AND TRILLIUM OSTEOPATHY

WHO’S WHO: BRADLEY DUNDAS AND TRILLIUM OSTEOPATHY

Mike Butler

It’s a new year and I am proud to write about a new business that’s starting in Berwick called Trillium Osteopathy! Here’s a peek at that business and its owner and operator Bradley Dundas.

Bradley lived most of his life in London, Ontario until 2019. He started working in a hospital in patient care right out of high school and decided the best job in the hospital is doctor, so he earned two undergraduate degrees at Western University while he worked at the hospital.

“I wasn’t accepted into the medicine program,” he says, “but I did get offered a job as a drug rep. I worked in sales in the medical and research industries for 25 years as I raised three children. I went back to school at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy at the age of 49, which seems crazy but, when I have a passion for something, I go for it! After a tough four year program I graduated in 2012 and practiced in London for the next seven years. Almost a decade ago I met and married my beautiful wife. We have six children (and three grandchildren) between us who are all grown up now.”

A big empty house on a big property with no kids fuelled the decision for Bradley to come to Nova Scotia and begin a business for himself. With the kids scattered all over the country and the need to downsize, it didn’t matter where they moved to but Bradley had been to Nova Scotia many times in his sales career and had wonderful experiences here.

Bradley was a little surprised to learn osteopathy is very popular here, so after a couple of trips he decided to make the move. “We have no regrets in our move,” he says, “as I was in a private practice in Ontario, but have worked part-time at two large clinics in HRM. I am excited to start a private clinic again in the Valley now.” He and his family arrived in Halifax in 2019, but soon fell in love with the Valley. They purchased a three-season home in Blomidon but, after the Covid-19 lockdown, decided to make it their full-time home. Much of their efforts of late have been converting this recreational property into a four-season home. The hope is to create a gathering place for their dispersed family.

“Starting a practice in Berwick should be a winwin and I look forward to serving the people in the Valley,” says Bradley. “What I love about Valley life is the fresh air, fresh water, and fresh food (not to mention the beer, wine, cider, and spirits). Watching the tides is amazing and gazing at Cape Blomidon always fills me with awe. This is a magic place and I am so happy we settled here and I hope to meet lots of residents through my business.”

Trillium Osteopathy is located at 210 Commercial Street in Berwick. Bradley will be joined by a sports and massage therapist named Mark Francisco so there is more there for your needs (or kneads!). You can contact Bradley at 902-233-1235 or send him an email at bradley.dundas@gmail.com. ❧

MARIE’S OCCASIONAL REPORT FRING FRANG AND OTHER HUMBLE DISHES TO SATISFY

Marie Mossman

If you’ve noticed full tummies make happier children, and food is getting more expensive, check out these simple ideas. The meals are suitable for adults or children.

Fring frang, a traditional meal from Southwestern Nova Scotia, is suggested by my friend, Susan:

You grate some potatoes, squeeze out the liquid and starch, and form pancake shapes. Grease a heated pan with butter, and fry the fring frang on both sides until the they become crispy and light brown, and the potatoes are cooked as much as you like. Serve as they are, or with your favourite sauce. Ketchup or applesauce are two ideas. Your fring frang will be similar to the latke I once paid too much money for in Toronto.

Pikelets are a healthy and popular option for lunch or supper. You grate a few cups of whatever vegetables you have, stir them into a pancake-like mixture, and fry them until browned and cooked in the centre. For recipes, I suggest you check healthykids.org.nz, where some versions are called fritters.

You can top your pikelets with whatever your family likes and has in the house. Possibilities include sour cream, yoghurt, ketchup, chutney, or chow. If you don’t want to use sweet toppings, be sure avoid the word pancake. Make lots, because pikelets are handy for snacks the next day, and they freeze well.

Common potatoes easily become another tummy comforting food. When I worked in France as a mother’s helper one summer, the evening meal, served six days a week, was potato soup. The recipe? Put peeled potatoes in a pot with a bit of salt. Cover with water. Cook until the potatoes are soft. Put them, with the cooking liquid, through a sieve or blender to make a thin purée. Serve with bread. I got used to plain potato soup that summer, though a slight bit of carrot or herb added to the recipe on Sundays brightened the day.

If you don’t want soup, you might try boiling potatoes with another vegetable that your family likes. Cabbage and turnip are inexpensive possibilities. Drain and mash all the vegetables. This can be done with a fork if you have no other tool. Add a knob of butter or margarine if you have it. Tip: you may want to keep the vegetable water for soup making.

Good luck with these suggestions. They use local vegetables that are found in our grocery stores and markets. One of these dishes may become a favourite in your family

Marie Mossman is a Writer of the Round Table, and author of A Rebel for Her Time.

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