Lauren has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2022 and brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to her work, shaped by experience in both spa and clinical environments. She believes in the power of preventative and holistic care, and tailors each treatment to meet her clients’ unique needs, goals, and comfort levels.

Lauren works with people of all ages and backgrounds, supporting concerns such as chronic pain, repetitive strain injuries, headaches, and pre- and post-pregnancy care. Using a blend of relaxation techniques, deep tissue work, and client-specific therapeutic approaches, she helps relieve muscular tension, reduce pain, and restore ease of movement.

Outside the clinic, Lauren is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist and works with horses in her spare time. With a background in horseback riding and farming, she feels deeply connected to nature and the healing power of the outdoors. When she isn’t working, she can often be found spending time with her two dogs, reading, baking, or enjoying life outside. Lauren encourages her clients to nurture their well-being through time in nature, regular massage, and mindful self-care.

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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.

You can reach Emily via email at emilydonovanrmt@gmail.com

Education and Training

• 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 Business Technology Healthcare Massage Therapy Program Honours Diploma - 2023

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Deanna is a Doula, Educator and a Community Host. She is passionate for, and devoted to the Mothering Journey. She’s rooted in the rhythms and cycles of Mother Earth, admiring the seasons of our own lives as she supports others.

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. In 2023, she birthed her daughter Willow at home, with Kaitlin (of Flourishing Families) by her side.

You’ll find Deanna stepping in to assist with postpartum care and breastfeeding support. Her heart always has space for being a listening ear for those experiencing loss and grief. Deanna loves teaching and hosting classes. Her Holistic Baby First Foods class is a favourite, providing tools for raising a happy and healthy eater. Deanna can also be found ringing in each new season with our community circles.

Education and Credentials: Doula - DONA trained 2019, Herbalism Level 1 Certificate 2020, Breastfeeding Support and Knowledge Certificate 2021, Bachelor of Commerce 2011

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Zoia Nikolova is a doula, intuitive guide, and proud mother of two who has been supporting families and individuals through life’s most transformative transitions for nearly two decades. Originally from Bulgaria, she has called the Ottawa Valley and Lanark Highlands home for more than 30 years, bringing warmth, wisdom, and grounded presence to every person she works with.

Her journey into birth work began in 2006 as a Mothercraft volunteer, where she discovered her gift for holding space during the tender perinatal period. She went on to train professionally as a doula in 2009 and has spent the years since offering compassionate support, education, and emotional grounding as families welcome new life.

Zoia believes that the perinatal period is a time of profound growth—not only for the baby, but for the entire family. She approaches her work with deep respect for each family’s unique story, offering gentle guidance that honours both collective and individual needs. Her calm presence and compassionate listening create a safe space for healing, connection, and honest conversation—foundations that help families navigate challenges and rediscover joy in their journey together.

Her goal is always to provide steady, nurturing support that helps parents feel grounded and confident through every transition. Whether she’s offering hands-on assistance, emotional reassurance, or practical education, Zoia’s approach is rooted in empathy, intuition, and genuine love for the work she does.

In recent years, Zoia’s path has expanded to include supporting individuals beyond the perinatal period. As a Certified Numerologist, Certified Life Coach, and Reiki Master, she weaves energetic guidance, intuitive insight, and practical tools into her work. Her sessions—whether individual or in community—are truly an experience: shaped by the person in front of her, the surrounding universal energy, and the quiet wisdom rising from within. These sessions offer a powerful pause from everyday life, inviting people to breathe, ground, reconnect with themselves, and discover their next aligned step forward.

Her current offerings include monthly Women’s/Community Circles and Intuitive Movement: Party for the Soul events, which blend energy, embodiment, community, and deep self-connection. Outside of her practice, Zoia enjoys spending time with her husband and children, relaxing in nature, dancing, camping, and traveling. Her joyful spirit and warm energy infuse both her personal life and her work with clients.

She provides services in English and Bulgarian.

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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.

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Shannon is a Flourishing Families Movement and Meditation guide, and workshop facilitator. Shannon aims to help people, especially neurodivergent folks like herself, challenge feelings of unworthiness and create the confidence to build a life they don’t feel the need to regularly escape from. Shannon’s Motto is “heal out loud”.

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My name is Skyla Girdwood-McIlvenna and I am a mother, wife and a trained birth doula, fertility doula and a registered Early childhood educator.

I’ve always wanted to be a mom and I believe my love for birth stemmed from that. After reading some life changing books a fire was ignited in me to pursue doula work as a career of passion. I completed my birth Doula training in 2023 and a diploma of professional study in holistic fertility counseling in 2024 and have been learning and expanding my knowledge ever since.

As a fertility doula, I offer emotional support, provide information on fertility options, assist in creating a fertility plan, and act as a source of guidance and encouragement throughout your fertility journey. I aim to empower you with knowledge and support to help you feel more confident and informed as you work towards your goal of starting or expanding your family.

My doula style is a blend of holistic and natural practices, and an evidence based approach, focusing on healing and nurturing the mind, body, and spirit throughout the fertility process. I believe in integrating research backed information with mindfulness techniques, and personalized care to support individuals on their fertility journeys.

As a fertility doula i can help you by - Providing guidance on fertility-friendly diets and nutrition tailored to individual needs. - Educating about hormones and how they impact fertility. - Offering mindfulness techniques to manage stress and enhance overall well-being. - Providing education on cycle tracking and understanding menstrual cycles. - Supporting emotional well-being throughout the fertility journey. - Assisting in creating personalized fertility plans and setting achievable goals. - Providing a compassionate and understanding presence throughout the fertility process.

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Shannon is a Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach who specializes in helping women optimize their fertility by implementing a “whole-body health” approach. Fertility is not only governed by our reproductive organs - it is a delicate balance between all systems in the body. You may not think about blood sugar & hormonal control, gut health and liver support when you think about improving your chances at getting pregnant, but these are some of the foundations of fertility! She has first hand experience in struggling to get pregnant and in pregnancy loss. Her fertility journey through the conventional medical system lasted for 3 years until she finally welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world in 2024. It was because she experienced the disconnect between traditional medicine and true body healing, that she found Holistic Nutrition and started to use food as medicine for herself. This sparked a passion for nutrition in her, a passion that she is now excited to offer to other women throughout their fertility journey and into motherhood. The foods we eat provide the literal building blocks for our bodies. Shannon’s goal is to educate and empower women to fuel themselves with the right balance of nutrients. In doing so you provide your own body what it needs to feel safe & fertile, and your future (or growing!) baby with the nourishment they need to thrive!

Education and Credentials:

Holistic Nutritionist & Health Coach Diploma (2025) Holistic Nutrition Program Certificate (2023) Bachelor of Applied Science (2014) Bachelor of Public Health (2011)

Shannon offers 1:1 support to women who:

● Want to naturally improve their egg quality and uterine health, while reducing the risk of miscarriage. ● Want to feel confident that they’re taking all the right steps to boost fertility and nourish their babies. ● Women who are entering pregnancy, currently pregnant or post-partum. ● Want to reduce overwhelm from all the information online while gaining clarity on individual needs. ● Want to gain control over hormonal imbalance symptoms or conditions (such as irregular cycles, PCOS, PMS, or Endometriosis).

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Meaghan is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a Certified Grief Edu-Therapy Specialist, with a Bachelors in Health Sciences. Looking to shift away from the field of Addictions and Mental Health Counselling, after being a Supportive Housing Caseworker, she began to explore other avenues of being able to offer support to people in times of difficulty and hardship. In 2018, she completed training to become a Certified Grief Edu-Therapy Specialist, fueling her desire to help individuals who have experienced significant loss, abuse or other trauma. She understands and wants to share the power that comes with freeing the self from a sense of isolation and painful and conflicting feelings. She believes this can be achieved through an understanding of emotionally helpful and liberating exercises. After completing the Grief Edu-Therapy program, Meaghan began to see a correlation between individuals suffering with grief and trauma, and how if left unaddressed, it can create a debilitating, stagnant energy within the body. Curious about learning to find balance and peace within the mind, body and spirit, Meaghan began to explore an interest in Yoga. She has always had an interest in movement and flow, being involved in many activities and sports from a young age. She understands the profoundly positive impact that movement can have on the mind, body and spirit as a whole. In 2019, Meaghan completed training at the Alberta Yoga College to become a Certified Yoga Teacher. She currently has a focus and interest in Hatha Yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama (Breath Regulation) and specialty classes! She just began dipping her toes into learning about Ayurveda as well.

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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 began the process of becoming 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

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