM.

Krista will be in touch to reschedule affected appointments. Please keep an eye on your email and our social media for updates regarding appointments on Monday, January 26.

Thank you for your understanding 💙

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