Ashley graduated from MacEwan University’s Acupuncture program in 2014. After graduation, she began working with clients who had a multitude of ailments; however, it was her experience treating gynecological issues that lead her back to school to study Chinese Herbal Medicine. Ashley has since graduated from the Doctor of Chinese Medicine program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC and is a Registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist.

She has a special interest in the energetics of human emotions and how these interplay into disease, ailments, and suffering. She has worked with clients on a wide range of muscle-skeletal aches and pains, various diagnoses such as Colitis and MS, and is passionate about supporting clients through pregnancy and postpartum.

Ashley strives to use her skills in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to heal all levels of a client’s being; physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, allowing clients to operate at their most optimal form. 

Please note: as Ashley prepares to take maternity leave from February 2023-January 2024, she will continue to accept Initial Herbal Consults but will not be taking on new Acupuncture clients.

Heather is the Lead Client Care Coordinator and the Director of Integrative Health at Park Integrative Health, and a Registered Acupuncturist. In a previous life she was an educator and holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. She says, “I believe that every individual has the capacity to be well – it is my role to support their journey as they move toward a state of remembered wellness.”

Lydia is a Registered Massage Therapist, peer-reviewed published researcher, and Dean’s medal recipient from MacEwan University’s Massage Therapy Program. She is dedicated to providing her clients with bespoke treatments using a range of techniques including Swedish massage, myofascial work, hydrotherapy, trigger point work, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, joint mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, sports massage, and RAPID neurofascial reset. She tailors each treatment to meet the client’s needs. Her previous experience as a professional ballet dancer complements her training as it brings a deep understanding of the body’s movement and function and how to maintain and restore it. Outside of work, you can find Lydia enjoying time outdoors in the river valley with her family or exploring local markets and coffee shops. Lydia’s goal is to work with clients to restore function, alleviate pain, and relieve stress.

Shawna Benoit is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists Association of Alberta. Shawna has 14 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in the area of psychological health and wellness. Her passion is working with children and their families to better understand strengths and challenges that play into the search for wellness. Shawna supports individuals, children and families in the areas of anxiety, depression, adjustment, loss/change, social skills, emotional development, regulation, behaviour and parenting.

She has extensive knowledge of social-emotional and behavioural intervention, training in play therapy and a love for skills training programs for parents and their children. Shawna’s clinical training is primarily based in cognitive behavioural therapy, however, she draws from a number of approaches including Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and Trauma-Informed Practice. Shawna also specializes in psychoeducational assessment of children with learning challenges, intellectual delays, emotional difficulties, behavioural difficulties and developmental delays.

Jen obtained her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta. She creates a safe space where her clients can cultivate self-awareness, develop insights, explore different ways of navigating life challenges, and learn new coping strategies to make positive change.

Jen genuinely cares about her clients, is non-judgemental, relatable, and empathetic. Her counselling style is collaborative, engaging, and feedback orientated. Jen practices from a strength-based, trauma-informed, client-centred approach and utilizes various techniques that best suit her clients’ needs. She has experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Jen also provides EMDR therapy, an evidence-based treatment, that is found to be effective for processing trauma and other presenting concerns. Please note: Jen works with clients who are 18+.

Nikki Featherstone is a registered Art Psychotherapist and Reiki II practitioner who enjoys lifelong passions for art, healing, spirituality, cats, trees, and the sacredness of the everyday. She provides clinical counselling with and without artmaking, holds a designation as a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, and is a member of the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta. Her therapeutic approach is Feminist, Anti-Oppressive, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed, and Spiritually Integrated. Nikki specializes in including the spiritual components of the human experience and welcomes all faiths and/or spiritual traditions. She also offers non-clinical Soul Coaching sessions, which may include ceremony and ritual support, Reiki and drum energetic healing, shadow work, and/or guided spiritual journeys and meditations.

Nikki creates and holds space in a way that allows each person to be exactly who they are, held in non-judgement and acceptance. She openly identifies as a queer woman with many intersecting identities, which deepens her capacity in holding space for populations that face systemic oppression. She works with ages 12 years+ and although she supports a variety of humans in their healing, she has a deep connection to working with adolescent girls, women/femme identified adults, as well as other noted populations: SWs, queer, 2SLGBTQ+, poly/non-monogamous couples and families; minority faith groups (i.e., paganism, eclectic spiritual faith traditions); men/male-identified adults working through cultural programming.

“When I walk with you alongside your healing journey, I will create space that is deeply compassionate, filled with kindness, validation, and radical acceptance, while also modelling healthy boundaries and secure self-attachment. Acting as Guide, I am honoured to be a part of your journey in finding the holistic health that is right for your unique Spirit.”

Ali is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, is a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, and has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology through Athabasca University. Ali works from a collaborative approach, drawing on person-centred, existential, and Gestalt therapies while implementing strategies from other therapies to support clients in meeting their goals.

She enjoys working with all ages and sorts of clients; however, she is particularly focused on addressing issues with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and life transitions. Ali focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients while creating a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. Ali truly believes in the potential that each person has to overcome adversity, to heal, and to see change.

*Ali is currently working Wednesdays and only accepting virtual appointments at this time*

Amy is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, is a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, and has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Amy’s counselling approach is client-centred, attachment-based, and trauma-informed. In her work with clients of all ages she draws on strategies from numerous therapeutic approaches to help her clients reach their goals, find meaning and purpose in their circumstances, connect to their inner strength and wisdom, and achieve overall wellness.

Nancy is a pharmacist certified in Holistic Nutrition.  She graduated, as a pharmacist in 2006 from Laval University in Quebec City.  In 2019, she obtained her Diploma in Natural Nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and became a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant (CHNC).  Nancy truly believes that medications can treat diseases and save lives, but that it is through personalized lifestyle interventions and by addressing the root cause of health issues that we can achieve lifelong wellness.

Laura graduated from the University of Alberta Nutrition and Food Science Program and completed the Integrative Dietetic Internship in 2016. She has worked alongside allied health teams in primary care, including Park Integrative Health since 2018. As a Registered Dietitian, Laura translates scientific research into practical, client-centred recommendations. She aims to provide clarity on misconceptions around nutrition and simplify eating for her clients.

Laura takes a non-diet, intuitive eating approach to nutrition counselling. She focuses on healing or preserving the relationship with food, honouring hunger and respecting fullness. She recognizes there is more to health than the number on the scale and encourages clients to be kind to themselves and respect their bodies. Laura is dedicated to her clients and passionate about supporting them with their nutrition and integrative health goals.

Ardelle’s approach is highly individualized and rooted in intuitive eating, mindfulness, self-compassion, and the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES). As an intuitive eating coach and Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, she will help you cultivate a healthy relationship with both food and your body without trying to control your weight. She focuses on all aspects of health–including food, movement, stress management, coping skills, sleep habits, and more. She will help you learn how, what, and when to eat based on your body’s own internal cues of hunger, satisfaction, and fullness, rather than external cues like diets, food rules, or meal plans.

Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, she will explore your food beliefs, behaviours, and internal self-talk while delving deep into what food means to you. She’ll help you raise awareness of the emotions behind your food choices, challenge negative thought patterns, and start to create more positive patterns and behaviours. She offers a compassionate, non-judgemental, body-positive, and weight-inclusive coaching environment, to help turn your food obsession into food freedom.