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Community Events
YOUR ONE-STOP HEALTH SOLUTION Physiotherapy Chiropractic Naturopathy Counselling Speech Therapy Yoga Therapy Occupational Therapy Top: The owners, John & Jen. Left: The Show Room.
100 Plains Rd W, Burlington 905.637.4000 info@pillarsofwellness.ca
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YOUR FLOORS & MORE
GRAND OPENING By LESLIE STYLES
If you’re curious about the balloons and hot dogs you may have spotted on Dundas Street on May 4th, it was the grand opening of Your Floors & More, Waterdown’s newest Home Design Showroom & Bathroom Boutique. The owners John and Jenn are dedicated to topnotch customer service and giving their clients the very best quality product. John has over 20 years of experience as owner and operator of a previous home Reno business and will enjoy taking care of the renovations in this new operation. There was grand opening special pricing on stacked stone, LVP flooring and hardwood. Your Floors & More offers a variety of products, as well as installation. Drop in and check out their other product lines. neighbourhoodmagazine.ca
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LACE UP FOR LOVE IN SUPPORT OF WELLSPRING BIRMINGHAM GILGAN HOUSE By LESLIE STYLES The 10th Lace Up for Love Walk drew crowds to Spencer Smith Park on May 12th, in support of Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House and raised $111,000. After some short announcements, Monika and her two young children took the stage to lead the crowd in a warm-up routine before the walk. The children’s 500m turnaround started at 9 am, with adults following fifteen minutes later with the 5k walk/run along the Lakeshore. Fresh fruit, Tim’s coffee and complimentary snacks were provided to participants. Wellspring is a community-based centre, offering programs and services to cancer patients at any stage in their journey. They charge no fees and receive no government funding, so operations are made possible only through the generosity of donors and funds raised through sponsorships and special events.
Top: Grams Gang. Above: Canadian Dance Company Senior Dancers. Bottom: Iron Dames.
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For children battling a critical illness, a wish is more than a dream. It can be a turning point that can give them the emotional and physical strength to keep going. WISHES NEED YOU
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Spotlight • Q&A
Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN PILLARS OF WELLNESS? Since I was a young child playing competitive sports, I was always getting injured and seeking services from several different health care providers. I was a child who would read anatomy books and psychology books in my spare time and was always curious as to why injuries occurred and amazed at how our bodies healed themselves. I always knew I would work in health care, but it took me some time to narrow down exactly which profession would best suit me. After extensive exploration into the variety of options, I chose to become an Occupational Therapist. I studied my undergrad at University of Western Ontario and then completed my masters at University of Toronto. I decided to become an Occupational Therapist because it is such a diverse profession, which dives into the body and mind of each person, supporting their return to health in a functional way, which empowers them and allows them to be as independent as possible throughout the process.
with Lori Desjardine from
PILLARS of WELLNESS Simply put, Pillars of Wellness, your one-stop health solution, wants you to be living your best life. Too many of us are living with pain and don’t do anything about it until it’s too late. Pillars of Wellness, located in Burlington, invite you to come experience a world-class collaborative healthcare and start living your life to its fullest.
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Since starting my OT career roughly 14 years ago, I had been working in a variety of health care settings – hospital, private, community and other. What I learned throughout that time was that the most successful health care environments, in terms of client recovery, were those with:
1. A Multidisciplinary Team (several different health care designations) 2. Professionals who were: Knowledgeable, Innovative, Caring and Compassionate 3. Professionals who Thrived in Team Environments and Disseminate Knowledge well 4. Environments which were both Proactive and Reactive I had always dreamed of opening up a wellness clinic so I opened up Pillars of Wellness, where several different skilled practitioners work closely together, using their unique skills to help people improve their whole person health, in a supported and collaborative way.
Q: YOU OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH SERVICES. DISCUSS SOME OF THE POSITIVE STORIES YOUR PATIENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED AFTER WORKING WITH PILLARS OF WELLNESS? We are very fortunate to have many different skilled professionals working in our clinic. Each client that walks through our doors has the opportunity to learn and be treated from a whole person perspective. Each person is unique in their presentation and their response to treatment. Not every client responds the same to physiotherapy or acupuncture for example, and similarly not every person is able to recover with only one treatment approach. At our clinic we look to dive deeper into the unique nature of each client and offer them services that will treat them from a whole person perspective. For example, a client comes to the clinic with chronic neck and back pain seeking Physiotherapy for relief. After initial consultation and further exploration into his/her day-to-day life, it was determined that perhaps the stress of his/her job and the set-up of his/ her office might be contributing to his/ her experience of pain. As a result, in conjunction with Physiotherapy treatment, is was recommended that they participate in yoga therapy to help with mind body connection and “letting go” of stress. Similarly, an ergonomic evaluation of his/her workstation by an Occupational Therapist was recommended to help modify the existing workstation to maximize posture and minimize aggravating factors. Utilizing this whole person approach allowed us as treatment providers to treat the client
from a variety of angles proving better wellness outcomes and minimizing the risk of re-injury. The rehabilitation process was initially more extensive, however, the duration of treatment was reduced and the overall outcome was improved.
holds us back, so starting with our mind may in fact help our bodies to recover and heal. Our health professionals care helps to determine the best place to start in the wellness journey, which will help clear the path for recovery.
Q: YOU ADVERTISE PILLARS OF WELLNESS AS ‘YOUR ONESTOP HEALTH SOLUTION’. EXPLAIN WHAT THAT MEANS AND HOW THAT BENEFITS YOUR PATIENTS?
Q: WHAT CAN A NEW PATIENT EXPECT WHEN WALKING THROUGH YOUR DOORS? WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN STARTING THEIR JOURNEY?
Being a “One-Stop Health Solution” really refers to our clinics ability to address health concerns utilizing the minds of many different, yet related, health professions. We recognize that every body and mind is unique in their strengths and limitations and as such, we are able to offer a wide variety of treatment approaches. Given the breadth of the treatments that are provided, every client can be assured that we can find a treatment approach that works for them. Our integrated care model allows the clients to move between professionals throughout their rehab or wellness journey without having to restart their storey or pause their care. Sometimes it is our state of mind or readiness for change that
The first step is always for us to learn more about the client and their current concerns. Listening is very important but also guiding them. Our priority is to help, and if it means referring the patient to another clinic or health practitioner outside of our clinic for a more specialize treatment, then we will. It is about the client and making sure he or she gets the best care possible. We empower clients with knowledge and help support their rehab journey.
Q: IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RELAY A MESSAGE TO THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? Optimism is a shield against despair and an invitation to great possibilities. Optimists are positive and hopeful and responsive to the realities they confront. They recognize that there are challenges but that they can be overcome (mostly). We owe it to the people that we serve to be relentlessly optimistic: There’s always something that works. Our vision at Pillars of Wellness is to provide services, which fully embodies collaboration and partnership amongst professionals and to serve as a primary center for the maintenance and promotion of health. We aim to revolutionize the way we diagnose, treat, care, rehabilitate and promote health for our clients. Let’s stay optimistic, there is help out there! × neighbourhoodmagazine.ca
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Community Event
RGB’S 3RD ANNUAL
PLANT FAIR By LESLIE STYLES
Folks lined up in the drizzling rain to get into the RBG centre on April 27th. The Annual Plant Fair is an increasingly popular opportunity to get a head start on gardening season. There were gardening professionals to consult and educational presentations every half hour. RBG’s Junior Gardener’s Club, The Green Thumb, was represented by Madeline and Heather Hall, and instructor Jamie McLean. This group, getting kids involved in gardening, is expanding to give young gardeners more space to get their hands dirty. The youngest group, Cockleshells and Silverbells, are 3-5 year olds. To find out more, visit rbg.ca.
Top: Stocking up on some plants. Above: An increasingly popular event. Bottom: A full house.
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Top: Nora. Left: Xavier & Aaliyah-Rose.
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EASTER EGG HUNT By LESLIE STYLES
The annual Sp’egg’tacular Easter Egg Hunt took place in the woods of the Ireland House Estate on April 13th. Children were entertained afterwards by sheep, goats and tiny bunnies at the petting zoo, face painting, and Easter-themed games and crafts. The historic house was open for tours and treats as Valerie baked hot cross buns in the open-hearth downstairs. Morgan and Wendy offered visitors hot chocolate. For the adults, there was a small vendor market on-site selling local handmade treasures and desserts. It was a perfect sunny afternoon to spend gathering eggs and enjoying the spring weather.
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BED RACE IN SUPPORT OF OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL By LESLIE STYLES The weather was perfect for this exciting hospital bed race down Bronte Road on May 5th. The event concludes a month-long fundraiser by 40 Oakville bank branches; BMO, CIBC, National Bank, RBC, Scotiabank and TD. They’ve been raising money for new patient care beds for the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Each team decorated their own bed and were timed as they ran south on Bronte Road. There were lots of fun and free festivities near the waterfront, and delicious pancakes served by Sunset Grill. Even though BMO came in first place, every team and participant was a winner, raising over $65,000 for OTMH.
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Join us from 6pm to 9pm to experience some of the best music in the city. Save dates6pm for your summer calendar of community and music family in friendly fun Jointhe us from to 9pm to experience some of the best the city. for FREE - on Plains Road. and family friendly fun Save the dates for your summer calendar of community
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Join us from 6pm to 9pm experience some of the best music in the city. fortoFREE - on Plains Road. Enjoy FREE live music performances from Burlington’s music scene! Our first Save the dates for your summer calendar of community and family friendly fun summer of Party on Plains. We invitefrom you to stroll our music sidewalks, browse the Enjoy FREE live music performances Burlington’s scene! Our first for FREE - on Plains Road. amazing local We vendors the fabulousbrowse businesses summer collection of Party onofPlains. inviteand you rediscover to stroll our sidewalks, the and services that make up our shopping corridor on the Plains Road. Enjoy Enjoy FREE live music performances from Burlington’s music scene! Our great first amazing collection of local vendors and rediscover fabulous businesses music, food activities for all ages. Locations to beRoad. announced. summer of Party on Plains. Weshopping invite youcorridor to strollon our sidewalks, browse the and services thatand make up our Plains Enjoy great amazing collection of local vendors and rediscover the fabulous businesses music, food and activities for all ages. Locations to be announced. and services that make up our shopping corridor on Plains Road. Enjoy great music, food and activities for all ages. Locations to be announced.
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COMMUNITY
EVENTS JUNE 1
JUNE 3
MOON IN JUNE ROAD RACE
FULL MOON BEACH YOGA
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JUNE 7
EAST PLAINS PRESCHOOL HANDMADE MARKET & FUN FAIR
P.A. DAY CAMP AT IRELAND HOUSE MUSEUM museumsofburlington.ca
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JUNE 2 KITE FESTIVAL burlington.ca
JUNE 2 LEGO DAY AT IRELAND HOUSE MUSEUM
JUNE 9 HISTORY EXPLORERS CLUB AT IRELAND HOUSE MUSEUM museumsofburlington.ca
JUNE 8-16
SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL soundofmusic.ca
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JUNE 15 JUNE 2 BENEFIT CONCERT: THE JIM CUDDY BAND AND HPO rbg.ca
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WALK WITH MAYOR, MARIANNE MEED WARD: WALK THE TALK burlington.ca
JUNE 16 FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT IRELAND HOUSE MUSEUM museumsofburlington.ca
JUNE 22 ALDERSHOT BIA JUNE MARKET aldershotbia.com
JUNE 22-23
ANNUAL ROSE SOCIETY SHOW rbg.ca
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