Health Care Library

Practitioner Spotlight: Dominika
Meet Dominika Gejo I believe a lot of you have already met me, however those of you who haven’t yet – I would like to introduce myself. My name is Dominika and I am a certified Foot Reflexologist and Reiki practitioner. I have been fortunate to be a part of Abaton Family forthe last two […]

James’ Birth Story
I am excited to share James’ birth story with all of you, in hopes that my experiences will help other mamas feel confident and happy with their birth preferences, birth experiences, and any unexpected events that go along with the arrival of a baby. Unexpected has been a theme for me, for all three of […]

Do you have allergies?
Am I Sick or is it Allergies? While April showers (and apparently snow these days), bring May flowers, they also bring sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. While we of course have had other things on our mind, allergy season has snuck up on us. With the concerns surrounding COVID-19 right now, any sneeze or […]

Banana bread recipe
Who else is Quarantine Baking? I know I have been baking a lot more than I usually would be! I wanted to offer up a classic but healthified recipe. I love taking our faves from childhood and swapping in healthier ingredients, but of course, it still has to DELICIOUS! I am using buckwheat flour and […]

The good news
We are going through not only a hard time, but also a time like no other. We haven’t experienced this ever before. This means, there are no guidelines, no rules, no policies set in place to guide us through and advise us what to do. We are all in this together; each business, family and […]

Summer Tick Tips
Ticks are becoming increasingly more prevalent especially in our local parks. Please CLICK HERE to see a map of Ontario Lyme disease Risk Areas. Certain ticks can transmit Lyme disease. Below are our tick tips to keep you and your family safe this summer. Ticks love bushy areas and tall grass. The best way to […]

How Do I Balance My Hormones To Promote Weight Loss?
Written By: Dr. Dominique Vanier, ND, MEnvSc, BScH Naturopath in Oakville at Abaton Integrative Medicine Weight loss advice is everywhere. The Internet, social media, friends, celebrities, weight loss experts – you name it. There is a lot more to weight loss and weight management than calories, food choices, and regular exercise. While these healthy lifestyle […]

Must-Have Salads for your Summer BBQ!
Summer is a time when we start craving fresh and lighter foods and every BBQ needs some good side dishes. However, I know salads can get boring after awhile, so here are some fun and delicious ones to keep things interesting! Your friends will definitely be asking you for these recipes! Strawberry Quinoa Arugula Salad […]

What is Reflexology?
Throughout my ten years of experience with Reflexology I have come across a lot of questions from clients regarding different aspects of this massage technique. We are all very curious and hungry for new knowledge when it comes to various healing therapies and it is only fair to feed that hunger! To explain what Reflexology […]