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Art therapy is a versatile mental health approach designed to support individuals through various life challenges and psychological stressors.
While traditional talk therapy relies primarily on verbal communication, art therapy introduces visual and tactile media to help access, identify, and process complex emotional states.

Art therapy may be an effective approach if you are seeking support for:

• Stress management and burnout recovery

• Managing symptoms of anxiety or mild to moderate depression

• Processing difficult life transitions or emotional events

• Developing healthy coping strategies for emotional regulation

No artistic background or technical skill is required to participate in and benefit from art therapy sessions.

To discover if art therapy is the right addition to your care plan, visit the link in our bio to book at Aligned Health.

Art therapy is a mental health discipline that integrates visual media and creative processing into the therapeutic session. The focus is not on technical skill or creating a finished piece, rather, it utilizes creative expression to assist in self-awareness, stress reduction, and emotional regulation.

Benefits of Art Therapy:

•Assists in expressing complex emotions when words are difficult to find

•Promotes nervous system regulation and stress reduction

•Provides a structured, non-judgmental environment for self reflection

Art therapy services are suitable for individuals seeking alternative or complementary approaches to mental wellness. No prior art experience is necessary.

To learn more about our services or book an appointment, please visit the link in our bio.

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We’re excited to welcome Dhruvi Naik, Resident Physiotherapist, to the Aligned Health team!

Dhruvi works with clients on orthopedic care, sports injury rehabilitation, and movement dysfunctions. Her practice focuses on patient-centred care, combining hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, and education to help support your recovery and daily movement.

Dhruvi works alongside you to develop a personalized treatment plan aligned with your individual goals.

Book through the link in our bio!

Learn more or book a session through the link in our bio

Walking Through a First Session

People sometimes ask me to explain it step by step, so here’s what your first appointment with me looks like.

Before you arrive: wear something comfortable. Eat something light beforehand if you can. Hydrate.

The check-in: we sit together first. I ask what brought you in, whether you’ve tried Reiki or any other energy work before, and if there’s anything specific you’re hoping to work with. There are no wrong answers. People come in for stress, sleep, grief, recovery from illness or surgery, or because they’re curious.

The session itself: you lie down on the table fully clothed. I dim the lights and take a few quiet moments to settle myself before I begin. Then I move through a series of hand positions, working from the head down through the body. Sometimes my hands rest lightly on you. Sometimes they hover above. I’m sensing as I go, a traditional technique called Byosen Reikan-Ho, where I notice areas that feel warmer, cooler, or more active than others.
You might feel warmth. You might feel a gentle pulsing or tingling. You might feel nothing in particular and drift off. All of those are normal. Many people fall asleep partway through, which is fine. Your body uses the time however it needs to.
I bring in other traditional tools depending on what your session calls for. A feather fan to gently sweep the space around the body. A quartz crystal bowl, which produces steady sound waves that help the nervous system drop into a calmer state. Vocal work as well, including the Gokai (the Five Precepts of Reiki) and high-frequency spirit whistling, which are sound practices passed down with the lineage.

After: you’ll come back slowly. Most people are quiet for a few minutes. We chat briefly about what you noticed, and I share anything from my side that might be useful. You go home, drink water, and let your body integrate.

Hey, practitioners!
Some new treatment rooms will be opening soon!
We can’t wait to welcome you into a space designed for healing, growth, and care.
Reach out for more information.

Start the new year aligned; mind, body and well-being. Start the new year taking care of you.

Aligned Health has you covered. Link in bio.