Wellness Resource Community Hub
Wellness Resource Community Hub
A wellness journey is not a one-size-fits-all approach because individuals are unique, and their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs vary greatly. Here are some key reasons why a wellness journey must be customized to suit each person:
- Biological differences: people have different genetics, body types, and metabolic rates. What works for one person in terms of nutrition or exercise may not be suitable for another due to these inherent differences.
- Health conditions: individuals may have specific health conditions or medical histories that require personalized approaches to wellness. For example, someone with diabetes or heart disease needs a different approach to diet and exercise than someone without these conditions.
- Goals and objectives: people have different goals when it comes to wellness. Some may want to lose weight, others to gain muscle, manage stress, or improve their mental health. These varied objectives necessitate tailored plans.
- Lifestyle and preferences: lifestyle choices and personal preferences play a significant role in wellness. A person's work schedule, family commitments, dietary preferences, and even cultural background can impact what wellness practices are feasible and sustainable for them.
- Psychological and emotional factors: mental and emotional well-being is a crucial component of overall wellness. People experience varying levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional factors, which require different approaches to address.
- Age and life stage: wellness needs evolve throughout life. What works for a teenager may not be suitable for an older adult. Different life stages require different approaches to nutrition, exercise, and self-care.
- Environmental factors: an individual's environment, including access to resources, local culture, and climate, can greatly influence their wellness journey. What is available and practical can vary widely from place to place.
- Personal motivation and commitment: personal motivation and commitment to wellness play a critical role. What one person is willing and able to do in terms of making lifestyle changes may differ significantly from another.
- Trial and error: finding the right approach to wellness often involves trial and error. What works best for an individual may not be immediately apparent, and they may need to experiment with different strategies to find what suits them best.
- Continuous adaptation: wellness is not a static concept. As circumstances change, such as age, health status, or life events, wellness strategies may need to be adjusted to meet evolving needs.
In summary, a wellness journey is highly individualized because people are unique, with diverse needs, circumstances, and objectives. A one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to be effective in addressing the complexities of human health and well-being. Instead, a personalized and holistic approach to wellness is recommended to maximize its benefits and sustainability.
For the above reasons, Heather Garrod, from Planet Botanix and Louise Boucher have teamed up to create a wellness community hub called HOLISTIPEDIA. Both women are very passionate about helping people on their wellness journey and realize that this type of community is needed, and moreso post-pandemic. Many people have yet to discover and understand the benefits of the wellness products and services the National Capital Region can provide.
Behind the name: Holisti = holistic and pedia = learning-education.
The concept: a wellness community resource hub including resources, events, blog, podcast and a directory for the following wellness dimensions:
💖 Physical: nourishing a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, sleep.
💖 Mental: feeling balanced, connected to others and ready to meet life’s challenges.
💖 Emotional: being aware of, accepting and expressing our feelings, and understanding the feelings of others.💖 Social: connecting and engaging with others and our communities in meaningful ways.
💖 Spiritual: searching for meaning and higher purpose in human existence.
💖 Environmental: fostering positive interrelationships between planetary health and human actions, choices and wellbeing.
💖 Financial: learning how to successfully manage financial expenses.
💖 Occupational: preparing for work in which we gain personal satisfaction and find enrichment in our life.
This community is a two-fold membership: for wellness product and service providers to be found and for those searching for them via our directory and events. It also includes wellness resources.
Heather Garrod
Heather is a Certified Aromatherapist and Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner. She creates the artisan soaps, lotions and other body care supplies. She opened her store Planet Botanix in 2005 to provide a safe and welcoming space for those looking to explore alternative healing and holistic health. A proud mom, avid dog lover, yoga enthusiast and holistic health care advocate, Heather continues to work with clients and customers in order to achieve mutual health and wellness.
Louise Boucher
Louise makes things happens and gets things done. She has been a Wellness Event Creator and Planner since 2013. Her purpose to help people discover and find the right wellness solution for them. She’s very resourceful, perceptive and knowledgeable. She’s a proud mother, certified in tarot, Integrative Energy Therapy, Reiki, NLP, and an avid dowser.
Kaitlyn Boudreault
Kaitlyn is a Mental Health Advocate and Virtual Assistant who comes with over 3 years of experience in community building. She built a community of 14k folks in Ontario for mental health awareness and seeks to help other wellness businesses like Holistipedia grow and expand in the same way. She is known for being empathetic, resourceful and innovative. She is a proud winner of the Matthew Helmer Community Award of Excellence for her advocacy and community building work.
PLEASE NOTE that Holistipedia is NOT a medical professional clinic or centre. Holistipedia cannot diagnose or claim to cure any disease. This wellness resource community hub is NOT designed to replace medical or psychological counselling or financial or legal advice. We are here to support you in your personal wellness journey by offering resources, tools, information, products and service providers that can help you.
Holistipedia's physical location is located on the unceded, traditional Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation in what is now called Ottawa, Ontario. We acknowledge that for thousands of years, the Algonquin People protected these lands, the Ottawa River Watershed, and its tributaries. As a national organization, we also acknowledge that we work on the traditional lands of many different nations. Today, a path to truth and reconciliation begins with recognizing both the stewardship and the sacrifices of the original peoples. We are committed to recognizing the errors of the past, acknowledging the challenges of the present, and contributing to a new and equitable relationship with the First Peoples.
