Michele Arseneault, Naturopath

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🎓Michele Arseneault, D.N.M. | RMT | Ac | CST | MFR | HOM 🌿 Retreat Leader |Subconscious Alchemist & Energy Healer Empowering your wellness journey through Vitality Assessments, Nutrient/Supplements, and Somatic Therapies. ✨ Founder of The Goddess Circle

✨ Healing shouldn’t feel like homework — it should feel like HOPE. ✨Your lymphatic system is your body’s quiet superhero...
02/16/2026

✨ Healing shouldn’t feel like homework — it should feel like HOPE. ✨
Your lymphatic system is your body’s quiet superhero. It cleans, protects, and resets you every single day. The best part? It loves small, gentle, consistent habits. 🌿

Stop stressing about "perfect" health and try these 10 Non-Overwhelming Ways to love your lymph today:

Warm Water First Thing ☕

Why: Cold shocks the system; warmth thins lymph fluid for better drainage. Think of it as sunshine for a sleepy garden.

Belly Breathe for 1 Minute 🌬️

Why: Deep breathing pumps the diaphragm—your biggest lymph engine—moving 60% more lymph!

10 Backward Shoulder Rolls 🔄

Why: Tension blocks the "Main Highway" (the thoracic duct). Roll it out to open the pathways.

Swap for One Warm Meal 🥣

Why: Warmth is gentle; cold is constricting. Your lymph hates digestive stress.

Bounce on Your Toes 👣

Why: Your calves are your "second heart." Pumping them moves lymph upward against gravity.

Add Greens to One Meal 🥬

Why: Greens contain structured water which thins your lymph and reduces swelling.

Laugh (Seriously!) 😂

Why: Laughter moves the diaphragm and ribs. It’s an emotional and physical lymph mover.

Legs Up the Wall (2–3 Mins) 🧘

Why: You don't need 20 minutes! Just a few helps reverse gravitational pressure.

30-Second Dry Brush ✨

Why: Skip the long ritual. A quick sweep toward the heart wakes up surface lymphatics instantly.

One Simple Swap 🔄

Why: Swap dairy for coconut milk or sugar for fruit. Less inflammation = better flow.

A gentle reminder: Your lymph doesn’t need perfection. It needs kindness and tiny moments of care. The small things you do today become the big changes you feel tomorrow.

Healing doesn’t have to be loud. It can be gentle. It can be joyful. It can be YOU. 🤍

You can also book your Manual Lymph Drainage appointment today and I will get the lymph moving for you!

STOP squeezing your lymph! 🛑Is your "compression" helping or hurting? Let’s settle the debate. 👇The Truth: Your lymphati...
02/16/2026

STOP squeezing your lymph! 🛑
Is your "compression" helping or hurting? Let’s settle the debate. 👇

The Truth: Your lymphatic system is delicate. It doesn’t have a pump, so it relies on movement and breath.

❌ THE MISTAKE: Wearing tight bras, high-waisted shapewear, or skinny jeans that "dent" your skin. This isn't medical support—it’s a blockage. If it’s tight at the armpits, waist, or groin, your lymph is hitting a "dam." 🚧

✅ THE FIX: Medical-grade compression is graduated (firmer at the bottom, lighter at the top) to move fluid UP. It’s designed to work with your body, not against it.

The Golden Rule: If you can’t take a deep belly breath in it, your lymph isn't moving. 🫁 Deep breathing is the "pump" for your internal drainage!

The Takeaway:
✨ Medical compression = Support
✨ Random tightness = Congestion

Choose flow over force. 🌊

Book your MLD today. See link in the comments.

🌿 The 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Retreat 🌿June 26th – June 29th, 2026 | North Lake Lodge, NBAre you ready to trade the ...
02/14/2026

🌿 The 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Retreat 🌿
June 26th – June 29th, 2026 | North Lake Lodge, NB

Are you ready to trade the "to-do" list for the sound of the lake and the glow of the full moon? 🌕✨

Join hosts Michele Arsenault (Vitality Day Spa) and Tamara MacElwain (Pure Zen Yoga & Wellness) for a weekend of rejuvenation, deep connection, and sacred ceremony.

What Makes This Year Special:
Beyond our signature yoga and lakeside meditation, we are bringing in powerful healing modalities to help you truly reset:

✨ Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath: Open your heart and immerse yourself in vibrational healing.

🔥 Full Moon Releasing Ceremony: A sacred circle by the fire to let go of what no longer serves you.

🎨 Individual Soul Portraits: We are thrilled to welcome local intuitive artist Pamela Cail. Book a private session to have your energy captured on a 20x24 canvas (Optional add-on; limited spots available!).

💆‍♀️ Personalized Bodywork: On-site customized treatment with Tamara or Michele (optional). Many services can be direct-billed under Massage Therapy or Naturopathy!

The Details:
Accommodations: Stay in cozy, shared rustic cabins with full kitchens and lake views.

Dining: Saturday and Sunday are fully catered with wholesome, delicious meals.

Investment: $800 (Tax included).

Deposit: $200 non-refundable deposit due by April 15, 2026.

Ready to reclaim your peace? Spots are limited to ensure an intimate, high-vibration experience for every woman.

🌕 HeArt-Led Intuitive Painting GatheringCulmination & Release — A Full Moon Creative CeremonyYou are invited into a sacr...
02/14/2026

🌕 HeArt-Led Intuitive Painting Gathering
Culmination & Release — A Full Moon Creative Ceremony
You are invited into a sacred creative gathering held under the energy of the Full Moon—a time of culmination, ripening, and release.

This HeArt-centered intuitive painting experience is not about technique or perfection. It is an invitation to listen inward, to acknowledge what has grown within you, and to gently release what no longer needs to be carried forward.

Guided by intuitive artist Pamela Cail, this ceremony opens a space where creativity becomes a form of listening—where color, movement, and breath allow the heart to speak without words.

✨ The Experience
Under the fullness of the moon, you will be guided into your heart space to:

Recognize what is ready to come to completion.

Release old emotional patterns, creative blocks, or stories.

Honor what has ripened through your lived experience.

Create from a place of truth, presence, and embodied wisdom.

No painting experience is required. Only a willingness to arrive as you are. Each participant will be supported through a gentle guided journey with all materials provided.

🎨 Special Add-On: Soul Portrait Sessions
Enhance your journey with a personal Soul Portrait.

These individual sessions dovetail beautifully with the moon’s themes of clarity and mindful presence. Pamela will create a unique intuitive representation of your energy on a 20×24 canvas.

Investment:

Standard Session: $390

Group Rate: $190 per person (Limited to 4 sessions per day). We have 2 spaces left for the Soul Portrait and 6 spaces left for the retreat. You must be a member of the retreat in order to receive this special group rate.

Booking Details:

This offering is separate from the workshop cost.

Deposit: $95 (due before the session date).

Balance: Remaining amount due on the day of the event.

Come paint what is ready to be seen. Come release what no longer serves.

02/13/2026

Step into your healing power this Spring. ✨

Are you ready to deepen your connection to yourself and the world around you? Join me for a transformative weekend of Reiki training at Pure Zen Yoga & Wellness.

🌿 Saturday, March 21st | 10am – 5pm 1st Degree Reiki + Sacred Space Learn the foundations of Reiki (Holy Fire & Dr. Usui method) and how to create and maintain a Sacred Space for your practice and your life.

🌈 Sunday, March 22nd | 10am – 5pm 2nd Degree Reiki + Chakras Deepen your practice with sacred symbols, distance healing, and a focused exploration of the Chakra system to balance your energy centers.

The Details: 📍 Location: Pure Zen Yoga & Wellness 🎓 Teacher: Michele Arseneault, Reiki Master/Teacher ✨ Method: Holy Fire & Dr. Usui

Whether you are starting your journey or looking to expand your existing practice, these workshops offer a grounded, soulful approach to energy healing.

💌 DM to register or for more information!

Part 2: Apple Cider Vinegar (they are not all created equal).The ACV "Wild West" 🍎🧪Is your Apple Cider Vinegar actually ...
02/11/2026

Part 2: Apple Cider Vinegar (they are not all created equal).

The ACV "Wild West" 🍎🧪
Is your Apple Cider Vinegar actually doing anything? 🤨

We’ve all heard the hype about ACV for gut health and metabolism. But here is the "Practice Pearl" the industry doesn’t want you to know: ACV supplements are currently unregulated, and the quality is all over the map. 🗺️

A recent lab analysis of ACV tablets found that:

Acidity levels swung wildly from 1% to 11% (some are too weak to work, others are strong enough to cause throat burns! 😱).

Labels lie. Many brands didn’t actually contain the ingredients or concentrations they claimed on the bottle.

Citric Acid was often used as a "filler" to mimic the tart taste of real vinegar.

So, how do you shop like a pro? 🛒✨

Look for "The Mother": If you’re buying liquid, it should be cloudy. That cloud is the "Mother"—the beneficial bacteria your gut loves.

Standardization is Key: Don't just buy "1000mg ACV." Look for capsules that specify the Acetic Acid percentage (target 500mg–750mg).

Trust the Seals: Look for NSF, USP, or Organic certifications. These brands (like Bragg or Garden of Life) actually pay for third-party labs to prove they aren’t selling you expensive "vinegar-flavored" dust.

The Bottom Line: Don't let a "health" supplement hurt your wallet (or your esophagus). Stick to verified brands and standardized doses!



⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This post is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or the use of supplements. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.

✨ Post-Treatment: Your Home Integration Guide for Scitica ✨Did you visit the clinic today for Acupuncture and Myofascial...
02/10/2026

✨ Post-Treatment: Your Home Integration Guide for Scitica ✨

Did you visit the clinic today for Acupuncture and Myofascial Release? Whether we worked on decompressing the sciatic nerve or regulating the "Shen" (Spirit) through spinal Shu points, the work continues at home! 🌿

To get the most out of your session with Michele Arseneault, follow this 4-step integration plan:

1️⃣ Post-Treatment Protocol 🛠️
Hydrate: Drink plenty of warm water. MFR and Acupuncture release metabolic waste; water is the "flush" your tissues need. 💧

Rest & Settle: Give your body 24 hours of low-intensity movement. Stay in that "parasympathetic" healing state! 🧘‍♀️

The "Nerve Glide": Keep the sciatic nerve moving. While seated, slowly straighten your leg—flex your toes toward your face, then point away. Keep it fluid, never forceful. 🦵

2️⃣ Nutritional Therapy (TCM Perspective) 🥣
We want to resolve "Bi Syndrome" (pain/obstruction) by warming the body:

Warming Spices: Use Ginger, Turmeric, and Cinnamon to "thaw" stagnation. ☕

Grounding Grains: Oats and black sesame help anchor your "Shen," reducing anxiety. 🌾

Avoid "Damp" Foods: Skip dairy, refined sugar, and iced drinks for 48 hours to prevent internal "sludge" and nerve pressure. 🧊🚫

3️⃣ Self-Acupressure & Mind-Body 🧠
The Sacral Scrub: Briskly rub your lower back/sacrum with your palms until warm. This boosts your Kidney Qi and resilience! 🔥

4-7-8 Breathwork: Inhale for 4s, hold for 7s, exhale for 8s. This maintains the vagal tone we worked on today. 🌬️

4️⃣ Sleep Positioning 😴
Side Sleepers: Pillow between the knees to keep hips square. 🛌

Back Sleepers: Pillow under the knees to flatten the lumbar spine. 📐

Next Steps: Monitor your symptoms for the next 3 days. It is normal to feel a mild "bruised" sensation at the deep gluteal points (GB30) for about 24 hours—this is a sign of release!

Questions or ready for your follow-up?
👤 Michele Arseneault, D.N.M., TCM Ac, RMT, CST, MFR.
📞 Cell: 506-471-1243
📧 Email: MarymicheleRMT@gmail.com



⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This post is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or the use of supplements. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.

🌱 Featured Herbal Supplement Series:Welcome to my series highlighting the power (and the precautions) of nature's heavy ...
02/10/2026

🌱 Featured Herbal Supplement Series:

Welcome to my series highlighting the power (and the precautions) of nature's heavy hitters. I'm diving into five supplements—Apple Cider Vinegar, Ashwagandha, Cranberry, Elderberry, and Turmeric—which collectively generated over $700 million in sales in 2023, making up nearly 6% of the entire herbal market! 📈

🍎 This Week’s Feature: Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV): Part 1!

What exactly is ACV? Apple cider vinegar is the fermented juice from crushed apples. It contains pectin, vitamins, minerals, and significant amounts of acetic or citric acid, making it chemically unique compared to other vinegars. 🧪

While it's a staple for a tangy salad dressing, it has evolved into a wellness phenomenon. It is frequently promoted for weight loss, blood sugar regulation, heart health, and skin care.

But what does the science actually say? I've broken down the data for you: 🔬

🍎 Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV): The Facts & The Myths
A Guide to Understanding What the Science Actually Says

Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the most popular health supplements today. While it can be a helpful "tool in the shed," it is not a "magic cure." Here is the breakdown of current clinical evidence.

🛑 The Quality "Wild West"
Before you buy, know that vinegar supplements are unregulated in the US. Laboratory tests show:

Massive Variation: Pills can contain anywhere from 1% to 11% acetic acid.

Label Lies: What’s on the bottle often doesn't match what’s inside.

Top Tip: Stick to liquid or third-party verified capsules (look for NSF or USP seals). Bragg and Fairchild’s are high-quality, standardized options.

🩺 ACV & Blood Sugar
Does it help? Yes, but it depends on your health status.

For Pre-Diabetes (Insulin Resistance): It is very effective at "smoothing out" blood sugar spikes if taken with a high-carb meal.

For Type 2 Diabetes: It can help lower your "fasting" (morning) blood sugar over 8 weeks, but it does not replace your medication.

Liquid vs. Pills: Liquid is better. In studies, liquid ACV lowered sugar spikes more effectively than tablets, even when the tablets had a higher dose.

⚖️ ACV & Weight Loss
The Truth: ACV is not a fat-burner.

Metabolism: Studies show ACV does not increase your metabolism or help you burn more calories during exercise.

The "Amplifier" Effect: If you are already on a calorie-restricted diet, adding 1 tablespoon of ACV twice daily has been shown to double weight loss results (4kg vs. 2kg over 12 weeks).

Why it works: It likely helps you feel full longer and prevents the "sugar crashes" that lead to overeating.

The "Safe" Zone: It is generally well-tolerated in food amounts or when used medicinally for up to 12 weeks. 🗓️

The Risks: High doses or long-term use may be unsafe. ⚠️

Digestion Warning: ACV can slow down how fast your stomach empties. In one study, it actually worsened symptoms for people with type 1 diabetes and gastroparesis. 🩺

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This post is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or the use of supplements. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.

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