by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Brynn Bicknell is changing healing in sport. From 14 year old hockey players with big league dreams, to 70 year olds who want to continue playing recreational sports, she has seen a spectrum of patients and admits to using Bowen Therapy in every session. Brynn only...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Most doctors and healthcare practitioners enter the field with great expectations and a strong desire to help people. Many have a personal story, often of a family member or relative who suffered. Whether or not they died or were “saved,” a light was turned on because...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | Addressing Your Pain
The problem with pain is that most people who experience it are convinced of its presence and when as a therapist you suggest that there may be a way of changing your relationship to it, they can feel threatened. The first threat is personal; in that, they may fear...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
The term “prescription” requires exploring the patient-doctor relationship. It should reaffirm the doctor’s purpose, opening up the healing dialogue. My conviction is that the body’s symptoms call upon us to LISTEN: they’re trying to say something. This is true of...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
We had the pleasure of interviewing Kelli Benis. We discussed how pain is just an obstacle and that by listening to your body you can reach a life free from pain. Read the full interview below and learn how Kelli took her first step to a healthier life. How do you...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Having considered the subjective and objective aspect of the SOAP process, today I want to discuss the last two parts of that acronym: the assessment and plan steps. I’ll lean on current research in psychoneuroimmunology and pain to illustrate that the...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Over the next few posts I’m going to introduce you to four key ideas that we have to understand to make a path to a better healthcare approach. These are the “SOAP” (i.e., Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) notes doctors take during their initial patient...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
The new paradigm in healthcare that I’ve been discussing in this series of blog posts is sometimes mistaken for simply alternative modalities of practice. The choice of modality is not unimportant, but neither is it a panacea for sound practice. Valuable as was my...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
In my last post I began a discussion of the paths that lead us to the new healthcare paradigm. There I discussed the personal experience of a disenchanted law student who discovered that justice through the law wasn’t all I’d initially thought it cracked up to be....
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
In my book, What Patients Don’t Say, If Doctors Don’t Listen, I discussed how the day-to-day challenges of our practices can wear down the initial inspiration to heal for many healthcare professionals. It doesn’t need to be that way, though. There is a new paradigm,...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
It all started this morning, when I was battling with a little voice that kept saying, “It’s ok, you don’t need to be at work at 9am, just call in and tell them that you will be delayed.” But the better part of me scrambled for change to take the bus and packed my bag...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Next week, I am heading to Calgary to speak at the Health Fusion Conference, about feet! Yes, that’s right. Without them, life would be difficult!. So on Friday, June 26th, at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, I will be presenting Feet Matter: Simple Solutions for...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health, Addressing Your Pain
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of thoughts, emotions, and responsibilities that fill our minds. Finding clarity amidst the chaos can be challenging, but there’s a simple, effective tool that many people overlook:...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | Addressing Your Pain, Advancing Your Practice, Bowen Therapy
One of the most unique aspects of BowenFirst™ Therapy is the intentional pauses that occur throughout the treatment. These pauses might seem unusual to those unfamiliar with the technique, but they play a crucial role in the therapy’s effectiveness. So, why are...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health, Addressing Your Pain
Detoxifying Your Home Environment: Simple Steps for a Healthier Living Space Your home is your sanctuary—a place where you relax, unwind, and spend quality time with loved ones. But did you know that the air inside your home can sometimes be more polluted than the air...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health, Addressing Your Pain, Advancing Your Practice
Fascia is a fascinating and often overlooked component of the human body. This intricate network of connective tissue surrounds and supports every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ, acting as a continuous web that holds our bodies together. Fascia is not just structural;...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
In an era where conventional medicine often focuses on treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes, holistic health offers a refreshing and comprehensive approach to well-being. But what exactly is holistic health, and how does it differ from traditional...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Manon Bolliger’s name is synonymous with holistic healing, dedication, and a deep commitment to the well-being of her patients. As a retired naturopathic physician and an accomplished Bowen Therapist, Manon has left an indelible mark on the field of natural...
