Just because a provider says they’re trauma-informed doesn’t make it so. Here's how to spot common red flags without gaslighting yourself in the process.

What does trauma-informed care actually look like in real life? This guide offers green flags to look for, like clear communication, consent, and collaboration, and tips to help you assess if a healing space is truly trauma-aware.

“Trauma-informed” isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a care philosophy built on compassion, safety, and shared responsibility—not just for trauma survivors, but for everyone.

Trauma isn’t just a memory, it’s a pattern the body holds onto. This post explores how the nervous system responds to trauma and what it means for healing.

The word “trauma” gets used everywhere now—but what does it actually mean? In this opening post of a 6-part series, we explore how trauma shows up in the body, what it means to be trauma-informed, and why compassionate care starts with understanding what’s beneath the surface.

Fear isn’t a flaw—it’s a survival signal. In TCM, winter is the season of fear and the Kidneys. Learn how to rebuild trust and support emotional health from the root.

Fear isn’t a flaw—it’s a survival signal. In TCM, winter is the season of fear and the Kidneys. Learn how to rebuild trust and support emotional health from the root.

Winter is the season of stillness—but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening. Learn how TCM supports fertility, menopause, and reproductive health through slow, seasonal care.

How do we stay warm inside when the world turns cold? In this soulful guide to winter vitality, we explore how TCM encourages gentle warmth, deep rest, and rituals that nourish without depletion.

Winter doesn’t ask for productivity. It asks for rest. This first post in our Winter Health series explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands the stillness of the season—and what it means for your body and your life.

Peristeam is more than just herbs and steam. To get the best results and avoid harm, you need safe, personalized care. Discover common myths, set-up basics, and when to seek expert guidance before starting your pelvic steam journey.

Peristeam is more than physical care. It can be a gentle, grounding ritual that supports emotional healing and reconnection with your body.

Teens struggling with cramps or irregular periods? Peristeam is a gentle, empowering way to support menstrual health and body literacy, without hormones or side effects.

Learn how peristeam supports gynaecological conditions like fibroids and cysts. Rooted in TCM, this gentle practice offers real support without surgery.

Discover how peristeam supports menstrual health through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Less pain, better flow, deeper connection.

A gentle introduction to peristeam: what it is, why you haven’t heard of it, and why it’s making a quiet return to pelvic health care.

Explore the Corporeal Soul—the spirit of the Lungs in TCM. This post reflects on grief, sensory presence, and the beauty of letting go in autumn.

Perimenopause brings hormonal shifts that often mirror autumn’s quiet wisdom. This post offers TCM insight and gentle support to help you honour this transitional time.