The Team
Who We Are
Susan Hodson
Founder, Reiki Master Teacher
Sue is a naturally gifted intuitive who has nurtured a passion for helping others since she was a young child. Her ability to connect with Universal Energy and tap into your higher self allows her to bring you messages that support your highest good. She offers clients the deep benefits of Reiki healing as well as a space to find relaxation, new-found insights, and a deeper connection to self and source. She encourages clients to be empowered in their life and develop a spiritual practice that brings that sense of peace, relaxation, and self-love.
Jess Damen
Reiki Master Teacher
Jess Damen is a Reiki Master Teacher who has been practicing Reiki for over 15 years. Throughout her life her curiosity for the other side and psychic happenings was strong. Jess has a well-rounded approach to energetic modalities, often mixing more than one kind to achieve results. The intention is always for the highest good of those who seek wellness and peace. Wellness is a cooperative action both by those who seek and those who provide, working together towards what best serves the soul at any given time.
Julia Vandewalle
Holistic Nutritionist
Julia is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and has her B.A. Honours in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is Culinary Certified and is certified in Hot Stone Massage. She has a passion for helping others live a healthy and vibrant life!
​Julia focuses on the mind, body and spirit in everything that she offers. She truly believes that all of these aspects are important to thrive!
Leslie Switzer
Dancing for Birth Teacher, Light Doula & Innate Postpartum Care Provider
Leslie is a self-taught natural healer with over 30 years of experience. Her laidback approach will immediately put you at ease. Fascinated by everything energy, Leslie grew with a passion to learn. Along with her wealth of knowledge Leslie views life through the lens of wonder and delight.
Nichola Taylor
MSW, RSW
Nichola is a registered social worker with 20 years of clinical experience and 10 years of mindfulness practice. She has worked within the local health system as well as with small, non-profit and large, international organizations to offer assessment, facilitation, teaching and psychotherapy to individuals and groups who are grappling with a variety of issues. Known for her gentleness, compassion, integrity and non-judgmental style, she is a firm believer in our innate capacity for emotional and physical healing. Recognizing that pain is an inevitable part of human life, she is deeply honoured to walk alongside others offering support and evidence-based skills (Mindfulness, CBT, MBCT, DBT and EMDR) to reduce suffering and facilitate growth.
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Master of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto (1999)
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Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), McMaster University,Hamilton (1998)
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Post-graduate training and supervision in CBT, MBCT and EMDR (2002 to present)
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Registered member in good standing with OCSWSSW and OASW (current)
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