Soaking Up Life’s Simple Pleasures: A July Wellness Reflection
By Kim Deschamps, Founder & CEO, Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Therapist, Yoga Therapist, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
July invites us to breathe a little deeper.
The midpoint of the year isn’t a finish line or a race—it’s a gentle pause. A time to reflect, realign, and reconnect with what truly matters. In the spirit of summer, this is your invitation to slow down and savour life’s simple pleasures: the warmth of the sun on your skin, the laughter of loved ones, or the quiet satisfaction of a nourishing meal.
At Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness, we’re embracing this season as a time to soften the pace, restore our nervous systems, and lean into what feels grounding and real.
Why Simple Pleasures Matter
So often, we chase big goals or wait for the “perfect” moment to feel happy or well. But healing and joy live in the in-between—the quiet rituals and meaningful routines we create for ourselves each day. It’s these simple pleasures that have the power to reset our nervous systems, balance our hormones, reduce inflammation, and invite a greater sense of ease into our lives.
5 Wellness Tips to Embrace This Season
Here are some small yet powerful ways to support your health this July:
1. Start Your Day with a Moment of Stillness
Before your phone, before the noise—give yourself just 2–5 minutes to sit, breathe, or stretch. This simple ritual signals safety to your nervous system and helps regulate cortisol levels. Try deep belly breathing or a gentle seated spinal twist.
2. Move with Joy, Not Obligation
Forget the “shoulds.” Move in ways that feel good and connected—whether it's a lakeside walk, a quick yoga flow, dancing in your kitchen, or stretching under a tree. Movement doesn’t need to be intense to be effective. It just needs to be consistent.
3. Eat Seasonally and Mindfully
July is a celebration of abundance. Choose local, in-season produce when possible (hello berries, greens, and zucchini!) and create meals that nourish without overcomplicating. Eat slowly, away from screens, and pay attention to how food makes you feel.
4. Protect Your Peace with Boundaries
Say yes to what lights you up. Say no to what drains your energy. July is the perfect time to re-evaluate your commitments and carve out more space for rest and recovery. Remember: boundaries are not about keeping others out—they’re about keeping you well.
5. Rest Guilt-Free
Real rest is not a reward. It’s a necessity. Whether it’s an afternoon nap, reading under a shady tree, or simply doing nothing, let yourself rest without shame. Your body, mind, and spirit deserve it.
A Gentle Reminder…
You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better. Often, it’s the smallest shifts that make the biggest difference. Choose what feels easeful, nourishing, and real for you. That’s where sustainable wellness lives.
So this July, take the slower road. Find your rhythm. Honour your energy. And celebrate how far you’ve come—not by doing more, but by being more present.
We’re here for you whenever you need to realign or refocus your wellness goals. Whether it’s through physiotherapy, massage, chiropractic care, or our lifestyle and yoga-based offerings—we’re walking alongside you on this journey.
Here’s to softer days, deeper breaths, and the quiet joy of summer.