Stress is unavoidable - and honestly, it's kind of necessary. It's important that we run from the tiger, or hit those goals and deadlines. But, we also live in a world that places constant stresses on the body. The trick isn’t to eradicate stress but to transform it. Think of your stress through the lens of Neuroplasticity: When rewired, it fuels focus, creativity, and resilience. Below are five simple, research-backed, enjoyable ways to turn pressure into positive momentum. Rename it:...

Finding Balance in Busy Lives Antigonish, a beautiful place to live, but even with the beauty that surrounds us it’s easy to find yourself struggling. Hi! I am Samantha, a New Brunswick born turned Antigonish local, and Acupuncturist with a focus on women’s health, stress transformation and mental wellbeing. I found Acupuncture when I was at a dark point in my life - I had hit rock bottom and wasn’t sure how I was going to pull myself out of the darkness. With Acupuncture, I was able to calm...

Maybe you’ve heard the word and are curious, but it’s no doubt that Acupuncture is gaining popularity in the East. It seems that everyone is using it from celebrities to world class athletes. Studies in fertility, pain reduction, PTSD, and many other areas are showing the clear potential that Acupuncture shows as a preventative and healing medicine. Antigonish is full of compassionate, caring and well educated practitioners. We are so lucky for our small town to have an abundance of caring...