ACUDETOX-is used in the treatment of addictions, mental health and emotional trauma. It is a form of acupuncture that is performed by placing five thin, sterile, single-use needles in your ears (auricular acupuncture) and are left in place for about 45 minutes. The NADA protocol is used to decrease withdrawal, shorten the withdrawal process, prevent anxiety which can lead to relapse, improves the quality of sleep, stabilizes emotions, and helps to re-establish internal balance. We integrate NADA-style treatment with other Western behavioral health modalities. I am associated occupationally with a wide variety of healthcare settings. These include addiction treatment programs, mental health facilities, active-duty military and veterans healthcare programs, harm reduction, support groups, addiction recovery and similar outreach projects.  Some addictions treated are: Food, Nicotine, Alcohol, Gambling, Technology, Work, Sex, Opioids, Cocaine, Methamphetamine and other substances. Acudetox is also beneficial in the treatment of Stress and PTSD.  

THERAPEUTIC TOUCH- is a modern interpretation of ancient healing practices. It is an energy field therapy in which the practitioner uses her hands to facilitate a healing process. We believe that in a state of health, the energy is flowing freely
through us in an orderly and balanced way. With illness or injury, the flow of energy is disturbed, it may be described as obstructed, disordered, or depleted. The intent is to restore the integrity of the field and move it toward healing and wholeness. Therapeutic Touch is used in private practice, hospitals, cancer clinics, hospices, palliative care units, pain clinics, long term care facilities, rehab facilities, and surgical wards. Research and clinical experience have shown effectiveness in promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety & stress, managing pain, improving sleep, and facilitating the body's natural healing process. It is effective in the fields of labour and delivery, neonatal care, addictions, mental health, PTSD, palliative care, MS, strokes, shingles, trauma, cancer care and dementia.

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING SERVICES
Supportive Counselling for mental health and addictions using various methods including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, NLP, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, Strength Based, Solution Focused, Group Therapy, Seeking Safety, Concurrent Disorders, Complex Trauma and Mindfulness. These different types of therapy help clients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. They are  used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addictions, depression, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and many other issues. Therapy can be focused on helping clients deal with a very specific problem or complex disorders. During the course of treatment, clients learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions. Using mindfulness is a mind-body approach to life that helps us to relate to our experiences with more accuracy and clarity. Mindfulness involves being acutely aware of our thoughts, emotions, and actions. It means being present in each moment and paying close attention to what is happening in the present, instead of focusing on past events or future predictions. Working with clients to create coping strategies to better deal with thought, actions and triggers for a better balance in all aspects of their lives. Support Groups and workshops also available.

INDIGENOUS WELLNESS AND ADDICTIONS PREVENTION COUNSELLOR
A traditional approach to wellness and addictions prevention using our guiding principles of the 7 grandfather teachings for wellness, including the medicine wheel for wellness in the 4 aspects of healing. Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual. Counselling for intergenerational trauma, trauma, addictions, residential school, 60's scoop. Circle sharing. Delivered by an Indigenous therapist. Can include use of the 4 medicines. We can also discuss possibility for sessions to be delivered on the land.