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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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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Falon is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a graduate of the Mohawk College Breastfeeding Program. She is passionate about helping families reach their unique feeding goals. Falon is dedicated to providing respectful, non-judgemental, and empowering care in a safe and friendly environment.

Falon has worked in healthcare administration since graduating with her Honors Bachelor degree from the University of Toronto, but she knew with certainty that she had found her passion for infant feeding when she walked her own breastfeeding journey with her first baby who was born prematurely and stayed in the NICU.

Outside of working with wonderful families at The Womb, Falon enjoys spending time with her family, thrifting, and staying active.

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Anita is an international board certified lactation consultant, lactation educator and a member of CAPPA Canada. Anita’s aim is to help mothers reach their breastfeeding goals in a non-judgmental, accepting and natural approach. She volunteers her time with the Halton Breastfeeding Connection both as a volunteer for mother-to-mother support and with the Advisory Committee while also committing her time as Treasurer for the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative. She is a graduate of the Breastfeeding Program at Mohawk College where she also teaches Advanced Breastfeeding Practice.

Anita has her MBA and previously worked in the business world until the birth of her children. She found her passion for breastfeeding at that time and decided to make it a career. In additional to also working at a private clinic in Burlington, Anita enjoys an active lifestyle, baking and spending time with her family. Anita lives in Oakville with her supportive husband and her 2 wonderful children.

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Gabriella Tozser has been practicing massage therapy since 2009 and is a valued member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario. During Gabriella’s massage sessions, her goal is to ensure her clients experience treatments with the most therapeutic effects achieved. Her expertise extends to various popular modalities such as Swedish Massage, Massage Therapy with Cupping, CranioSacral Therapy, and Prenatal Therapy. Additionally, she has been a Reiki Master of Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki Ryoho since 2017.

Gabriella’s favorite hobbies are hiking and spending time in nature with her family and her dog.

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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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Jennifer has been a Registered Massage Therapist since the year 2000 and has worked closely with many health care professionals to assist clients in finding the treatments that will be most effective in their healing process. Jennifer uses Swedish massage, myofascial and lymph drainage techniques, as well as trigger point therapy and is comfortable treating individuals from infants through to aging adults with special attention to treating stress and tension-related symptoms, pregnancy and post-natal discomfort, sports injuries, work-related injuries, Motor Vehicle Accident recovery and other health concerns.

Jennifer trained at Canadian Therapeutic College in Burlington and is a certified dance teacher and outdoor enthusiast in her spare time. She has also completed a Bachelors degree in Biblical Studies and Counselling at Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener.

Jennifer most loves to spend time with her husband and two young sons hiking and camping.

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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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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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To book with Dr. Sinead please use our Burlington booking page

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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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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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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Rachel has always had an interest in working with pre and postnatal women. In 2017 she graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BSc in Kinesiology and a minor in psychology. Rachel decided to continue her education to become a Registered Massage Therapist and in 2020 graduated from the Ontario College of Health and Technology. While completing her RMT diploma she took additional courses in pre and postnatal massage treatments, which included a placement at Sunnybrook Hospital. This combined knowledge allowed her to gain valuable practice in working with women who were experiencing different pregnancy journeys. These experiences deepened her prior interest in allied health care for pre and postnatal women. Rachel uses Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques, myofascial and manual lymph drainage techniques.

She is excited to be a part of the team at The Womb.

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Passionate for babies and belly bumps, Dr. Diane Meyer is a sought after expert in Chiropractic care amongst Mothers to be and their babies. Mom to four fabulous and holistically raised children, Dr. Diane lives the Chiropractic principle that health comes from the inside out.

Since 1994 Dr. Meyer has held a Fellow of the International Paediatric Association. In 2006 she completed a 3 year Diplomat specialty with the American Council of Chiropractic Paediatrics.

A popular speaker amongst community groups and at established institutes such as the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and McMaster’s Midwifery program, Dr. Meyer continuously strives to educate others about the Chiropractic life as well as enhance her skills and education as a leader assisting families with their pre and post natal experience.

Dr. Meyer currently uses a variety of techniques, including: - Thompson Terminal Point - Activator - Kale Upper Cervical - Bio-Geometric Integration - Torque Release Technique - Cranio Sacral Technique - CATS Cranial Technique - Diversified - Toggle - SOT

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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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Ameena is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Her passion for maternal and infant health and nutrition led her on this path. She is devoted to supporting women’s health in an evidence-based practice. Ameena believes in putting your goals first and course correcting as your journey evolves, while maintaining an important familial connection. Ameena spends her days immersed in biopharmaceutical research as a Clinical Research Professional in Global Study Management. Although she moonlights as a Lactation Consultant, she is extremely dedicated to her profession as a Lactation Consultant! She is a strong believer in women empowering women as well as ensuring all unique families have access to infant feeding support.

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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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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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Faryal holds a Bachelors of Science and Masters of Physiotherapy degree from McMaster university. She is rostered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform internal pelvic exams. Faryal is a dedicated Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist with a passion for helping women navigate their health concerns and work towards a path of informed healing and improved quality of life. She firmly believes in prioritising compassion, empathy, and personalised care so she can help empower women with the knowledge and tools necessary for active participation in their journey towards recovery. By fostering a therapeutic alliance between herself and her clients, she strives to create a safe and non-judgemental environment where each person feels heard, understood, and supported. Faryal remains deeply committed to ongoing professional development by staying up to date with the latest research and advancements in pelvic floor physiotherapy. This fuels her dedication to raising awareness and promoting knowledge translation related to pelvic floor health. Outside of her professional pursuits, Faryal enjoys travelling around the world, being out in nature, experimenting with cooking, and designing her home!

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Dr. Minal Gandhi’s inspiration to become a Chiropractor began while she was a young high school student. She began having headaches in her teens and tried a variety of treatments, with no relief. She had an interest in health sciences, and on a whim decided to give Chiropractic a try. Not only did she find relief, she also found her calling. Her passion has grown from delivering full family care to prenatal, postpartum and pediatrics. Dr. Minal has been in private practice since 2006. She is committed to continuing education and to giving her patients the most up-to-date care.

A mother herself, Dr. Minal is intimately aware of the issues surrounding pregnancy, birth and recovery. Dr. Minal is thrilled to be a part of The Womb and serving it’s wonderful clients with gentle and loving hands.

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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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Faezeh Asadi is a devoted yoga instructor with over 12 years of experience exploring and practicing various aspects of yoga. She holds certifications as an RYT® 200, RPYT®, and Somatic Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, and has specialized training in Hypnosis for Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum. Faezeh specializes in Pre and Postnatal Yoga and offers a diverse range of classes, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Chair, Restorative, and Therapeutic Yoga. She also leads workshops on women’s health, focusing on topics like Pelvic Floor Health, the Menstrual Cycle, and Menopause. Her classes are a welcoming space designed to foster self-awareness, strength, and inner stability. Faezeh is passionate about supporting mothers through the transformative stages of pregnancy and postpartum, helping them build a deeper connection with their bodies and babies. Faezeh is thrilled to be part of THE WOMB, where she can further her yoga practice and contribute to the community’s wellness. She looks forward to sharing her love for yoga and collaborating with the community to create a nurturing, supportive environment for everyone.

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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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Dr. Andrea Picardo, ND is passionate about enabling others to reach their full potential and guiding them on their personal health journey. She believes in equipping her patients with the information they need, while empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. She is ready to support her patients every step of the way, assist them with any barriers to health they may have and help them meet their goals and feel heard. Her practice focuses include reproductive and hormonal health, pregnancy support, and pediatric care.

Dr. Andrea obtained her degree from CCNM (the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine) here in Toronto. She completed her internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, where she was chosen for the competitive Pediatric Focus Shift. She also helped provide accessible and affordable naturopathic care to the community at the Sherbourne Community Health Clinic. After graduating, she has been certified as a birth doula by York Regional Doulas and has also been certified to provide facial rejuvenation and cosmetic acupuncture.

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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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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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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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As a mother of 4, I have had a love for children, and from a young age, always wanted to be a mom. When I was introduced to the Post-partum Doula industry, I knew it was perfect for me. This was the perfect way for me to both work with babies and share my love and knowledge of the joys of parenting with others.

Ever since completing the CAPPA Canada Post-Partum Doula training course in 2007, I have been working with and supporting families in navigating the wonderful but challenging time after a new baby, or babies’ arrival. Almost from the beginning, I have worked mostly with twins, but each situation and client is an individual and chance to help a family. The importance for each family to have caring, unbiased, support and accurate information, as they are learning what parenting strategies work best for them, is the basis for my professional philosophy.

My emphasis on good sleep for the whole family is a result of the exhaustion I felt during the early years of my own children, when I became keenly aware of the importance of good support and regular, quality sleep.

My goal for all the families I support is to help them start off on the right foot as well as feel confident and capable of handling whatever challenges new parenthood throws at them moving forward.

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Upasana Grover completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Toronto in 2013 and received her Honours Bachelors of Science from McMaster University in 2011. Upasana has received many certifications in pelvic health and enjoys working with women during their prenatal and postpartum journey. She loves empowering new moms and helping them heal physically, mentally, and emotionally after childbirth. Upasana uses holistic approach in her practice and implements individualized treatment plans based on patient’s goals.

Upasana loves spending time with her 2 kids and husband. She is very excited to be part of the Womb because of her own amazing experience of working with many different practitioners during pregnancy and postpartum.

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The development of humans from birth, to childhood, to adolescence is an ever-changing journey. While these years can be filled with play, laughter and learning, life can throw curveballs and create challenging circumstances which require developmentally appropriate explanation, support and empowerment.

That’s where I come in!

My name is Faiza and I am a certified child life specialist! What’s that you ask? Child life specialists are healthcare professionals who work with infants, children, teens and families in various capacities. Using a family-centered framework, we provide therapeutic play, procedural preparation, and education to reduce fear, anxiety and pain. In the hospital, I can be seen helping children cope with blood work and vaccines, explaining a new diagnosis, connecting siblings during hospitalization, and providing memory making activities during end-of life.

I completed my undergraduate program in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Guelph-Humber. I also have a masters in Child Life and Paediatric Psychosocial Care from McMasterU. Since then, I got my certification, started working at Sick Kids and supported the Michael Garron Paediatric Vaccine clinic. When I’m not at work, you’ll find me and my toddler playing with pop-its, bubbles and chasing one another at the park!

My passion is to bring child life into the community to provide your child with a safe and empowering space. Child life at the WOMB can look like (but not limited to):

Preparing a sibling for a new baby in the house or in the NICU Providing support for needle fear and anxiety Supporting children through an upcoming procedure or experience (surgery, hospital admission, home birth) Developmentally appropriate explanation of new diagnosis’ Memory making and celebration of life activities Learning about attachment and strategies to promote healthy bonding End of life support Grief and loss activities for loved ones (including pets!)

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For nearly 15 years I have had the privilege of practising as a Mental Health Professional and hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I’ve ventured into the hearts of countless individuals, families, and communities, nurturing them through their journeys of healing and growth. My therapeutic approach to treatment includes; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the courage of Exposure Therapy, the warmth of Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and the personalised touch of Individual Therapy.

My fluency in Urdu and Hindi serves as a bridge of understanding and welcoming those whose first language is not English. As an immigrant myself, I have learned to understand and connect with clients who are in the midst of a life’s transitions and have used this personal experience to form a deeper connection with those whose journeys mirror my own.

It is through my lived experiences and educational background where I find the deepest resonance with my clients. From working with children, adults, couples and seniors I look forward to joining The WOMB team and providing my love and expertise to help my clients find their full potential.

For nearly 15 years I have had the privilege of practising as a Mental Health Professional and h... Read More

Karen is a trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) Level 2 Practitioner and IFIO Couple Counsellor. 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.

Karen is a trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) Level 2 Practitioner and IFIO Couple Counsellor... Read More

Lauren is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist, graduating with honours from Humber College. With over 300 hours of experience working with diverse populations, she has also completed specialized training in prenatal care, enhancing her ability to support expectant families. In addition, Lauren is a certified full-spectrum doula, offering compassionate care through all stages of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her approach to massage therapy is rooted in client-centered care, working collaboratively to help you achieve your goals—whether it’s pain management, stress reduction, or easing discomfort. Beyond her work, Lauren has a passion for sustainable living, yoga, mindfulness, and loves spending time outdoors with her family.

Lauren is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist, graduating with honours from Humber College. ... Read More

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.

Tricia Bousquet is a disciplined, passionate full spectrum doula and Child Educator. With over 30... Read More

With 12 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I’ve worked across pediatrics and the return-to-work field. My deep-rooted passion for supporting children and families has only grown stronger through my own fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences. These personal insights have inspired me to apply my OT skills in new and impactful ways for this community. At home, I’m a proud mom to a vibrant three-year-old, an almost 11-month-old, and a loyal 7-year-old Australian Shepherd—our family’s original baby. When I’m not working, I love getting lost in a good book, spending time at our family cottage, and teaching and practicing Pilates.

With 12 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I’ve worked across pediatrics and the r... Read More