Facilitator
Barb Schimpl, Nursing Diploma - Retired RN and grief counsellor.
- Clinical counseling background
- Extensive background in mental health and group therapy
Facilitator
Leigh Van Dyke, BSW - Currently employed with North Okanagan Hospice
- Background in providing holistic grief support
- Former social worker in health care
- Background in mood therapy & mindfulness practice
Facilitator
Julie Walkinshaw MSW, BSW, DSW, CSAT
- Full time private practice counsellor in Vernon
- Works with individuals, couples and families to improve love relationships and increase health and happiness.
- RSW: Registered Social Worker
- RPC: Registered Professional Counsellor
Facilitator
Tina Pernosky, MA, RCC - Currently in private practice in Kelowna - (www.tinapernosky.com)
- Currently employed at Bridgeway Residential Treatment facilitating groups with men and women recovering from addiction.
- Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Master of Arts in Somatic Counselling Psychology
Facilitator
Brenda Bannerman, BSW, MSW - Currently employed with Community Integrated Health Services (mental health) doing individual and group therapy
- Formally a clinical counsellor in a Native Health Centre, as well as in private practice
- 5 years as board member - Thompson-Okanagan Aboriginal Health Council
Coordinator
Andrea Hoye BSN - Background in home care nursing
- Former clinical resource nurse and coordinator of palliative care services in the North Okanagan
- Leadership and supportive roles in the development and growth of North Okanagan Hospice House
Other team members include:
Registered Massage Therapist - Heidi McCartney
Healing Touch Practitioner - Gloria Makey
Qi Gong instructor - Gisele LeClair
Yoga instructor - Trudi Locheed
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