our associates
TRAUMA INFORMED SPECIALIST, YOGA INSTRCTOR
Jenny, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is an experienced Trauma Informed Specialist, Yoga Therapist/1000 HR E-RYT Yoga Teacher.
As a visionary in the health and wellness industry, Jenny has been honored to receive the prestigious Women of Excellence Award and the RBC Women of Influence Award for her trailblazing Wellbeing/Mindfulness/Trauma programs and workshops that have been used with Olympians, public schools, First Nations and Corporations. She is also a published author and a columnist for fifteen years writing on topics for Health and Wellbeing. She and her husband, Blair Abbass have presented their workshops and programs across North America, reaching well over 20,000 participants.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Virtual/Onsite Health and Well-Being Workshops/Programs
Virtual/Onsite Trauma Sensitive/ Mindfulness Training
COGNITIVE THERAPY COUNSELLOR
Blair, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is an award winning Educator and Therapist of 45 years. He designed the first Mindfulness Program for the NS Teachers Union and has trained Educators around the world to manage stress/burnout. He and his wife, Jenny Keirstead, have presented their workshops and programs across North America, reaching well over 20,000 participants.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Virtual/Onsite Health/Wellbeing Workshops/Programs
Virtual/Onsite Trauma Sensitive/Mindfulness Training
CERTIFIED DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY COACH/CONSULTANT
Rachel is a Health & Wellness practitioner based in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, specializing in the fields of Holistic Wellness, Meditation and Nature Based Mindfulness. She has over 25 years experience in social work, consulting and teaching.
Rachel is trained and certified in trauma informed depth psychology coaching called Psychosynthesis. This form of Coaching and Course Offerings focuses on helping individuals change behaviours that are obstacles to their wellness and health related to Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue, Loss or Grief.
She is also a Emergency Mental Health Responder for the Canadian Red Cross.
She holds a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from the University of Victoria, British Columbia. She also holds an Independent Filmmaking Diploma and has worked as an award winning filmmaker/photograpgher in which she has experience within human rights/environmental/Indigenous organizations across the globe.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Virtual Psychosynthesis Coaching
Virtual Nature Wellness Challenges
Virtual Health & Wellness Courses
NLP & WELL-BEING COACH
Melanie is a Certified NLP (Neurolinguistic Program) and Well-Being Coach , based in beautiful Montreal Canada, with over 10 years in the Health, and Wellness fields . Melanie coaches and works with individuals/professionals to assist them in maintaining healthy habits that are aligned with each individuals wellness/health journey such as overcoming stress, burnout. etc. Melanie is a member of the RITMA Association (Naturopathy) and the International Society of NLP Coaches (SICPNL)
SERVICES OFFERED:
Bilingual Services offered in English and/or French
Virtual 1:1 Coaching
Virtual Workshops
WELL-BEING and PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST
Karen Furneaux, based in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada, is a 3-Time Olympian and 2-Time World Champion and winner of 9 medals at the World Championships over her 20-year professional Sprint Kayaking career. She is a 2016 inductee to the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame and has been named as one of the top 15 most successful athletes in Nova Scotia sport history.
Karen received both a Bachelors and Masters of Science Degree from Dalhousie University in Kinesiology, with her Masters Degree specializing in Sport Psychology. She holds multiple certifications as a Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor and a Natural Nutrition Coach. She has undergone Team and Leadership training through Cornell University and is a licensed HeartMath provider to help individuals build Resilience and Stress Management Skills. Karen is most passionate about engaging and empowering individuals.
As a Health and Wellness Advocate and Coach, Karen’s focus is about the connection between health, mindset and performance. She is a published author. Her book, “Strong Beauty: Power Up the Champion Within” encourages youth to set goals and gives tools and best practices to achieve their dreams.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Keynote Speaker
Resilience and Well-Being Coaching
Stress Management Coaching
Yoga, Fitness, Mobility
Wellness Retreats
CORPORATE WELLNESS SPECIALIST
Ruvi is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist with proven results in supporting Executives and Employees to prioritize their Health and Well-Being through her customizable Corporate Wellness offerings and Educational Series. Her offerings allow team members and participants to be more empowered and to take back control of they health and wellness.
Ruvi holds certifications as an Executive Wellness Coach, a Certified Facilitator, a Master Workplace Wellness Ambassador and a StressMaster Affiliate.
SERVICES OFFERED:
1:1 Virtual Employee Wellness Coaching
Virtual Webinars/Wellness Education Sessions
Virtual Wellness Workshops
Virtual 30 Day Employee Wellness Program
Virtual Team Challenges
Virtual Employee Retreats - 1/2 Day and Full Day
CLINICAL THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR
Donna is based in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada and has extensive experience as a workplace educator, domestically and internationally and over 10 years experience as a therapist/counsellor. She holds a baccalaureate degree in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Carleton University and a Certificate in Adult Education from Saint Francis Xavier University. Donna also has certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal family Systems Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. She holds professional membership and is She holds professional membership and is licensed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and Ontario.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Onsite and Virtual Seminars/Webinars for Employee Mental Health
Training/Education Workshops
In-Person and Virtual Counselling for individuals and couples.
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ERGONOMIST & CORPORATE HEALTH and WELLNESS SPECIALIST
Pamela is a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE) , a Fitwel Ambassador, a Certified Master Workplace Wellness Ambassador Consultant (CMWA) and a COVID19 Transitional Leader based in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada. She is a graduate of Dalhousie University's BSc (Occupational Therapy) and Saint Mary's University's BA (Psychology) programs and has been providing Corporate Health & Wellness consulting services to both private and public sector organizations throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island for 25 years.
She is a full member of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) and holds professional membership with the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE).
SERVICES OFFERED:
30 Minute Virtual Ergo-Wellness Consultation
Onsite/Virtual Ergonomic Services- Assessments ( Office/Home Office), Education, Courses/Training
Health/Wellness Education/Training
Employee Wellness Program Advisor/Developer
Proactive Corporate Space Design/Re-Design
Ergonomic Procurement Advisor
Corporate Events
Wellness Retreats
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ERGONOMIST
With over 25 years of experience in Ergonomics, Human Factors and Industrial Design, Jeanne, based in beautiful Quebec, Canada, has successfully occupied various positions internationally during her career. She is a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE) with over 10 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
Jeanne holds a Master’s degree in Human Factors- Ergonomics and a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design.
Jeanne is qualified as a Certified Trainer/Facilitator from Emploi-Québec. She has trained Engineers, Ergonomists, Designers, Manufacturing Workers and Office Employees. Health, Safety and Wellbeing are Jeanne’s top priorities.
She is full member with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) and the College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE).
Jeanne contributes to the betterment of the Ergonomics Profession by chairing the Ergo@Large sub-committee at the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE), being involved in the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), as a Board Member for the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE) and as a member of the Safety Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
SERVICES OFFERED:
Bilingual Services Offered in English and French
30 Minute Virtual Ergo-Wellness Consultations
Virtual Office/Home Office Ergonomic Assessments
Virtual Ergonomic Education Sessions
Ergonomic Webinars
Sania is an Associate Ergonomist (AE) based in Toronto, Ontario. She provides Ergonomic/Human Factor services to optimise the health, safety and overall well-being of individuals/organizations. She holds an Honours Baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology with a Minor in Human Nutrition from the University of Waterloo.
Sania has provided expert knowledge, training and guidance to cross functional teams including Engineers, Safety Professionals, Program Managers and Operational Leaders. She has experience in various sectors including Automotive Manufacturing, Warehousing, Logistics and Office/Corporate Environments.
She is a full member with the Association of Canadian Ergonomist (ACE) and holds professional membership with the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE).
SERVICES OFFERED:
Virtual Office/Home Office Ergonomic Assessments
Onsite Office/Home Office Ergonomic Assessments - Toronto, Canada Region
Angela is a Certified and Accredited Kinesiologist and Ergonomic Consultant, based in beautiful Quebec, Canada.
She holds a Baccaleaute degree in Physical Education from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science from the Université de Montréal where she conded research in the areas of sleep, cardiophysiology and pain. She has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals and has received awards for her work, including article of the year in her field from the journal of SLEEP.
Angela is a full member with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE).
SERVICES OFFERED:
Virtual Office/Home Office Ergonomic Assessments
Onsite Office?Home office Ergonomic Assessments- Montreal, Quebec
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Sue is a graduate of Dalhousie University BSc (Occupational Therapy) and the University of Western Ontario MSc (Occupational Therapy) programs. Her scope of experience is in the areas of Occupational Health and Workplace Health and Wellness, Office Ergonomics, Return to Work, Injury Prevention and Health Promotion. She has been a long standing educator as a guest lecturer at the Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy and has authored several peer reviewed publications.
She is a full member of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE), the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS). She is an avid cyclist, enjoys hiking and outdoor/nature photography.
SERVICES OFFERED
Onsite/Virtual Ergonomic Assessments
Onsite/Virtual Health/Wellness Training/Education
Return To Work
Corporate Events
REGISTERED HOLISTIC NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT/CORPORATE WELLNESS SPEAKER
Lisa is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN) and is a nationally recognized consultant and educator specializing in Corporate Nutrition and Weight Management Programs. She has assisted many Canadian organizations ( throughout Ontario and Atlantic Canada) to improve the health and wellness of their employees. She has authored and co-authored books including The Weight Battlefield , Unjunk Your Junk Food: Healthy Alternatives to Conventional Snacks and the Label Lessons eBook series. As an avid educator in Natural Nutrition, she has taught at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and Centennial College and has been a contributor to several nutrition websites, such as NaturallySavvy.com, the Healthy Shopper, and blogs on the Huffington Post Canada.
She is a member of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition Alumni Association (CSNNA-NS) and serves as the Alumni Advisor for the Atlantic Provinces where she mentors CSNN graduates.
Lisa was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 for her work in the Holistic Nutrition industry within Canada.
SERVICES OFFERED
30 Minute Virtual Nutrition Consultations
Onsite/Virtual Corporate Nutrition and Healthy Eating Seminars
Onsite/Virtual 1 : 1 Nutrition Coaching
Onsite/Virtual Weight Management Programs
Onsite/Virtual Wellness Seminars
Corporate Events
Wellness Retreats
CERTIFIED MEDICAL EXERCISE and NUTRITION SPECIALIST/PERSONAL TRAINER, COACH PRACTITIONER and REGISTERED HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST
Heather is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Mary’s University. Through her own personal medical and fitness journey she transitioned her passion of healthy living into helping people achieve their own health and fitness goals with her specialty training and offerings in the areas of Cancer/Medical Fitness/Exercise, Diabetes/PreDiabetes Medical Fitness/Exercise, Healthy Aging and Medical Nutrition.
She also holds certification in Mat Pilates for Cancer Exercise, Bosu Balance Trainer, Indoor Cycling and Group TRX.
She is also is co-author of the Natural Nutrition Coach ® Program and book - Lymphedema: What You Haven’t been Told and What You Need To Know.
SERVICES OFFERD:
Virtual/Onsite Specialty Health Fitness Coaching and Sessions
Virtual/Onsite 1:1 Employee and Group Specialty Health Nutrition Coaching
Virtual/Onsite Health and Wellness Education Seminars
Corporate Events
Wellness Retreats
PERSONAL TRAINER
Sonny brings his life long passion for fitness as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. His athletic background is rooted in his love of combat sports and as a competitor including boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian jujitsu and is thrilled to have the opportunity to help other reach their fitness goals. Sonny is a Certified Instructor in Schwinn Indoor Cycling, TRX Suspension Training, TRX RIP Training, Agatsu Joint Mobility and Movement, Agatsu Kettelbell, Agatsu Speed and Strength and Muay Thai Kickboxing.
Favourite Quote “The only limitations one has are the ones they place on themselves” Muhammad Ali
SERVICES OFFERED:
Onsite/Virtual Personal Training Programming
Onsite/Virtual Fitness Classes
Onsite/Virtual Mobility and Active Stretching
Corporate Events
Wellness Retreats
PERSONAL TRAINER
Leanne brings 10+ years of experience in personal training, with competitive bodybuilding experience as well. Her certifications and extensive knowledge of strength training and mobility will help employees achieve their fitness goals. Her goals are to inspire people/employees, as she leads by example to create a positive and healthy lifestyle. Leanne has a background in competitive bodybuilding and is also a Certified Instructor in Kettlebell, TRX Suspension, Active Isolated Stretching and Muay Thai Kickboxing.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Onsite/Virtual Personal Training Programming
Onsite/Virtual Fitness Classes
Onsite/Virtual Mobility and Active Stretching
Corporate Events
Wellness Retreats
PERSONAL TRAINER
Lindsay has worked in the corporate world of healthcare for the past 13 years, which has allowed her to understand the importance of health and wellness amongst employees. She has a strong passion for fitness and living an active lifestyle and has a background in competitive bodybuilding. She is a Certified Personal Trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and is also working on additional certifications in Nutrition Coaching, Weight Management and Exercise Therapy.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Virtual Personal Training Programming
HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPIST, SELF CARE SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT
Giada, based in beautiful Galway, Ireland, is a massage therapist that provides remedial advice, practical self care and stress management strategies to individuals managing pain and discomforts. She is a graduate of Canada’s Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Virtual 1:1 Self Guided Massage Therapy
Virtual/Online Self Care Solutions Course
60 and 90 Minute Webinars
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Kimberley, a graduate of Kine Concept Institute for Massage Therapy and Research, has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2002. She is an active member of the College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB ), the Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists ( ANBMT), and The Chamber of Commerce and Accelerators Organization.
She also holds additional Certifications in several complementary modalities such as TDR-WM Cupping and Aromatherapy.
SERVICES OFFERERED:
Onsite/Virtual Corporate Massage Therapy
Onsite/Virtual Education Seminars
Corporate Events
Wellness Retreats