I’m a registered massage therapist and educator with a long-standing passion for helping people live well through times of physical and emotional challenge. After graduating with a degree in psychology from St. Thomas University in New Brunswick in 1995, I moved to British Columbia and began my career in community living. I spent twenty years with Spectrum Society for Community Living, where I still serve as a board director, and those experiences deeply shaped my commitment to inclusion and wellbeing. I became a registered massage therapist in 2006 and soon developed a focus on manual lymph drainage. Over the years, I’ve mainly worked with people living with cancer and other complex health conditions—a practice that continually reminds me of the resilience of the human body and spirit. I now teach manual lymph drainage across Canada and truly enjoy helping practitioners build their skills with compassion and precision. During the pandemic, I returned to my roots in psychology and completed my master’s degree in 2025, with a focus on counselling individuals with chronic health issues. I’m also fascinated by the science of sleep and the ways better sleep hygiene can support recovery, mental health, and overall quality of life. Whether I’m teaching, treating, or learning, my driving goal is the same: to help people feel more at home in their bodies and more supported in their health journeys.
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15 min free telephone for consultation to assess comfort levels as it is a two way street. Understand what brings you to counselling at this time in your life. Go through confidentiality, payment, duration of sessions, cancellation policies.
15 min free telephone for consultation to assess comfort levels as it is a two way street. Understand what brings you to counselling at this time in your life. Go through confidentiality, payment, duration of sessions, cancellation policies.
60-minute follow up, I will provide some education explaining links and connections between current diet/lifestyle and signs/symptoms and imbalances. You will also receive: personalized recommendations to begin address current imbalances and signs/symptoms 3-5-day menu plan or menu options Recipes
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect, discuss what brings you to counselling, and explore whether we’re a good fit to work together. This is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can ask questions about my approach and share what kind of support you’re looking for. Finding the right counsellor matters, and this gives us a chance to see if working together feels comfortable and aligned with your needs.
Please note: Sliding scale pricing aims to remove cost barriers for those facing financial hardship. Please self-assess if you are in this category or if you are currently able to pay the standard rate for counselling, as only a limited number of sliding scale appointments are available.
Please note: Sliding scale pricing aims to remove cost barriers for those facing financial hardship. Please self-assess if you are in this category or if you are currently able to pay the standard rate for counselling, as only a limited number of sliding scale appointments are available.
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