Upcoming workshop!

Preconception Care: prepare your body for healthy fertility, conception and baby.

Thinking of having a baby in the next year or two? Increase your chances of a healthy conception, pregnancy, birth and baby. This workshop will combine a discussion with Dr. Alexis Blanks, ND, about naturopathic support for achieving the best health prior to conception with a therapeutic yoga practice led by Mabel Chong, a Certified Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga. Topics will include optimizing individual health, understanding menstrual cycles, environmental impacts on fertility and yoga techniques for stimulating the reproductive and immune systems.

Where: Monterey Recreation Centre
When: Saturday, March 12th 2016, 1 – 3:30pm
Cost: $45 per person or $70 for a couple
To register call the Monterey Recreation Centre at 250-370-7300
Course code: 133354

About Dr. Alexis:
Dr. Alexis Blanks has been practicing naturopathic medicine in Victoria for over 9 years. She is inspired by and passionate about her profession.  A large portion of her experience and continuing education has centred around women’s health and pediatrics. She is co-owner of Flourish Naturopathic operating at the Moss Street Healthcare Centre.

About Mabel:
Mabel Chong is a Certified Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga from Ajna Yoga Centre in Victoria. Mabel has a special focus on yoga for women’s health. Mabel believes that practicing yoga mindfully can lead to healing one’s body, mind and spirit. Mabel’s yoga style has been described as “gentle and grounded with a strong foundation”.