Prenatal and postpartum massage in Toronto: what it actually does and when to book
Prenatal and postpartum massage in Toronto: what it really does and when to book Prenatal and postpartum massage is often described in the same breath as self care, which is part of why so many people misunderstand it. The language around it tends to soften what is genuinely a clinical, regulated, and evidence informed treatment….
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support in Newmarket: Building the Right Care Team for Every Stage
Whether you’re preparing for birth, recovering after delivery, navigating feeding challenges, or wondering where to start, this guide will help you understand the support available in Newmarket and how to build the right care team for every stage of pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnancy and postpartum raise questions that do not always fit neatly into…
When Your Body Starts Feeling Unfamiliar: A Chiropractor’s Perspective
A chiropractor’s perspective on how the body adapts through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause in Toronto There’s a point where your body doesn’t feel quite as intuitive as it used to. It’s not always pain in a clear or urgent way. Sometimes it’s a low back that doesn’t settle, hips that feel tighter than they should,…
What Does a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Do?
There is a particular kind of waiting that happens around pelvic floor physiotherapy There is a particular kind of waiting that happens around pelvic floor physiotherapy. You have the referral, or the recommendation from a friend who swears by her physiotherapist. You have a quiet list of symptoms you have been quietly living with but…
Why does my pelvis hurt during pregnancy? Understanding pelvic pain and what actually helps.
Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What Actually Helps Y ou may have felt it the first time getting out of bed. A sharp, deep ache right at the front of your pelvis, or maybe a grinding sensation through your hips when you shifted your weight. You told yourself it…
What to Expect When You See a Naturopath During Pregnancy
What to expect when you see a naturopath during pregnancy What does a naturopath do during pregnancy in Toronto at Oona? From first‑trimester nausea and fatigue to third‑trimester birth preparation, here is what to expect. Written by Dr. Sarah Mickeler, Founder, Oona Wellness Group Toronto and Newmarket By the time most people walk through our…
Why do I feel so anxious during pregnancy?
Anxiety During Pregnancy: Signs, Causes, and When to Get Help Anxiety during pregnancy can feel confusing, especially when you are not sure what is normal. This guide helps you recognize the symptoms, understand what may be driving them, and know when it is time to reach out for support that will actually help. You are…
What Is Diastasis Recti and How Do You Actually Fix It?
What Is Diastasis Recti and How Do You Actually Fix It? If your core doesn’t feel like it came back after pregnancy, you’re not imagining it. Here is what diastasis recti actually does to your body, and how pelvic floor physiotherapy and chiropractic care at Oona in Toronto and Newmarket can help you heal. Written…
Fertility Support in Toronto: What Naturopathic Care Actually Looks Like
If you have been trying for a while and feel like something is being missed, you are probably right. Here is what a naturopathic approach to fertility looks like, and why so many couples find it fills in the gaps.Written by Dr. Sarah Mickeler, Oona Wellness Group Toronto & Newmarket When you’re growing up, getting…
What Is Paediatric Osteopathy? And When Should Your Baby See One?
Understanding Paediatric Osteopathy: Gentle Care for Your Baby’s Health Your baby can’t tell you what hurts. Here is how a paediatric osteopath finds out, and what they can do to help. Written by Dr. Sarah Mickeler, Oona Wellness Group Toronto & Newmarket You might not be able to name it, but there can be a…
The Recovery Nobody Prepared You For: A Real Guide to Postpartum Healing
What Actually Happens After Birth and How to Heal By Dr. Sarah Mickeler, Oona Wellness Group | Toronto & Newmarket Oona Wellness Group provides comprehensive postpartum recovery care in Toronto and Newmarket, including pelvic floor physiotherapy, chiropractic care, diastasis recti rehabilitation, caesarean scar treatment, registered massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, and perinatal mental health support. The…
