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...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
In our fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion for many of us. Whether it’s due to work pressures, financial concerns, or personal relationships, stress can have a significant impact on both our physical and mental health. While some stress is a...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health, Advancing Your Practice
If you’re passionate about holistic health and intrigued by the potential of BowenFirst™ Therapy, you might be considering a career as a Bowen Therapist. This rewarding path allows you to help others achieve better health and well-being through a gentle, non-invasive...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health, Addressing Your Pain
Chronic pain is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Unlike acute pain, which is usually a direct response to an injury or illness, chronic pain persists long after the initial cause has healed. This persistent pain can...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | Uncategorized
In the realm of holistic therapies, BowenFirst™ Therapy stands out for its unique approach to healing. This gentle, non-invasive therapy has gained recognition for its effectiveness in addressing a wide range of health issues. Whether you’re new to BowenFirst™...
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 | Uncategorized
We Need To Keep Up The Fight To Save Our Supplements The fight to Save Our Supplements is not over yet — Health Canada continues to rush through new laws and significant fees to import, manufacture and sell Canadian-regulated Natural Health Products (NHPs),...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | Uncategorized
Our Private Member’s Bill made it to the House of Commons! SHAWN BUCKLEY DRAFTED A PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL While you were busy writing letters and sending postcards to educate our MPs, Shawn Buckley was busy drafting a new Private Member’s Bill to repeal sections...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
In my last blog post, I discussed the emergence of a new paradigm in healthcare and some of the opportunities it was beginning to open up. Such important changes in how people think, feel and act are not expected to come out of nowhere. So, from where has all this...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Embrace The New ParadigmIn 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....
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
Everyone wants to live a healthy, happy life – but how do we break out of our old cyclical habits and get there? With fear and uncertainty in our way, building walls of shame and anxiety… gaining back our health can sometimes seem and feel like an impossible...
by Manon Bolliger, facilitator & retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice | About Your Health
It all started one 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...