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Rooted in Wellness

Rooted in Wellness is a blog for expecting and new parents with honest answers, advice, stories, and articles around growing your family.

Wellness

Exploring the Benefits of Hot Stone Massage Therapy at Rooted Family Wellness Centre in Kanata, Ottawa

Hot Stone Massage Therapy is a sophisticated and time-tested therapeutic technique that harmonizes the soothing qualities of heated stones with the art of massage. This practice has evolved over the years to become a powerful means of promoting relaxation, relieving stress, and enriching overall well-being.

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Wellness

Unlocking Wellness: Exploring the History, Benefits, and Process of Indian Head Massage in Kanata, Ottawa

Indian Head Massage offers a wide-ranging array of benefits that make it suitable for individuals of all ages. During an IHM session, the client remains comfortably seated and fully clothed throughout the 30-minute treatment. The practitioner focuses on addressing key areas including the head, neck, shoulders, face, upper back, and arms. 

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Pregnancy

The Webster Technique: A Chiropractic Approach to a Safer and Easier Birth

The Webster Technique is a gentle and non-invasive chiropractic method that focuses on the sacrum, a triangular bone located at the spine's base. When the sacrum experiences dysfunction, it may contribute to a challenging labour due to factors like imperfect uterine function and pelvic contraction leading to baby mal-positioning.

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New Family

Pediatric Occupational Therapist FAQ: Answers to Common Questions about Children's Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy can support your child's overall development, enhance their independence and self-confidence, and help better understand their unique strengths and needs in order to ensure successful participation in whatever they/you want or need them to do each day.

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New Family

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Breast Pump for Infant Feeding

Finding the right breast pump is crucial for those who plan to express milk regularly. Remember, every mother's breastfeeding journey is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. It may take some trial and error to find the right breast pump that meets your specific needs and provides a comfortable and efficient pumping experience.

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New Family

A Team Effort: The Benefits of Feeding Support Physiotherapy‍

When providing support for breastfeeding, we often say it is like we have three patients. We have the mother, the infant, and the third patient is the feeding dyad. In our physiotherapy sessions we are assessing all three “patients” to determine where the feeding challenges are originating.

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