Ask the Chiropractor

Dr. Laura Baxter-Gravelle - Chiropractor London ON. Began as a chiropractic patient as a child and has made it part of her ongoing wellness program since . She Graduated from CMCC in Toronto in 2003 and relocated to London 4 years ago. Her passion for improving the health of families, children and communities naturally through chiropractic care is evident. She is inspired to help people reach their full potential. She understands the philosophy behind chiropractic care and practices from the heart. She practices a gentle form of chiropractic suitable for any BODY. She currently practices out of two locations and still finds lots of time for her young son Mason born in August 2008.              

 519-671-4850 or drlauragravelle@gmail.com

To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-chiropractor/

Ask the Doula

Welcome to the ask the expert area on London Moms. I am excited to answer your questions about pregnancy and birth. I am a certified doula, doula trainer and childbirth educator working at Babeeze in Arms Doula Centre. I have been working with families in the childbearing years for over 5 years, supporting them in their journey to parenthood and assisting them in making informed choices that fit with their priorities along the way. Along the way I have supported over a 100 families and have provided information and support to other doulas, professionals and people in the community. In addition, I am the mother of two strong, sweet girls who inspire the work I do and who provide a constant reminder of how important it is to support each other in our everyday lives.

I personally have found a great deal of support and connection over the past couple of years on LondonMoms and am excited to be a part of this new aspect to the community that I love. I look forward to answering your questions about pregnancy and birth. I am not a medical professional and my advice is not a substitute for your own care providers recommendations. My replies to your questions will be evidence based and I will try my best to link you to information that relates to your questions. I will also provide idea and opinions when I can - but will qualify that this is just that, my opinion so that you know the difference between research and my own take on things. I will do my best to answer as many questions as I can. Due to time constraints I may not be able to answer each and every one of them but I will do my best to select a few every week. At times I may post a generic form of a question I have received several times so as not to repeat the same answer over again. You are also welcome to ask that I reply to your question as if you are anonymous - leaving your username out. I am happy to do this upon request.

I look forward to hearing your questions and providing you with some answers and support.

If you would like to contact me about doula support, prenatal classes or any of the other services we provide at Babeeze in Arms please feel free to email me at shawna@babeezeinarms.com and check out our website at www.babeezeinarms.com

Cheers,
Shawna L., M.Ed, CD(DONA), CPD(CAPPA), LCCE
www.babeezeinarms.com

To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-midwife-doula-lactation-experts/

Ask the breastfeeding Expert

Jill Ritchie has been supporting women and their families in London and surrounding communities for the past ten years. She is also a mom of five children and has experienced the complexities, the joys, the challenges and the rewards that motherhood brings. Breastfeeding can have its own unique challenges.

Professionally, Jill has participated in several different lactation programs providing her a variety of learning experiences. “One way does not fit all”. Jill is also a member of two local breastfeeding committees as well as several online breastfeeding networks. She has supported hundreds of women and their newborns through their breastfeeding challenges. Jill’s experience is unique in that her knowledge base also comes from supporting women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Jill Ritchie, Certified Birth Doula (ALACE), Certified Postpartum Doula (CAPPA),
Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator (LCCE)
Happiest Baby On The Block & Newborn Massage Instructor
Babeeze In Arms Doula Centre
78 Wellington Road
London, Ontario
              519-673-4441

 To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-midwife-doula-lactation-experts/

Ask the Real Estate Agent

Kathy was born and raised in London. She is married with two small children and currently lives in Old North.

Kathy attended Fanshawe College where she earned a diploma in Marketing. She began her working career in the banking industry, and quickly became focused on mutual funds. She completed her Canadian Securities Course and became a licensed Mutual Funds representative with Dundee Wealth Management.

Kathy’s love of Real Estate began with the purchase of her home. She continued to follow the London market, then made the decision to change careers and join the Realty Executives Elite Ltd., Brokerage Team!

It’s about finding you a house you can make your home in, together with a no pressure sales attitude of honesty and understanding, together we will find your perfect home.

If you are looking to Buy or Sell contact Kathy at 519-649-6900 or

kmendham-meathrel@rogers.com

 To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-real-estate-agent/

Ask the Accountant

Jane Monteith

As a Chartered Accountant working in public practice with a one of the largest local firms in London, I have considerable experience providing assurance services and financial statement preparation to a wide variety of organizations and corporations. Over the last eighteen months I have shifted my focus to specializing in Canadian and USA tax matters and now devote my energies to developing personal, estate and corporate tax plans that address the unique individual needs of families, professionals and owner-managed businesses.

I am currently completing the final session of the CICA In-depth Tax program and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (Distinction) - Finance and Administration, UWO along with a Diploma in Accounting (Distinction) from UWO in 2002.

Prior to returning to school to shift careers I worked with a local non-profit organization providing supports to adults with disabilities in the role of Program Supervisor and have served on a variety of non-profit Boards and planning committees. I have two little ones and a husband at home and have been a proud London Mom since September 2006.

 To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-accountant/

Ask the Sex Expert

Kelly Garland has been studying human sexuality in all of its various forms for over 12 years now and has been teaching various sexuality workshops both privately, at adult events and conferences for just as long. She has a university education in Women’s Studies / Theory and Criticism and various university level credits in human sexuality. She continues to expand her education and is pursuing a Certificate in Clinical Sexology, with the hope of eventually achieving her PHD in Sexology. Kelly knows quite a bit about sexuality, sex toys and greatly enjoys supporting women and couples who explore and embrace their own sexuality.Kelly was the owner of Libido~Erotic Emporium for Women, located in London Ontario. Libido was well received in London and earned a great reputation for its quality products, comfortable empowering environment and educational format for women and their partners.

Kelly writes a monthly column for Real Women Magazine , a fabulous women’s magazine that is available throughout southern Ontario and also appears as Real Women Live! “Sexpert” on Roger’s Television, every last Tuesday of the month.

Kelly continues to teach sexuality workshops and encourages you to check out her forthcoming workshop offerings. You can also catch Kelly speaking about sexuality at some great upcoming events or book her for a private party, event or conference.

To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-sex-expert/

Ask the Personal Trainer

Welcome my friends! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to inspire your health & fitness goals! I will answer your questions to the best of my ability.

About me:

Mom to 3 amazing girls
Owner of energize wellness! a wholistic personal training, nutritional coaching, and wellness consulting business
I train my clients both in their homes and at The Villiage (476 Richmond Street across from the Grand Theatre), where I also hold lectures and seminars as well as group training.
You can learn about me in the ‘Mom Featured Business’ section on this websiteMy Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Physiology & Psychology) from Memorial University of Newfoundland
Certified Personal Trainer (CanFitPro)
Certified Nutrition and Wellness Specialist (CanFitPro)
Certified Special Considerations trainer (American Council on Exercise)
Resist-A-Ball Pilates (CanFitPro)
First Aid & CPR (Red Cross)
Published researcher

My Associations and Professional Affiliations:

Canadian Obesity Network
Complentary Health London
Canadian Fitness Professionals
Personal Training on the Net
Centre for Science in the Public Interest
Fitness Industry Council of Canada

Contact me:

www.energizewellness.com * info@ energizewellness.com *               

519-702-9777   

I look forward to hearing from you! Have a life filled with happiness and positive ENERGY!

To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-registered-massage-therapist-personal-trainer/

Ask the Human Resources Expert

Hi there! My name is Heather Coy-Robinson, and I’m so excited to be joining the expert forum as the Human Resources specialist! I have been a Human Resources professional for the past 8 years, and I began my career in the GTA in HR consulting. I completed by undergraduate degree from Queen’s University and also completed a post-graduate college diploma specializing in Human Resources. We moved to London almost 6 years ago, where I have been working at an engineering firm as an HR Specialist. My main areas of expertise include recruitment and selection, employee relations, labour law and employment standards. I’m happy to answer any HR questions to the best of my ability, and to provide an honest, factual opinion. Feel free to ask any questions about job searches, career transitions, employment standards, maternity leave etc. I’m happy to help!

Personally, I am mommy to my wonderful 2 year old daughter, and wife to my high school sweetheart. I am expecting my second child this January- another girl! I have been posting on LondonMoms for about a year, and am thrilled to join this excellent site.

Thanks for taking the time to learn about me, and feel free to either post a question here or PM me confidentially.

Heather Coy-Robinson B.A., CHRP

 To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-human-resources-expert/

Ask the Wealth Coach

Entering his 36th year serving clients in the financial services industry, Ted Wernham BA CLU CFSB EPC has been winning awards and recognition for outstanding client and community service, consistently. Working hard to raise 7 children (two with special needs), in a blended family, he can answer your questions not only professionally, but with a wealth of experience! Ted serves his community of clients with what he calls the Wealth Coach delivery of trust and service - a process by which he provides financial tips and advice, arising from his own experience and his ongoing research and education, to individuals based on their needs and financial position at the time of coaching.

Wernham has served his industry on its National Board of Directors, been chair of three National Standing Committees, and has received the National Quality Award numerous times. Formerly, he has served as Director for Canada of the Canadian Initiative for Elder Planning Studies. He is the host of Boomer Wealth Radio, on am 980.ca.

His community service includes four terms on London City Council, the Chair of many non-profits, as well as supporting London children’s sports teams and organizations.

He has received special recognition as Outstanding Young Londoner and is an Honorary Citizen of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.

Ted provides coaching , on family financial matters, including “how to blend the money in blended families”, “how to make sure that the income lasts”, “how to create wealth and protect it,” and has special interests in “providing for special needs kids” and, and “getting support payments in the right amount and on time!”. He offers knowledge on life insurance, retirement planning, critical illness insurance, mortgage insurance and family budgets through his series of workshops “From Puzzle to Blueprint.”

With this experience, he can coach you to take the steps necessary to help solve your problem .

To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-wealth-coach/

Ask the Massage Therapist

Jessica

Most of you already know me. I’ve been a London Mom since April 2008 and love my time here.
In 2004, my mom went in for surgery to correct a chronic back issue. Unfortunately, it didn’t help. I started looking into alternative ways to ease her pain and came across Massage Therapy. I was so mistaken about the benefits of it up until that point and was amazed to learn all that massage could do. So in January 2005, I packed my bags and moved home from Montreal and I started at D’arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy. I graduated and was registered in the summer of 2006.
Since then I have been trained in pregnancy massage and have loved working on woman during their pregnancy and postpartum. I have volunteered for events such as Diva Day, the MS walk and the transplant games, as well as being a supervisor for D’arcy Lane at the John Gordon home.Personally, I am married to a wonderful man and we have a 12 year old (step) daughter and a 13 month old girl. Right now I am a SAHM with a small client list and am looking forward to sharing any knowledge that I have.

To ask your question please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-registered-massage-therapist-personal-trainer/

Ask the Registered Holistic Nutritionist

After working in the social service industry for many years having an Honors BA in Sociology, it became apparent that i could no longer go on working in a field I simply wasn’t passionate about. I began to pursue my interest in Nutrition and Alternative Medicine in the Natural Nutrition Program at the Canadian School Of Natural Nutrition and became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which I feel has been my calling.
Let me tell you why…
While suffering from Crohn’s Disease for over 12 years, and spending 8 exhausting months dealing with a severely “colic” baby I struggled with my frustration with our healthcare system. It was becoming too much to bear. I was getting no answers, I felt that I had no one to turn to, and I decided to take our health into my own hands. I began to explore natural nutrition practices, holistic natural therapies and supplements, and implement them into our family. The turn around in our health was UNBELIEVABLE! TODAY I AM SYMPTOM FREE! and am proud to raise my children in the same naturally healthy way. There is a purpose to all of life’s struggles and hardships. Through my journey, I discovered what my true passion was and use it today to help others. Always having an interest in nutrition, I realized the role that food played in a healthy lifestyle. What was new to me was how destructive poor nutrition could be on the body and how most of us are unaware that what we are eating is a major contributor to illness and disease.
I knew i had to find a way to help others achieve the level of health that I have found simply by tapping into nature’s resources and supporting its own healing abilities. This is how “Our Natural Connection” was born and has since become a successful practice in downtown London. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist I not only educate people about the benefits and health impact of optimal nutrition but also encorporate complementary therapies and the Body, Mind, Spirit connection into my work and believe that this is the answer to true health and wellness.
Because of my own life experience, I have a special interest in digestive health, pre and post natal nutrition for mom and baby, infant/childhood issues (colic, eczema, dairy intolerance, immune building, proper nutrition…etc.), however the scope of my practice extends to all.
I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you personalized, non-judgemental, caring service.
CALL OR EMAIL ME TODAY FOR A NO CHARGE, NO OBLIGATION INFORMATION SESSION IN OFFICE, BY PHONE OR THROUGH EMAIL.
Vanessa Case RHN
Registered Holistic Nutritionist
Our Natural Connection
our natural connection - Home
Phone: (226) 663-0313
Fax: 1-866-472-0706
Email: vanessa@ournaturalconnection.com

To ask your questions please visit our forum section here http://forum.londonmoms.ca/ask-registered-holistic-nutritionist/