An overlooked activism is…
…also quietly, courageously, groundedly holding space so you can listen to the stories of peoples’ bodies.
Similar Posts
Science, magic & the space in between
In a former life, I completed degrees in human physiology, learning about the body through a reductionist and biomechanical lens. Our bodies reduced to organ systems, biochemical reactions and feedback loops. And as someone with lifelong chronic illness, I have an unavoidable and necessary relationship with the policy machine that is our medical system. It…
On holding space
Working in community since 2009, I’ve witnessed A LOT in the past 14 yrs, touched thousands of pulses and provided a container for people to unravel and put themselves back together again. I am merely the facilitator, it is the client and their body’s inherent wisdom that does the heavy lifting. The work lies in…
Masking is harm reduction
Masking acknowledges that the pandemic is not the thing of the past. Masking is a simple act that can be done regardless of health or vaccination status. Masking stands in solidarity with our immunocompromised community members. Masking decreases the spread of other airborne infections aside from COVID-19, ’tis the season. Masking lessens the pressure on…
Happy 13th, Heart & Hands <3
“The ways we can make new, what was previously lost and I think that becomes one of the central questions and central work of many immigrants to in effect make their own history part of their contemporary work.” ~Stephen SatterfieldS1 E13 Point of Origin Podcast Heart & Hands Health Collective is my body of work….
Reno sneak peek #2: Noah Weaves…
Another reno sneak peek… Christina with the guidance of the talented @noahweaves have created something pretty special for the future Community Acupuncture room at 2612 Quadra St. Using chicken wire, 100% wool roving from Alberta sheep and skillful, dextrous hands the two of them created dreamy, fluffy clouds. They will be used to conceal some of…
A sunny & courageous soul
A.M. is a sunny, optimistic and courageous soul. She is a cancer survivor. She has been an H&H client since the spring of 2016 :)
