Kaitlin Hussein RMT

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Kaitlin is a Registered Massage therapist, doula, childbirth educator, and momma. Looking to shift away from the field of Social Work, Kaitlin went back to school in 2014 to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Kaitlin loves working as a massage therapist and being able to help people through the power of touch. 

After the magical  home birth of her daughter in 2018, Kaitlin was inspired to support women and families through their transformative perinatal journeys. In early 2019 Kaitlin was trained as a birth doula through DONA International and began attending births. During her second pregnancy Kaitlin decided to expand her perinatal education and became a Licensed Childbirth Educator through Lamaze International.

Now Kaitlin is putting passion into practice as she opens Flourishing Families in Perth, Ontario. A clinic designed to support individuals and families through some of life's most magical transitions 

• Registered Massage Therapist
• Doula - DONA trained
• Licenced Lamaze Childbirth Educator
• Infant Massage Educator (Pending)
• Registered Holistic Nutritionist
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Deanna is a Doula with areas of specialty in both postpartum support and pregnancy loss. She spent many years in the Human Resource profession, where she developed the desire to support others; listen to their needs, advocate on their behalf, and implement positive change in the professional world. She wanted to find a way to blend these skills, along with her love for building meaningful relationships, with her admiration for the role as a Mother.

In her personal life, Deanna experienced a tragic loss late into her first pregnancy with her daughter. In 2019, she gave birth to her second child, a son named Jude. Her pregnancy loss story inspired her to share her experience, and be a support for others as they navigated their own unique stories to becoming parents.

Deanna is passionate about the Mother’s journey and transition after birth. Her postpartum focus has allowed her to help others as they heal and adjust to their new role. She strives to give families honest and relatable care, built on empathy and understanding. She aims to normalize pregnancy loss and postpartum needs, creating space for mothers to feel empowered by their own experiences. Deanna’s care is inspired by nature, holistic and herbal medicine, and the incredible strength of all mothers.

• Doula - DONA trained
• Herbalism Level 1 Certificate
• Chestfeeding Support and Knowledge Certificate
• Bachelor of Commerce

Crystal Pedherney is a highly motivated and involved woman in her community. In addition to being the owner and operator of Pedherney Holistic, a mother of five and wife to one, Crystal is also a Birth Doula, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and Reiki Practitioner. An aspiring Life Coach, she is currently training with the Centre for Applied Neuroscience for further accreditation in this field. 

Crystal takes a holistic approach to life; she believes that resilience and healthful living is achievable by:

• Staying active 
• Consuming hearty and natural foods
• Listening to your intuition
• Living in authenticity
• Surrounding yourself with a supportive community
• Pursuing passions and hobbies

Crystal has been empowering parents during pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum transition for over a decade. She has nurtured, coached, and guided families through home and hospital births, VBAC, twin birth, caesarean birth, birth recovery, miscarriage, baby-wearing, cloth diapering, and intuitive parenting.

For the past five years, she has been a support provider for women undergoing lifestyle changes. She specializes in balancing hormones, reducing pain and inflammation, and increasing energy levels through improvements in nutrition and digestive health.

As a Level II Reiki practitioner, Crystal can also assist with wellness from the inside out, applying restorative techniques that promote healing, relaxation, and balance. She is currently working towards completing her Reiki Master certification and looks forward to expanding her skillset.

Above all, Crystal cherishes a deep connection to the natural world and to the powerful, intuitive guide that exists within us all. She strives to help others connect with their own unique inner voice, and to the earth, in all areas and phases of life. 

• Registered holistic nutritionist 
• DONA Trained birth doula 
• Level 2 Reiki
• Life Coaching Certification at the Centre for Applied Neuroscience

Skyla  is a dedicated mother, wife, and trained birth and fertility doula, as well as a registered Early Childhood Educator. Her passion for birth work was ignited by a lifelong desire to become a mother and deepened through transformative reading experiences that led her to pursue doula work as a career of purpose.

In 2023, Skyla completed her birth doula training, followed by a diploma in professional holistic fertility counseling in 2024. She continues to expand her knowledge, staying informed on the latest research and holistic practices to better support her clients.

As a fertility doula, Skyla provides emotional support, education on fertility options, assistance in creating personalized fertility plans, and ongoing encouragement throughout the fertility journey. Her goal is to empower individuals with knowledge and compassionate care, helping them feel confident and informed as they work toward growing their families.

Skyla’s approach blends holistic and natural practices with evidence-based care, focusing on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. She integrates research-backed information with mindfulness techniques and personalized support to create a well-rounded and thoughtful fertility experience.

Her services as a fertility doula include:

• Guidance on fertility-friendly nutrition tailored to individual needs
• Education on hormone health and its impact on fertility
• Mindfulness techniques to manage stress and enhance overall well-being
• Instruction on cycle tracking and understanding menstrual cycles
• Emotional support throughout the fertility journey
• Assistance in creating personalized fertility plans with achievable goals
• A compassionate and understanding presence throughout the process

With a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their path to parenthood, Skyla strives to create a nurturing and informed space where clients feel empowered every step of the way.

• DONA Trained Birth Doula - 2023
• Holistic Fertility Counselling Certification - 2024
• Registered Early Childhood Educator

Kerry has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2019 and is a proud member of the Flourishing Families team. She is passionate about helping people achieve a level of health that allows them to slow down, take a breath, listen to their bodies, move with purpose, manage pain, and feel their absolute best. She strives to create a safe, educational, and body-positive space for all clients.

Believing that wellness is essential to a high-quality life, Kerry understands how deeply well-being influences emotions, actions, and overall health. She was drawn to massage therapy after personally experiencing its benefits and now finds fulfillment in providing that same experience for others. Whether clients seek relief from physical discomfort or simply need a quiet moment of relaxation, Kerry follows their lead—offering a peaceful environment with a carefully curated soundtrack and the option of non-scented or lavender-infused oil.

Beyond her work as an RMT, Kerry is a dedicated mother, life partner, and homesteader. She grows, milks, processes, cooks, and bakes all of her family’s food, embracing a holistic lifestyle. She is also a professional wedding and family photographer, serving Eastern Ontario for over a decade. A lifelong learner, Kerry enjoys wearing many hats and continuously expanding her knowledge.

To ensure accessibility, she offers a sliding scale for her massage therapy services, believing that financial barriers should never prevent someone from receiving self-care. Kerry looks forward to welcoming clients into the Flourishing Families community.

• The RMT Working with Infants & Children - 2023
• Evidence Informed Clinical Cupping Upper & Lower Body Training - 2020
• Registered Massage Therapy - 2019
• International Academy of Massage Therapy Program Diploma - 2018
• Personal Support Worker Program Certificate - 2015
• General Persuasive Approach Training - 2015

Emily is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with a deep passion for helping others achieve their health and healing goals. She graduated with honors from the Trios College Massage Therapy Program (formerly the International Academy of Applied Health) and has since committed herself to providing safe, soothing, and therapeutic treatments tailored to each client's unique needs.

Emily specializes in perinatal and relaxation massage, bringing extensive training and experience in supporting expectant mothers, new parents, infants, and children. Whether helping to relieve pregnancy-related discomfort, assisting with postpartum recovery, or offering stress-reducing treatments, she is devoted to creating a calm and nurturing space for her clients.

Her approach combines clinical expertise with a compassionate touch, ensuring that every session promotes deep relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. Emily continuously expands her knowledge through specialized training courses. (see below)

Emily is passionate about supporting individuals through every stage of life, from pregnancy and postpartum to stress relief and relaxation therapy. She looks forward to welcoming clients into a space where they can feel safe, supported, and empowered on their wellness journey.

• Indie Head Massage - 2024 

• The RMT as Labour Support Provider/Doula/Birth Worker - 2024

• The RMT working with a Complex Pregnant/Higher Risk Client - 2024 

• Massage Therapy for Pregnancy - 2024

• The RMT working with Infants & Children - 2024

• Registered Massage Therapy - 2024

• Trios College Massage Therapy Program Honours Diploma - 2023

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Josée is a Registered Nurse who graduated in 2017 with Honours from Trent University. She is dedicated to providing support to families along their lactation journey. Her objectives are to help parents create and achieve their lactation goals by meeting them where they are in life. She is happy to provide evidence-based education to families as they prepare for their new baby. Some parents experience difficulties with lactation or breastfeeding at various stages of their baby's development and it can be very comforting to be able to reach out to a professional for guidance and support. 

Josée is also a mother to one little girl. She understands that during this transition, whether you are becoming a first-time parent or adding another little one to the bunch, you will need services that are convenient and affordable. 

Josee offers comprehensive breastfeeding classes, lactation consultations in-clinic and at client homes as well as provides virtual options based on client preference.

Issues with breastfeeding and lactation are time-sensitive. Josee books lactation consultation appointments within 24-48 hours after request.

• Bachelor's of science in Nursing 
• Registered Nurse through the CNO, in good standing
• Post-graduate breastfeeding certificate
• Consolidation period with IBCLC

Monika Tinneberg has been the driving force behind BodyWork for Women (and their Men) for over 30 years, offering treatments both from her home and while traveling to smaller communities. With decades of experience, she has developed a distinctive style that is both highly effective and profoundly relaxing.

Her approach is primarily influenced by Chinese Therapeutic Massage and Myofascial Release Therapy. While her treatments can be vigorous, they are also deeply sedating, as she skillfully coaxes larger muscle groups into releasing tension. By taking the time to work through contracted areas, she reaches deeper tissue layers without causing undue pain. This allows the body to fully relax, absorb the treatment, and achieve lasting relief—particularly beneficial for pain reduction, compacted joints, spinal and neck issues, and seized or contracted muscles.

Monika’s work is guided by an intuitive connection with the body, carefully listening to the feedback signals each client’s system provides. She knows when to ease off, when to go deeper, and when to return to an area, ensuring every session is tailored to the body's unique needs.

Her expertise is backed by extensive training with respected practitioners in the field. She studied Chinese Therapeutic Massage under Chongding Zhang, a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor and Chi Gong Master. She also apprenticed for a year with Bill Rhodenizer of Fascial North, an Ottawa-based physiotherapist specializing in Myofascial Release Therapy. Additionally, she has completed coursework in passive Myofascial Therapy through John Barnes’ seminarsand has trained with the Upledger Institute in lymphatic drainage, further complementing her skills through advanced studies with Janet McFarland of Cookstown Physiotherapy.

Monika’s unique blend of techniques, combined with her ability to tune into the body’s natural rhythms, makes her treatments an unparalleled experience—one that promotes deep healing, relaxation, and long-lasting results.

• Registered with the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists
• Coursework at the Canadian College of Natural Healing (Ottawa)
• Training with the Upledger Institute (Florida)
• John Barnes Myofascial Therapy seminars (Arizona)
• Lymphatic Drainage training at Cookstown Physiotherapy
• Myofascial Release Therapy apprenticeship at Fascial North Physiotherapy (Ottawa)
• Chinese Tuina Massage training with Chongding Zhang

Shannon is a Movement and Meditation Guide and Workshop Facilitator at Flourishing Families, dedicated to helping individuals—especially neurodivergent folks like herself—challenge feelings of unworthiness and cultivate the confidence to build a life they don’t feel the need to escape from. With a deep commitment to authentic healing and self-expression, Shannon embraces the motto: "Heal Out Loud."

Through her compassionate and inclusive approach, Shannon empowers her clients to connect with mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation, creating safe and supportive spaces for self-discovery and growth. Her extensive training in yoga and mental health support allows her to blend movement, mindfulness, and emotional well-being in a way that is accessible and transformative for all.

Shannon is passionate about helping others embrace self-acceptance, movement, and mindfulness as tools for healing and empowerment. She looks forward to guiding clients on their wellness journey in a space that fosters growth, resilience, and self-love.

• Peer Support Certification – Robyn Priest Live Your Truth  - 2024
• Mental Health First Aid  - Expected May 2025
• 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) – Modo Yoga, Kelowna, BC - 2017
• 200-Hour Hot Flow Yoga – Modo Yoga, Montreal, QC - 2018
• 100-Hour Restorative Yoga – Community Hearts Yoga, Waterloo, ON - 2018
• 100-Hour Yoga Fit – Modo Yoga, Sault Ste. Marie, ON - 2019

Bridgette is a Holistic Hatha Yoga teacher and Reiki Master dedicated to helping others align their mind, body, and energy for greater well-being. Believing that true alignment allows life to flow more effortlessly, Bridgette is passionate about offering meditative practices and workshops that connect breath, movement, and mindfulness to the energy body.

Through the daily honoring of yoga’s ancient traditions—including movement, breathwork, mantra, and meditation—Bridgette guides students toward greater flexibility, strength, balance, and focus. Her teachings are further enriched by the wisdom of Maramataka, the traditional Māori lunar calendar, which provides insight into the natural rhythms of energy abundance and depletion. By integrating this ancestral knowledge into yoga practice, Bridgette helps students cultivate a deeper awareness of their well-being and energetic cycles.

Committed to making yoga accessible for everyBODY, Bridgette welcomes students of all levels—whether stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening an existing practice. With a focus on Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, she offers a holistic approach to yoga that supports growth, transformation, and healing in everyday life.

Kia Kaha – Be Strong!

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