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If you’re here, you’ve already done one of the hardest things — you’ve decided that you wanna do the work! Wicked. Now, you might be thinking that all that talking seems pretty intimidating, and to that I say — I bet you’ve got a juicy story to tell, and I wanna hear it.

Think about a movie or a play — what character are you? Figuring out who you are and how you behave is a big part of being in relationships — because those things affect other people. What role do you play, and how do your feelings and actions work to move the story forward? Look around and see the people who are your helpers, your cheerleaders, and your villains.

I ask you to consider what it would be like to be uncomfortable in a moment — to do or say the hard thing — and this is why we call therapy work! This is why your therapist isn’t your friend. They have to be able to name the hard thing. They have to be able to show you your growth edges — those moments where you do the hard thing, and you lean into the resistance to it, instead of running away from it. That’s where growth comes from!

Yes, these things are hard — but they don’t have to suck. It’s all about relationships — to yourself, to your friends and family, to your partner(s). What brings you joy? Where are your pleasures in life? What makes you feel intimate in your relationships? Those questions add some complex dynamics. Sex. Intimacy. Pleasure. Those are part of your lived experience too! So why can’t you use art to explore them?

The mashing together of art therapy and sex therapy gives us another language to explore your role in the story. It helps you find the juicy bits! The fun stuff.

So — what story are we gonna start with? Looking forward to it. Heidi

Cheers, Heidi

Certifications

Heidi is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and a Registered Canadian Art Therapist (RCAT), an associate member of the Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy and counselling in Ontario BESTCO

Areas of Special Interest

ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DID, teens and youth (14+), self-esteem, gender and identity development, sexual and relationship minorities (Kink, BDSM, poly, ENM, and others), LGBTQ2S+.

*NIHB approved provider for Indigenous peoples. *Green Shield Approved Provider - Psychotherapy *Blue Cross Approved Provider - Psychotherapy

Education And Special Training

• Martin Luther University College, Masters in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy (MA) • Toronto Art Therapy Institute, Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy (DTATI) • The University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Art History (BA) • DBT Skills • Sex Therapy, University of Guelph • Kink Knowledgeable Therapist • Sex, Gender, and Relationships, University of Guelph • ADHD Certified Professional, PesiUK

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NC, nd, PhD, BMsc, MMsc, Shihan

Naturotherapist

Jacqueline has been assisting others since 2003 to effect whole healing by utilizing nature and incorporating the wisdom of spirit, mind, and body. She is a Naturotherapist (nd), certified Naturopath (NC) and Transpersonal Counselor (PhD) taking a holistic approach to the wellness of the entire self - utilizing Reiki, Naturotherapy, Subtle Influence Medicine, and Live Cell Microscopy for analysis to assess information from the body and levels of higher consciousness. With a goal to educate and facilitate whole healing, these new choices and changes can lead to a deeper balance in health and the potential to eliminate mysterious physical symptoms and emotional challenges.

Qualifications

Naturotherapy APNN 1145.21

As a member of the Alliance of Professional Naturopaths and Naturotherapists, along with her PhD as Transpersonal Counsel and Ministerial ordination, Jacqueline is held accountable ethically and morally on many levels. Jacqueline’s full list of qualifications and memberships can be seen in its expanded version on her website

www.519Naturotherapy.com.

Phone (519) 489.0637

Choose your Naturotherapy Session

Naturotherapy is not a single modality. You are a unique individual and therefore deserve that customized session of Naturotherapy and its many offerings for care.

Suddenly, mysteriously, or accumulating over time, physical and emotional events create a dis-ease due to imbalance, or lack of harmony within our Self & cells, encompassing our physical self and our emotional self. All parts of us must be addressed to facilitate the change(s) needed and to learn how best to care for ourselves. This is whole healing.

Naturotherapy

An excellent place to begin.

Combined with naturopathic care, Biofield (energy) practices use hands on healing to restore the full energetic function of the bodies systems, via the autonomic nervous system and etheric bodies, allowing for optimal physical and emotional wellness.

A naturotherapy session seeks to find the cause of the cause of the cause of your symptoms or diagnosis’. Yup, it’s backwards thinking and working to unpeel all that has gathered since day one. This includes naturopathy style care, Subtle Influence medicine, intuition and Reiki. Jacqueline will address energetically, emotionally and physically to discern, harmonize and calm, creating the space and conditions for your body and/or spirit to guide as to where some energetic shifts or lifestyle changes might need to be considered. Harmonization can happen energetically, or physically; either or both may be needed.

This type of session will not interfere with your current care choices. It may empower you to begin asking more questions.

Live Cell Microscopy & Analysis

A Live Cell Analysis is an exploration of your blood (using just a drop!) which will reflect the conditions of your body’s emotional and physical health. This will offer a clear visual of what different stressors and imbalances might be present and where they are causing concern.

Be sure to note that there is necessary preparation to be done prior to this session (ex: fasting).

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Rebecca graduated from Oxford College’s Massage Therapy program in October 2017. Rebecca’s clinical focus is on sports massage therapy to include deep tissue, athletic cupping and fascial work when required. Her key strengths include knowing how adjust each treatment depending on if an athlete is preparing for or recovering from training as well as how to keep someone going during a competition. These seemingly subtle differences make all the difference in ensuring you as an athlete, are always at the top of you game! Rebecca is continuing with sports focused athletic education as well as starting osteopathic school in Sept 2021.

A few other certificates she’s received include: - Acupuncture - Cupping - Hot Stone Massage - Indian Scalp Massage - Aromatherapy - Canine Massage Therapy

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Main Clinical Focus:

• Respiratory/Circulatory Health (my thesis work)
• Pelvic Health, Prenatal/Postnatal & Hormones
• Athletic Osteopathy

I have a niche focus of treating pressure gradients of the body and balancing out fluidic environments (respiration/circulation/lymph). This includes working on the three major diaphragms of the body (Thoracic Diaphragm, Pelvic Diaphragm and the Cranial Diaphragm (Tentorium) in relationship to the blood vessels and lymphatic system. I also really enjoy treating athletes and those who are on a health journey, who like me, had lost hope in having any quality of life. It is my ambition and passion that through applying the science of Osteopathy, I will be able to help people have HOPE once again while improving their health and improving their performance.

Bio:

Growing up, I worked hard and played hard. This lead to multiple sports injuries to include 9 concussions, multiple broken bones, and a weakened immune system including 30% lung damage. The straw the broke the camel’s back was when I broke my right femur (large thigh bone) while I was in the United States Marine Corps.

Breaking my femur lead to 6 years of physio, registered massage and chiropractic treatments. Although all of them had some benefit to my recovery, I was never getting completely better. In fact, I was told by my medical doctor that I would probably never be able to walk well - let alone run or play any sports again.

In 2012, my wife introduced me to an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner named Rob Hufgart D.O.M.P., RMT. After 4 treatments, I was running again, playing sports and even able to do CrossFit again without modifying workouts. (And in case you didn’t know, CrossFit is crazy and all of us who do it are a little crazy. But that’s a side note.) To make it even better, my lung capacity was retested and I’m back to 100%. Rob Hufgart’s treatments made me realize that I had hope again.

This lead me on a journey as a lifelong learning with major milestones including founding Aligned Health in 2014, becoming licensed in Osteopathic Manual Therapy in 2017 and completing my Ph.D. in 2024. It is my life goal, to give others the “second chance hope” I was given through the art and science of Manual Osteopathy.

I look forward to working with you.

Favourite Osteopathic Quote: “You are the sum total of everything that has happened to you.” J. Gordon Zink, D.O.

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Naomi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and has completed numerous courses in neuro-myofascial and soft tissue techniques. As a Registered Kinesiologist, she is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Osteopathy.

Naomi began her professional journey as an intern with Nate Enns, PhD, D.O.(M.P.), and later transitioning to a full-time role in 2024 as a Kinesiologist and Osteopathic Manual Therapist Assistant.

In her personal life, Naomi is an avid reader, currently aiming to delve into more “serious” literature. She also enjoys engaging in outdoor activities with her husband, including longboarding, skiing, and motorcycle riding.

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My passion in counselling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears, challenges, and hurts, and help them experiencing healing and restoration. I am skilled in cognitive-behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, various trauma and body-based therapies, EMDR, and mindfulness. I tailor my approach based on the specific goals and strengths of the client, so that each person experiences therapy that is a good fit for them. Imagine being able to talk about what’s bothering you to someone who won’t judge you or try to “fix” things or make you feel you could be a burden. I am a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with over 28 years of experience supporting youth and adults from diverse cultures, faiths, sexual orientations and family structures. We each have unique experiences and needs. I am sensitive, flexible, and responsive to those needs and build trust by listening compassionately to your concerns. I use proven techniques and approaches to help you discover your true potential. Much of my clinical exposure has been trauma focused with further experience in depression, anxiety, gender identity, grief and emotional relationships and family concerns.

The combination of my education, my training and my personal life journey, has allowed me to successfully help my clients struggling with infertility to maintain their personal relationships, and learn to manage their own stressors without being debilitated by them. I offer short-term counselling to address immediate concerns, and long-term counselling to address complex difficulties to reach the root cause.

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Hello! My name is André. I am a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

As an active law enforcement officer with over a decade of experience, I understand the immense value of embarking on a mental health journey that focuses on self-care and resilience while balancing professional and personal demands.

I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree at Yorkville University in 2024. In 2011, I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree, minoring in psychology: brain and cognition, and political science.

I use a client-centred, strength-based approach to assist individuals, couples, and families. I have enhanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I also draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help those who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, racial trauma, grief, low self-esteem, or general life stressors.​

What are you going through? Let’s work together in a safe, non-judgmental space to overcome challenges, meet your needs, and live authentically. You are enough.

-André P. Johnson, RP (Qualifying) - (CRPO 14875)

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Katie is a bachelor’s level Registered Social Worker (RSW) through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has been working diligently to obtain her Masters in Social Work (MSW) through Dalhousie University. Katie is currently completing her field placement through Aimee MSW Therapy & Consultation at Aligned Health as the final step in achieving her master’s degree. She is also completing foundation level training in child and play therapy through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) in efforts to work towards becoming a certified play therapist. Katie has undergone 90 hours of foundational play therapy training to be able to incorporate play therapy techniques with her work with children and youth.

Katie has over a decade of experience in the field of social work and has been privileged to support and work with children, youth, adults and families in a variety of settings ranging from community-based to frontline social work. She has worked in various settings such as domestic violence shelters, community youth centres, children’s summer camps, healthcare settings, and school settings. Katie has experience supporting children and youth both individually and in groups. In addition to having professional experience supporting children in a social work setting, Katie is also a mother to two young children and understands firsthand how wonderful yet challenging raising children can be.

Katie supports children and youth who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, negative body-image or low self-esteem, or dealing with the effects of trauma. She also supports children who are struggling with emotional regulation, or having difficulty with significant life changes or transitions. In addition, Katie provides parent consultation sessions to help parents and guardians feel equipped to support their children through these tough times.

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW), Dalhousie University (In Progress)
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Thompson Rivers University
• Social Work Diploma, Mount Royal University
• Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Specialized Training

• Introduction to Play Therapy
• Ethical Practice in a Play Therapy Setting
• Play Therapy History Models Process
• Assessment and Treatment Planning in a - Play Therapy Setting
• Family Play Therapy
• Attachment Theory & Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting
• Theraplay as a Play Therapy Model
• Brain Research and Child Development for Play Therapists
• Using Sandtray in Play Therapy
• Storytelling in a Play Therapy Setting
• Anxious Children using Play Therapy
• Understanding Trauma in Play Therapy
• Advanced Psychological First Aid for Complex Trauma
• First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse

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Main Clinical Focus:

•Medical Massage Therapy & Chronic Pain Management

•Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) & Scar Tissue Release

•Myofascial Release

•Stress Reduction Techniques

Corinne Robinson is an intuitive & passionate alternative health care practitioner. She has been a “helper” from an early age with an interest in health & wellness long before any formal education. She has a unique ability to connect with her clients and their individual experiences, helping them to learn, understand and reach deeper into the root cause of the body’s anatomical dysfunction while kick starting the healing process.

She is mindful, caring and empowering while creating a safe treatment approach that is result oriented by integrating traditional Swedish and modern Massage Therapy techniques and exercise that will influence each body’s own innate systems to heal so that people may reach ease, optimal health and well-being in the tasks of daily living.

Corinne began her career as a PTA/OTA, after graduating in 2002 from Conestoga College in Kitchener completing the Pre-Health Sciences & Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant (PTA/OTA) programs.

Corinne furthered her education and experience and is now a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), graduating in 2014 with a diploma from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in Cambridge.

With an enthusiasm for learning and staying engaged in her continuing education, Corinne has Advanced Massage Therapy skills in: Fascial Movement Taping (FMT), Advanced Assessment, Functional Chains, Thoracolumbar Junction, Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvis, Cranium and Sacrum, Aromatouch Technique, Cupping as a Soft Tissue Tool and Gua Sha. Corinne is currently studying at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine to obtain her diploma in Acupuncture in Toronto, ON.

In her downtime, Corinne loves being a mom to her son, and her 2 Chinese Shar Pei dogs and hanging out with family and friends. Her favourite things to do are be in nature, listen to music, make art, staying active working out, yoga, mountain biking and reading.

Corinne would be honoured to help you gain insight towards your wellness journey.

Favourite Quote: “Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.” ~ Hippocrates

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Aimee is a Child, Youth and Family Therapist and master’s level Registered Social Worker (RSW). Aimee has been dedicated to supporting children, teens, and families since 2008. Throughout her career, Aimee has had the privilege to journey alongside families in hospital, community mental health, and school settings. Aimee primarily sees clients under 18 years of age.

Aimee believes that families are the experts of their own experience, and that children and youth have innate wisdom about their own thoughts and feelings. Aimee’s goal is to create a supportive space for this wisdom to come forward, fostering healing and resilience that extends beyond the therapy space.

Aimee’s individual work with children and teens is complimented by evidence-based parent consultation; equipping caregivers with tools to better understand their child’s behaviour, strengthen family bonds, and co-create solutions to problems.

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW), Wilfrid Laurier University
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Trent University
• Certified Play Therapist (CPT), Canadian Association for Play Therapy
• Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Specialized Training

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Trauma-Focused Integrative Play Therapy
• Child-Focused Family Therapy
• Theraplay® (parent-child attachment therapy)
• Sandtray Therapy, Expressive Arts and Puppetry

Aimee is happy to offer a complimentary 15-minute exploration call to determine that she is the right fit for your needs. Booking this call prior to your first session is required.

Please visit her website www.aimee-msw.com for more information, or email aimee@alignedhealth.ca

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Hey — I’m Shirley!

I’m an art therapist completing my training to be a registered psychotherapist. That means that even if putting words to your struggle is hard, we’ve got other methods of communicating which can be really helpful when working through tough stuff.

I love working with all kinds of people who are looking to manage hard things, but especially people who have immigrated to Canada, are in the queer community, or have lived the caregiver role.

Immigration is tough and finding a community again is important — so is getting the support you need to function at your best.

Being queer, especially if you’re also an immigrant, can make finding that community feel even more complex.

Functioning as a caregiver to someone in your life is a whole new experience for a lot of us. It could be an aging parent, an ailing spouse, developmentally complex kids — or just kids in general.

Connecting people with themselves and their newfound communities, navigating changes to your identity, and steering through caregiver burnout are all things I’m really good at, so if you’re reading any of this and thinking, “Hey, that sounds like me!”, then book a 15-minute consultation to see if I’m the right fit for you. I’m looking forward to it!

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MSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Key Clinical Focus o Sports performance counselling o Anti-racist & culturally sensitive treatment o Narrative therapy o Couples counselling

Let’s work together if you want to move pass some of the hurdles that life throws at you. As a registered social worker with over 20 yrs of experience, I am a goal oriented and problem-solving focused therapist. My style is interactive and engaging. Life transitions such as work stress, separation & divorce, illness, relationship problems, challenges with parenting or retirement can result in anxious and depressive symptoms. Transitions happen to all of us – they are not shameful problems.

I work with individuals, couples & families as well as members of the African, Caribbean, Black & people of colour community. I provide anti-oppressive & culturally sensitive informed evidenced based psychotherapy to help address issues commonly faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Faith based therapy is also available.

Having raised an elite athlete competing at the national level, I have an acute understanding of the challenges, pressure & stress competitive athletes face. I provide psychotherapy to athletes currently competing and experiencing blocks in their performance as well as those sidelined by an injury or struggling with transitioning from being an elite athlete.

I also provide couples counselling and issues related to - effective communication, separation or divorce, single parenting, blended family or interracial issues.

My treatment approaches include: CBT, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, trauma therapy, Gottman method, emotionally focused couples therapy and sports performance counselling.

MSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist Key Clinical Focus o Sports performance counsel... Read More