How Menopause Impacts Bone Health: What You Need to Know
Perimenopause and Menopause are significant transitions in a woman’s life, bringing with them a host of physical and hormonal changes. While symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances often take center stage, the impact of menopause on bone health is just as important—but often overlooked. As estrogen levels decline, bones can become more…
How Does Peri/Menopause Affect Sleep Quality?
Perimenopause and menopause are natural stages of life, but they can come with some frustrating side effects—one of the most common being disrupted sleep. Many women find themselves tossing and turning, waking up drenched in sweat, or struggling with insomnia as they navigate this transition. But why does menopause wreak havoc on sleep, and what…
Oona Wellness Group Recognized Among Canada’s Top Growing Women-Led Companies by The Globe and Mail
Toronto, Ontario, March 2025 — Oona Wellness Group Inc. (Oona) is proud to announce its inclusion in The Globe and Mail’s prestigious ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Women-Led Companies. This recognition highlights Oona’s exceptional growth and commitment to excellence under the leadership of Dr. Sarah Mickeler, who has been instrumental in driving the company’s success….
The Gentle Power of Osteopathy for Babies: Helping Your Little One Thrive
What is Pediatric Osteopathy? As parents, we want the best for our children—especially when they’re uncomfortable, fussy, or struggling with sleep and feeding issues. Pediatric osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on therapy designed to support your baby’s health and development. Using gentle and effective techniques, osteopaths help to ease tension, improve movement, and restore balance to…
Pregnancy-Safe Pelvic Floor Exercises
Strengthening your pelvic floor is key during pregnancy. These exercises can help support your growing baby and prepare your body for childbirth by teaching your pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax when needed. Finding Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Need help identifying your pelvic floor muscles? Try briefly stopping your urine mid-flow while you’re on…
What is the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause?
Navigating the world of hormones and bodily changes as we age can sometimes feel like entering a maze, especially when it comes to understanding perimenopause and menopause. If you’re a woman between the ages of 35-55, you might have already noticed some shifts in your body that have left you wondering whether you’re entering perimenopause,…
How to Do Breast Compressions During Breastfeeding
Hi everyone, Rose Le Blanc here, just coming on to talk about breast compressions. I’m one of the lactation consultants at Oona Wellness in Toronto location. Breast compressions are something that are helpful to do when the milk flow has slowed down. If babies’ drinking has slowed down, it can help babies start drinking again,…
What Age Does Perimenopause Typically Start?
Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but its start can often feel confusing. For many women, this transition can feel like a period filled with unexpected changes, leaving many wondering when it starts and what to expect. In this blog, we’ll explore the typical age when perimenopause begins, how it manifests, what…
Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, commonly known as morning sickness, affects more than 70% of pregnant women. Despite its name, symptoms are rarely limited to the morning, often starting around weeks 6-8 of pregnancy and subsiding by weeks 16-20. This condition can range from mild discomfort to more severe symptoms that significantly impact quality of…
3 exercises to help with your baby’s latch
Hi, I’m Dr. Alima, and I’m going to be showing you three exercises that can help with your baby’s latch. In order to demonstrate the exercises I’ve gotten, my son, who is obviously not an infant anymore, but he’s my baby, he’s going to help us today. The first exercise we’re going to be doing…
Fetal Development: The First Trimester
Congratulations on your pregnancy! In the months ahead, you’ll likely wonder about how your little one is growing and changing. When will you feel that first flutter? How big is your baby now? Fetal development follows an amazing, predictable journey. Here’s what happens during each week of the first trimester. Weeks 1-2: Preparing for Pregnancy…
