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Femade - A Bravella Health Company All-in-one female health centre focused on mental and physical health. In-person and virtual services

Your plate can look “healthy” and still leave your body underfed.A salad, a smoothie, a handful of almonds - all nutriti...
10/08/2026

Your plate can look “healthy” and still leave your body underfed.

A salad, a smoothie, a handful of almonds - all nutritious foods. But if you’re constantly tired, thinking about food all afternoon, crashing at 3 p.m., or raiding the kitchen at night, the problem might not be that you need to “eat cleaner.”

You might simply need to eat enough.

Diet culture has gotten very good at disguising restrictions as wellness, especially when every meal is built around vegetables but missing the protein, carbs, fats, and overall energy your body actually needs.

Healthy eating should support your life, not make you spend all day trying not to be hungry.

If you’re unsure whether you’re actually fuelling yourself well, book an appointment with our dietitian team.

You might spend more time worrying about the needles beforehand than noticing them once they’re in.Within those first fe...
10/02/2026

You might spend more time worrying about the needles beforehand than noticing them once they’re in.

Within those first few minutes, your body is already responding to the stimulation.

You may notice your breathing slow, your muscles soften, and that hyper-aware “what am I supposed to be feeling?” moment start to fade.

By around 15 minutes, many people feel warm, heavy, sleepy, or relaxed enough to completely lose track of time.

The part first-timers rarely expect? How quickly the room starts feeling very quiet.

Curious what acupuncture actually feels like? Book a session with our team.

09/28/2026

You don’t have to wait until the pain becomes unbearable to ask for help.

That nagging ache, recurring discomfort, stiffness, tension, or symptom you keep telling yourself you’ll “deal with later” is reason enough to check in with your body.

Getting support earlier can help you understand what’s going on and find the right approach before symptoms start interfering even more with your everyday life.

Consider this your sign to stop waiting for it to get “bad enough.” Book an appointment with our team and let’s get you feeling better.

If your body feels like it's constantly “on,” calming your nervous system isn't always as simple as telling yourself to ...
09/25/2026

If your body feels like it's constantly “on,” calming your nervous system isn't always as simple as telling yourself to relax.

Small daily habits can help, but sometimes understanding why you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, on edge, or unable to switch off requires a little more support.

Psychotherapy can give you a safe space to explore your stress patterns, understand your emotional responses, develop coping strategies, and build tools that support you beyond the therapy room.

Swipe through for simple ways to support your nervous system every day, and if you feel like you need more than a quick reset, book an appointment with one of our psychotherapists.

The best part of what we do? Hearing that someone finally felt heard, supported, and cared for. 🤍We’re incredibly gratef...
09/23/2026

The best part of what we do? Hearing that someone finally felt heard, supported, and cared for. 🤍

We’re incredibly grateful for every person who walks through our doors and allows us to be part of their care.

Looking for support of your own? Reach out to our team and we’ll help you find the right place to start.

09/15/2026

Your pelvic floor feels tight... but could some of your everyday habits be keeping it that way? 👀

Here are 15 things that may contribute to or aggravate pelvic floor tension:
Constantly sucking in your stomach
Clenching your glutes
Holding your breath
Sitting for long periods
Pushing or straining to p**p
Holding your p*e for too long
Hovering over the toilet
Doing Kegels when you don't need them
Constantly bracing your core
Pushing through painful s*x
High-impact exercise that worsens symptoms
Not addressing constipation
Shallow, chest-dominant breathing
Ignoring ongoing pelvic pain
Trying to “strengthen” muscles that actually need help relaxing

A tight pelvic floor doesn't necessarily mean a strong pelvic floor.

Sometimes those muscles need to learn how to relax, coordinate, and move properly, not work harder.

Experiencing pelvic tightness, pain, pressure, or discomfort? Book an assessment with our pelvic floor physiotherapy team to find out what your pelvic floor actually needs.

09/14/2026

You don’t always need a blood test to know you’re in perimenopause. 🩸

Hormones can fluctuate significantly during this stage, which means a single test doesn’t always tell the full story.

For most women over 45, your symptoms, age, and changes to your menstrual cycle can be much more informative.

Experiencing changes and wondering if it could be perimenopause? Book a consultation with our menopause team to get the support you need.

09/10/2026

There’s something special about knowing that the work you do is the part of someone’s day they’ve been looking forward to. 🤍

The hour they finally put their phone down, unclench their shoulders, stop thinking about their to-do list, and give their body the attention it’s been asking for.

For us, massage therapy is more than working through tight muscles.

It’s creating space for people to slow down, recharge, and walk out feeling a little better than when they arrived.

And hearing “I really needed that” at the end of an appointment? That never gets old.

Consider this your sign to book the massage you’ve been thinking about ✨

You’re allowed to have limits even when other people don’t understand them.You don’t have to keep saying yes when you’re...
09/08/2026

You’re allowed to have limits even when other people don’t understand them.

You don’t have to keep saying yes when you’re overwhelmed, carry everyone else’s emotions, ignore what your body is telling you, or stay stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.

Learning to set boundaries, understand your needs, and prioritize your own well-being can be difficult, especially when you’ve spent years doing the opposite.

Psychotherapy can give you a supportive space to unpack those patterns and develop tools that help you move forward in a way that feels healthier and more sustainable.

If you’re ready to make a little more room for yourself, book an appointment with one of our psychotherapists.

09/02/2026

No two women experience menopause the same way.

For some, it's hot flashes and night sweats.

For others, it's brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue, joint pain, low libido, vaginal dryness, or simply feeling like they don't quite feel like themselves anymore.

Whatever your symptoms look like, you don't have to accept them as "just part of getting older."

Our menopause team takes the time to understand what you're experiencing and creates a personalized treatment plan based on your symptoms, goals, and lifestyle.

Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, we're here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident in your care.

✨ You deserve to feel like yourself again. Book a menopause consultation and let's find the support that's right for you.

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1335 Carling Avenue Suite 212
Ottawa, ON
K1Z8N8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm

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+16137221674

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