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The Accidental Advocate

by Karen San Andres, Reg PT, June 9, 2016

  It seems that I may have started something recently. I think I may have made myself into an accidental advocate for mental health. And you know what? I’m okay with it. Along with my day job as a physiotherapist and my hobbies of rock climbing, fitness and social media. I think the advocate hat […]

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Why Elephants?

by Karen San Andres, Reg PT, February 5, 2015

  [youtube]http://youtu.be/1VGwb_9elkc[/youtube]   I can’t even tell you why I’m so passionate for elephants but have become a huge inspiration to me, they cry real tears, they care for their young, they have a great memory and most importantly they are just so cute! Elephants are on the verge of extinction and we need to […]

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Positive Changes and Life’s Little Adventures

by Karen San Andres, Reg PT, February 15, 2014

  So 2014 is turning out to be a big year of shift and change for me. But in an amazing and positive way both personally and professionally.   Say my name, say my name     You might have noticed a difference in my moniker. I’ve gone back to my roots and adopted my […]

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Myths of Menopause – It’s Time to Take Charge!

by Karen San Andres, Reg PT, January 28, 2014

. Are you feeling anxious about menopause?   I heard so many stories before entering into menopause that I was anxious before I had any symptoms. I kept waiting for them to come and when I began to experience some changes, I waited for them to increase and then wondered when I would get the rest! […]

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Osteoporosis Series – Blog 4 – Living Well with Osteoporosis

by Karen San Andres, Reg PT, November 26, 2013

  I am acquainted with a few women in their late 50’s and early 60’s that were shocked and quite upset by their recent diagnosis of osteoporosis. They had no symptoms or warning signs and were experiencing feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.   They had images of older folks hunched over with a rounded back and wondered […]

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