As warm weather finally arrives, many of us are getting outside more and enjoying the longer days. Sometimes this extra movement after a long winter leads to strains, stretches, and general mobility issues. At Winterberry, we can help. We’re proud to support our patients’ health in many ways, including through our new Winterberry Physiotherapy Clinic. This team of experts has already become a valued part of our care, helping patients and community members move better, manage pain, and keep doing the things they enjoy. Thank you for trusting Winterberry with your care, including your physiotherapy needs.
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May, 2026
Clinic and community updates and information you can use.
Welcome to the spring edition of our Winterberry Family Medicine newsletter. We’re so glad to keep our patients and community up to date through these monthly messages, thank you for reading! This month, we’re excited to introduce a new section highlighting the good work being done at the Winterberry Physiotherapy Clinic. You’ll find it below, along with our regular clinic updates and helpful health information. As we head into the warmer months, we hope you’re finding time to enjoy the season and take good care of yourself. If you need anything from our team, please get in touch. We’re here to help you live your best life.
Message from our Medical Director
Protect yourself from rising temperatures.
Warmer weather can sneak up on us, especially at this time of year when days get longer and we start spending more time outside. Heat-related illness can happen before we realize we are overdoing it, especially for older adults, young children, and anyone with certain health conditions. Watch for signs that the body needs to cool down, including heat rash, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or fainting. If you think someone may be experiencing heat stroke, call 911 or seek urgent medical help right away, and begin cooling the person down while you wait.
Message from Patient Liaison Rachel
Whether you have a compliment or a concern, I’m here to listen.
It’s time to start thinking about summer camp.
City CampsCaregiving grandchildren? This can help!
CMHO ResourceLooking for work for yourself or a teen?
City of Hamilton employmentReady? Set? Register for summer programs!
City RecreationNews
All things physiotherapy!
Each month, we’ll share helpful information and inspiration from the world of physiotherapy right here. This month was National Physiotherapy Month and we celebrated our own physio team and thanked them for making a difference in the quality of patient lives every day. To learn more about National Physiotherapy Month, click here.
Team Spotlight
Regan, Registered Dietitican
Meet Regan, one of our Dietitians.
Helping You To Know Us Better
This month our Team Showcase celebrates Regan!
Each month we catch up with a team member at Winterberry so our patients and our community can get to know them and their work better. This month we spoke with Regan. We hope you enjoy our quick Q+A!
Regan, tell us about your work at Winterberry — what’s your role?
I work as a Registered Dietitian at Winterberry Family Medicine, where I support individuals in achieving their nutrition and overall health goals. While I see many patients for weight management, I also help people with a wide range of nutrition concerns, including diabetes, heart disease, digestive concerns, food allergies, nutrition during pregnancy, and general healthy eating.
My role involves providing personalized nutrition education, helping clients overcome challenges, and creating realistic, sustainable strategies that fit their lifestyle while still allowing them to enjoy the foods they love.
What led you to become a Registered Dietitian?
I’ve always known I wanted a career that involved working closely with people, and I’ve always been fascinated by the science behind food and nutrition. I love seeing how the foods we eat can have such a significant impact on our health and well-being.
At the same time, food is so much more than nutrition — it’s connected to memories, culture, celebration, comfort, and community. Whether it’s a family recipe that brings back memories or sharing a meal with others, food has a unique way of bringing people together and creating joy.
I also enjoy that no two days are ever the same in this field and that there is always something new to learn!
To continue reading our Team Showcase, please click here.
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March, 2026
February, 2026
January, 2026
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