Leah is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in psychology, business, and spiritual care. As a first-generation immigrant from China, Leah’s past experiences focused on working with university students, LGBTQ+ individuals, new immigrants, and Chinese communities.

Some of the recurring therapeutic themes that Leah worked with include anxiety, depression, social isolation, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and life transition. Leah has a specialized interest in therapeutic issues with strong physical and behavioral manifestations, such as eating disorders, addiction, and self-harming. She hopes to use a holistic approach to attend to the wounds and pains underneath, and achieve physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Therapy sessions with Leah tend to be conversational and flexible. Meanwhile, she deeply values identifying and developing therapeutic themes, directions, and goals collaboratively with clients.

Leah is ready to map out and experiment small and concrete steps together to help you become more grounded in your day-to-day life. She is equally excited about deep dialogues that discover your inner strengths, process disturbing memories, and explore meanings in seeing and living in this world. At your own pace, you may expect a calm and safe space for you to gather courage to step toward growth and change.

In the process of telling your stories, expressing your feelings, and honoring your journeys, an empowering narrative could be created together with tenderness and curiosity. Based on your interests and comfort, creative activities can be incorporated to supplement traditional talk therapy, such as mindfulness, music, art, or writing. Therapeutic concerns will not be reduced to pathological symptoms that require fixing, but authentically seen and understood.

Outside sessions, Leah loves cats, coffee, nature, and stories. She enjoys developing new hobbies to nurture a curious mind.

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Libardo Gallego, RD is a Registered Dietitian with more than 16 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families improve their health through practical, personalized nutrition care. Whether you are looking to lose weight, better manage a chronic health condition, build healthier eating habits, or optimize your sports nutrition, Libardo works alongside you to develop realistic nutrition goals that reflect your unique needs, stage of change, motivation, cultural preferences, dietary preferences, and food allergies. His approach is built on collaboration, ensuring you are an active participant in every decision so that the changes you make are sustainable and meaningful.

Libardo earned his degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Universidad de Los Andes in Mérida, Venezuela, and holds a Master’s Degree in Management of Health Institutions from the Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira, Venezuela. He has further advanced his expertise through a Diploma in Clinical Nutrition from the IIEDNUT Institute in Lima, Peru, and a Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland. His combination of clinical and sports nutrition training allows him to provide evidence-based nutrition care for a wide range of health goals and medical conditions.

Throughout his career, Libardo has worked in both public and private hospitals, as well as hemodialysis units, providing comprehensive nutrition care to patients with complex medical needs. He also served as Clinical Nutrition Lead and Nutrition Manager for the Food and Nutrition Department at Hospital IVSS in San Cristóbal, Venezuela, where he led clinical nutrition services and collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. In addition to providing care in English, Libardo is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to support and educate Spanish-speaking individuals and families in their preferred language.

Libardo believes the best nutrition plans are developed through partnership. By working closely with physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, mental health professionals, and other members of your healthcare team, he helps ensure your nutrition recommendations align with your overall health plan and support the outcomes that matter most to you. Rather than providing one-size-fits-all advice, he listens carefully, explains the evidence behind recommendations, and empowers you to make informed decisions that fit your lifestyle and priorities.

Clients often choose Libardo because they value a dietitian who combines extensive clinical expertise with a warm, respectful, and collaborative counselling style. He takes the time to understand your story, celebrate your progress, and adapt your nutrition plan as your needs evolve. His depth of knowledge in both clinical and sports nutrition, together with his commitment to shared decision-making and compassionate care, helps people build confidence, achieve lasting results, and create healthier lives that extend well beyond the clinic.

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Halima is a compassionate registered psychotherapist who works with individuals, families, couples and groups. A seasoned therapist, experienced in providing support for varied emotional injuries and mental health challenges. Additionally, she provides deeper insights and expertise in relationship concerns,depression/anxiety, addictions, PTSD, stress, grief, and life transitions, including immigration and settlement struggles

You may come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, fear, self-doubt, substance use, shame, and a diminished sense of self or worth. Halima creates a caring and favourable environment and listens deeply and carefully to help you realize that adverse situations or events do not define you. She will work together with you to support you as you gain the skills to help you overcome negative thoughts, obstacles, and to build positive relationships of value, and mutual respect.

Halima holds a Master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy in addition to a PhD in the same field with a major concentration in Human Relationships. She has extensive training in diverse evidence based psychotherapy modalities and client centred care. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other approaches such as Narrative, Compassion focused therapy, and Self-Care, to help you find solutions and gain the skills to address issues and unhelpful thought patterns. Halima offers a culturally competent presence and a non-judgemental space, for you to freely talk about your concerns,. She is a relational, and skilled therapist who integrates various strategies to meet your unique needs. She will show you how to regain a balanced sense of self, and to silence inner and other critics to achieve your life goals. She understands how hard it is to seek help in the midst of unanticipated events and the pain.

Working with Halima, you will explore and understand your challenges, identify, and gain the skills you need to reach your goal of a joyful, fulfilling, and meaningful life. Book an appointment with Halima today; you will work together to help you attain those goals and the life you always envisioned

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I, Nidhi patel who is a Resident physiotherapist, believe movement is medicine. I provide patient-centered care that will enhance patients’ work efficiency, endurance, and strength, and improve pain. My treatment approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with hands-on manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue release, joint mobilization, and cupping therapy.

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Therapy with Layla Teixeira, BSW, MSW, RSW, is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel understood, supported, and empowered to work with your thoughts and emotions rather than constantly fighting against them. If you’re exhausted from fighting against yourself, therapy can help you step out of that constant battle and develop a more compassionate, sustainable way of living.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, navigating life with ADHD or another form of neurodivergence, feeling overwhelmed by an eating disorder or body image concerns, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can help you better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking that first step. Layla believes that every person deserves a space where they can feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported without judgment. She understands that no two people experience life’s challenges in the same way, which is why she works collaboratively with you to develop an approach that reflects your unique goals, strengths, and experiences. Whether you’re looking to reduce anxiety, improve your relationship with food or your body, manage overwhelming emotions, or build confidence navigating everyday life, Layla will meet you where you are.

Layla has extensive experience in supporting individuals living with anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, ADHD, and other neurodivergent experiences. She recognizes that many people spend years feeling misunderstood or believing they need to change who they are to fit into the world around them. Her goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop self-compassion, and build practical skills that allow you to live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. She focuses on helping you understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck while developing practical tools that can be used in your everyday life.

Therapy with Layla is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs. Layla brings experience from a variety of mental health and healthcare settings, including residential treatment, community mental health, addictions services, and specialized eating disorder programs. She has worked with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, crisis situations, and complex mental health concerns. As a former Resource Navigator with the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada, she also has extensive experience supporting individuals and families living with ADHD through education, emotional support, resource navigation, and practical skill development.

Layla values a collaborative approach to care and believes the best outcomes happen when healthcare professionals work together. When appropriate and with your consent, she works alongside physicians, dietitians, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, educators, and other members of your healthcare team to ensure you receive coordinated care that supports every aspect of your wellbeing.

Layla completed her Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University and is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure she provides evidence-based, compassionate care. Above all, Layla strives to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to be yourself. She believes therapy should leave you feeling understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools that extend far beyond the therapy room. Her hope is that you leave each session with greater clarity, increased self-compassion, and confidence in your ability to move toward the life you want to create.

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I work with individuals experiencing any kind of joint/muscular pain, traumatic/sports injury or movement limitations affecting daily function & limiting your social participation!

Common Conditions I can help you with: • Neck, back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain • Arthritis and degenerative joint conditions(RA/OA) • Sports injuries and repetitive strain injuries(ankle sprain, tennis/golfers elbow) • Post-surgical rehabilitation (joint replacement, ligament and meniscus repair) • Neurological conditions including stroke and Parkinson’s disease, muscle weakness • Age-related mobility and strength decline, fear of fall

My Approach: My focus is to understand the full picture of your condition—not just the symptoms. I take time to assess movement, identify contributing factors, and explain findings in a clear, practical way so you understand what is happening and what steps to take next. Together, we develop a structured, goal-oriented treatment plan that supports safe recovery, improved function, and long-term independence.

The aim is to improve movement, reduce pain, restore function, and support long-term independence and resume your social participation which was limited by pain/weakness since while.

Treatment Includes: • Manual therapy and hands-on techniques • Therapeutic exercise and progressive strengthening • Gait, balance, and functional training • Neurological rehabilitation • Movement retraining and education

Clinical Background: I am a Registered Physiotherapist in Ontario with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from Gujarat University. I bring clinical experience from Canada and India across outpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, post-operative care, long-term care, neurological rehabilitation, and mobility-focused physiotherapy.

Languages: English • Hindi • Gujarati

Care Focus: Helping you move with greater confidence, improved function, and long-term independence in daily life.

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Michael is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Michael holds a Conestoga College Certificate and three degrees (BA, BSW, and MSW) obtained from the University of Waterloo. Michael has 5+ years of experience serving the Waterloo region in community-based programming, group facilitation, and one-to-one counseling/psychotherapy. Michael values a collaborative and client-centered approach focusing on an evidence-informed treatment plan that reflects your unique concerns, needs, and goals. Michael’s priority is creating a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where a strong therapeutic relationship may grow aiding in a co-constructed pathway towards personal and relationship resilience, goal achievement, and increased life and relationship satisfaction. Michael works with both individuals and couples. Michael approaches therapy from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. Michael draws from therapeutic modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialetical Behaviour Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Gottman’s Couples Counselling. Michael is professionally flexible and adaptable at utilizing an eclectic counseling approach, so together you may use a combination of therapeutic modalities to reach your therapeutic goals. Michael works with individuals who have concerns relating to anxiety, depression, addiction/substance misuse, intimate relationships, emotional regulation, masculinity, stress, self-care/well-being, life satisfaction, and personal growth. Additionally, Michael works with couples who want to address relationship dissatisfaction, conflict management, shared life meaning, and strengthening friendship and intimacy. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time outside with his wife, two young children, and his friends. Michael can often be found hiking trails with his family in the Spring/Fall, playing soccer with his friends in the Summer, snowboarding in the Winter, and participating in weightlifting all year round.

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Are you looking to improve your health, manage a chronic condition, or reduce your risk of future disease? Sylvia is passionate about helping adults make sustainable lifestyle changes through practical, evidence-based nutrition tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and goals.

Sylvia believes healthy eating should fit your life—not the other way around. She takes the time to understand your health concerns, lifestyle, and cultural food preferences to develop realistic nutrition strategies that are enjoyable, achievable, and designed for long-term success.

As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Sylvia has extensive experience supporting adults with complex medical conditions. She specializes in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, and weight management. Her goal is to help you better understand your health, prevent complications, and feel empowered to make confident decisions that improve your quality of life.

Sylvia has advanced expertise in diabetes care and supports individuals living with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes. She is experienced in helping people using insulin therapy, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and other diabetes technologies. Whether you are newly diagnosed, learning carbohydrate counting, adjusting insulin doses, optimizing glucose patterns, or navigating diabetes technology, Sylvia provides personalized guidance to help you confidently manage your condition.

In addition to chronic disease management, Sylvia has expertise in digestive health and supports individuals experiencing symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Using evidence-based approaches, including the Low FODMAP diet, she helps identify dietary triggers while developing sustainable eating patterns that promote long-term gut health.

Sylvia believes the best health outcomes come from collaborative care. She works closely with other CARESPACE practitioners—including physiotherapists, kinesiologists, chiropractors, psychotherapists, naturopathic doctors, and massage therapists—to develop coordinated care plans that address all aspects of your health. By integrating nutrition with movement, mental wellness, and other complementary therapies, she helps you achieve meaningful, lasting results.

Whether your goal is to improve blood sugar, lower cholesterol, manage digestive symptoms, lose weight, prevent chronic disease, or simply build healthier eating habits, Sylvia provides compassionate, evidence-based care every step of the way. She is committed to helping you build lifelong habits that support better health, greater confidence, and improved well-being

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