This elixir both cleanses and nourishes the blood. Grapes are, in Ayurveda, “King among fruits.” This fruit (the red ones) can nourish the rasa dhatu while cooling the rakta dhatu, making it an ideal rejuvenator for the blood. Adding digestive spices brings a cleansing bonus to the upper digestive tract. Read more
f you’re a menstruating person, you can’t expect to feel the same every day, and hormones impact your mood! By: Dr. Janine Buisman Wilcox, ND It’s normal to feel more things and be less motivated premenstrually, and it’s normal to feel an increase in libido around ovulation; it’s normal to need Read more
Menstrual Cycles – What’s Normal? By: Dr. Janine Buisman Wilcox It’s not often that we openly get to talk about the menstrual cycle in day-to-day life. Because of this, there are huge misconceptions as to what is a normal ‘cycle’. One of the most important things to know is that Read more
A few appointments are available this week at Robin’s Nest Family Care.
If your body has been asking for support, this may be a good week to book in.
Available this week:
Osteopathy
Tuesday with Sam: 2:35, 4:35, 6:15, and 7:05 pm
Tuesday with Matthew: 3:00 pm
Thursday with Matthew: 8:00, 9:00 am, and afternoon openings between 3:00 and 5:00 pm
Registered Massage Therapy
Wednesday with Kiera: 9:15 am
Naturopathic Medicine
Virtual appointments with Dr. Leesha Birdi:
Wednesday: 10:00, 11:00 am, and 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00, 11:00 am, 2:00, and 4:00 pm
In-clinic Friday: 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00 pm
Myofunctional Therapy
Thursday with Jenessa: 1:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm
Appointments can be booked online through Jane, or you can send us a message if you are unsure where to start.
Sometimes people come to us with a clear concern.
Other times, they come in feeling tired, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin.
Both are welcome.
At Robin’s Nest Family Care, we believe care starts with listening. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You don’t need the perfect words.
You just need a place to start.
We’re here to meet you where you are.
If this feels familiar, you can learn more about our care options through the link in our bio.
If you feel confused by fitness advice online, you are not alone. One day it’s “cut carbs,” the next day it’s “cut calories,” and somehow it’s always your fault.
This carousel is a reminder that the basics still win:
You do not need extremes. You need clarity, consistency, and a plan that fits your life.
Fad vs Fact is a 5-week workshop series with Siobhan Egan designed to cut through online noise and help you build habits confidently for strength, energy, and sustainable results.
Choose your schedule:
Sundays at 2:00 pm (May 31, June 7, June 14, June 28, July 5)
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm (June 2, June 16, June 23, July 7, July 14)
Bring a friend $200 each
Comment FACT or DM FACT for the link.
If you feel confused by fitness advice online, you are not alone. One day it’s “do more,” the next day it’s “do less,” and somehow it’s always your fault.
Fad vs Fact is a 5-week workshop series with Siobhan Egan designed to cut through the noise and help you build a training and nutrition plan you can actually stick to—so you feel confident in the gym and steady in your habits.
Choose your schedule:
Series 1: Sundays at 2:00 pm (May 31, June 7, June 14, June 28, July 5)
Series 2: Tuesdays at 5:30 pm (June 2, June 16, June 23, July 7, July 14)
Early bird until May 23: $220
Bring a friend before May 23: $200 each
Book here: https://rnfc.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/111/treatment/650
Comment FACT or DM FACT , and we will send the link.
If you’re feeling tired but wired, struggling to fall asleep, or waking up unrefreshed, this lunch-hour session is for you.
Join Robin and Dr. Leesha Birdi (ND) for Rest, Reset & Rewire. A virtual workshop focused on the connection between stress, your nervous system, and sleep. You’ll learn practical, evidence-informed tools to help shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest, so you can finally feel more rested and restored.
Thursday, May 14 | 12:00–1:00pm | Virtual
Cost: $20
Register here: https://rnfc.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/109/treatment/651
Or DM REWIRE and we’ll send you the link.
This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, caregivers, and women who spend so much time caring for everyone else.
We are giving away three supportive care prizes at Robin’s Nest Family Care:
An initial appointment with Scarlett Baker, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
An initial appointment with Dr. Leesha Birdi, Naturopathic Doctor
A treatment of your choice at Robin’s Nest Family Care
Complete our short form, and you will be entered into all three prize draws.
Whether you are looking for more energy, better digestion, support with stress, help with daily habits, or simply a place to feel heard and looked after, this is a beautiful way to take a step toward supportive care.
DM MOM, and we will send you the entry link.
No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Open to Ontario residents aged 18+. Winners will be contacted by email. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.
