Back To Balance Blog Series | Health Rituals for the Natural Woman
Connect with Dr. Ellen Simone:
In this blog series, I feature incredible women in the holistic health field who I both admire and have a lot to offer. I share their expertise, tips, rituals and secrets with you! I’m back with another fabulous woman, Dr. Ellen Simone, one of my own holistic health practitioners.
Dr. Ellen Simone, ND
Naturopathic Doctor and owner of Bright Moon Wellness in Ottawa.
Dr. Simone strongly believes that the body, mind and spirit are connected to your overall health and wellness. As a primary health care provider, her practice provides ongoing support throughout your healing journey. Her role as your Naturopathic Doctor is to assist you in discovering your needs, support you in personal growth and help you reach your health and wellness goals. Dr. Simone focuses on family wellness and has special interests in women’s health and mental health. She has experience with reproductive health, working with women through different phases in their lives; to regulate the menstrual cycle, ease PMS symptoms, optimize fertility, provide support during and after pregnancy, maintain breast health and welcome menopause. Dr. Simone also has experience with adrenal fatigue, stress management, preventing and treating burnout, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia and grief. Dr. Simone aims to provide a safe, supportive and understanding atmosphere while working with her patients to help them reflect, increase self-awareness, reconnect with their authentic selves, listen to their intuition and become empowered through growth and change.
The Basics:
Name
Dr. Ellen Simone, ND
Current Location
Ottawa
Profession
Naturopathic Doctor
Business Name
Bright Moon Wellness
Tell me more about your business (what do you do, who do you help, what does your workday look like, how do people find out about you).
I am a Naturopathic Doctor and Reiki Master, as well as a soon to be certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) practitioner. The majority of my clients are women between the ages of 25-65 who are seeking holistic and individualized support as they transition through the hormonal phases of their lives. I either work virtually from my cozy home office or I see clients in person at our boutique office in Ottawa. The majority of people find me through word of mouth from happy clients I’ve worked with in my 15 year career.
Dr. Ellen Simone, ND.
SHORT AND SWEET:
3 words you would use to describe yourself:
Adaptable, empathetic, warm
Always…
Lead from the heart and trust your intuitive guidance
Never…
Look down on others, we are all on our chosen path which is perfect for each of us
Favourite beauty regime, I mean you never miss this step, no matter what:
Moisturize my face and drink 1 cup of green tea a day
3 things you could not live without:
My family, caramel lattes, yoga practice
GIVE IT TO ME ADVICE:
What advice do you have for women who want to age naturally:
Don’t settle for the line ‘it’s just menopause, deal with it’. Explore your options to support you while you transition to the stage of wise womanhood. There are so many options available such as nutrition, natural supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedy and cosmetic acupuncture which I offer to women every day who chose not to settle and instead embrace this transition.
If you could tell your younger self one thing that you know would have a BIG impact on the current version of you - what would it be?
Trust your process and don’t worry so much, everything will work out in its own time according to the plan your Higher Self has mapped out for your life.
How do you relax your nervous system? Or best nervous system relaxation technique.
My favourite relaxation technique is to put on some relaxing music, set my phone timer for 3 minutes and do alternate nostril breathing to activate my vagus nerve and shift to the parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ state.
Bucket list vacation that you hope to embark on in the next 5 years (where to, and why?)
I’m being guided to visit Scotland for a variety of reasons. First, I’ve always wanted to sleep in a castle. Second, my husband’s heritage is Scottish and we’d like to explore with our children and connect with the culture and history. Third, the very first book I was asked to read at naturopathic college was called the Findhorn Garden, which is located in Scotland. I’ve come full circle to Findhorn as I participated in a Gaia Sacred Circle Dance Retreat on the Heroine’s Journey and found out that this form of dance was founded at Findhorn.
In 25 years how would you like to be remembered MOST? 1 sentence or less.
I would like to be remembered as a stepping stone for others, as a point of contact and connection that supported them from one place to another as they transition through the phases of their lives.
