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Diplomate certified CranioSacral Therapy Somato...

Sessions are professional, safe and deeply honor each client's personal path and orientation. They naturally facilitate access to greater health, joy, self-esteem, laughter, structural alignment and spiritual clarity. Some specific modalities may include: craniosacral therapy, somato emotional release, visceral manipulation, myo-fascial unwinding, lymph drainage therapy, esoteric healing, sound healing, therapeutic dialogue & imagery; Inner child, masculine, feminine & sub-personality integration; past lives, dream work, chakra clearing, grounded meditation, inner guidance, expressive movement and spiritual counselling, but mainly; a pure natural light-heartedness that helps us to align with our own true Self where we will find all the wisdom and love we could ever need to guide us through life's challenges and transitions from birth through death. I am also honoured to serve as a spiritual death doula and I also love working with all kinds of animals, but especially dogs, and with infants, children and teenagers. Skype long-distance sessions are a powerful option for energy/awareness/alignment/embodiment-focused sessions.

Counselling

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Disordered Eating Counselling

ServicesAt Pacific North Nutrition we want to help you achieve your health-related goals. Some areas that we specialize in include:-Diabetes Management-Food Sensitivities-Heart Health-General Nutrition-Inflammation and Autoimmune Disorders-Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Colitis, Celiac)-Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-Kidney Disease-Nutrient Deficiencies-Vegetarian, Vegan Diets-Weight Management-Women’s Health-Grocery store tours, cooking classes, family counseling and corporate events are also available.If you are looking for a service that is not listed above, please contact us for more information.AboutRachel Dickens is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and founder of Pacific North Nutrition.A member of Dietitians of Canada and is registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Griffith University in QLD, Australia. After graduating Rachel worked in private practice, diabetes management, and Aboriginal health. Her love for the Pacific Northwest Coast of BC brought her back to Canada to settle in Victoria where she currently works for Island Health in the Diabetes Education Centre.Rachel has over 6 years experience working as a Dietitian and loves sharing her knowledge of healthy eating and cooking. She is passionate about the healing powers of food and empowering individuals to reach their health-related goals. She specializes in weight-loss, vegan and vegetarian diets as well as chronic conditions including diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and heart health..

Life CoachDepression Counselling Energy...

Angela StrankTransformation Expert  +  Intuitive Healer  +  Author  +  SpeakerAngela is passionate about using her profound gifts to assist others in transforming and living their best lives. She is much much more than a Life Coach, Intuitive Healer and Teacher. Angela is often referred to as the Life Changer. Using her gifts and talents she helps clients move through major life challenges into successful outcomes. Her gentle trusting nature, deep compassion, and intuitive gifts have touched the lives of many.“I believe that everyone deserves to THRIVE.I believe that the limiting beliefs, fears and negative stories we tell ourselves keep us small and held down. I believe we have to grow into the experience of thriving and to do so we have to learn to let go. Let go of the path we think we should walk to embrace the path we are meant to live. Let go of the idea that we are somehow flawed so we can remember how beautiful we are.I am here to help you remember your truth. I will support you in letting go of the LIMITING beliefs that are in your way and help you to say “yes” to life you were born to live.In my practice I have helped people just like you for nearly 20 years. I have witnessed countless people all around the world transform their lives one light at a time. I want the same for you.It’s time to shine.”.

Counselling

I’m Julie, and I provide individual counselling to struggling teens and to adults who are having difficulties coping with the inevitable ups and downs of life. I believe that even the most confident and capable of us can sometimes get stuck in challenging circumstances and unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that unwittingly take us away from what matters most. My approach to counselling can help you learn new ways of understanding, relating to and coping with your painful experiences and encourages you to take intentional steps towards a rich and meaningful life I’m a Victoria-based counsellor and certified life coach with over 15 years of clinical counselling experience working with teens and their parents as well as with adults.  Working together, I can help people learn to cope differently with a variety of challenges, including: -Worry and anxiety -Low mood and depression -Stress, overwhelm, perfectionism -Life transitions -Grief and loss -Interpersonal relationship challenges -Difficult life events from the past -Support and accountability for achieving a long term goal -Gender identity and sexuality -Women’s issues My approach to counselling is one of collaboration, rapport and respect. I integrate many evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy,  Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Positive Psychology, mindfulness practices and an attachment framework. I also incorporate my unique skills from life coaching, helping you set meaningful goals for change based on the kind of life you want to live and the person you want to be. .

Massage Therapy

Coral Poser is a Registered Massage Therapist who offers myofascial release techniques to assess/treat body-mind imbalances. She is also an Osho Rebalancer (TM). Both modalities can be customized as per individual needs. People using her services are often athletes-in-training, people seeking stress management care and pregnant women.Coral settled in Sooke, BC in 2001 and set about creating her business, RICO MASSAGE. She is involved in Vipassana meditation groups in Sooke and in Victoria. Her two other self-healing practices are yoga (35 years) and visual art (life-long).Coral was born in Montreal, Quebec and speaks English and French. In 1979 she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from UBC and graduated with the Outstanding Student of her Class Award. In 1982 she earned her BC Teaching Certificate in the PDP(Professional Development Program) at SFU. In 1993 Coral attained her Massage Therapy Diploma from WCCMT in Vancouver. 1998 saw Coral doing Field Research in USA and Mexico. She interviewed the public about their beliefs as to how they really heal. In 2003 Coral travelled to Costa Rico for a three month residential training in Osho Rebalancing (TM). This bodywork releases connective tissue holding patterns via deep tissue massage, rocking and joint release.Coral’s intention as a massage therapist is to invite her clients into a more joyful experience of embodiment by stilling the mind..