** You can book with me on Thursdays onsite at Breakaway in Parkdale or other weekdays at my studio space near Christie Station here **

Tave is a queer white Acupuncturist, body worker and community herbalist with over 10 years of experience with overdose response work, advocacy, and providing support for people who use drugs.

She aims to help people to find more ease and comfort within their bodies and their feelings. She very much believes in people’s ability to heal despite what difficult circumstances they may face.

Modalities used include Acupuncture, cupping, massage, gua sha, nutritional or herbal advice.

Regrettably, neither of Tave’s current spaces are wheelchair accessible, but she can arrange home visits. Please contact Tave if you are interested.

www.moonacu.com

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CHARMAINE HUNTER-EDWARDS, MSW, RSW (SHE/HER)

MODALITIES USED: Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT); Narrative; and Solutions-Focused Therapy

Charmaine Hunter-Edwards is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University. She brings over 20 years of experience working with youth, families, and communities, supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and a wide range of trauma. Her work includes supporting those impacted by sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, and family conflict, among other complex life challenges.

Charmaine practices from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed lens, recognizing how systems shape intersectionality and lived experience. She prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships by creating a safe and brave space grounded in trust, collaboration, honesty, and healing. Charmaine also draws on her lived experiences as a mother, partner, daughter, sister, and friend to inform her work. With a background as a frontline worker, she has a deep understanding of how vicarious trauma can affect both personal and professional lives.

What a Session With Charmaine Looks Like:

The initial session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. You are invited to share whatever feels comfortable, and I will do the same, with the goal of beginning to build rapport. As our work continues, areas of concern are identified collaboratively, and sessions are guided by your needs in the moment and what you hope to gain from the process.

Sessions may be self-directed or gently guided. For some, having clear goals is important; for others, sessions unfold more organically, with needs evolving over time. Reflective journaling may be used as a tool to explore patterns and themes. Above all, creating a safe and brave space where you can openly express your thoughts, feelings, fears, and concerns is essential. Feeling seen, heard, and validated is central to the work, especially as you continue to care for and support others.

CHARMAINE HUNTER-EDWARDS, MSW, RSW (SHE/HER) MODALITIES USED: Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), Cognit... Read More

Heather Johnson (she/her) is a Black, Queer, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who has expertise working with pregnant people, but welcomes anyone seeking trauma and grief informed care. Her own neurodivergence informs a lot of her practice as it has provided insights into the way that sensory processing, and the the nervous system affect one’s overall wellbeing. In her spare time she consumes way too much media, lifts weights, and listening to crispy beats. 

Trauma informed massage therapy to address everyday pain, ongoing or chronic injuries, as well relieving the symptoms of the physical manifestations of emotions. This can inlcude assessing problem areas, full body massage, intra-oral (inside the mouth) massage, and realistic self care recommendations. 

Heather Johnson (she/her) is a Black, Queer, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who has expertise... Read More

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Chris Leonard brings extensive experience supporting workers and communities impacted by trauma and loss to her work as a consultant.

Her process facilitation and trainings are grounded in wholistic, anti-oppressive, and resilience frameworks.

Chris Leonard brings extensive experience supporting workers and communities impacted by trauma a... Read More

Danielle is the Program Coordinator for GLoW and also provides counselling 1-1. She rises to the challenge of holding space for uncomfortable experiences in life and death. She asks bold questions that help us to stay present to intense emotional anguish. She has the courage and emotional depth to witness relationships within individuals and families with the clarity of vision for grace and ease. Committed to community justice throughout her life, she holds the voice of her ancestors as her guide in this work, often working with her own dreams and dreams of community.

Certified Trauma of Money Professional Stream - Certified Death Doula through the Institute of Traditional Medicine End of Life Care - Certificate in Minority and Indigenous Rights from EURAC, Bolzano Italy - Counsellor, General Member, Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals

Danielle is the Program Coordinator for GLoW and also provides counselling 1-1. She rises to the ... Read More

Hi! My name is Adrienne and I am a Registered Acupuncturist. I am a queer, second-generation Chinese settler here in Tkaronto. I am happy to talk to you about where you are at, where you are coming from, and how and where you want your health and wellness to progress. I am also happy for you to share what you feel comfortable sharing.

Modalities Used: acupuncture, cupping.

Hi! My name is Adrienne and I am a Registered Acupuncturist. I am a queer, second-generation Chin... Read More

Amy Muli is Glow’s 1-1 client Support Worker. She has been working in frontline harm reduction for over 24 years. Amy is also a trained Death Doula, a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner and is a Certified Kundalini Yoga teacher. Amy is passionate about harm reduction, social justice, alternative healing, grief, art and is a proud & devoted cat mom. Amy supports GloW’s 1-1 Intake process and also facilitates The Sonic Quilt.

Amy Muli is Glow’s 1-1 client Support Worker. She has been working in frontline harm reduction fo... Read More

Modalities Used: Grief and Loss Counselling

Yvette has decades of experience as both a community activist and counsellor in the HIV/AIDS sector during the years of ongoing deaths, stigmatized multiple losses and community devastation. She went on to co-found a provincial organization to mitigate the impact of these losses: the AIDS Bereavement and Resiliency Program of Ontario. With her certification as a traumatology therapist, Yvette now works part time with the Enrichment Centre for Mental Health (Hastings County) as their Traumatic Loss Specialist. She is also Team Lead for Good Grief Care Consultants, a diverse team that provide accessible, relevant traumatic grief supports to front line workers and their managers in the not-for-profit sector. (www.goodgriefcare.ca)

Modalities Used: Grief and Loss Counselling Yvette has decades of experience as both a community... Read More

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Rei is available Thursdays for GLoW clients, which can now be booked through the Jane app!

Modalities Used: Massage therapy, Myofascial Release, Breath work

I am a queer Registered Massage Therapist practicing trauma-informed bodywork. I work through a lens of harm-reduction, consent and anti-oppression.

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Tonia is an educator, counsellor and advocate who work with a diverse range of communities and address a diverse range of issues. Her extensive work with survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, domestic violence and elder abuse has led her to work with community, academic and corporate institutions providing counselling, training, workshops, education, suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention. As an educator, Tonia is committed to educating the next generation of helpers about the importance of applying trauma-informed, social justice and critical theory lens in order to work with and better understand the lived reality of service users.

Tonia uses: Strengths-based Narrative Therapy – Tree of life Methodology. Motivational Interviewing, Peer Support, Client Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.

In a session with me, you are the expert in this interaction. Together we will set the tone for how you would like things to move forward. We will start with informal conversations and things will progress in a natural fashion. Flexibility, understanding, patience and kindness will be the foundation from which the deconstruction of your reality will take place.

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Modalities Used: Expressive Arts Coaching As a coach, I guide with deep presence and compassion, spark inspiration, and find countless creative practices to support you in taking the small and expansive steps along your path.

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Indu uses a wide breadth of tools to help her clients manage discomfort and pain.

Indu uses a wide breadth of tools to help her clients manage discomfort and pain. Read More