Amanda Rader is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) with a passion for helping clients achieve optimal health through personalized, evidence-based strategies. She holds an accredited diploma from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she gained in-depth training in holistic and integrative approaches to nutrition.

Her path to becoming a practitioner began with her own health struggles. Years of undiagnosed Celiac Disease led to chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and digestive issues, which left her frustrated by the lack of clear guidance in conventional medicine. After her diagnosis at age 21, she was determined to take control of her health, and began a deep dive into the connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and its impact on overall mental and physical health. Her journey spanned over a decade, discovering how transformative the right strategies could be. This personal experience drives her empathy and dedication to guiding others through their health challenges.

In addition to her nutrition expertise, Amanda is a trained craniosacral therapist. She felt inspired to explore this modality after experiencing its profound benefits during her recovery from a snowboarding injury. She integrates craniosacral therapy to support clients with nervous system imbalances, post concussion syndrome, stress, and emotional and physical trauma, offering a comprehensive approach to healing.

Although her primary focus is brain health and managing chronic inflammation, Amanda’s door is always open to clients who want to address a wide range of health concerns, including digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, and more. Her mission is to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge to create sustainable, vibrant health.

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Maleen graduated from VCMT in December 2024 with a diploma in Registered Massage Therapy and has worked as a personal trainer for six years. Their practice is dedicated to helping people become their best selves by enabling them to do the things they love for as long as possible. During their clinical internship, Maleen worked with a diverse range of clients, including athletes from UBC’s sports teams, individuals with cognitive impairments at Summit, and aging populations at various levels of independence at Louis Brier Home and Hospital. Maleen takes a somatic and movement-integrative approach, making patients active participants in their health and wellness. Each treatment is tailored to the individual’s goals and comfort

level. They incorporate Swedish massage, neuromuscular techniques, myofascial techniques, and other therapeutic modalities. After each session, Maleen provides a home care plan that is both manageable and effective to support long-term well-being. Maleen encourages everyone to come as they are and leave with a sense of ownership and empowerment over their body and wellness.

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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, thrifting, and spending time quality time with her cat Phoebe and loved ones.

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Chelsea Angeles (she/her) is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT #3240). She is also a Certified Expressive Arts Therapist offering a compassionate and playful space where clients are open to explore and lead with curiosity and imagination. Chelsea is dedicated to empowering her clients by fostering resilience through creativity by integrating therapeutic expressive arts approaches to promote emotional well-being, support self-development, and self-expression. Expressive Arts (visual art, creative writing, movement and dance, music and voice) has the power to hold, heal, and offer a space where we can show up as we are and land in the art.

Chelsea is trained using trauma informed, person-centered, anti-oppressive, and mindfulness based approaches. She believes meeting clients where they are is essential to establishing strong therapeutic relationships. Chelsea has experience working with themes of anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, and self-esteem, and identity.

As an artist and formally trained dancer, Chelsea has a rich background in the performing arts, including experience in theatre, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry. Currently, she fosters her own self-expression through her connection with movement and dance. Chelsea’s experiences with expressive arts has been a beautiful reminder of the importance of engaging with imagination and play in her everyday life.

If you are curious about working with Chelsea and are looking to (re)connect with therapy, book a consultation call. No previous experience with art is necessary to begin your healing.

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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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Veronicka, or Nico, is a queer, non-binary, biracial Registered Professional Counsellor-Candidate who approaches their work through an intersectional feminist and anti-capitalist lens. Their practice is trauma-informed, oppression-aware, and rooted in supporting clients as they navigate relationships, identity, and personal empowerment. They specialize in understanding the impact of manipulation, coercion, and gaslighting in relational dynamics, helping clients disentangle from external pressures and reconnect with their authentic selves. Nico’s goal is to create a collaborative, non-judgmental space where clients can cultivate self-agency, belonging, and resilience.

Drawing from Narrative Therapy, Somatics, Internal Family Systems, strength-based, person-centered, Jungian, and feminist therapy, Nico tailors each session to the client’s unique needs. Their areas of focus include antagonistic relational stress, gender exploration, LGBTQIA2S+ support, unpacking internalized oppression, somatic healing, attachment work, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ecological grief, and cultivating spiritual belonging.

Beyond counselling, Nico is an animist and astrologer, deeply connected to spiritual and reflective practices that shape their approach to healing. Outside of their practice, they find joy in nature, reading, writing, cooking, community care, and spending time with their cat for co-regulation. Their education includes a Professional Counselling Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College and registration as an RPC-Candidate with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. Nico has also completed specialized training in Narcissistic Abuse Treatment with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Integrative Somatic Parts Work (Levels 1-3) with Fran Booth, Cultivating Safe Spaces with Angelina Day, and Trauma & Resistance: Innovative Responses to Trauma with Vikki Reynolds.

Nico believes in creating a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore, heal, and build confidence in their own resilience. They are honored to walk alongside clients in their journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

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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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Slava has always been drawn to nature and the connection between the body and mind. With years of experience working in national parks and the travel industry, he developed a deep appreciation for balance and well-being. His curiosity about human anatomy and movement led him to graduate from a college of massage therapy, deepening his understanding of the body and its mechanics. At 36, Slava understands what the body needs to stay strong and well-maintained. His active lifestyle includes mountain skiing, running, gym workouts, and somatic practices, all of which inform his approach to movement and well-being. He prioritizes clear communication, attentiveness to the smallest details, and a holistic perspective on health.

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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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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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Maria is a Certified Sound Practitioner, trained with Himalayan Singing Bowls and other healing instruments. She received her certification under renowned international coach, practitioner and founder of the Sound Therapy Research Institute of Mexico (IITES), Siddha Sandra.

Maria has been practicing since her certification in the fall of 2019, both in clinical and private settings offering a range of 1 on 1 sound therapy sessions, group sound bath meditations & more.

In addition to training with sound healing modalities, Maria is also a classically trained musician. She studied piano most of her early life under the Royal Conservatory of Music and later taught herself guitar. With her rich understanding and love of music, instruments and sound, Maria curates each session to the energetic needs of each group, person and day, thoughtfully infusing crystals into the atmosphere of each meditation.

Channeling energy through music, sound healing, writing and crystal work, Maria is a multidisciplinary Artist seeking to provide spaces of comfort and light through her mediums.

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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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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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