Moon & Bloom

I’m so dang blessed to be on this journey.

I was scrolling through pics the other day and just realizing both how far I’ve come, and how grateful I am for those who’ve helped me along the way.

I couldn’t have done it without every person who believed in me along the way.

I think about the older women I had weekly dinner with in my 20s, the teachers, mentors, and soul mates I met in random places, the friends, family, partners, and community who saw in me what I couldn’t see in myself.

I work in holistic health because what I’ve learned along the way saved my life, it saved me from getting swept up into hustle culture and shame dynamics. I share what I learned about cycles because it helped me to live, and embody the fact that absolutely nothing is linear.

It helped me understand that it’s absolutely okay that my path doesn’t look like “everyone else’s” and that I’m not broken.

It helped me learn to live again.
and I hope it helps you too.

Doors open for 3 Moon Coaching today! Comment MOON for the link to register.

It’s an inherent and required part of vitality.

So like, take it when you need it 🫶✨

You can come visit me for reflexology & reiki or you can listen to a free 5 min meditation on your fav meditation app or you can even just sit for 10 min watching the birds.

It doesn’t have to be complicated (or expensive) to be effective for healing, wellness, and vitality.

Ok?

Just doing what I love to do ✨

Forever obsessed with these images dana terrise | lifestyle photographer captured of me at Moon & Bloom

Interested in Bloom Academy but your 9-12 year old feeling a bit shy? Want to check out the program space before registering?

Open house at Moon & Bloom is tomorrow from 1-3pm, drop in for hot cocoa & tea and get your questions about the program and facilitator (me heheh) answered!

If you want to drop in and meet the space but tomorrow is NOT a holiday for you, please send me a DM, we can organize something :)

Want more program details? Comment BLOOM and I’ll send if your way!

It’s SPOOKY SEASON!! 👻💀🎃

Tonight’s free community movie night is a screening of Carrie at Moon & Bloom.

Please RSVP via DM so I know how many folks to expect!

I will supply popcorn and tea but it’s BYO snacks!

Also, yes, apparently Carrie is listed in the most popular movies about periods 🤣😭 yes, I’m not a fan of scary movies, so please come be my friend and save me.

My mom once told me that Sue Johanson (or Dr. Ruth, I forget) once said holding hands was the most intimate thing anyone could do.

Do I really think this? Maybe, I’m not sure. But what I do know is that the power of touch is really incredible.

Gentle, friendly touch, in the form of a hug or a hand on your shoulder is can really make a huge difference in how you feel one day to the next, for me anyways.

And reiki is a lot like that, it’s like a hug that resets and restores your energy centers through gentle touch (or even touch by proxy - aka distance reiki). The physical touching is not what’s important in reiki, rather it’s the directing of energy to the spaces that need some love.

Can you remember a time in your life where gentle touch really shifted how you feel?

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There were a lot more “little things” into pulling together our grand opening party than you’d think

💐 Thoughtful gifts & gifted prizes
✨ Local art displayed for connection
🧁 Cookie cutters ordered months ahead
🧩 Imagination & research into games
💻 Lessons on creating period positivity in groups
🥰 Words spoken to and from friends, old and new

I could go on and on… Many of these things were optional but they felt so important to me to help create the space I wanted to share with community.

They felt big, they felt required, for curating a space of openness, sharing, of facing our innermost curiosities and shadows.

They felt necessary for making space for redefining menstruality as suffering - but as a place for Joy and Connection.

Thank you again to everyone for everything.

Be prepared to get sick of me as I continue to share these moments of joy.

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Autumn is my favourite season.

Which is funny, cause my inner autumn (premenstrual phase) has always been the one I struggle with so much.

Anyways, I’ve been listening to the inner call to be more conscious and aware of the beauty around me.

Taking moments of pause to celebrate, to grieve, to be here with it all.

This past month by the numbers:
01 new place to hang out
02 new babies to be an auntie to
05 conscious deep breaths taken each day (that I remember)
04 big biz events (red tent x2, grand opening, healing in the flowers)
02 new roles taken on (👀)
02 recommitments to my learning & community practices

I’ve lost count, but so many connections and special moments in community this month have really been fulfilling for me. Since returning to the area in 2022, I’ve been desperately trying to find where I feel good and fit in.

I think we all have, even those of us who weren’t new to the area. The division brought to the surface by the major and tragic world events of the last 6 years has had us all craving a sense of connection and belonging.

Im really grateful and blessed to have a community of business owners, friends, acquaintances, clients, makers, farmers, creatives, etc that help bring that sense to my life.

Big love for you all. 🧡

This client’s words are caption enough ✨

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✨ Moon & Bloom is officially, officially open in Downtown Peterborough! ✨

On September 18th, we cut the ribbon at 159 King St, Unit 110 and celebrated with our community, local leaders, and supporters. 🌸

Moon & Bloom is here to create a welcoming space for conversations around physical, mental, and menstrual health—tackling taboos, addressing period inequities, and empowering people of all ages with knowledge and connection.

Special thanks to Lesley Parnell, Dave Smith’s MPP Office, the DBIA, Community Futures, and the PK Chamber for joining us and supporting the launch. 💜

👉 Next up: our Pad-Making Workshop with .flamingo.house.art on Oct 2, 6–8pm. Limited spots available! Register here: moonandbloom.ca/events

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