Cultivating Wellness

05/10/2026

As someone who has spent a lifetime prioritizing movement and health, bone density was not something I was actively worried about either. Like many women, I assumed my active lifestyle meant I was likely doing enough. It wasn’t until I completed a bone density scan and began reflecting on the gaps in my own understanding of menopause, nutrition, resistance training, and prevention that I realized how much women are simply not being told about bone health in midlife.

That's why I created The Strength Beneath.

Join us Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Camosun College for a thoughtful morning of education, conversation, and practical insight into protecting strength, mobility, and long-term health during midlife.

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Join us on May 24, 2026 from 9-12:30 at Sherri Bell Hall for an important deep dive into the latest research on bone health. Understand what your personal risk factors are, how menopause and hormones affect bone and muscle loss, what you can do in terms of prevention beyond the basics, and improve your movement practices to prevent future fractures and loss of independence.
Cultivating Wellness is a collective of local health and wellness professionals advancing women's health through education and proactive prevention since 2020.

05/09/2026

Cultivating Wellness
Local professionals advancing women’s health through education and proactive prevention since 2020.
Join us on May 24 2026 for an important deep dive into the latest research on bone health.
Understand what your personal risk factors are, how menopause and hormones affect bone and muscle loss, what you can do in terms of prevention beyond the basics, and improve your movement practices to prevent future fractures and loss of independence.

04/26/2026

Why aren’t we talking about bone health sooner?
We believe it’s one of the biggest gaps in women’s health.

04/26/2026

Why aren’t we talking about bone health sooner?
It’s one of the biggest gaps in women’s health.

04/18/2026

Most women think about bone health too late.

Bone loss accelerates during perimenopause and menopause—
at a rate of 2–3% per year, often without symptoms.

No warning signs.
No baseline.
No clear guidance on what to do.

This is the gap.

✨ Bone is living tissue—it responds to how you move, fuel, and support your body.

Which means there’s more within your control than you might think.

The Strength Beneath - What Women Need to Know About Bone Health is a 3.5-hour session designed to help you take a more proactive approach to your bone health—through movement, nutrition, and understanding what’s actually happening in midlife. May 24th 2026 from 9-12:30 at Camosun College Landsdowne Campus.

📅 Register by April 24 to receive early pricing.
• Enter to win 1 of 4 DEXA scans

🔗 https://www.cultivatingwellness.ca/event-info

03/30/2026

New Cultivating Wellness Event Announcement. Learn why bone health matters — and how it changes across the lifespan.
In Canada, 1 in 3 women over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture, many from simple, low-impact falls. Fewer than 1 in 4 women believe they’re at risk for bone loss.
The good news is that bone health is something you can influence — and the earlier you start, the greater the impact.
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of what’s happening beneath the surface — and a personalized framework to help you take informed, meaningful action to support your bone health for the years ahead. Tickets go on sale soon!

10/27/2025

Gratitude Post — The Midlife Health Shift
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible presenters for sharing their expertise and insight at today’s Midlife Health Shift event.

Dr. Sarah Nyrose – for helping us understand the powerful connection between inflammation and hormones.
Dr. Janice Wright – for shining a light on cognition and brain fog during perimenopause.
Meggan Oliver – for her practical guidance on pelvic floor health and dysfunction.
Michelle Meckling – for exploring pain, injury, and the role of movement as medicine.

There was a wonderful overlap in messaging across all four presentations — a reminder that women’s health is deeply interconnected. Thank you to everyone who joined us with curiosity, openness, and community. Together, we’re shifting the conversation around midlife health.

10/15/2025

Only 10 Tickets Left for The Midlife Health Shift!

Empower yourself with expert insights today!