Do you experience anxiety, depression, low mood, overthinking the past or future, addictions, decision paralysis, loss or grief of a person or life change, or just a feeling that life isn’t all it could be? Do these feelings affect your relationships, sense of self, or work? Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or exhausted from struggling with these feelings alone? You don’t need to be alone with these feelings. Beth is here to walk with you. Many people feel that they are the only ones struggling with these issues and more. You are not alone. Other men, women, and children feel similarly but there is light at the end of the tunnel! Beth believes that you can feel better, emotionally and physically, and develop a life that is rewarding and joyful. Beth starts with getting to know you and your desires. From there, you and Beth collaboratively develop strategies and tools to work through the feelings and create new pathways for you, your relationships, and your life goals. As a psychotherapist with CARESPACE, Beth offers a welcoming, non-judgmental, and inclusive space for conversation and healing in person and online. Beth is an integrative therapist and uses a variety of techniques from the areas of cognitive behavior therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, solution-focused short-term therapy, narrative therapy, couple/family counseling therapies, and children/youth therapies. Beth is a Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. She has a B.Sc. (University of Guelph), M.Sc. (University of Manitoba), and a MA (Liberty University). She was a librarian for 20 years before moving to her new career and is a firm believer in the importance of bringing a holistic biopsychosocial spiritual viewpoint into the counseling room and working with clients of all spiritualities. Take the first step towards feeling better and contact Beth today. She is waiting to hear from you.

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Ian has earned his designation as Registered Kinesiologist from the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. He graduated with a Bachelor of Heath Science Degree Kinesiology from Sheridan College which he attended on an athletic scholarship. He was the first player to be in the program for 4 years and in his time obtained numerous awards including two coach’s awards and athletic academic awards. Ian obtained his first personal training certification in 2013 and second in 2018 and is currently working towards furthering his education through Graduate studies.

Ian developed his coaching and teaching skills as a teaching assistant and rugby coach at his local high school. He was also highly involved in the physical rehabilitation process, working as a Physiotherapist Assistant for multiple years at Back Works in Waterloo.

In the last two years of his degree, Ian worked at the strength and conditioning facility at Sheridan College called the Exercise Intervention Research Centre (EIRC). There, he worked under Team Canada’s World Games Ultimate Frisbee head strength coach, Mike Haddock.

During his time there, he truly developed a finer understanding of the human body. During his time at Sheridan, Ian played not just varsity rugby, but also intramural sports including power lifting, soccer, baseball and volleyball. Ian is now a competitive power lifter, yet as a personal trainer he prides himself in being very versatile, able to work with clients ranging from young, competitive athletes to mature adults dealing with mobility/stability issues and various physical limitations. He is passionate about helping people discover an increase the quality of life through safe and effective movement.

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Christina is a Registered Dietitian who graduated from University of Guelph with both a Master of Applied Nutrition and a Bachelor of Applied Human Nutrition. Christina is passionate about transforming evidence-based research into applicable nuggets of information that can be shared. Before pursuing the field of nutrition, Christina graduated from University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering. Although the engineering and nutrition worlds do not coincide, the combination of skills and experience she has gained enhance her ability to effectively collaborate with patients to determine optimal interventions that will achieve their health and nutrition goals.

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Dr. Danial Dimitri is devoted to providing evidence-based care to patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain. He graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Kinetics from York University. During his studies he spent two years partaking in research dedicated to concussion in sports with elite athletes. With a strong personal interest in medical research, he uses knowledge gained from recent studies and clinical experience to provide the highest standard of care to his patients. Treatments include a mixture of joint manipulations, rehabilitative exercise, soft tissue therapy.

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The journey of life can be hard. Sometimes the bumps in the road are just minor annoyances we can absorb and keep moving forward. Other times they are more severe, even life-altering, and we need help. That’s where Mike comes in. He views counseling as a life-on-life collaborative journey of hope and solidarity. Together you will work together to discover what healing, health, and wholeness can look like for you. From general mental health concerns to trauma and PTSD, Mike would be honored to come alongside you. Mike does this through approaches that are focused on you and your needs and driven by your therapeutic goals. He uses a combination of modalities to help you which include: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy (FST), the Gottman Method, and attachment-style parenting. Mike graduated from Tyndale University with an MDiv in Clinical Counselling, is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and is a registered member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP). Mike has an extensive background in walking alongside people who are incarcerated, impoverished, homeless, and struggling with addiction. Additionally, Mike has worked with many couples at various stages of their relationship, helping them work through issues such as communication, finances, parenting, addiction, infidelity, trauma, and PTSD. For those wishing to engage in therapy through a faith-based lens, Mike is more than comfortable to offer this as well, at your request. Mike believes that the human person is composed of three parts, the physical self, the psychological self, and the spiritual self. It is important to consider your therapeutic journey through multiple lenses, which may include the incorporation of treatments and practitioners beyond psychotherapy. Given that our challenges are often multifaceted, our approach to treatment should be as well. Thomas Jefferson is credited with saying, “If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” So, what is it you want?

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Dr. Lindsay Bast is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours B.Sc. in Kinesiology and from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2005. He sees patients of all ages with a variety of concerns and has a special interest in the effects of stress on health. Dr. Bast will work with you to uncover the hidden causes of your health concerns through interviewing, testing, physical exam and questionnaires. Where appropriate he will collaborate with other CARESPACE Practitioners to develop a coordinated treatment plan to achieve your goals.

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Sam completed an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph before furthering his knowledge of the human body at Mohawk College where he graduated from the Massage Therapy program. Sam is trained in a variety of massage techniques including general Swedish massage, Trigger Point therapy, joint mobilizations, and myofascial release. Sam strives to help people reach their health goals. Whether you are recovering from injury, dealing with stress, pain or discomfort, Sam will get you back to feeling your best.

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Eric graduated with a B.Sc. in Honours Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 2013 where he studied under world famous back researcher Stuart McGill. After completing his B.Sc. he researched exercise and osteoporosis under Lora Giangregorio at the UW Bone Health lab before completing his Masters of Physical Therapy at Western University in 2015 and becoming Canadian Powerlifting Union Coaching Workshop Certified in 2018.

Eric’s areas of interest are rehabilitation for sports injuries, the elderly, and people with chronic pain. Outside of his clinical work Eric also contributes to course development and guest lecturing in the Kinesiology program at the University of Waterloo and has contributed to course development and review in the Western University Physiotherapy program. Eric has also competed in powerlifting.

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Michael Torreiter is a naturopathic doctor at CARESPACE. He obtained his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine designation at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto in 2005, worked at Healing Path for 13 years, and moved to CARESPACE in 2019.

About half of Dr. Michael’s practice is focused on Precision Nutrition — a comprehensive weight management and lifestyle program that helps people lose weight, gain weight or just improve their diet. In addition, he treats a variety of conditions including digestive concerns, stress and anxiety, hormonal imbalance and men’s health.

As well as being certified in Precision Nutrition, Dr. Michael has completed a Mind/Body Medicine Certification from Harvard Medical School and a certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation at the University of Toronto. He offers nutrition talks at the Running Room on a regular basis.

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Jessica is passionate about providing you quality evidence-based care and collaborates with the other CARESPACE practitioners to develop and deliver multidisciplinary health plans. Her eyes were opened to the inaccessibility of not only businesses but more importantly healthcare practices after her brother suffered a spinal cord injury causing paraplegia. Having to navigate post-injury rehab inspired her mission of educating her peers and community on the importance of accessibility to healthcare resources and to make it better for clients. Jessica continues to raise these voices through written materials and speaking across Ontario to fellow healthcare practitioners. Jessica graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2015. Jessica is currently Licensed and in good standing with the CMTO and a member of the RMTAO.

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Have you suffered from such things as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, loneliness, or anger? As a psychotherapist interested in existential themes, Hossein has worked with clients who have experienced these issues. Hossein has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology in addition to a Bachelor of Science, an MA and PhD in Philosophy.

Hossein offers both individual and couples counselling. Depending on client needs, Hossein uses various approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT), Person Centered Therapy (PCT), Existential Therapy, Logotherapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).

Hossein works to build and maintain a firm therapeutic alliance with his clients and believes that therapeutic relationship is the most important factor for the client/therapist journey; Hossein helps clients start, continue, and finish journeys in which new perspectives are discovered.

As a member of the CARESPACE multidisciplinary team and where appropriate will include and coordinate other disciplines to support the clients goals.

As a philosopher who is interested in Stoicism, which is the foundation of CBT, DBT, and MBCT, Hossein regards the close relationships between his clients’ thoughts, behaviours and emotions as the main aspect of psychotherapeutic journey.

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Dorcas is a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in providing nursing care across a variety of healthcare settings. Specializing in primary healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner, Dorcas has a deep commitment to delivering holistic client-centered care. Dorcas earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree specializing in Nurse practitioner from Athabasca University where she developed a strong foundation in both clinical practice and nursing leadership. As a board-certified nurse practitioner, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice offering comprehensive health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each client. Throughout her career, Dorcas has been recognized for her clinical excellence, dedication to client education, and ability to build strong therapeutic relationships. She is known for taking the time to listen to her clients, ensuring clients understand their health conditions and treatment options, and empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare. Dorcas has a particular interest in preventative care. Her approach is characterized by a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and a commitment to improving client outcomes. In addition to her clinical practice, Dorcas is an active member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (NPAO), where she contributes to the advancement of the profession through advocacy and education. When not practicing, Dorcas is a member of a non-profit organization that provides menstrual supplies to girls from vulnerable populations in third-world countries. She educates and empowers girls to take charge of their health and wellness. Dorcas is committed to seeing more healthier communities.

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