Smart Wellness Canada Ltd.

05/07/2026

🌟 Turning 50 has truly made me pause and reflect on what a milestone this really is...half a century of life.

What I’ve come to understand over the years is just how precious time is. It’s the one thing we can never get back. Once our years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds are spent, they’re gone forever. Unlike your fridge at home, when it’s empty, you can’t just run to the store and refill it.

That realization has changed how I live. I’ve learned to be more intentional with my time and to stop giving it away to things that don’t bring me joy, purpose, or peace.

If there’s one piece of advice I’d share, it’s this: take a moment to step back and really look at your life. Ask yourself if the way you’re living truly makes you happy. I understand that not everyone can make big changes overnight, but even small shifts or simply changing how you see things can have a powerful impact on your life and the people around you.

As I celebrate this milestone, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. There is so much I could say, more than I could ever fit into one post. So I’ll simply say this: it is a privilege to reach this moment, to be as healthy as I am, and to celebrate with the people I love, even if it’s through texts and video calls.

And while I honour the past 50 years, I’m just as excited for what’s ahead, I look forward to the next 50.

Here’s to living fully, appreciating deeply, and never taking a single moment for granted.

04/17/2026

04/11/2026

Come visit Smart Wellness Canada, .health and at the National Women’s Show (booth #526) BMO Centre, Calgary!!

We have free gifts, deals, and treatments plus an amazing Selfie Photo Booth! 💖

04/10/2026

🌸 Deneatra Ford is hitting the Life & Learning Stage at the National Women’s Show in Calgary this weekend and you’re going to want a seat for this one.

This high‑energy talk dives into women’s health in the workplace:
🌟 A raw, vulnerable story that will surprise you
🌟 How the last 40 years have (and haven’t) changed things for women at work
🌟 Why so many women are still suffering in silence on the job and what we can actually do about it

Deneatra will unpack how hormones, stigma, and outdated systems collide at work, then share practical steps for women and employers who are ready to do better, not just “check the box.”

You can catch her on stage Sunday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m., and then come say hello at booth #526 for resources, conversation, and a few fun surprises.

There will be:
✓ A powerful reality check on women’s health at work
✓ Practical takeaways you can use on Monday
✓ Give‑aways and a special offer you won’t want to miss

👉 Heading to the show? Use promo code FRIENDCALGARY26 for $2 off your ticket.

Come cheer her on, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation about building workplaces where women can truly thrive at every stage of life.







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04/04/2026

🌸Meet one of our incredible expert panelists for our April 9th event at Bow Valley Athletic Club and trust me, this one is going to leave you thinking differently about your health, your energy, and yourself.

Say hello to Serena Haines - Intimacy and Relationship Coach, Certified Sexologist, TEDx Speaker, host of the Intimacy Unlocked podcast, and co-host of Unmuted: The Midlife Round Table podcast.

With nearly a decade of private practice experience and a background that spans psychology, somatic s*x education, clinical s*xology, and yes, former Paramedic, Serena brings a perspective on women's health that is as grounded in science as it is in heart.

Serena's work helps individuals and couples move beyond shame to embrace pleasure, connection, and authentic intimacy. She believes that our s*xual wellness is not a taboo topic, it is a powerful and deeply human path to healing, joy, and wholeness.

And for those of us navigating peri to post menopause, this conversation couldn't be more timely or more important.

"Your s*xual energy is your life force and creative energy!! How we show up in our sensual expression is how we show up in the world." — Serena Haines

This is exactly the kind of candid, expert-led conversation we are bringing to our FREE event on April 9th open to both members and non-members of Bow Valley Athletic Club.

If you're ready to talk openly about the parts of women's midlife health that don't always make it into the doctor's office, this evening is for you.

👉 Drop a "I'M IN" in the comments or send me a message to reserve your spot. Space is limited and you will not want to miss this one.

04/01/2026

🌸 Meet the expert who will change the way you think about your hormones, your mood, and your health.

We are counting down to "Let's Talk Menopause" on April 9th at 5:30pm at Bow Valley Athletic Club, and over the next few days we are featuring each of our four incredible expert speakers.

First up is someone whose approach to women's health is truly one of a kind.

Meet Dr. Griselle Leon, MD, CCFP, ABOM.

Dr. Leon is a Calgary family physician with deep clinical expertise in women's health, menopause care, mental health, and preventive medicine. She co-founded Bloom Institute of Mental Health and Wellness, practices at MAUD Medical Clinic (a women's health clinic), and works in weight management and metabolic health at the Alberta Obesity Centre.

What makes her exceptional is how she connects the dots. Hormones, mood, metabolism, weight, and well-being do not exist in isolation, and Dr. Leon helps women understand exactly how these pieces influence each other throughout perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

And the best part? This event is completely free and open to everyone, members and non-members alike.

Come curious, come comfortable, and come ready to sip some wine, connect with other women, and finally get real answers about what is happening in your body and what you can actually do about it.

👉 Space is limited. RSVP today to reserve your spot.
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03/24/2026

🌸 FREE Menopause Fireside Chat with 4 Women’s Health Experts

Presented by: Bow Valley Athletic Club in partnership with Smart Wellness Canada

🗓️April 9th @ 5:30pm
📍Bow Valley Athletic Club: Lilley Restaurant

Limited Seats
DM us today to secure your seats

Sip wine, learn, and laugh while hearing about all things “Menopause” from our 4 experts:
🌸 Dr. Giselle Leon, MD, CCFP, ABOM
🌸 Serena Haines, Intimacy & Relationship Expert
🌸 Renee Simons, RMT, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation
🌸 Deneatra Ford, GAIN-LHNP Licensed Nutrition Practitioner

Join us at BVAC where 4 women’s health experts will spill the tea on: “hot flashes and cold bedrooms”, demystifying your midlife “medical mystery symptoms”, untangle aches, pelvic pain, and tension from the inside out, and how nutrition and lifestyle habits can turn your “hormonal hoopla” into a new kind of power!

03/22/2026

🌸 Spent my Saturday exactly how I love it: surrounded by powerful, inspiring women!

Yesterday’s Health Wealth & Leadership conference was pure energy! The room was buzzing, the conversations were real, and the women there reminded me (again) why community matters so much.

Huge thank you to the incredible TWEN team (, , ) for organizing, and hosting such a meaningful event.

Alla and Nadine did a fantastic job moderating the panels and keeping the dialogue flowing.

It was so nice to see familiar faces (.pelvicphysio, ), and a big thanks to for being my event date.

I also met so many amazing women I know I’ll cross paths with again very soon… and I honestly can’t wait.

Here’s to more rooms like this, more brave conversations, and more women lifting each other up. 💖