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Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is a complementary and alternative medicine that explores the root cause of disease in a holistic manner. It offers a variety of natural treatment pillars that address mind, body, and spirit. Naturopathic Medicine incorporates evidence-based medicine with more traditional modalities by following several treatment principles including using the healing power of nature, trea... Read More

Naturopathic Medicine is a complementary and alternative medicine that explores the root cause of disease in a holistic manner. It offers a variety of natural treatment pillars that address mind, body, and spirit. Naturopathic Medicine incorporates evidence-based medicine with more traditional modalities by following several treatment principles including using the healing power of nature, treating the root cause, treating the whole person, teaching and educating, preventing dis-ease and promoting health & wellness.

As Naturopathic Doctors, Dr. Sofie's and Dr. Angelica's goal is to educate, guide, and empower their patients along their journey to find balance, health, and wellbeing in their everyday lives. They use a variety of natural health pillars to create individualized treatment plans for their patients. As part of their scope of practice, they offer lab testing (including functional tests such as the Food Sensitivity Test, GI Map, etc.), supplement recommendations, herbal remedies, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, acupuncture (based in Traditional Chinese Medicine), and cupping, among many other therapies.

Although Dr. Sofie operates as a general practitioner, she does currently focus her practice on health concerns relating to digestive health, skin health, brain health and mental health, while Dr. Angelica focuses her practice on pediatric and family health.


Acupuncture

Our Naturopathic Doctors are trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) including cupping, acupuncture, gua sha, facial and cosmetic acupuncture.


Psychotherapy / Social Work

Our Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists will walk alongside you on your journey to feel better. Sessions may include exploring past experiences and how they impact you today, learning to listen to the messages that your body and emotions are sending you, and working on practical tools to help you think and feel differently. Their approach is a mix of Emotion-Focused and Cognitive-Behavio... Read More

Our Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists will walk alongside you on your journey to feel better. Sessions may include exploring past experiences and how they impact you today, learning to listen to the messages that your body and emotions are sending you, and working on practical tools to help you think and feel differently. Their approach is a mix of Emotion-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, among others, and will be tailored to your unique needs. Their work is always trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive. Book now for a free consultation about your mental health and wellness.

***New clients: please book a 15-minute FREE initial phone consult your therapist before booking a 1-hour session.


Reflexology

Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the principle that different points, or reflexes, on the feet and hands correspond with specific areas of the body. By stimulating these points, we can help improve your mood, release tension in your body, enhance your sleep, and generally promote a sense of wellbeing and relaxation. Reflexology treats the whole body and is suitable for people... Read More

Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the principle that different points, or reflexes, on the feet and hands correspond with specific areas of the body. By stimulating these points, we can help improve your mood, release tension in your body, enhance your sleep, and generally promote a sense of wellbeing and relaxation.

Reflexology treats the whole body and is suitable for people of all ages, even babies and children. Many benefits are felt from people with both chronic conditions and those in good health. It is one of the safest and least invasive complementary therapies available; all that you need to do is remove your shoes and socks.

Reflexology can help manage a host of health issues. The body has the ability to heal itself. Following illness, stress, or injury it can be in a state of “imbalance” and vital systems can be blocked, preventing your body from functioning optimally. Through reflexology, we can help release these blockages; restoring and maintaining your natural balance.


Reiki

Reiki is an alternative healing modality that uses the “Universal Energy” or “Life Force” to improve the flow of energy; mind, body and spirit. Reiki Practitioners use the method of ‘palm healing’ to channel the universal energy. Reiki is a gentle yet very effective form of ‘Energy Medicine’ that reduces stress, speeds healing and promotes an improved state of emotional, mental and physical wel... Read More

Reiki is an alternative healing modality that uses the “Universal Energy” or “Life Force” to improve the flow of energy; mind, body and spirit. Reiki Practitioners use the method of ‘palm healing’ to channel the universal energy. Reiki is a gentle yet very effective form of ‘Energy Medicine’ that reduces stress, speeds healing and promotes an improved state of emotional, mental and physical well-being.


Grief Counselling

Thanatology or grief counselling offers support and guidance to anyone who is experiencing grief because of the loss of a loved one, of a career, of a marriage, of a dream, or any other loss in their life. These counselling sessions offer a safe and supportive environment to help you on your grieving journey.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a precise manual therapy discipline that is based on understanding of the relationship between structure and function. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners recognize a person as an integrated whole. When all of the body’s components are in balance, a person is in complete and total health. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners work to maintain, improve and restore the normal physiological ... Read More

Osteopathy is a precise manual therapy discipline that is based on understanding of the relationship between structure and function. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners recognize a person as an integrated whole. When all of the body’s components are in balance, a person is in complete and total health. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners work to maintain, improve and restore the normal physiological function of interrelated body structures and systems, enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal itself.


Breathwork

Breathwork is consciously focusing on your breathing and altering how you breathe for a period of time, using a variety of exercises depending on your goals. A Functional Breathing Coach assesses the mechanics of your breathing to determine the exercises that would be a suitable fit for your goals.


Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession that focuses on the assessment and treatment of soft tissues and joints. RMT goes beyond just relaxation; it aims to improve physical function, alleviate pain, and promote overall well-being. Our talented RMT Caroline is a licensed practitioner with specialized training in various massage techniques to meet your individual needs. C... Read More

Registered Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession that focuses on the assessment and treatment of soft tissues and joints. RMT goes beyond just relaxation; it aims to improve physical function, alleviate pain, and promote overall well-being. Our talented RMT Caroline is a licensed practitioner with specialized training in various massage techniques to meet your individual needs.

Caroline's expert touch and therapeutic skills offer a myriad of benefits from pain relief to stress reduction, improved flexibility, enhanced circulation and relief from tension to much more.

Caroline's bilingual abilities ensure that language is not a barrier to receiving quality massage therapy. Whether you feel more comfortable communicating in English or French, Caroline is here to provide exceptional care.

Whether you're seeking relief from pain, relaxation, or overall wellness, Caroline's expert hands are here to guide you on your journey to better health.

Réservez dès maintenant et découvrez les bienfaits thérapeutiques du massage avec notre RMT compétente et attentionnée, Caroline. Votre corps et votre esprit vous remercieront!

Book now and experience the healing benefits of registered massage therapy with our talented and caring RMT, Caroline. Your body and mind will thank you!


Health & Wellness Workshops

C'est La Vie Wellness offers a wide range of health & wellness workshops to our community, provided by all of our practitioners at the clinic.


Office Administration

I am bilingual and a former worker in the travel industry. I was fortunate enough to be able to focus most of my time and attention towards my family for the past few years. I am very happy to be part of C’est la Vie Wellness team as I have always believed in the holistic mind, body and spirit approach to wellness. I am very pleased to meet and greet you at the clinic.

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I studied at The Complementary Therapy School in London, England, under Melanie Bell and completed my Level 5 Practitioners Diploma in Clinical Reflexology, passing with Distinction. I moved to Canada in 2018 and I am a certified member of the Reflexology Association of Canada, making me a fully Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT). I completed my Fertility & Maternity training with Michelle Stroud at By the Moon Holistic Health School.

I see clients from all walks of life but some of my areas of interest and expertise include stress management, fertility (including infertility, pregnancy and post-partum, peri-menopause and menopause), and sleep problems. Life is busy – we tend to take on too much and put ourselves at the bottom of a very long to-do list. But we can only give so much, and self-care is incredibly important for the body to function at its optimum level.

Reflexology promotes deep relaxation and allows the body time to realign and rebalance by reducing tension, improving circulation, and supporting the body’s natural healing system. Trust that I understand how important it is for you to take a little time out for yourself and to focus on your body and your wellbeing. Self-care is not selfish, it is essential.

I studied at The Complementary Therapy School in London, England, under Melanie Bell and complete... Read More

While completing my education in Psycho-éducation at the Université de Montréal, I did internships at a Community Center for adults dealing with psychiatric diagnoses (schizophrenia, mood disorders), in a hospital working with children in Child Psychiatry, and in an elementary school implementing Bullying Prevention programs.

Back in Toronto, I combined my psycho-educational and cognitive-behavioural practices to new therapeutic strategies, when working with Morneau Shepell’s EAP crisis line and single-session therapeutic support. I honed my skills by leading clients through talk-therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness. During my time there, I provided short & long-term support through an online CBT-inspired platform which helped shape my therapeutic style for my ongoing work at C’est La Vie Wellness.

In my current job as Clinical Manager of Behavioural Interventions with the CSCMonAvenir* school board, I provide guidance and clinical supervision to 10 behavioural consultants (a job I held previously). Through these various experiences, I have developed key active listening and coaching skills as well as realistic & useful strategies/interventions with children, school staff and parents which I can now apply in private practice at CLV.

My focus at CLV is to support children, parents and individuals by providing them with concrete tools and strategies to cope with their personal challenges. This includes various therapeutic styles & inspirations: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, SFT, psycho-educational, etc.

While completing my education in Psycho-éducation at the Université de Montréal, I did internship... Read More

I am a bilingual college graduate who has a growth mindset and a positive attitude towards hard work. I attended College Boréal in the Office Administration program and will be going to Mohawk College to specialize in the Office Administration Medical program. I am very happy to be part of the C’est la Vie Wellness team, as I have always believed in the holistic mind, body, and spirit approach to wellness. As a person on the Autistic Spectrum, I know all too well the importance of fostering good mental health practices which is what is promoted here at the clinic by our healthcare practitioners. I’m very pleased to meet and greet you at the clinic.

I am a bilingual college graduate who has a growth mindset and a positive attitude towards hard w... Read More

The losses in my life, both death and non-death, have led me to become a Thanatologist (Grief Counselor). I specialize in helping those who have lost loved ones, as well as, those who have experienced non-death losses such as, divorce, infertility, chronic illness, and job loss, to name a few.

I hold two BA degrees: Thanatology from the University of Western (the only Thanatology degree in the world) and Sociology from the University of Windsor. Certifications: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Complicated Grief (Prolonged Grief Disorder), Suicide Bereavement Clinician Training.

As a Thanatologist, I take a different approach to grief and loss than those in the Psychology field. I will not try to fix the problem of grief because grief is not a problem; grief is a form of love and it affects everyone at some point in their lives. Instead, I listen, validate, encourage, help you feel safe, and integrate the losses into your life while helping you find new purpose and meaning. I will be there to bear witness to your pain by companioning you through this difficult journey and offer unconditional support.

I have worked as a grief counselor, facilitator in bereavement and support groups, led grief walking groups, supported suicide survivors, and provided palliative support for patients at the end of their lives.

Feel free to contact me directly to schedule a free 15 minute initial phone consult.

The losses in my life, both death and non-death, have led me to become a Thanatologist (Grief Cou... Read More

Dr. Angelica is a naturopathic doctor with a focus in pediatrics and family wellness. With a passion for the art and science of naturopathic medicine, she loves creating evidence-informed treatment plans unique to every one of her patients. Her work integrates a range of therapies, including nutrition and lifestyle counselling, herbal medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (including acupuncture and cupping). She has experience working with all ages, and loves meeting all members of the family! You can find her on instagram @dr.angelica.nd for educational content and toddler-approved recipes!

Dr. Angelica is a naturopathic doctor with a focus in pediatrics and family wellness. With a pass... Read More

Andrew is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Registered Kinesiologist. After completing his Honours Bachelor of Science Kinesiology degree from McMaster University in 2014, Andrew proceeded to serve as a Kinesiologist within clinical, fitness, and retirement community settings. In 2016, he enrolled in the DOMP program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy where he went on to successfully complete 5 years of course based and clinical work, followed by a 1 year of Osteopathic research.

Andrew’s goal is to assist his clients in removing their barriers to optimal health and wellness by providing each person with the tools to effectively take their health and wellness into their own hands. Using an integrative treatment approach consisting of manual osteopathic therapy and corrective exercises, each person’s physical imbalances are addressed in order to promote the body’s innate ability to self-regulate and heal.

Andrew is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Registered Kinesiologist. After completing his H... Read More

Educating, motivating and inspiring have always been important aspects of my professional journey, first as a High School Teacher, then Library Technician, and now as a Holistic Nutritionist. Those 25 years of experience in the education system combined with my various nutrition certifications have allowed me to pair my passion with key education strategies to empower my clients in making healthier choices. Through workshops, cooking classes, customized menus & recipe books, and online programs, I guide clients towards healthier food choices and eating habits.

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Océane hold the titles of Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, having completed a Graduate degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto.

Over her 5 years as a registered social worker and psychotherapist, she has worked in an interdisciplinary team with both the anglophone and francophone populations in an individual youth and family mental health setting.

She has trained in and practiced various approaches including Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Watch Wait and Wonder, and Reflective Family Play Therapy. She may use talk, play, and art-based approaches when working together with clients. She is drawn towards understanding clients’ experiences through attachment and psychodynamic frameworks and uses a holistic and collaborative approach to meet client needs.

Clients with whom she has worked have presented with the following: anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, depression, perfectionism, developmental trauma, acute trauma, selective mutism, grief and loss, parenting challenges, behavioural challenges, communication challenges, family conflict, low self-esteem, emotional regulation challenges, peer challenges, neurodiversity, and self-harm.

Océane provides services to children, youth, adults, parents, and families. For children under the age of 7, she works extensively with their parents and the family system in the effort of supporting the child.

Her goal as your therapist will be to provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space for exploration, healing, and growth. Océnae invites you to book a free initial phone consultation to see whether she’s the right therapist for you.

Océane hold the titles of Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, having completed a Gradua... Read More

Louise learned how important it is to have the tools to manage stressors and to respond compassionately not only to others but also to oneself. Over the years Louise was searching for something that could help settle anxiety, allow her to handle situations with ease and increase performance. Learning how to adopt specific breathwork patterns has taught her how to use the power of breath to control how she experiences daily life with more presence.

Recognizing the benefits of focusing on the breath and the importance of functional breathing; Louise immersed herself in certification programs: Oxygen Advantage and Buteyko with Patrick McKeown, Peak Flow, and Pause Breathwork by Samantha Skelly.

Louise strives to reach her full potential and assist others in finding theirs. This can be done through workshops or custom designed multi-week programs based on the individual’s interests and needs.

Louise learned how important it is to have the tools to manage stressors and to respond compassio... Read More

Cara graduated from the Massage Therapy program at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2011. The program has given her a vast knowledge of human anatomy as well as the intricacies of the physiology of the human body.

In her 12 years of practice, she has had the opportunity to work with a variety of chronic and acute pain sufferers, including motor vehicle accidents, Orthopedic rehab and sports injuries. She is a Graston Technique certified technician and has done extensive courses in Fascial release, both of which can be incorporated into treatments to obtain maximum results. She is also trained in pre and postnatal care, and has a belly table which is available upon request. She has also provided care for palliative care patients and patients in cancer treatment.

Although she tends to do a lot of deep tissue work, she understands the necessity of stress relief that goes along with light pressure relaxation treatments. She always encourages everyone to give her feedback to ensure they receive the optimum care needed for each individual. She is very client-centred, viewing each individual as unique and forms treatment plans based on assessments performed prior to each treatment.

She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance. She has many years of practical experience teaching and working with a diverse body of students with different ailments and physical limitations. In combination with her Massage Therapy training, this has given her a very good understanding of human biomechanics and remedial exercise to help form a well rounded plan for treatment.

Cara is also fluent in French and welcomes French speaking clients.

On her own time, Cara is an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast. She loves kayaking/canoeing, camping, hiking and snowshoeing with her partner and two young children.

Cara graduated from the Massage Therapy program at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrothera... Read More

Over my nearly 10 years of experience, I’ve worked with individuals across the lifespan, from young children to senior adults. In my work as a Child and Family Therapist at SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health, I worked with individuals and families struggling with a range of emotional and behavioural challenges. When working at Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) counselling centre, I developed a love for working with young adults, as they discover their identities and go through major life transitions. And in my time as a single-session tele-counsellor at Morneau Shepell, I honed my ability to make good use of every moment with a client.

Currently, I work individually with teens (14+) and up. My approach is a mix of several therapeutic modalities, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused (Family) Therapy (EFT; EFFT), Mindfulness-Based, Attachment-Based, and Trauma-Informed therapy. I also strive to provide an anti-racist, anti-oppressive practice. I believe that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are, in large part, a product of our experiences. When we’ve had hurtful or traumatic experiences, we adapt to keep ourselves physically and emotionally safe. Sometimes, those adaptations are no longer useful or helpful to us, and we need to learn new ways to manage. My goal as your therapist will be to provide a safe and attuned space in which to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and navigate how you want to think and feel in the present and in the future. Feel free to book a free initial phone consult to see whether I’m the right therapist for you.

You can also visit my website at gwynethhodgins.ca.

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After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2013 with a BSc in Biology & Psychology, Dr. Sofie, ND wanted to put her scientific knowledge and passion into practice. She decided to further her studies and graduated with a Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in the spring of 2018.

Dr. Sofie was drawn to naturopathic medicine as it allows her to explore the root cause of disease in a holistic manner. She loves incorporating evidence-based natural medicines with more traditional therapies. By individualizing treatment plans to address each patient’s unique health journey, she guides her patients to optimize their physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual/energetic wellbeing.

Although she operates as a general practitioner, she currently focuses her practice on metabolic health, gut health, skin health and mental health. As part of her scope of practice, she offers lab testing (including functional tests such as the Food Sensitivity Test, stool testing, DUTCH hormone testing, etc.), supplement recommendations, herbal teas & remedies, nutrition and lifestyle modifications, acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine), and cupping.

She now happily manages the C’est La Vie Wellness clinic and their amazing team of practitioners alongside her sister, Danika, Mental Health Counsellor.

Dr. Sofie is always happy to offer a Free 15-min Meet & Greet consultation to see if we would be a good fit to work together on achieving your health goals. You can also connect with her online on Instagram for additional educational content. She looks forward to connecting with you soon!

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