About Andie
Andie (they/them) is a white settler raised on Treaty 6 Territories, lands held by our Denendeh, Cree, Metis, Tsuut’ina, Woodland Cree, Blackfoot, Plains Cree, and Stoney relatives. They now reside as a grateful guest on the unceded traditional territories of the Lekwungen People, W̱SÁNEĆ People, Te’mexw Member Nations, Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Nations (Territory locations provided by www.native-land.ca). These relatives are only some of the Coast Salish Nations that have stewarded this land for us to enjoy, and it is a privilege to provide reparations to these nations.
Raised in what many would call an unstable home, Andie often felt uncertain about who they were and where they were supposed to be going. As the eldest of three siblings in an economically disadvantaged home with a chronically ill parent, Andie began their role of caregiver at a very young age. Andie strives to extend their care to others through their practice at Queer Keratin.
Completing a diploma in Theatre Production and Stage Management in 2015, Andie was deeply involved in the independent arts scene in the city of Edmonton. This time in their life exposed them to a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and ways of being. Despite this exposure, it still took many years for Andie to fully embrace their own identity.
Upon moving to lək̓ʷəŋən territory later in 2015, Andie was able to heal away from the home they grew up in. This move created a safe path for one of their younger siblings to come to Victoria in the following years as well. This was a time of deepening spirituality and connection to community. They developed a stronger sense of identity separate from that of their childhood. However, their inner child is still an important and powerful influence on their life today. It was in this time that Andie was introduced to the world of organizing, mutual aid, and community care.
After having a child of their own, coming out as non-binary, and changing their marital status, Andie is now reaching out to the community to offer their skills. This is a new and experimental time in Andie’s life, but their years of experience in childcare, hospitality, and the service industry have situated them well to enter into this practice safely and professionally.
Andie is neurodivergent, meaning they are creative, multifaceted, and knowledgeable on many topics. They aim to reduce barriers to the basic and necessary care that every human should have access to.
Highly compassionate, their care will strive to be as sterile and safe as possible for all clients. Andie is not a licensed medical professional. They are a fellow human, and as their practice grows they wish to show sensitivity to your needs while helping you feel safe and comfortable in your skin.
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