Danielle (she/her) is a psychotherapist-in-training. She is primarily a relational therapist although her approach is informed by Gestalt Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

Danielle’s particular psychotherapy focus is on relationships, parenting, teens, and individuals confronting challenges in a relationship with a partner, child or parent.

These primary connections in our lives can be both demanding and fulfilling. It is frequently those closest to us who evoke our most intense emotional responses. Uniquely, Danielle defines “people in relationship” as couples, siblings, parents/children, co-parents, divorced people who are connected by children or other factors, etc. This definition offers a more comprehensive therapeutic reach and encourages people to consider therapy for relationships other than with a spouse.

Danielle’s work with clients is grounded in empathy, compassion and practicality, with a view to creating meaningful, connected relationships. Danielle also offers professional relationship management support to C-suite executives.

Danielle is a mother of two teens and has been married for over 20 years. She admits that her marriage has been a rollercoaster, and the outcome of challenging, meaningful work with her husband has been very rewarding.

Danielle connects and de-stresses through volunteer work and teaching morning fitness classes. In a previous life, she was admitted to the Bar of Ontario. She is also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

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Neelam Bains (she/her) is currently a psychotherapist-in-training at the Toronto Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education. Neelam works with a diverse population of adults and youth using relational, somatic and mindfulness approaches. With sensitivity to her client’s trauma, felt sense, and inner knowing, therapeutic sessions provide a safe and dignity-oriented space for cultivating shifts in established patterns. As such, possibilities arise to build the capacity for meaning-making and reorienting perspectives to experience groundedness in self-awareness and agency. Neelam accepts only online appointments, and looks forward to connecting with you in that format.

With a background in osteopathy, mindfulness and continuum movement, Neelam brings over 25 years of somatic-focused clinical practice to her therapeutic work with clients. Integrating emotions and sensation, cognitive processes and body-centred attunement, this collaborative and creative approach facilitates reconnection with self and others.

She is a mother of teenagers and practices meditation, yoga, somatic awareness and gardening. In addition, Neelam is profoundly interested in approaches and embodied pathways that inspire compassion with self, ecology, community and the world.

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Dr. Katarina Bulat (she/her) graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2000 Cum Laude and Clinic Honours, and is a recipient of the Sommacal/Hoskins award. She opened Danforth East Wellness in 2004 after working at another chiropractic clinic in the neighbourhood. She is passionate about being a contributor to the health and care of individuals and families. Because of Dr. Bulat’s history of musicianship, she also enjoys helping musicians improve their performance quality, and play or perform with greater ease.

When she is able, as she is a parent to two young ones, Dr. Bulat is an avid amateur curler, cross-country and alpine skier, and loves swimming and camping. She also enjoys classical music performances and singing in choirs.

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Natasha Burrow (they/them) is a registered psychotherapist (qualifying). They are a gender non-conforming/non-binary queer whose approach is a blend of embodiment, metaphor, humor, and vitality. Gestalt therapy is a relational, experiential, and embodied approach with the goal to help you become more aware. This awareness can then help you to see your experiences and issues in new or different ways. Natasha will work together with you to co-create a place to explore this awareness in a supported way.

Natasha holds degrees in both Psychology and Professional Writing with a specialization in Book Publishing. They have an active movement practice as well as training in dance and yoga, which greatly influences their embodied response and awareness within the co-created field. They also facilitate training for Egale Canada on a variety of topics related to 2SLGBTQI Inclusivity and Diversity. Natasha provides support in a variety of areas and strives to yield to the wisdom and autonomy of each client.

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Ann Ching (she/her) is passionate about being a Registered Massage Therapist and finds immense joy in the healing and relief that her massage treatments bring to her clients. She is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan, and incorporates her intuition, knowledge, and practical experience with diverse client groups into her work. Her experience as an educator, and her enthusiasm for learning about the human body and helping people led to her career as an RMT.

As an active individual, Ann enjoys playing multiple sports, being outdoors, travelling and is always searching for the next adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see her paddle boarding out on Balmy Beach this winter!

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Dr. Anita Gill (she/her) graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2006 Cum Laude and is excited to be returning to Danforth East Wellness, where she began her career, after spending five years living in The Big Apple. As a mother to three active girls and a 100lb puppy, Dr. Anita is well aware of the important role that chiropractic care plays in living each day mobile and pain free. She incorporates nutritional counselling and physical exercises to help patients achieve their health goals, while working within their comfort levels. When she is not at work, she enjoys working out, spending quality time with her family and friends, and of course good food! Dr. Anita is looking forward to being a key part in your journey to good health and well being!

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Kate Hilton (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She is primarily a relational therapist although her approach is informed by Gestalt Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Kate’s particular focus is on individuals confronting transitions in their relationships, careers, and identities. While life transitions can trigger profound emotional reactions such as bereavement, anger, anxiety, and depression, they can also be empowering and transformative. Kate enjoys supporting clients through these periods of change.

Kate also works with a limited number of dyadic (groups of two) clients. These might be couples, parent-child, siblings, or close friends. In these sessions, our focus will be on improving communication by understanding dynamic patterns of interaction.

Kate practices online only.

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Renee Long’s (she/her) passion for craniosacral therapy grew from her love for her son after the sudden appearance of his epilepsy during early childhood. Her concern for her child set in motion her commitment to learn craniosacral therapy from Robert Harris and Alix McLaughlin, co-founders of The Cranial Therapy Centre. Her journey led her to become a craniosacral therapist. With her extensive experience, her practice includes treating newborns, toddlers, children, and adults. She additionally uses the modalities of Reiki and fascial release to enhance her practice.

Through her early professional ballet training at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Renee has an attuned familiarity with body movement, which allows her to discover the source of pain or dysfunction, wherever it may present in the body. She graduated with a Masters of Fine Art from Concordia University and integrates the creative aspect of her artist’s mindset with craniosacral therapy.

Renee decided to become a Registered Massage Therapist in 2014 to allow her to expand her knowledge base on behalf of her clients. In addition, this RMT designation allows insurance coverage for craniosacral therapy.

Renee enjoys taking photographs, writing poetry, and riding her electric scooter where she can have fun and feel inspired!

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Chloe (she/her) is a 2019 graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, in Toronto. She is curious about the source of symptoms and finds it very satisfying to discover them, and then treat her clients with this in mind. Chloe is very happy to provide relief of pain and enable movement. She has an interest in myofascial, sports and relaxation massage treatments, and continues to learn through different modalities. She has specific additional training in kinesiotape techniques and pre/post natal treatments.

In her free time, Chloe stays active with bodybuilding and triathlon training. Otherwise, she can be found walking her energetic and sweet dog!

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Dr. Cole Maranger (he/him) graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College class of 2022. While interning in his final year at CMCC, he was certified through the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture program. Back in Halifax, NS., Dr. Cole completed his bachelor of science in kinesiology at Dalhousie University as well as a certificate in disability management.

As an advocate in the power of movement to heal, Dr. Cole loves a treatment plan that includes hands on care and at-home activities. A treatment in clinic often includes recommendations for exercises and stretches to better functional activity and help increase range of motion.

Through university, he competed in varsity ultimate frisbee and many intramural sports. Now, Dr. Cole can be found on the curling rink or badminton courts in the winter and hitting golf and tennis balls in the summer. If he isn’t on the rink, court, or greens, you’ll find him cooking up delicious food or reading a great book.

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Sara Martel (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, shame, self-acceptance, grief, parenting, post-partum, infertility, and pregnancy loss.

Sara approaches therapy as a collaborative relationship, creating an emotionally safe and non-judgmental space for clients to build self-awareness, self-compassion, resilience, and healing. She works primarily through talk-therapy, meaning you can expect sessions to be conversational, while also incorporating techniques such as mindfulness and breath work.

Sara draws on a range of modalities, including Relational Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment, Emotionally-Focused, and Narrative Therapy. Above all, she strives to create an anti-oppressive practice, recognizing the social, cultural, and political aspects of who we are and how we relate to one another.

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Dr. Elisa Petricca (she/her) graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2015 with Clinical Honours. During her intern year she completed the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program. She is also certified in the Webster Technique, specifically used to care for pre-natal patients.

She is a certified Yoga Instructor and believes greatly in movement to help the body heal. She often incorporates yoga based exercises for her patients to take home to help improve the body’s mobility and alleviate tension.

Dr. Elisa was involved in competitive dance throughout her childhood and teenage years and understands the demands of physical activity on the body. She encourages her patients to take an active role in their journey towards optimal health. Her goal is to restore function, prevent injury and assist her patients in achieving a healthy, active lifestyle.

Outside of work, Dr. Elisa enjoys travelling and appreciates time spent with close friends and family.

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Sarah Podolsky (she/her) graduated from her massage therapy program in BC in 2011, where she learned a variety of techniques over 3000 hours in 2 1/2years of study. She then moved back to the Toronto area in 2013. Sarah has taken extra courses in Manual Lymphatic drainage through Dr. Vodder to be able to help with inflammation, swelling, and lymphedema, which helps a variety of patients, in particular with those who have had cancer treatments. Her knowledge in the myofascial field is continuously growing, including some experience with kinesio taping.

Sarah’s whole body approach to work means that if it is possible, all sides of the body are treated using various levels of palpation. She is enthusiastic about working with colleagues from different schools and backgrounds, making it possible to share and expand knowledge.

Aside from working, she likes to sing in a group setting, read, and attempt to grow herbs in her apartment window.

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Cassie (she/her) is deeply and joyfully committed to the healing power of touch and is delighted to be part of the Danforth East Wellness team. She is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and a graduate of the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. She is also a Rosen Method practitioner and is also certified to practice craniosacral techniques.

In her Rosen practice, Cassie is passionate about listening to the body and bringing curious and compassionate touch to physical holding.

Cassie’s practice is informed by three decades of body-mind engagement including meditation, movement improvisation, yoga, expressive arts practices and gardening. She loves growing food, sharing seeds and playing in and on water.

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Kate (she/her) is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a Breastfeeding Educator, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth and Infant Sleep Educator, and Yoga Instructor. She is also a trained Primary School Teacher.

Kate lives in the East End with her partner and 3 young children. When she’s not working with or talking about babies - or chasing after her own children, she can be found in a yoga, Pilates or barre class, or drinking smoothies or tea with friends.

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Kevin Sparks (he/him) is a psychotherapist in training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. In his therapy practice, he encourages his clients to focus on what comes up moment to moment, providing support for his clients to share their story and creating a safe place to explore.

Kevin brings a unique perspective in his therapeutic approach, informed by his work in supporting individuals with physical and developmental differences, children and youth, and families processing life transitions, challenging emotions and traumatic experiences. A variety of art forms are used in his work including drama, visualization and storytelling to encourage self exploration and healing.

Kevin works with a diverse population of individuals, both in person and online.

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Bonnie (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of the Danforth East Wellness Team. As a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy she utilizes a holistic approach when working with each individual client, tailoring each massage to their specific needs. Bonnie is skilled at Relaxation Deep Tissue Massage using Hot Stones to prepare and soften the muscle tissue. Depending on the client needs and goals she taps into a variety of methods such as general Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, muscle energy techniques and Thai massage. She incorporates and weaves higher vibrational work into her sessions, as well using old healing wisdom of Reiki, meditation, light work and crystalline energy.

Bonnie has been analyzing and studying the body all of her life. Her first love and career was dance, later transforming to become a group fitness, yoga instructor and personal trainer. She has dedicated the past 35 years of her life working one-on-one with people in regard to their health, wellness, movement and meditation. Bonnie feels comfortable with all demographics and ages, from the very young to the senior and elder population. She has specialized training in the aging body in regard to strength, fall prevention, disease and pain management. Bonnie is a mom of two and also understands the pregnant body very well. She is here to support you through all the ebbs and flow of your life and your journey here on this earth. She provides a safe haven where people can heal and feel comfortable in their skin again. A homecoming to yourself, your body and your spirit.

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