Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival 2024

Meet your Health and Wellness Exhibit Team

Nicole Watson

Eramosa Physiotherapy

Nicole Watson is EPA’s clinical leader for the Pelvic Health Program and has been providing physiotherapy services in Guelph for almost 25 years. Her clinical interests include manual therapy and pelvic health including assessment and treatment of all orthopedic injuries/conditions as well as urinary incontinence, perineal pain, pelvic organ prolapse, bowel dysfunction and low back/pelvic girdle pain. She uses manual therapy, soft tissue/myofascial release and specific mobility, stretching and strengthening exercises to help her patients reach their goals. She believes in treating the whole person and incorporates a biopsychosocial approach to patient care.

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Dr. Falak Aziz

Norfolk Chiropractic Wellness Centre

Dr. Aziz’s interest in healthcare initially stemmed from seeing close family and friends deal with chronic musculoskeletal pain for years. Wanting to learn more about preventative measures and holistic, non-invasive care, she began her journey in Chiropractic. Her hands-on approach is patient centred and evidence-based with a special interest in perinatal and paediatric care. She takes time to educate her patients and offers individualized advice on nutrition, rehab, ergonomics, exercise and managing stress.

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Bisson Dentistry Team

Bisson Dentistry

Bisson Dentistry offers a warm, caring and inviting environment. It’s like nothing that you have experienced before!  We have a highly skilled and compassionate team, the latest technology and a long list of comfort amenities available to you; complimentary drinks/snacks, complimentary spa services, your choice of music and Netflix, massage chairs, noise cancelling headphones, sunglasses and blankets.  These are all available to help reduce the stress and anxiety that can be related to dental treatment.  We treat patients of all ages, and offer preventive cleanings, restorative fillings, same day crowns/bridges and veneers, cosmetic smile treatments, implants, Gentlewave root canal treatment, dentures, extractions, TMJ therapy/Botox, clear aligner and traditional braces.

We would love to welcome you to our Bisson Dentistry family!

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Priscila Lacerda

Rehab Pilates

I am a passionate person for the movement and the connection between mind and body. Academically I am an Osteopath manual practitioner with a background in physiotherapy, and also a Pilates instructor trained to use it for fitness and rehabilitaion. Plus I am currently enrolled in my PhD in Natural Medicine. In addition I have certifications in Reiki, Cupping, Taping, Lymphatic Drainage, auriculo acunpunture, New Germany Medicine (that’s the informative osteopathy and connects the symptoms and feelings), and others.

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Syd Vaughan and Jen Wrixon

3 Well by Syd

Sydney Vaughan is a highly qualified Registered Massage Therapist, Mentor, Personal Trainer and Breathwork & Cold Coach with a diverse background in healthcare and wellness. With over a decade of experience assisting clients in achieving transformative results in weight loss and strength training, Syd has a profound understanding of the intricacies involved in shifting one’s mindset, lifestyle, and belief systems. During Syd’s personal journey and spiritual awakening, she discovered the profound benefits of practices like breathwork, cold therapy, and meditation. This transformative period in her life led her to a place of deep inner healing and alignment, where she now operates from a soul-led perspective. Her work reflects a commitment to guiding individuals on the path to self-love. Syd leads by action, and will guide you with the tools she knows and has experienced first hand to achieve a lifestyle of optimal wellness.

Jen Wrixon is a Registered Reflexologist Practitioner (RRPr) with in-depth training and a natural, holistic healing philosophy. Jen originally trained and graduated in 2005 when she started her practice as a Reflexologist Practitioner and Certified Aromatherapist. In her Reflexology practice, Jen skillfully integrates her expertise into each session as she works reflexes on the feet to target stress, anxiety, pain and promote overall wellness for the body and mind. She is committed to helping you on your journey to better health, using Reflexology to help bring deep relaxation and balance within your body. If you fall asleep during your treatment, it’s the best compliment you can give her! When she’s not focusing her energy on her clients, you can find her in the kitchen baking bread and trying out new recipes, getting crafty with macrame, and walking in the forest with her two dogs (and maybe dragging her husband and two girls along too.

 

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April Bernardo

Soul Medic

We are a Holistic Health Clinic offering a variety of treatments including Holistic Pain Solutions, Stress and Anxiety management and Talk Therapy. We also offer a selection of natural healthcare / wellness products and crystals.

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Morgan Story

Karma Yoga Studio

Morgan is the owner of Karma Yoga Studio Guelph. She is also a reiki practitioner and Tarot Reader. Her passion is being able to help guide people on their healing journey through yoga, healing workshops, tarot, reiki and more.

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Alana Gulka

Guelph Performance Fitness & Therapy

Alana is the mom of two and owns Guelph Performance Together along with her husband – it truly is a family business! As an Athletic Therapist and RMT, she struggled to find a clinic that matched her specific treatment style, so in 2015 she started her own. They have grown to include a fitness facilities and 4 treatment rooms, and more importantly a team of practitioners that works so well together in their ecosystem to help people move, live, play, and perform better.

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Dr. Annaleeza Caputi

Natural Choice Medical Clinica

Dr. Caputi is a naturopathic doctor and women’s health advocate. Her clinical practice focuses on women’s health and hormones. Her main focus is in educating and empowering women to take control of their healthcare and to make informed, evidence based decisions to meet their goals. Whether it’s solving period problems, reclaiming control of your hormones, easing the transition into menopause or being preventive with metabolic health, she can help you dig deep, remove obstacles and create change with no quick fixes. We’re here for the long run!

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Stewart Hope

Natural Choice Medical Clinic

Stewart is a Certified Manual Osteopath who graduated in 2014 from the Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy. He has a wide spectrum of experience with natural therapies. It wasn’t until he studied Osteopathy that he found a healing modality that matched the manner in which he wanted to serve. Rarely is it the case that one symptom a client feels gives the full picture of what’s going on in the body or why that symptom is felt. After listening to your history, Stewart will combine anatomical knowledge with his ability to follow subtle restrictions in the body to complete that picture and help you on your healing journey.

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Bonnie Adam and Vonalee Gilroy

Pathways Healing

Bonnie is a Registered Acupuncturist, a Certified Cupping Therapist, Reiki Master / Teacher and workshop facilitator in Guelph.

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Crystal Metham and Jeanette Giffin Shaw

Pathways Healing

Crystal is an RMT and RYT in Guelph with a holistic mind-body approach to care and a particular interest in how massage can best serve those with neurodiversity and mental health concerns. Relaxing your mind, one muscle at a time!

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Kenzie MacLean and Rhonda Alarie

Pathways Healing

Kenzie MacLean at Naturally Radiant supports you on your healing and empowerment journey, meeting you where you’re at. She offers energy work through reiki to clear energetic blocks and channels divine guidance through intuitive oracle readings to bring clarity and connection. Kenzie MacLean has always been a passionate rock collector with eclectic interests. Naturally Radiant Retail offers hand selected crystals and other metaphysical items at affordable prices so everyone can share love for these one of a kind pieces.

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Caitlin Bovee

Pilates in Guelph

Caitlin Bovée is fueled by a passion for movement, cultivated since her athletic beginnings. Engaging in team sports, solo activities, and dance, she embarked on a fitness teaching journey at 18. While earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science from McMaster University, she deepened her expertise in movement therapies. Completing Matwork and Equipment training at Body Harmonics, Toronto, in her twenties, Caitlin specialized in rehabilitation, training with industry leaders like Margot McKinnon and Brent Anderson. A stroke at 25 provided a unique self-rehabilitation opportunity, shaping her outlook on recovery. Caitlin now imparts her knowledge, working with post rehabiliation clients and mentoring movement educators through Body Harmonics, aiming to cultivate success and fulfillment in the field.

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Gavan Anand

Sovereign Souls

Born in Calgary, raised in India for 12 years, and embraced by Toronto in 2007, it’s been home ever since. An accountant by trade, yet an actor by passion, navigating the balance between the two has been a journey. However, earlier this year, I discovered the meditative art of crafting Malas. What began as a hobby quickly evolved into a thriving business specializing in 108-bead Malas. Our brand embodies where fashion intersects with meaning, a reflection of my personal ethos. 

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Leah Glatz

BodyLight Wellness

Leah helps women who struggle with anxiety and chronic pain get grounded and connected to their bodies and voices so that they can improve their sleep, moods, communication and decision making. She loves seeing people shift  from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed & burnt out from the stress & pain that comes from OVER-doing and OVER-giving, and watching the changes unfold in their lives:  more presence, connection, fulfillment and en-JOY-ment!

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Alyssa Truelove

Chronically Fulfilled Life

Your endometriosis and fibromyalgia chronic illness bestie, Alyssa is obsessed with creating flare-friendly systems for chronic illness warriors. She believes in the power of leaning into your strengths and leveraging tools to treat your illness like the full-time job it is! As a coach and consultant, she’ll help you conserve your energy, prioritize your self-care, and create a fulfilling life that aliens with your values and goals. Tune into the Chronically Fulfilled Life podcast where Alyssa has honest conversations about navigating life and business with chronic illness.

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John Proctor

Earth Tones Studio

John Proctor owns and operates Earth Tones Studio, Guelph, Ontario. He builds drums and teaches workshops on drum making for a variety of drums, including Frame Drum, Ocean Drum and Djembe as well as a variety of percussion instruments. He also facilitates drumming and soundscapes for those who respond to the call of the drum beat. Our website is: EarthTonesStudio.org and our email address is: EarthTonesStudio@gmail.com.

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Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken

Tranquil Mind Naturopath

Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND is the Founder of Tranquil Minds, a series of educational and clinical programming for professionals with anxiety. Katie’s first book Create Calm: the Professionals Guide to Overcoming Anxiety is a best selling mental health book. With 10 years of clinical experience in treating anxiety and mental health, Katie’s passion is helping anxious professionals step back into the driver’s seat of their life, reconnect with their inner peace and move their decision-driver from fear to love. She lives in Guelph, Ontario with her family.

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Gayla Scott

Revival Yoga

Gayla is the owner of a new yoga business in Guelph! She is passionate about yoga and health.

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Jenna Goodhand

Cafezia

With a background in Political Science, Peace & Conflict Studies and International Economics Jenna continues to be a community-centered entrepreneur who has used her experiences to grow businesses in a variety of industries that include elements of social justice and wellness to elevate impact. She recently bought Cafézia, a wellness-based coffee that is currently sold online across Canada and in retailers throughout Ontario. Through Cafézia Jenna aims to encourage thoughtful moments of connection with ourselves, each other and the world in which we live, while shifting our focus away from hustle culture and towards sustainable wellness and joy.

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Lynne Skilton-Hayes

StyleLynne

Lynne is an International Fitness Presenter and the Fitness Program Supervisor at the University of Guelph.  Along with her full-time career, and being a mom, she manages a side hustle – StyleLynne, where she is a Distributor for Kinsley Armelle Druzy Stone jewelry and a Zyia athleisure Rep.   Lynne loves helping others to look and feel their best!   These are products she loves and uses every single day.  Kinsley Armelle has a wide variety of beautiful pieces that are perfect to complete any outfit.  They are made from naturally and ethically sourced stones that offer a variety of healing benefits.  

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Pupul & Rohan

Pupul’s Pebbles

Pupul’s Pebbles is first an offering and then a business led by Pupul & Rohan, an Indo-Canadian couple. Our crystals are selected with intention and integrity, each & every piece is natural & ethically sourced.We offer Crystals, Crystal Jewelry , Handrolled incense and other metaphysical tools with high vibrational energy that lifts you up and holds you tight. We hope these beautiful stones and crystals lend you their strength, support and guidance as you move through the stages of your life.

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Kristy Miller

The Scented Market

The Scented Market recognized a need for more at home self-care by creating handmade products such as Scented Soy Candles, Room Sprays, Bath Salts, Bubble Bath, and so much more! We have created a lifestyle brand of products and pride ourselves in being eco-friendly. We use the best quality ingredients in our products while also being conscious of our environmental footprint by offering reusable, recyclable packaging. In addition, we have a jar return program at each store and offer candle refills. Our eco-friendly packaging combined with our self-care mission allows our community to bring the spa home and feel good about it.

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Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival

Sunday June 23rd 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Linamar’s Frank Hasenfratz Centre

Available Passes

Full-Day Pass

Enjoy all that Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival has to offer!

We understand that not one price fits all. That’s why this year we are offering Sliding Scale Pricing on our Full-Day Pass to reduce barriers to participation. Choose from the following options:

• Participate in as many yoga and mind-body classes and workshops as you like
• Sign-up for TWO free onsite health and wellness services
• Explore the exhibit at your own pace

Access For All Pass ($84)

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in this event. This reduced-price ticket is designed for those facing financial challenges. Your choice helps us to foster inclusivity and ensure diverse participation.

Regular Pass ($99)

Secure your spot at our event with a ticket priced at the standard rate. This covers the essential costs of organizing the event while ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.

Community Supporter Pass ($114)

Invest in community access! By selecting this option, you contribute to making the event accessible to everyone. Your generosity directly supports fellow attendees who may be facing financial constraints to participating.

Half-Day Pass

Get a taste of Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival!

We understand that not one price fits all. That’s why this year we are offering Sliding Scale Pricing on our Full-Day Pass to reduce barriers to participation. Choose from the following options:

• Participate in either the morning or the afternoon session of yoga and mind-body classes and workshops
• Sign-up for ONE healthcare service
• Explore the exhibit for the duration of your selected session

$59