Ila Casselman Osteopathic Practitioner at Thuja Wellness

08/14/2023

Just spreading some love.

01/04/2023

12/31/2022

When I mention meditation to people they automatically say “I’m not good at it. I can’t stop my thoughts.”

Meditation isn’t about stopping thought. It’s about connecting with yourself, listening to how your body feels and mostly slowing thought down so you can observe your thoughts and feelings. Ultimately, having greater control over your behaviour.

Meditation is a practice. Much like Osteopathy. I practice Osteopathy ever working hour. Every working hour I’m practicing being a good sometimes great Osteopath. At first I was terrible at it. But over time, I’ve learned through experience, observation, and dedication how to help people to the best of my ability. Every working hour I’m practicing to be a better Osteopath then the hour before.

That’s how meditation has worked for me. At first I felt crap at it. But I was so desperate for anxiety relief that I didn’t care. Every minute I had free I would practice meditating. Sometimes I would fall asleep. Sometimes I would feel agitated. Sometimes noises would disrupt me. But one day I noticed I felt less anxiety and I was hooked. I started feeling like I was getting good at it.

I started believing I could control the anxiety. I started experiencing observation of thought instead of muddled thought soup.

The anxiety decreased so much that instead of being overwhelmed and unsure of the cause. I’ve been was able to pin point and address the cause as it comes up.

Practicing meditation has helped me take my power back. Anxiety doesn’t control me as much anymore. I can control it. I’m still not perfect at it and I probably never will be.

I don’t practice meditation to be perfect at it. I practice it because it’s one of the ways I take responsibility for my thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It’s how I remain in love myself, my life, my profession and be a better person and practitioner for the people I love and treat.

11/28/2022

She puts her hand on my heart.
She knows touching me says 1000 versions of LOVE that the word LOVE itself cannot convey.

11/17/2022

It’s not up to you to change my mood.

It’s not up to you to fill my void.

It’s not up to you to save me.

It’s not up to you to be my hero.

It’s not up to you to re-energize me.

It’s not up to you to love me more than I love myself.

It’s up to me to soothe my own soul. But thanks for the offer.

11/15/2022

It’s really important to me to be as honest with myself as possible because then I can be that honest with other people.

It’s really important to me to listen to myself because then I can listen to other people.

It’s really important to me to respect the boundaries that I set for myself because then I can respect other people’s boundaries.

It’s really important for me to feel my emotions and be aware of how they make me feel, so that I can express them to other people.

It’s really important to me to have clear communication with myself so that I can have clear communication with other people.

It’s really important to me to really love myself because then I can really love other people.

11/05/2022

I love cold plunging so much. It’s where I feel pain, wade through it, and overcome myself. This is how I love myself.

11/01/2022

My first pumpkin carving ever! Only been in Vancouver for 7 years. 😂

Thank you @ bam_pow_whaam

04/02/2022

Today is , but the floods in the Northern Rivers NSW, Australia has been no laughing matter. Two huge floods in one month, devastating the region as if a tsunami has ramaged it.

This is my home. It and all the people I’ve known forever and love deeply are in desperate need of our help.

Today April 1st, marks the first day of my 30 day cold plunge challenge. I will be plunging everyday this month staying in the water for 1 extra minute each day, until I reach 30 minutes. This challenge is to represent the fear, trauma and uncertainty many locals experienced, while waiting on the roof of their homes, in the rain. Watching the water rise with no reception and no idea when they would be rescued.

See my story for cold plunge proof. 👊

Your contribution would be deeply appreciated!



https://gofund.me/1f0699eb

Please help me! My home, Northern Rivers Australia has been hit hard … Ila Casselman needs your support for Northern Rivers Australia Flood Relief Fundraiser

10/22/2019

Physiotherapist & Naturopathic Doctor

Don't miss this opportunity to build your dream practice in a warm & sunny environment, while working with a close and collaborative team of likeminded, health practitioners at Thuja Wellness.

Thuja Wellness is a multidisciplinary integrative health clinic conveniently located opposite & above on West 8th Avenue and Hemlock Street. Our modern clinic emanates organic elegance, helping our patients feel instantly relaxed & ready for healing.

A positive & supportive community, we encourage emotional, spiritual, intellectual & financial growth. We are committed to providing the following to all of our practitioners.

A generous competitive compensation.
Flexible schedules creating a positive work-life balance.
Preorganized treatment plans designed for cross-referrals & collaboration.
Modern, spacious treatment rooms with brand new equipment, plenty of natural light & nature.
Staffroom with personal lockers to store your personal belongings.
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If you are a positive, enthusiastic & motivated professional who is looking to build, grow & maintain your practice we would love to hear from you. We are currently seeking a Physiotherapist & Naturopathic Doctor who is in good standing with their governing bodies. New grads are welcome.

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07/27/2019

07/27/2019