In this episode, I speak with Dr. Khatija Westbrook on the positive effects of nature on our overall stress levels and how we can incorporate it into our day-to-day lives regardless of the season. Khatija explains how to transition from our busy life to a slower pace where we are in touch with ourselves. 

Khatija explores how both traditional western and non-western approaches to medicine can be effective for optimal health. And she gives us a few tips on how to lower our stress levels through an intentional mind-body connection.

About Khatija

Dr. Khatija Westbrook has been a practicing physiotherapist and athletic therapist for over 25 years. She teaches in Athletic Therapy and Physical Literacy at Mt Royal University. Khatija has a concomitant passion for complementary, alternative and integrated medicine. She has taken courses, workshops and seminars in acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, cupping, Qi Gong, Reiki and holistic energy healing.  Her areas of Scholarship include Sport epidemiology and complementary, alternative and integrative medicine.

Wellness Resources

I invite you to download my 5 Journaling Practices to Shift your Mindset. These are my absolute favourite go-to practices to restore calm and focus when you are feeling overwhelmed.

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The Working Mom Reset Course

Moms, do you feel…

• like you are currently living day-to-day… 
• like you are simply trying to survive… 
• like you are not sure where to begin with your own wellness… 

If so, I invite you to The Working Mom Reset. 

With this course, you’ll get to the bottom of your burnout and create days that nurture your mental, physical, and spiritual health. 

You can create a life where you have time to rest daily and where your needs and wants take priority. 

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• Facing burnout?
• Experiencing anxiety and stress?
• Struggling with work-life balance?

Even in the most challenging of times, your staff can make a commitment to creating a life that fosters mental and physical health. Find out more about wellness consulting on Lisa’s site.