Our childminding staff all have a passion for little ones. They use their combined experience to ensure everyone has an amazing time at Recharge & Play.

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Jessie holds a Master of Social Work degree, has additional training in working with infants, children and families and is currently completing the requirements for certification as a Certified Play Therapist.

Through the activity of play Jessie helps children to make sense of difficult life experiences (e.g. divorce, death of a loved one) and navigate the big feelings (e.g. anxiety, anger, sadness) that are often at the root of challenging behaviour. Jessie supports children and their caregivers become more able to cope with how they are feeling, develop insight, emotional intelligence and confidence. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating; we can explore various issues they might find difficult to express in other ways.

Some of the common challenges that bring families to counselling include:

• Parenting young children (0-6)

• Anxiety

• Attention Difficulties

• Discipline

• Divorce, Fostering, and Adoption

• Frustration/Aggression

• Resistance and Opposition

• School Issues (bullying, peer relationships, academically)

• Sensitive Kids and Special Needs

Jessie works with both the parents and the children to understand and address the roots of the problem, and interpret the behaviour with insight into the underlying emotions, in order to impact lasting change. Jessie believes that the parent-child relationship is the foundation of children’s mental wellness. You are what your child needs. Let me help you build on that foundation.

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My name is Lena. I’m a licensed hairstylist working in the industry for over 15 years.

I have worked with all types of hair, I enjoy doing different hair cuts and the process of finding my clients’ own style. I’m so excited now that I have a studio suite at “Recharge and Play Wellness Cafe” to ensure the customer service and privacy.

It’s a place for me to create and keep clean for you and your family can have a unique experience.

“Can’t wait to meet you!”

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Ever since I was a child I have wanted to help others with their health. My stuffed animals and siblings were my first ‘patients’, treated mostly with care, my fisher-price medical kit, and more toilet paper for bandages than my mother would have liked. Later, volunteering at my home town hospital gave me a real love for working with families, as I had the privilege to assist patients from all walks of life. Pairing this realization with the natural approach of Naturopathic Medicine, helping people start and raise their families naturally just made sense to me.

I completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with a minor in Psychology at the University of Waterloo, prior to attending the four year Naturopathic Medicine program offered by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). This program is a rigorous combination of fundamental science and Naturopathic modality training. The first two years are predominantly spent studying the basic sciences (eg. Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, etc.) combined with learning the various specific tools of Naturopathic Medicine (eg. Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Lifestyle modification, Homeopathy, etc.).

I have several areas of interest including: General Family Health, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Aboriginal health, and Mind-Body Medicine.

I also have experience working with women and their partners as a Birth Doula. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed helping mothers and fathers to prepare for the arrival of their little ones, by providing full support before, during and after labour. I received training specifically in Pediatric Care during my clinical internship at the Robert Shad Naturopathic Clinic, where I regularly saw children, ages ranging from newborn to 18 years of age. I also worked with the Aboriginal population at the Naturopathic satellite clinic out of Anishnawbe Health Toronto for four months of my clinical internship.

I’m also a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).

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Erin Kalau provides family focused massage with a clinical approach. Erin’s original training is in kinesiology and sports injury management. She graduated in 2002 with a Honors B.Sc.Hk and a Diploma in Sports Injury Management from the University of Guelph and Sheridan college and became a Certified Athletic Therapist. She continued her schooling to become an RMT in 2005 and later a certified acupuncturist in 2009. She welcomes all ages from infants to seniors and tailors the treatment to meet each persons specific needs. She offers a diverse amount of techniques including deep tissue, prenatal, electrical modalities, musculoskeletal acupuncture and cupping. She looks forward to aiding you in improving your health!

Please note Acupuncture is billed under your massage therapy benefits.

Mobile Massage Therapy also available upon request. Please contact Erin directly for further information.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Erin and she’d be happy to assist.

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Jeannie’s focus is to get people moving by working with their restrictions. She has worked with Elite Athletes and understands the athletic mind of any age group. Her background as a professional contemporary dancer, judo, and synchronized swimmer gives her the knowledge of what the body goes through. She has worked with all ages from baby massage to elderly. She continues with her post-educational studies as well. She uses many massage techniques, from light to deep pressure, trigger point, lymphatic drainage trained, relaxation imagery for anxiety with breath work and meditation, and is Indie Head certified, and Postural Integration to name a few. She cannot wait to meet you and/ or your families. Send in your little athletes too!

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Erin is a massage therapist with a passion for treating the whole family. She treats clients of all ages from just days to decades old.

She uses her postgraduate study of Craniosacral and myofascial work to release stubborn restrictions in the body. She is known for her work with infants, children and pre/peri/postnatal clients. She often uses acupressure, manual lymphatic and sinus drainage to help restore the body to health. Her skills come in especially handy for treating headaches and TMJ dysfunction.

She can also include Reiki in your treatment or feel free to book an entire Reiki session for a relaxing energy rebalancing treatment.

She has a heightened sense of palpation and quickly targets the areas causing pain to eliminate your discomfort.

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Sarah graduated from Sutherland Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto in 2010. She integrates traditional Swedish massage with advanced muscle and connective tissue release, deep tissue massage, and trigger point therapy to help treat the root of the client’s problem. She also has experience with craniosacral therapy & TMJ treatments and oral restrictions in infants, children & adults.

Since becoming a RMT, Sarah has participated in the ‘Friends for Life Bike Rally’ on the Wellness team, treating both the cyclists and crew members during the 600km trek from Toronto to Montreal. She has continued her education by completing postgraduate studies in pregnancy massage, infant massage, pelvic floor dysfunction, Labour Support & craniosacral techniques.

Sarah practices with a trauma-sensitive lens, and obtained the “Trauma Certificate” through the Faculty of Social Work at Wilfred Laurier University in 2023.

Sarah believes that Massage Therapy can be a benefit to people of all ages, and is part of maintaining a sense of Well-being. She maintains the belief that through self care and education, clients are able to take control of their healing.

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