The Den Wellness Collective

CHRISTINE IS PATIENTLY AWAITING HER REGISTRATION NUMBER AND IS UNABLE TO BILL TO EXTENDED BENEFITS OR ISSUE RECEIPTS FOR THIS PURPOSE. Christine Amuge born and raised in Uganda-E.A, is a vibrant spirit coursing through life with the guidance of her heart, learning and leading through a holistic understanding of the world. In late 2017 she traveled and migrated to Vancouver Canada and with the immediate circumstances of her transition, gained lived experience while accessing social services from the city. She went on to start volunteering in some of the community resource centres, rekindling her long-lasting passion for working and connecting with her community. Growing up with limited resources encouraged Christine to become creative in the way she met her needs and navigated daily life. – enriching her understanding of challenges and employing a variety of life-skills, which now impacts the space she holds with clients navigating change and living with barriers.

Christine graduated with her professional counselling diploma from Rhodes Wellness College in fall of 2023. She is certified in life coaching, wellness counselling and mental health first aid. She is informed in trauma, basic counselling, youth and family counselling, CBT, DBT, NVC, Narrative and Somatic therapy. These trainings combined with her lived experience and volunteering opportunities continue to guide Christine with the skills and approach to help clients reach their desirable therapeutic goals.

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Greg Willett graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin) and is currently a fourth-year student at the Canadian School of Osteopathy in Vancouver. He provides kinesiology manual therapy treatments with an osteopathic approach, integrating modalities from both disciplines to assess movement patterns as well as anatomical, physiological, and emotional relations to find the root cause of his patients’ symptoms.

His interest in human anatomy began from an early age engaging in various sports with a particular focus on competitive hockey. Greg’s journey through sports has been both exhilarating and challenging, marked by two debilitating back injuries that significantly impacted his life. These experiences, however, became the catalyst for his passion for osteopathy. The holistic approach of osteopathy, viewing the body not as a collection of parts but as a harmonious functional unit, resonated deeply with him and guided him towards this fulfilling path to help others achieve a higher quality of life.

Greg’s personal encounters with severe injuries have given him a unique perspective on the struggles faced by his patients. He understands the physical pain, the psychosocial and emotional factors, and the feelings of isolation and mental strain that accompany injuries and ailments. This understanding fuels his mission to continually learn and master the art of osteopathy, striving to help others achieve the highest possible quality of life and not let their pain or ailments define them or their lived experiences.

If you are looking for a kinesiologist and aspiring osteopath who understands the intricacies of injury and rehabilitation from both a personal and professional perspective, Greg is here to support you on your journey to recovery and well-being.

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Genieve Morison is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with ACCT (#3001), owner of Empowered Living Holistic Counselling and co-founder of The Den Wellness Collective.

Genieve has always had an innate curiosity about this life experience and loves diving deep in conversations and connecting with humans in meaningful ways. These qualities have great impact on the space she holds and the work she does.

She was first launched into her career when she suffered a series of concussions, throwing her into an identity crisis and a variety of physical, mental and emotional challenges. As she navigated the healing process she began to see missing pieces within the journey that were integral to the healing. The lack of support and guidance in the experience influenced Genieve’s decision to go back to school when she was well enough. Her goal was to gain the education and understanding of how to help others who were in this same position. Genieve could see the first hand value and impact the inner-self-work and journey was having in her own life and knew there were many others that would benefit. As she walked the concussion healing journey she began to see where she was missing life-skills and deep understanding of her personal human processes - directly impacting her healing and also every area of her life.

Genieve graduated with her holistic life coaching certificate and professional counselling diploma and has devoted many hours to understanding what it takes to achieve healing and change in this life. She works to help others gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their human processes (utilizing a foundation in CBT), so they’re able to gain awareness in real time and have the space and opportunity to make alternative decisions. At the same time working with clients to strengthen their life-skills and transfer their new understanding to daily life. With her unique background in creative arts, movement and dance, Genieve is able to offer a specialized approach to help heal emotional and mental challenges with body movement and expressive arts (no client artistic or dance background necessary). Additionally with her healing journey she provides support and guidance for those who are healing from concussions.

Genieve is trained in CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, wellness counselling and eco therapy. Genieve is trauma and addictions informed, crisis intervention and non-violent communication informed. She is certified in life and wellness coaching, trained in goal setting, leadership and communication, giving her the capability to help others heal and grow - working in the past, present and future using the biopsychosocial model.

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Abby is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC (#22311). Whether you’re struggling with mental health concerns, exploring queer experiences, or looking for a space to unravel your thoughts and feelings, Abby welcomes you to come just as you are. She will meet you with warmth, deep compassion, and mutual respect for your autonomy over your therapy journey.

Many of their clients come for support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance use, relationships, self-esteem and queer identities.

Abby’s approach to counselling will always be holistic and tailored to your unique needs. They practice radical acceptance and offer psychoeducation and resources. Some therapies often used are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, mindfulness and meditation, somatic therapies, and attachment practices. Abby is passionate about operating from an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and intersectional lens that works alongside you to fight oppressive systems. She welcomes any questions about how she is committed to doing this.

Reaching out is half the battle! You can book a free consultation or send Abby an email with any questions you might have.

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Ferzana Jamani is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with The Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (#3255). She has the understanding to support you where you are by focusing on your strengths and will offer you tools that will foster mind and body connections as well as undo the sense of aloneness and ensure you feel safe, heard and seen.

As a BIPOC woman of South Asian descent, Ferzana has struggled with trauma and racism along with adapting to a new way of life when she and her family immigrated to Canada. She grew up feeling invisible and inadequate, struggling with anxiety and low mood, which tainted her relationships. It took volunteering and self-reflection to recognize her self worth and seek help. It was also a journey of healing as she confronted her insecurities and found connection and purpose and her dedication in serving. She is grateful for discovering her voice, her gifts and experiencing incredible personal growth through her learning. Her journey has shown her that she has a lot to offer to the world and she is enough just the way she is and the importance of celebrating her imperfections and ‘the messes’ that make her who she is.

Ferzana practices from a holistic client-centred approach embedded with transpersonal and somatic therapy techniques along with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, meditation, breathwork and visualization techniques to support you in feeling more connected to your mind and body. Her focus is on individual and family relationships, anti-oppression, intergenerational and racial trauma, limiting self beliefs, anxiety, feminist perspectives, and mental health and substance use disorders. Ferzana is dedicated to being truthful with you and working with you at your pace with care, compassion, and gentleness.

Coming to therapy can be terrifying and reaching out is the first step. Start your healing journey today by booking a free consultation with Ferzana.

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Eleanor is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Before completing her Master’s in Counselling, she worked for six years with at-risk youth in non-profit and government organizations. Eleanor has supported youth and adult clients with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ related issues. Throughout her career, Eleanor has worked closely with the queer community. As a queer and trans therapist, her lived experience enables her to deeply empathize with and understand the unique challenges of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Eleanor’s approach to counselling is holistic, compassionate, and collaborative. She aims to gain a shared understanding of each individual’s unique life circumstances and presenting concerns. Eleanor integrates skills from multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. She is also highly committed to providing culturally competent care, working from a socially just, intersectional, and feminist framework.

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Devon Stedman is a graduate of the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy where he received a Masters in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc). He is also a member of the professional association Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN).

Devon grew up in Ottawa, Ontario and was actively involved in playing high-level basketball throughout high school and university. From an early age, he gained an interest in athletics and the movement of the human body through the training and conditioning required for competitive sport as well as the result of multiple injuries and lengthy rehabilitation periods over the years. At the height of his basketball career while at Dalhousie University, he sustained a devastating knee injury that put an end to his career and competitive sports.

After multiple surgeries and trying different modalities for healing his leg, Devon was frustrated by the lack of results he was experiencing. None of the modalities were providing meaningful results. After four years of rehabilitation, he turned to Osteopathy based on the recommendation of a friend. The impact that Osteopathic treatment had on him was life changing. Devon experienced an incredible recovery and in turn a strong desire to learn this healing art and help others. Devon chose to leave a career in Business and Accounting, and enrolled at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton. Upon completing the program, he moved to Vancouver to begin his professional practice.

In Devon’s practice, his goal is to find the root cause of whatever is standing in the way of your overall health. Through gentle, calming treatments he will work to restore the structural integrity of the body, improving motion and freeing the neurovascular structures that allow for the body to heal itself. Devon’s hope is to be able to help others on their journey back to a healthy, pain free life.

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Andi graduated from VCMT in April 2024 with a diploma in Registered Massage Therapy. Her practice is dedicated to helping folks feel more connected and at home in their bodies. With a diverse background in outreach throughout the program, Andi has worked with the Downtown Eastside community, the Spinal Cord Injury Center and Summit - a facility supporting those with cognitive impairments and disabilities.

Andi employs a holistic approach to patient-centered care, focusing on helping clients understand and meet their physical needs to enhance their overall comfort and well-being. Her therapeutic techniques are multifaceted, including deep tissue, Swedish massage, full body integration, top surgery & breast augmentation scar tissue breakdown, neuromuscular therapy, and myofascial techniques, among others.

With an open door policy, Andi invites everyone to come as they are and leave feeling more connected & comfortable in their bodies.

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Leigha understands that healing is a personal, vulnerable experience and that trusting and feeling seen by your practitioner is the first step. As a queer, neurodivergent person she is dedicated to creating an inclusive, trauma informed, safe space to help support her patients on their own health journey.

Leigha graduated in 2019 from the Registered Acupuncturist program at Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (KCCIHS) in Nelson BC after completing over 2000 hours of academic studies and 500 clinical hours. For her final project she develop a research paper on “The Advantages of Incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Modern Day Treatment of Patients Who Have Experienced Childhood Trauma”.

Her areas of special interest are mental health, chronic pain and illness, digestive health, and reproductive health disorders that affect people with uteruses. One of her favourite things about the philosophies of Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the holistic approach it uses to understand and treat everyone as an individual.

She offers modalities such as Acupuncture, Cupping, Electroacupuncture (the application of electrical stimulation to acupuncture needles), Gua Sha, Moxibustion, as well as TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations.

In her free time she enjoys singing, live music, being in nature, and spending time quality time with her cat Phoebe and loved ones.

She would like to acknowledge that she is practicing on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Kyla is not just an osteopathic practitioner; she’s a visionary healthcare leader on a mission to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. As the CEO and owner of her own clinic in Vancouver, Canada, Kyla has spent the last three years building a thriving practice from the ground up, where she has served her community with dedication and compassion.

Driven by a deep-seated passion for holistic healing, Kyla’s journey into osteopathy was inspired by a personal experience close to her heart. When her mother was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Kyla witnessed firsthand the transformative power of osteopathic treatment in her mother’s healing journey. It was this profound experience that ignited Kyla’s desire to pursue a career in osteopathy, determined to help others experience the same life-changing benefits.

Armed with a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to excellence, Kyla has poured her heart and soul into her practice, establishing herself as a trusted healthcare provider within the Vancouver community. Her dedication to her patients is evident in the personalized care and attention she provides, as she works tirelessly to address their unique needs and restore balance to their bodies.

Despite the challenges of running a solo practice, Kyla’s perseverance and unwavering dedication have propelled her forward, filling her schedule with grateful patients seeking her expertise. Now, with three years of valuable experience under her belt and a full schedule to show for it, Kyla is ready to take her practice to new heights.

Driven by a vision of growth and expansion, Kyla is eager to embark on the next chapter of her journey. With plans to expand her clinic and reach even more individuals in need of holistic healthcare solutions, Kyla is poised to make a significant impact in the world of osteopathy.

In Kyla, you’ll find more than just a skilled practitioner and clinic owner; you’ll find a compassionate healer, a visionary leader, and a beacon of hope for those seeking wellness and vitality. With her passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her patients’ well-being, Kyla is truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of complementary and alternative medicine.

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