I am a mom of 5 kids, who loves to volunteer in the community and participate in martial arts. I have always been passionate about nutrition and wellness, how we impact the environment and how it impacts us. Once I became a mom I realized how important it was to be in tune with my body, and listen to what it needs to be the best version of myself that I can be for me, my family and those around me. Motherhood has taught me that life is a journey of ups and downs, for growing and learning, and for me, being at The WOMB means we don’t have to do this journey alone.

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Andrea is a Child Sleep Consultant and Certified Gentle Sleep Coach as well as a Postpartum Doula and mother of three. She started her sleep practice in 2004 after supporting families as a Postpartum Doula for many years. Since then, Andrea has completed several training programs starting with Naturally Nurturing in the UK and the Gentle Sleep Coach Certification program with Kim West. Since has helped over 5000 families get better sleep, including providing over 10,000 hours of in-home sleep support.

In her sleep practice, Andrea uses a variety of methods and tailors sleep plans to take family values and child temperament into account. She believes in offering support to children as they learn the important skills for a good night’s sleep, employing the gentlest methods possible with the goal of seeing results in a time frame that is reasonable for each family. Sleep coaching methods include coping strategies, sleep nurturing and gentle sleep coaching when appropriate, focusing on supportive, responsive methods such as fading and cue-based strategies.

Philosophy: Offering gentle support and sleep help for families while promoting secure attachment. Supportive of breastfeeding, attachment parenting, co-sleeping, infant mental health and informed choice.

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Dr. Geneviève Puckerin brings her love, vibrant energy and expertise in Naturopathic medicine to The WOMB. She completed her undergraduate Honours degree in Health Sciences at Western University, and graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2019. She is a registered Naturopathic Doctor with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is also a certified and practicing Birth Doula.

During Dr. Genevieve’s fourth year internship at CCNM she developed a special interest in women’s and pediatric health. She has experience treating a variety of conditions including infertility, PCOS, menopause, metabolic syndrome, stress, anxiety, IBS, ADHD, autism, and much more.

Dr. Genevieve is also very passionate about multi-cultural health and the differences that exist among women and children of various cultures and ethnicities. She has seen first-hand after several trips to Haiti, and working with an indigenous population at her Caledonia clinic, that blanket-approaches to health care is erroneous.

Dr. Geneviève is here to help guide and support you and your family become the best healthy version of yourselves. Through in-depth discussions to get to the root cause, and individualized treatment plans, she strives to help you meet your goals one step at a time.

In her spare time, she can be found spending time with her family and friends, exploring the trails with her fiance and fluffy bernadoodle Beau, or cozying up to devour a good book. She loves to travel and volunteer her time to organizations such as Naturopaths Without Borders and WE.

She looks forward to making a positive mark on your journey of happiness and well-being.

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Becky is a twice Certified Infant Sleep Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and mom of two. Her introduction to the world of infant and child sleep began during her first pregnancy, when she attended a prenatal sleep education class. It was eye opening to gain knowledge and insight on normal infant sleep behaviours and the science behind it, beyond the anecdotal stories and general sleep assumptions in our society.

Parenting a very challenging sleeper fueled her passion to help other families navigate the roller coaster of infant and child sleep. Parents so often question if their baby’s behaviour is normal, and how to sort through the conflicting information out there. She provides parents with the knowledge and reassurance around what is normal, tools to implement during challenging times, and strategies for striking a balance between the fundamental needs of baby and the equally as important well being of the parents.

Becky’s approach is supportive of all types of feeding, co-sleeping, bed sharing and nurturing a healthy and secure attachment. Her sleep calls focus on educating parents in what is developmentally normal and expected for each stage of sleep through the first year and beyond. Each child is unique and every family is different, so all sleep support is customized, working together with parents to create a strategy that works best for them and aligns with their values. Rest assured that YOU are doing an amazing job as a parent, and allow Becky to guide you through the ups and downs of sleep!

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Ummul is a mom to 3 boys, and to 5 spirit children, and a former marketing executive. When her children were young, they turned to yoga, meditation and mindfulness to help their family through through a personal crisis.

Ummul’s passion to serve, was born from her own challenges she faced as a mother of young kids, managing a career and household and not knowing how to take care of herself. She spent many years, overwhelmed and burnt out, which led to fertility challenges, pregnancy losses, PTSD and autoimmune disorder.

She turned these experiences into life lessons, and she trained, embodied and practiced many mind-body-heart activating modalities, which allowed her to heal from burnout, autoimmune disorder and PTSD.

She is a Somatic Trauma Therapist, Certified HeartMath Resilience Mentor, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Educator, Trauma and Pelvic Health Informed practitioner, Yin Myofascial Yoga Practitioner, Certified Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Marketing Specialization.

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Laura’s journey to become a certified Postpartum Doula began as a teenager who found cozy corners in bookstores reading and absorbing like a sponge all the information she could get about birth, newborns and becoming a Mom. After completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology and a rewarding 30+ year career in special education she took the leap to certify as a Postpartum Doula. Her calm, supportive nature provides families with personal support including infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery, bonding, soothing and baby-care as well as the intuition to meet you where you are and see your needs during the fourth trimester.

As a mother of three Laura understands how important postpartum care is. Providing the support to empower birthing parents and their partners to be nourished, feel grounded and empowered to begin or continue the journey of parenthood is her goal. She has a personal interest in Postpartum mental health, having experienced a traumatic birth and recovery with her second baby.

As a self-identified lifelong learner, Laura is committed to knowledge and growth both personally and professionally. In her spare time you’ll find her practicing Yoga, reading historical fiction and exploring the Bruce Trail with her favourite hiking buddies- her husband Matt and black lab Rory.

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Shannon is a dedicated registered social worker with a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in therapeutic counseling. Her areas of focus include; maternal mental health, family dynamics, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, intergenerational trauma, interpersonal relationships, self-worth, and healthy boundary setting.

Drawing from her personal experiences as a mother and her own journey as a human being, Shannon combines her educational background with her life experiences to create a safe and empathetic environment for her clients. She believes in the power of storytelling and providing a nurturing space for individuals to share their experiences and work towards personal growth and healing.

Shannon’s approach is characterized by warmth, compassion, humor, and honesty. She tailors her methods to suit the unique needs of each individual, guiding them on a path towards becoming their most authentic and loved selves.

Shannon provides reduced cost counselling for those who don’t have the resources to access full fee one-to-one therapy. To access this care, please provide your information on this short form and Shannon will contact you directly to set up the appointment.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Shannon finds solace and joy in nature, particularly by lakes and in forests, where she spends quality time with her two young children and her dogs.

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Kaili Ets has been an occupational therapist, working with babies and kids for the past 16 years. She currently provides post-natal visits at The WOMB for babies 0-2 years. In addition to her training and experience as a pediatric occupational therapist, Kaili also holds certifications in Infant Craniosacral Therapy, Attachment-focused and neuroscience based Infant Sleep, as well as in Infant Reflux. She also has training in providing therapeutic care for pre and post frenectomy for tethered oral tissues (TOTs). Here at The WOMB Kaili teaches her Babies @ Play classes, designed to help babies with meeting their motor milestones.

Many things can interfere with the daily occupations of babies and toddlers, and lead to difficulties with daily function. Some examples might include sensory processing differences, body tightness or pain and discomfort, difficulties with motor development and motor skills, and possible neurological causes. Kaili looks at your baby or toddler and family with a very holistic approach based on her many areas of expertise, using a combination of body stretching, body movement through milestones, craniosacral therapy (a gentle hands-on treatment, almost like a very light massage that releases tension from the fascia surrounding your entire body), and oral motor therapy to help your child be able to participate in their daily lives with more ease. Whether you have concerns with tummy time, motor development, torticollis or plagiocephaly, reflux/colic, sleep, or you are needing pre-post frenectomy therapy, Kaili is here to help you and your little one.

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Brooke Stevens is a Registered Massage Therapist from Dundas, ON. She graduated from Oxford College in Burlington in 2016 in the Massage Therapy program. In 2005, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from Lakehead University after which she worked in the Environmental Conservation field for many years before dedicating her career to healing and wellness.

Brooke completed her Yoga Teacher Training in 2007 and her Perinatal Yoga and Conscious Birthing certification shortly after. She has studied various types of energy healing including Ayurveda, Shamanism, Polarity Therapy and Reiki. She was attuned to the Reiki Master level in 2017.

Brooke has a special interest in the lymphatic system and utilizing Manual Lymph Drainage to reduce swelling during pregnancy and post-surgery. Brooke holds a current First Aid and CPR certification and is a member in good standing with the CMTO. In 2024, she was promoted to Director of Massage Therapy for The WOMB!

In her “spare” time, Brooke enjoys yoga and contemporary dance, paddling, camping, baking sourdough bread, gardening, reading and being an awesome mom to a small human and a dog!

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Diana completed her Master of Science Degree in Physiotherapy at Queen’s University in 2011 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Kinesiology from York University.

Diana discovered her passion for working with children while in school and since graduating has worked in Pediatrics. During this time she pursued additional training focusing primarily on the assessment of children’s development and Pediatric treatment strategies. She has spent her career assessing and treating children aged newborn to 18 years for various conditions including Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, Cerebral Palsy and a variety of other movement disorders, acute Neurological Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Toe Walking, Low Muscle Tone and strength imbalances.

Diana uses a family centered approach that is play-based and consists of hands-on therapy, parent coaching, individualized home programming and education. She believes that the most important piece to treatment is the knowledge a family has around their child’s needs. Her goal is to help families feel empowered in their pursuit of wellness.

When not working, Diana enjoys spending time with her two children and husband, reading, exercising and meditating. She has experienced first hand how incorporating exercise and meditation into her life has positively affected her mental, physical and emotional well-being and has instilled these practices into her own children’s lives as well.

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Kelsey holds both an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Queen’s University. Kelsey is rostered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform internal pelvic exams and is a member of the Women’s Health Division with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Although she loves working with any individuals experiencing bladder, bowel, sexual, and pelvic pain concerns, Kelsey has a specific interest in helping those through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Whether someone is experiencing pain or bladder leakage that is holding them back from their usual activities, or wanting to learn more about preventing pelvic floor and core issues associated with birth, Kelsey loves a good challenge!

Outside of work, Kelsey loves to be on the move! She can be found walking her dog (Ziggy), hiking, figure skating, jogging, or doing HIIT/strength classes. She also enjoys cooking, learning, & designing!

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Concetta has a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy and a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. During her undergraduate degree, she gained experience teaching group classes in Restorative Pilates and also worked as a research assistant in a women’s cardiovascular health lab. Concetta completed clinical placements in pelvic health and pediatrics at Guelph Women’s Health Associates and SMILE Therapy for Kids. She is interested in continuing her education in orthopaedics and pelvic health with a special interest in perinatal care. Concetta practices with a biopsychosocial approach and strives to engage patients as active team players in their care. She is committed to working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve their goals and get back to the activities that are most meaningful to them. Concetta currently holds the position as student representative for the Pelvic and Reproductive Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Through her position, she advocates for increasing awareness and access to pelvic health physiotherapy. She has organized webinars with guest speakers in this field to facilitate lifelong learning in the physiotherapy profession. In her spare time, Concetta enjoys reading, baking, jewellery-making, staying active and practicing Pilates.

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Karen is a trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) Level 2 Practitioner and has just completed IFIO (Intimacy From the Inside Out), a couple counselling modality. She is a Canadian Certified Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner (CC-PMH), Canadian CertifiedBirth & Reproductive Trauma Practitioner (CC-BRT), and Canadian Certified Perinatal Grief & Loss Practitioner (CC-PGL). She has been in private practice for over 20 years working in the Perinatal field as a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and specializes in supporting birthing families who have experienced trauma in their previous birth journeys and/or VBAC/HBACs.

Her experience as a doula has allowed her to understand birth trauma as it unfolds in real time, as well as to witness the reconfiguring of “Mom Parts” in the early postpartum period. The benefits of having intimately supported so many families over the years has allowed her to witness the struggles (and celebrations!) firsthand.

Karen facilitates an Emerging Mothers group that provides unbiased, non-judgmental, and open-ended support for new and emerging parents alongside parents with more than one child. In a group setting, hot button topics such as sleep, feeding, identity, the complexities of relationship changes with partners, one’s own parents, and close friends take centre stage. Karen provides tools, dialogue, discussion, and space for honest conversations about perinatal mental health struggles and celebrations.

She is also the creator and facilitator of The McWilliam Method childbirth preparation and Life With Baby parenting preparation classes, is a certified prenatal & postnatal yoga instructor, lactation educator, and sleep educator.

Karen is passionate about helping families navigate the often surprising and turbulent waters of new parenthood. As a complex trauma survivor, Karen suffered from postpartum depression herself with both her children and strives to help parents understand and integrate the complexities of the early parenting journey.

When not supporting families or attending births, Karen can be found with her teenage & adult children, her husband, two dogs, and two cats. She enjoys reading books in a hammock, paddling on her paddle board, learning about video games with her son and exploring criminology concepts with her daughter.

Karen has recently completed her Level 2 IFS, IFIO (Intimacy From The Inside Out) a couple counselling paradigm utilizing IFS and parts theory.

Practice focus: IFS, Individual and Couple Counselling, Birth Trauma, Grief & Loss, Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Adjustment to Parenting.

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Meet Tammy, an extraordinary individual with over 15 years of experience empowering others. As a Fertility Life Coach, Energy Healer Practitioner, Mental Health Aider, Fertility Ambassador, and Educational Assistant, Tammy is a wellspring of knowledge and support.

Tammy serves as a Support Group Leader and Fertility Ambassador with Fertility Friends Foundation, offering hope and guidance to those navigating their fertility journeys. She also collaborates with Oasis Fertility Support Network as a Conversation Starter, fostering meaningful dialogue and creating safe spaces for individuals to share and connect.

Tammy serves as a Support Group Leader and Fertility Ambassador with Fertility Friends Foundation, offering hope and guidance to those navigating their fertility journeys. She also collaborates with Oasis Fertility Support Network as a Conversation Starter, fostering meaningful dialogue and creating safe spaces for individuals to share and connect.

Tammy’s mission is clear: to help you realize your value, nurture your self-love, and harness the power within you. She is a steadfast companion on your journey, providing guidance, clarity in decision-making, problem-solving, and alignment with your authentic self.

Her approach combines thoughtful, insightful questions with transformative exercises and techniques that encourage deep self-discovery. Tammy integrates meditation, visualization practices, energy healing, and the creation of a personalized fertility mindset plan to support balance and healing throughout your journey.

In the realms of personal growth, fertility support, and holistic well-being, Tammy stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Her dedication, compassion, and extensive expertise empower you to unleash your true potential, guiding you toward your dream of building a family with grace and confidence”

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Charmaine is a Certified Personal Trainer who turned her interests into a passion when completing her Health Wellness and Fitness Diploma at Mohawk College in 2018. Char is part of the pelvic health team led by Dr Sinead Dufour and continued educating and keeping herself current through pelvic health certifications and workshops.

Char began instructing the Mommy Bootcamps and fell upon the love of helping and educating women on Pelvic health. Char facilitates the Bringing Back your Core Workshop and The Pelvic Health Pfilates classes at The WOMB - at both the Milton and Burlington locations.

Char is a mother to her son, daughter and Furbaby Hope. She enjoys spending most of her summers staying active camping, hiking, biking or relaxing on the beach with her family and Friends.

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Christina has been a Registered Massage Therapist for the past 11 years. She is very passionate about the human body and how it works. She has training and experience in Hot Stone Massage treatments, Pregnancy Massage, Nutritional Therapy, Shiatsu Massage, Cupping, Ultrasound, Tens, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Osteopath techniques, Acupressure and specializes in integrating the different techniques together for a one-of-a-kind massage experience.

She has a degree in Honors Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership from Sheridan College and is currently taking her Master of Counselling and Psychology, Master Herbal Diploma, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Healing Intergenerational Trauma, and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Christina also specializes in Energy Medicine, Quantum Activation, Reiki, Master, Cosmic Alignments and Soul Retrieval and is Star Magic Facilitator Trained- Level 1,2,3. Christina is currently writing her own book about the inner workings of the universe and light codes.

Christina is highly qualified with children and families from her experiences throughout the years working in the foster care system, ran a daycare out of her home, early learning centers, as well as having a blended family of 7. Over the years she has worked with Indigo, Crystal, Diamond, and Rainbow children as well.

She loves Drawing, Meditating, Painting, and being by the Sea. She has a passion for humanity and culture and understands how they intertwine yet are separate entities of each other. We are all connected within the fibers of the universe, yet we weave our individual strings. Christina understands life’s encounters can be inspiring yet challenging at the same time.

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Dr. Lauren Jenkins is a highly qualified and caring professional in the areas of Lactation, Infant Sleep and Chiropractic. Dr.Lauren’s personal experience as a mother has influenced her passion for education and support in areas of development, feeding, and attachment to support and create a positive impact in the lives of her clients. As a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Infant Sleep Specialist and Chiropractor, Dr. Lauren has a wealth of knowledge to help families navigate these important aspects of parenting; and her dedication to families and their well being ensures no client is left without the support they require.

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Angela trained as a dancer in Contemporary Modern dance along with other forms to a professional level at the Toronto Dance Theatre. She was awarded a scholarship at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance.

Her experience reached a new level after giving birth to her first child. She studied at the internationally acclaimed BirthLight for Perinatal Yoga and Baby Yoga with the founder Françoise Barbira-Freedman in the UK in 2004. Her training continued with a certification for Pilates through the Pilates Institute UK, YogaKids foundation, Stott Pilates Total Barre and is a Certified Yoga Teacher from The Yoga Centre of Burlington.

Angela offers simple yet precise instruction to keep the student safe in a pose and allow them to feel capable during the practice. She studied and develops modifications that aim to build strong alignment so participants feel progress. She hopes to guide those who work with her to nurture and trust their inner guru.

Angela leads classes at The WOMB Burlington teaching Prenatal and Fertility Yoga to guide women through yoga to develop inner-strength during times of immense growth. If that’s boosting fertility, conscious conception or adjusting priorities for baby, when a woman is nurtured and balanced, she can focus on what’s important now and lead a powerful life. Through movement, including breath, visualization and meditation embraced on and off the mat, this intention will foster confidence and a strong positive mind and body at any stage of Motherhood.

Angela is also part of the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team led by Dr. Sinead Dufour to teach Pelvic Health Yin Yoga and Barre for Pelvic health. She loves taking her two teenage girls on adventures and encouraging them to have healthy lifestyle habits.

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Gemma is a Registered Massage Therapist at The WOMB Burlington. She graduated from triOS college in 2022 and is fascinated by the human body and how everything functions, especially when growing another life. She has a strong passion for teaching, and loves sharing the knowledge and wisdom she collects on her learning journey, with others!

In 2023, she completed her Reiki Level 2, unlocking the power of energy healing and deepening her massage practice. Gemma also provides myofascial cupping and manual lymphatic drainage. Her treatments are guided by the belief that true wellness includes addressing the physical, emotional and energetic aspects of being and helps to bring these into harmony and balance.

Gemma’s passion and curiosity for holistic healing, will help guide you on your journey to wholeness.

In her personal life, Gemma enjoys travelling, astrology and dancing and is fascinated by life’s mysteries, folklore and paranormal/metaphysical phenomena. She also loves spending time with her family and friends, which includes her two cats, Athena & Aura!

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Nickie has been working and teaching in the fitness industry for over 10 years. She is a certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and Yoga teacher. She has a Bsc in Kinesiology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management. She also has additional certifications in Pre and Postnatal for both Yoga and fitness. She believes that no matter where you start on your fitness and wellness journey she can help you meet your goals. Her focus has always been on training women to create sustainable exercise goals and routines to keep clients healthy and fit through all stages of life. Nickie enjoys staying active with a variety activities including hiking the Bruce Trail, Yoga and Pickleball.

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Gillian Kirkwood is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph. After a career in clinical trial management and the birth of her own children, she decided to change paths to work with parents and infants within the healthcare sector.  This prompted Gillian to return to school to complete the breastfeeding program at Mohawk College, and complete hundreds of clinical hours to be eligible to sit for the IBCLC exam. 

Gillian is passionate about providing non-judgemental, empathetic care and meeting clients where they are in terms of their feeding goals. Whether it’s breast, chest, formula or combination feeding, Gillian is well equipped to help caregivers feel empowered, and give them the tools to succeed on their own terms. 

Gillian currently lives in Burlington with her partner, two children, dog and cat. When she’s not working you will find Gillian spending time with friends and family, reading, or simply enjoying quiet moments at home.

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Andrea began her career as an Athletic Therapist after completing a BSc. in Human Kinetics. After a few years she continued her education to become an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner graduating from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto in 2003. She has had the pleasure of working with individuals of all ages throughout all stages of life for over 20 years. She has a special interest in treating children, and women pre and post pregnancy to help them attain optimal health and wellbeing.

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Meet Samantha Brown, our Human Resources Coordinator at The WOMB! As a wife and mother of two lively kids and a cherished fur baby, Samantha deeply appreciates the quest for a harmonious work-life balance.

With over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness sector, Samantha has donned various hats, including Coach, Kinesiologist, and Customer Services Rep. Throughout this journey, she discovered her genuine passion for guiding individuals towards career success while helping them attain the elusive balance in their lives.

Samantha’s connection with The WOMB began during her second pregnancy when she experienced firsthand the warmth of its community and nurturing environment. Recognizing the perfect fit for her work experience and heartfelt desire to assist others, Samantha eagerly embraced the opportunity to contribute to The WOMB.

Her personal journey underscores the importance of empathy, understanding, and unwavering support for those in need. As the Human Resource Coordinator, Samantha is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work culture where every team member can thrive and realize their full potential.

Excited to be part of The WOMB family, Samantha looks forward to making a positive impact on the lives of both employees and the cherished clients we serve.

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Natalie graduated from Oxford College of Arts, Business & Technology with a Diploma of Massage Therapy, where she previously studied at Equi-Bow Canada in attempts to fulfill a lifelong passion to become an equine bodywork practitioner. During her studies, Natalie was pleasantly surprised with a pregnancy, where 9 months later she would meet the light that propelled her purpose and journey as a Registered Massage Therapist specializing in women’s and children’s wellness. “It is my personal mission as a woman and a mother who resides and works within the Halton Region, to provide purposeful integrative care to the local families, mothers and children seeking massage and other wellness services, to optimize their personal health.

Providing clients with the utmost professional and personalized treatments to suit their wellness goals, while maintaining a general focus on calming the body, mind and spirit. Taking into consideration that mental health, physical health, emotional health and spiritual health are all working in tandem towards your general wellness, ensuring to include all these factors within treatments to provide the most optimal care.

Carrying the knowledge and empathy towards the lifestyles of parents who desperately require wellness services to ensure they can fully show up for their loved ones, while also understanding our children may carry and absorb the lifestyle stresses of us as parents, and natural stresses from their own little busy lives. Providing services available to support the health and wellness of the families, women and children of Halton will have a direct impact on the collective health and wellness locally, and eventually on a larger scale.”

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Dr. Jessica Santos is a family chiropractor, whose passion lies in working with aspiring, expecting or postnatal mamas, as well as ALL the babes she can possibly handle! While she loves to serve practice members of all ages, she has always held a special love for working with families through the common challenges of pregnancy, parenthood, infancy & childhood – and encouraging families to be able to optimize their life experiences and reach their true potential through chiropractic care. It is her experience as an ‘almost lifetime’ chiropractic patient being adjusted from the age of 3, that inspired her to become a Chiropractor herself.

After completing undergraduate work in Psychology & Kinesiology at both Ryerson & York Universities respectively, she completed her post-graduate degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in 2017 from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). She has completed multiple additional qualification courses through the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association), most notably being her Webster Certification designed to support optimal neurological function and structural alignment throughout mama’s pregnancy, and to encourage baby’s innate impulse and ability to get into an ideal position for birth. She is also certified, and has extensive experience working with the PIPS (Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific) technique and associated bodywork, which is intended to identify and treat suspected or confirmed intraoral dysfunction related to tethered oral tissues (such as tongue tie and lip tie), TMJD, and poor tongue function (both pre and post revision). Her work with infants has allowed her to gain a wide-ranging familiarity working with infants with both common and uncommon infancy and childhood complaints, ranging from colic, reflux and torticollis – to retained primitive reflexes, cerebral palsy, and neurodivergent conditions. Most recently, Dr. Jess has become a Certified Pre and Post Natal Coach (CPPC), allowing her to foster another passion of raising the standard of care for mamas after birth (and beyond) by showing them how to properly regain strength and rebuild their bodies safely and effectively after carrying, birthing and raising their minis.

Dr. Jess has two little girls of her own, which have inspired her to become passionate about researching, developing, and advocating for true informed choice and freedom through pregnancy, birthing, and child-raising experiences. She strongly attributes her incredible experience throughout pregnancy and birth, as well as her continued family wellness, to routine chiropractic care. She prioritizes continued education to grow her knowledge base, to be able to educate her practice members and her community about our body’s innate potential and emphasizes the importance of collaborative care to better serve the families of her community.

In her spare time, Dr. Jess loves spending quality time with her family and friends, as well as travelling, swimming, paddleboarding, & learning about anything related to life span nutrition, fostering immune function, or natural and chemical-free parenting. She is an ocean lover, is obsessed with pasta, loves playing and watching multiple sports, and loves to meet new people – so don’t hesitate to come and say hi!

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Tricia Bousquet is a disciplined, passionate full spectrum doula and Child Educator. With over 30 years of experience working with diverse children with varying abilities, she has mastered the balance of caring for and teaching the whole person. Tricia personifies the comfort and assurance required in child development.

As a wife for 24 years, and a mother of five beautiful girls, she is no stranger to the spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical needs of growing children. Tricia thoroughly and genuinely enjoys being with and supporting families.

Being a life-learner is who she is. While engaging with her in a conversation, you will find her inquiring, kind, friendly, a quick learner and easy to get along with.

Tricia is committed to continual personal growth and development. She is a positive addition to every environment.

She understands the needs of a new family and wants to come alongside them in this wonderful, yet unpredictable time in their lives.

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Brooke Arsenault is a Registered Social Worker who completed her Bachelor of Social Work at Lakehead University. Brooke also holds an undergraduate Honours degree in Child and Family Studies and Sociology from Nipissing University.

Brooke has over 8 years of experience working with children, youth, families and individuals, in diverse counselling,intervention and professional support settings. Brooke is committed to establishing strong therapeutic relationships and strives to ensure that each individual always feels heard, validated and understood. With compassion and understanding, Brooke guides clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

“As a skilled social worker that is also a woman, a mother, and a wife; that has lived experience with the challenges and struggles of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, trauma, illness, loss, motherhood, parenting, partnership and balancing my many roles in life, it is my privilege to accompany you through some of your greatest life challenges. I am here to provide empathy, compassion, and support to facilitate healing and growth, to allow you to reach your fullest mental, emotional and physical potential”.

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After years suffering with various symptoms due to stress, poor digestion and hormonal imbalances, Dr. Mary was thrilled to discover naturopathic medicine and utilize its therapies to treat the root cause of her symptoms. These therapies included but weren’t limited to improving her dietary choices, lifestyle changes and various tools including acupuncture for stress management to address whole body health. By personally experiencing the benefits that simple yet powerful changes can make to one’s health, Dr. Mary gained a renewed appreciation for the power and healing capacity of the human body, when it is properly supported with all the necessary tools.

As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Mary is passionate about making healthy lifestyle choices for her family and encourages her patients to do the same. She focuses her practice on understanding each patient’s unique health story, identifying potential patterns of imbalance and root cause of disease and developing a customized treatment plan to achieve their individual short and long term health goals. Dr. Mary truly enjoys helping her patients realize their potential for health and supporting them through their journey to recovery and health optimization.

She has a special interest in helping children and adults with digestive health concerns as well as helping women with their reproductive and hormonal health. Having given birth (in her home!) to her two daughters and having become a lactation educator, she has further become very passionate about making the best possible choices for achieving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy, empowering labour & delivery, a gentle, healing transition into the postpartum period and ensuring that children reach their optimal potential for growth and development.

When she is not with her patients, Dr. Mary is sharing her passion for naturopathic medicine with family, friends and those who gather at the various talks and seminars hosted within the community. She loves to educate others on complementary healthcare options (as there are many!) and share her personal and clinical experiences as a naturopathic doctor, wife and mother. She does her best to practice what she preaches in living a balanced life, which includes a passion for spending quality time with family and friends, preparing healthy and delicious meals and staying active!

She hopes that she will have the privilege in meeting you and continuing to support you on your journey to optimal health!

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Dr. Brennaugh (she/her) supports individuals and families with a wide range of health goals. She leads her practice with empathy and inclusivity in order to create a safe and welcoming environment for all patients seeking Naturopathic care. Her primary areas of focus include hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, LGBTQ2SIA+ health, and pediatric care.

She completed her undergraduate Honours Bachelor of Science degree at Laurentian University and her Doctor of Naturopathy degree at CCNM. During her time at CCNM, her passions were further explored and solidified through working with clients on both the fertility and pediatric focus shifts, and by completing her Naturopathic Doula certification. She has experience supporting clients with a variety of conditions including menstraul concerns (such as PCOS, PMS/PMDD, and painful periods), infertility, skin concerns, insulin resistance, headaches and migraines, menopause, and pediatric concerns (such as constipation, eczema,frequent colds and flus).

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Brennaugh can be found frequenting hiking trails with her partner and their four-legged companion Harper the German Shepherd, kayaking, crocheting, or spending time with her family during one of their many action-packed game nights. Dr. Brennaugh loves to travel to better her understanding of different cultures and the world around her. However, there’s no place like home - so her most frequent destination will always be the East Coast of Canada to spend time with her family in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Dr. Brennaugh understands that you require a treatment plan that aligns with your lifestyle and unique health goals. This is why she begins by helping clients decode and make sense of their symptoms, conducting any necessary testing, and working together to create an action plan that feels right for them. As a client of Dr. Brennaugh’s, you can expect a safe and judgement-free space where you are encouraged to share your story and ask questions. Education is at the heart of her approach - she strives to ensure clients leave their visits with not only a treatment plan but also the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about their health and create long-lasting changes.

She looks forward to working with you to help you reclaim and maintain your health!

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Gerda is a highly skilled physiotherapist who takes pride in delivering holistic care. She keeps abreast of the latest evidence based research and applies this to clients. Her thorough, insightful and effective assessment enables the development of an integrated and comprehensive client centred treatment strategy. Gerda utilises manual therapy, electrotherapy and dry needling amongst other techniques and has a special interest in postnatal clients and all Women’s Health conditions. Gerda has been a physiotherapist for 12 years in South Africa, England and now Canada! She is a mother to young boys and has taught Pilates for the last eight years as well.

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Jaime Cochren is truly honored to be in the position of General Manager at The WOMB Milton & Burlington.

Jaime started her career at The WOMB as a care team member, offering support through kindness and expertise, which allowed her to grow into this position.

With a strong background in healthcare, particularly in urgent care and Family Health Organization (FHO) settings, Jaime brings 15 years of experience in patient care, triage, collaborative teamwork, and office management.

Being in the role of General Manager at The WOMB excites Jaime as it provides an opportunity to apply her expertise in healthcare office management while leveraging her background as a care team member and her personal journey as a mother. Jaime firmly believes that a well-managed team, combined with dedicated and compassionate care, is essential for ensuring clients receive the loving care The WOMB strives to provide.

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Dr. Ashley Petrina has been a practicing Chiropractor since 2011, after graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic School (CMCC) in Toronto. Prior to that she attended Brock University, where she completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences. Dr. Ashley is passionate about helping her clients obtain optimal health and functionality in order to achieve a fuller quality of life and is a true believer healing from the inside out. She has worked with individuals of all ages and in all stages of life, although has always had a special interest in women’s health and in pre and post natal care. As a mother of three beautiful children, her life experiences have also allowed her to grow an even great passion in pediatric chiropractic. She is continuing to expand her skill base in the field of pediatric chiropractic, spending a vast majority of her continuing education in that area of study. Dr. Ashley is committed to continuing education and patient education, as she believes knowledge is empowering and pivotal to people understanding their bodies and all of its innate potential.

Outside of Chiropractic, Dr. Ashley loves spending time outdoors, travelling and living an active lifestyle with her family and friends. She also enjoys cooking and gardening.

Dr. Ashley is thrilled to be a part of the WOMB Burlington!

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Dr. Sinéad Dufour is an academic clinician who shares here time between clinical pursuits at the WOMB (Director of Pelvic Health) and academic pursuits (Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Science) at McMaster University. She has been a practicing physiotherapist for 20 years. In addition to her expertise in perinatal care, pelvic floor dysfunction and persistent pelvic pain, Sinéad holds multiple certifications in health coaching and functional medicine enabling her to provide incredibly comprehensive care to be able to get of the root of the issue. The nature of pelvic health concerns are complex but do not have to be complicated. Sinéad has skillfully learned how to simplify the delivery of pelvic heath care and make it incredibly accessible and empowering. She utilizes a predominantly virtual care model (sharing in person care with other team members from the WOMB) to deliver exceptional solutions to clients who need help (including men with persistent pelvic pain!). She is often consulted after people have sought care from many other care providers, including other pelvic health physiotherapists, with little improvement. Her care approach often translates to dramatic resolution after only a few care sessions and clients from all over the world seek her assistance. Sinéad is a well-recognized international expert in pelvic health currently consulting for Lansinoh (USA), FIFA (Switzerland), and Urospot (Canada). Sinéad is also very with active several professional organizations (The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and Canadian Pelvic Medicine Society) and serves as a councilor for the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Sinéad is a well-recognized speaker at conferences (and podcasts!) around the world and an advocate for perinatal care and pelvic health.

Relevant Links IG: @dr.sinead https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/sdufour https://embodiaapp.com/courses/?course_instructor_id=173-sinead-dufour https://integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/latest_podcast/reframing-pregnancy-related-pelvic-girdle-pain-with-sinead-dufour-pt-phd/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFkwOxXFGNg (pelvic health and fertility)

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In 1986 Cathy graduated with an Honours Degree in Kinesiology at University of Waterloo. In the years that followed, she furthered her knowledge gaining certifications as a Massage Therapist , NASM Personal Trainer , Certified Fitness Appraiser and Fitness /Spinning / Pilates Instructor.

Her work experience included various settings: • as a Rehabilitation Kinesiologist in private physiotherapy clinics, • as a Fitness Director at a Tennis and Racquet Clubs, • Freelance Personal Trainer, • and as a Massage Therapist and owner of Living Fit a Spinning and Pilates studio.

After years of helping people of all ages recover their ability to move better and improve their health Cathy expanded her skills and knowledge and studied the art of Osteopathy at the CAO in Hamilton and graduated as a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner in 2013. Cathy’s post graduate studies have focused on Pain management, Post Traumatic Stress, and Paediatrics. Combining a passive and active approach Cathy has created a treatment approach that is unique. Using her sensitivity of touch as an Osteopathic Practitioner with over 20 years of teaching movement Cathy’s approaches her work with integrity and reverence to the wholeness of each patient.

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