Free Wellness Event in Waterdown featuring Khalili Second Nature

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your stress levels is step outside, slow down, and breathe — and this free Tuesday evening session at Memorial Park gives you a reason to do exactly that.

As part of Waterdown Village's Try Days series, Khalili Second Nature is hosting a free outdoor session at Memorial Park focused on two things most of us could use more of: practical tools for managing stress, and a better understanding of what's going on in our bodies.

Led by Naturopathic Doctors Dr. Afsoun Khalili and Dr. Natalya Kosubovich, the evening begins with guided breathwork for stress relief — the kind of simple, accessible techniques that can genuinely shift how your nervous system responds to the daily overwhelm. Breathwork is one of the fastest ways to move your body out of fight-or-flight mode and into a calmer, more regulated state, and the best part is that once you learn it, you can use it anywhere: in your car before school pickup, at your desk, in the middle of the night when your brain won't quiet down. It's practical, portable, and evidence-informed.

You'll also have the opportunity to experience a Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment.

TCM assessments look at your health through a different lens than you might be used to — practitioners consider the interconnections between your physical, emotional, and environmental health to build a fuller picture of what your body might be asking for. It's a chance to learn something new about yourself in a low-pressure, community setting.

Hosted by the Waterdown Village BIA, Try Days are a wonderful community initiative offering free fitness and wellness sessions in the park every Tuesday evening through the summer, and Khalili Second Nature's session is a standout for anyone who's been meaning to explore what naturopathic and integrative care actually looks like in practice. No commitment, no cost — just show up, breathe, and see how it feels.

// About the Practitioner

Khalili Second Nature is a naturopathic clinic with locations in Waterdown and North York, the clinic has established itself as the region's destination for hormonal health, while also providing renowned care in the areas of gut health, inflammation, anxiety, thyroid function, sleep optimization, and immune support. Their services include naturopathic medicine, acupuncture (including walk-in sessions at their Waterdown location), nutrition counselling, and their newest offering — facial rejuvenation massage. At Khalili Second Nature, feeling your best is meant to be just that: second nature.

Dr. Afsoun Khalili's journey in naturopathic medicine spans two decades, uniquely positioning her at the intersection of clinical practice and academic excellence. As both a practicing Naturopathic Doctor and Associate Professor at CCNM, she brings deep knowledge and innovative approaches to patient care.

With a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and extensive post-graduate training, Dr. Khalili has developed particular depth in areas including:

Hormonal health and balance
Clinical nutrition and metabolic health
Stress management and resilience
Women's health through all life stages
Natural approaches to healthy aging

As the creator of "Be Your Best Self," a comprehensive healthy lifestyle and weight management program, Dr. Khalili demonstrates her commitment to creating practical, sustainable paths to wellness. Her role in educating future practitioners ensures our clinic stays at the forefront of naturopathic medicine while maintaining the timeless principles of natural healing.

Drawing from her unique background in both Sociology and Neuroscience, Dr. Natalya Kosubovich brings a comprehensive understanding of how mental wellness connects to overall health. Her training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, with focused study in mental health, allows her to support patients dealing with anxiety, depression, PMDD, and various neurological conditions. As a Waterdown native, she's particularly passionate about fostering wellness within her local community.

Primary Areas of Focus:

Depression & Anxiety
Women’s Health
PMDD
General naturopathic care

// About the Host

The Waterdown Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a geographic commercial district running along the Dundas and Hamilton Street corridors (between Mill St. and just west of Perelli Streets, east/west and Barton St. and Parkside Dr., south/north) with more than 250 shops, restaurants, salons, spas and service providers, each dedicated to offering a unique visitor experience.