Your heart works hard for you every single day, and what you eat can either support it or stress it out. From a holistic nutrition perspective, heart health isn’t just about avoiding “bad” foods—it’s about nourishing your body with minerals, healthy fats, fibre, and anti-inflammatory compounds that keep blood vessels Read more
If you have a selective eater, feel like you’re constantly making multiple meals, or need new mealtimes ideas, this message is for you. As a pediatric OT (Shannon!) and Naturopathic Doctor (Janine!) and parents to learning eaters (3 kids each), we understand the challenges firsthand. We have teamed up and Read more
How the Journey Method Empowered My Naturopathic Care By: Annie Corbin I’d long suffered the negative effects of not knowing how to take care of my really sensitive body and digestive system. After seeing many health care practitioners and not following through with their recommendations I eventually declared “I just Read more
Understanding Your Chronic Back Pain – With Tips! By: Kyle Fahey, RMT. I treat many clients with back pain. After two years of practicing massage, I have found that most back pain cases can be improved through simple stretching and easy to make postural changes. The key to solving and Read more
What is Naturopathic Medicine? Naturopathic Medicine looks at the body as a whole; inquiring into sleep, digestion, nutrition, hormones, mood, health and family history, labwork, and physical function as clues to the puzzles in your body. These pieces all influence the overall function of the body and can tell us Read more
Listening: The Practitioner’s Way By: Lesley Greco, RMT, Student of the Canadian College of Osteopathy Having recently completed 5 years of academic and clinical training, and then diving into research on the osteopathic concept of listening, I’ve been reflecting on the relationship between practitioner education and quality patient care. What puzzles me is, Read more
he Benefits of Using Your Benefits With the end of the year so near, the calendar reset for most health benefits plans are upon us. All coverage will be full again to be used throughout the year. We’ve laid out our tips to help maximize your personal health and health Read more
Practitioner Spotlight Some of you may not have met Ashley Mariani. She is our newest clinical social worker at Robin’s Nest Family Care and she specializes in providing psychotherapy to couples looking for support around perinatal mental health and intimacy. Ashley has over ten years’ experience working with new parents and Read more
New Practitioners We are please to welcome Robert Mirotta and Meghan Crewson to the Robin’s Nest Family Care family. Robert and Meghan are both RMTs & Osteopathic students in their 5th year studies. Under the supervision of Robin Young they are able to treat any aliment, call and book in for your Read more
Tried & True Holiday Recipes from the Nest Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar (that’s right the gift that keeps on giving) Prep time: 10 mins, Cook time: 10 mins: Total time: 20 mins Makes: 24 Ingredients 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose gluten-free flour (I use Better Batter) 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if using Read more
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.
We are raising funds through Flora’s Walk Guelph to support perinatal mental health and local families in our community. Our goal is to raise $500 by May 30, 2026, and we would be so grateful for your support.
At Robin’s Nest Family Care, we care deeply about supporting families, and this cause is close to our hearts. If you are able, please consider making a donation. Every contribution helps.
You can make a difference.
Donate today to help us reach our $500 goal by May 31st.
Donate here or one the link in our bio
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-start-healthy-future-inc/p2p/FlorasWalk2026/team/floras-walk-guelph/member/robins-nest-family-care
A little supportive care to end the weekend.
We have two Registered Massage Therapy appointments open this Sunday, April 26, at 11:20 AM and 1:45 PM.
If one of those times feels like just what you need, we would love to see you.
DM SUNDAY for the booking link or book online today.
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