For the past twelve years, Lee-Ann has successfully formed therapeutic relationships with individuals and families, to understand their situations, and offer support to manage stressors and remove barriers. Lee-Ann is a counsellor who works with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are; anxiety, depression, grief, loss, anger, relational trauma, stress, burnout, and chronic pain. Lee-Ann uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing methods. She will explore past events only as they are relevant and places a heavy focus on helping you stay in the present and finding enjoyment and fulfillment in your life. Lee-Ann is passionate about promoting the overall well-being of her clients. Lee-Ann utilizes a holistic wellness approach, as she believes your overall lifestyle influences your mental health. This includes your quantity and quality of sleep, nutrition, exercise, support network of family and friends and your engagement with leisure activities. Lee-Ann is a wife, mother, and a lover of the outdoors. She enjoys hikes, CrossFit, kayaking and spending quality time with her family. Lee-Ann has a sweet tooth and is known to always carry candy with her wherever she goes. If you are curious about what you have read, please reach out. Lee-Ann offers one 15-minute phone consultation free of charge and would be happy to talk more about how you can approach counselling together. Lee-Ann’s services are available in-person, phone, or virtually.

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Nicola is a well-respected orthopedic, pelvic floor and women’s health physiotherapist. She is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their goals. Nicola earned a BSc in Sports Science and Physiology (2002) and a BSc Hons Physiotherapy (2006) at the University of Glasgow. NIcola is also qualified in the fitting of pessaries

Nicola lives in Stirling with her husband and two young children where she shares her love of being active.

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Nilam Gill is a skilled physiotherapist with a strong focus on pelvic health, and holistic patient care. She combines evidence-based practice with a passion for improving quality of life, empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve optimal function.

Certified in TMJ rehabilitation and Functional Capacity Evaluations, Nilam provides effective solutions for jaw dysfunction and helps patients navigate return-to-work journeys with objective assessments. Her expertise in concussion management ensures safe recovery and reintegration into daily life.

Inspired by her dedication to pelvic rehabilitation, Nilam completed a specialized pessary fitting course to better serve her patients.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she embraces her artistic side through painting and creative projects, finding balance and inspiration. Family is central to Nilam’s life, and she treasures time with her two young beautiful birds, whose boundless joy and energy sparks her creativity.

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Julie has been employed as a Registered Physiotherapist for the past 18 years. During that time her family has grown with the addition of 4 wonderful boys. Julie’s background has been in hospital care therefore she has seen firsthand how much all areas of our lives impact one’s health. She believes that pelvic floor health is an often forgotten part of the body that can have a great impact on our quality of life. Julie is very excited to be starting this new chapter in her career and looks forward to assisting with living your best life.

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Dr. Brandon McMechan completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences at Queen’s University prior to graduating as a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010. He is an active member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the Ontario Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.

Dr. McMechan has extensive experience assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries. He uses a combination of hands-on chiropractic care and myofascial release therapies as well as other modalities like low level laser, inferential current and supervised exercise to provide complete patient-centred care.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. McMechan is also a competitive equestrian athlete in the sport of Eventing, having represented Canada on the Canadian University Equestrian Team and has been named to the National Talent Squad on multiple occasions.

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Mary-Margaret is a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in realistic, everyday nutrition.

Across her cumulative education in nutritional science, holistic nutrition and culinary nutrition, her professional work experience, and her personal experience with dietary changes, Mary-Margaret has seen the field of nutrition from many different angles. One thing has remained consistent across all modalities - simpler is better.

With a friendly smile and a compassionate ear for listening, Mary-Margaret helps you navigate the mainstream health noise and get back to basics with simple dietary changes towards eating the right foods to optimally fuel your body. Mary-Margaret is truly passionate about helping others and would be honoured to be a part of your health and wellness journey.

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I am a Registered Practical Nurse with a specialization in Advanced Nursing and Diabetic Footcare. I graduated from Loyalist College in 2012 with honors, earning a place on the Dean’s List in the Registered Practical Nursing program. Over the past decade, I have built a rewarding career in Geriatric Nursing, where I gained extensive experience over a 10-year period.

In 2015, I furthered my expertise by completing a course in Advanced Nursing and Diabetic Footcare through Ruth Ruttan and Associates. Since then, I have been dedicated to building a successful clientele, providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs.

I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and support your foot health.

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“We cannot change the past, but we can change how we relate to it and how it shapes our future.”

• Janina Fischer, Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world? Maybe you find yourself thinking, “I’ll never be good enough,” or questioning if you’re a burden to those around you. You might struggle to accept kindness, doubting if others genuinely care, or feel like happiness is always just out of reach. These thoughts can be isolating and overwhelming, leaving you wondering why self-compassion feels so difficult.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand the powerful grip that feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt can have. I know that the journey through self-doubt, trauma, and healing can be overwhelming because I have walked a similar path. Having faced my own experiences of trauma throughout my life, I understand how isolating it can feel to carry those invisible burdens. But I also know that healing is possible, and that there is true strength in seeking support.

I have spent several years working alongside individuals who have endured the deep and lasting impacts of sexual assault, domestic violence, complex family dynamics, or other childhood adversities. I know that facing these challenges takes immense bravery, and I am here to support you on your path toward reclaiming your sense of peace, purpose, and self-worth.

In our work together, we may explore various mindfulness-based therapeutic practices like guided meditations or breathing exercises to support your healing journey—always at a pace that feels right for you.

You don’t have to face these thoughts alone—together, we can work toward building a foundation of self-acceptance, inner strength, and a renewed sense of authenticity. My hope is to help you reconnect with a vision of the life you want to lead, empowering you with the tools and insights to move forward with hope and self-compassion.

“The most powerful and important thing you can do is to accept what you feel, to accept your emotions.”

• Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

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“It is never too late to be what you might have been” – George Eliot.

As young children, we know what we need, want and enjoy. We are less likely to hold back from big dreams, showing emotions or stating needs. As we move through life, difficult experiences and outside expectations often move our focus from intuitively doing what is best for us, leaving many feeling detached from our true selves. Using an eclectic, feminist approach with a sprinkle of humor, Samantha will assist you in assessing and addressing the life events that have moved you away from the life you want.

Samantha holds a BA in Behavioural Psychology and an MA in Counselling Psychology and brings a plethora of experiences from past work in addictions, developmental disabilities, early psychosis, interpersonal trauma, neurodiversity and applied behavioural analysis.

It is Samantha’s belief that a good therapeutic fit is the first step in successful therapy. If you are an individual, couple or family, over the age of 13 looking to become what you might have been before life got in the way, please schedule a free meet and greet to ensure a good fit and learn what to expect on your therapy journey.

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Denise completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa in 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Acadia University as well as a Master of Science in Surgical Research from McGill University. Denise lives in Belleville with her husband and their two young sons. She is bilingual and a lifelong athlete with experience in high level equestrian sports as well as varsity cross-country running. Denise has a passion for rehabilitation with a special interest in athletes, Canadian Forces personnel, and veterans.

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Hi, I’m Jacquie

I grew up competing nationally as a dancer and training at some of the best institutions in North America but when I jumped into the professional world, I choked. Every failure felt like a monumental step back and pushing myself lead to spirals of burnout, self doubt and slowly losing belief in myself.

The truth? I was so scared of failing in front of everyone, the pressure was too much. The voices in my head started getting louder, telling me I probably just wasn’t good enough. The thing is, I still had this one lingering part telling me to keep going.

So I spent thousands of dollars in therapy and went down the manifestion, biohacking, self help rabbit hole.

If I’m being honest, all of this cognitive learning sent me into spirals of shame and dysregulation. I was trying to outthink negative beliefs. When I couldn’t outthink those patterns, I felt like something was wrong with me.

Then I learnt trauma is stored in your body You know that feeling when something really tough happens or someone says something hurtful and it just seems to stick with you? Well, “The Body Keeps the Score,” talks about exactly that. This book looks into how these tough experiences, like traumas, can mess with not just your head but your whole body.

Those experiences are not just in your mind, but in your cells and your whole way of being.

This understanding gave me so much relief. I had a reason as to why nothing was changing. I wasn’t broken.

NOW IT’S MY MISSION TO UNBLOCK CREATIVE SOULS without the confusion, frustration, or self doubt it usually comes with

because you do deserve the life you desire and…

THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR VOICE.

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