OUR TEAM

 

Shirley Zhou, C.Ht, M.MER, M.NLP
Director & Mindset Coach

Shirley Zhou, Director of the Mindbody Wellness Centre, is a vibrant powerhouse with over a decade of experience in the wellness industry. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, Shirley practice in Cognitive-Behavioural, Experiential, Solution-Focused, and Humanistic therapies. Her area of focus encompasses trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life discontentment, and low motivation.

Certified by the Association of Integrative Psychology as a Master Practitioner in Mental and Emotional Release, NLP, Hypnosis, and Integrative NLP Coaching, Shirley offers holistic well-being solutions. She integrates Eastern and Western modalities, such as yoga and natural nutrition, to promote mind-body-heart balance. In her previous work as the co-founder of The Burnout Clinic, Shirley guided senior leaders toward work-life harmony and happiness. In her mindset coaching practice, she empowers individuals to navigate challenges with confidence, fostering mental and emotional resilience through personalized coaching and therapeutic techniques.

Committed to leadership development and supporting overwhelmed youths and women, Shirley inspires positive change at the Mindbody Wellness Centre, prioritizing self-care and personal growth for all.

 

Sinae Won, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist

Sinae is a Registered Massage Therapist who is passionate about improving others' positive feelings through her massage therapy techniques. She sees taking care of physical health and wellbeing as an important part of an individual's self care.

She uses a number of techniques including relaxation treatments, trigger point massages and hot stone treatments to help her clients improve their muscle health. With all of her skills and techniques, Sinae aims to share positive outcomes and reduce pain and tension. She hopes to help clients reduce the impact of their stress, relax and feel at peace.

 

Angel Pan, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist

Angel is a Registered Massage Therapist who provides relaxation and rehabilitation massage depending on her clients’ needs. She is experienced in reflexology, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, hot stone massage and deep tissue massage to relieve tension and discomfort from one's shoulders, necks and lower backs. Angel is dedicated to giving her clients’ both a relaxing and healing experience.

 

Maggie Lin, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist

Maggie is dedicated to her client’s health and well-being. She helps clients release tension and discomfort using a variety of techniques such as Swedish massage, Hot Stone massage, joint mobilization, advanced massage techniques, Deep Tissue massage, Prenatal/Pregnancy massage, Sport massage, Lymphatic Drainage, and Trigger point therapy. Her treatments will help alleviate pain and reduce stress and other symptoms.

With this diversity of training, she is able to ensure every client receives a massage that is customized to their specific needs. Maggie believes she can help clients to release stress of the body and mind. Her goal is to ensure each client’s massage needs are provided within a friendly, professional and relaxed environment.

 

Anne Shi, RMT, DO(MP)
Registered Massage Therapist, Osteopathy

Anne is a Registered Massage Therapist that loves her work, to help people to reduce pain and stress. She specializes in pain release such as frozen shoulder, joint pains, sciatica and lymphatic drainage massage. When a patient walks in painfully and walks out with relief and ease, she feels immense joy.

 

Rose Wang, RMT, R.Ac,
Registered Massage Therapist, Registered Acupuncturist

Rose is a licensed massage therapist and acupuncturist. Some of her therapeutic areas of expertise include prenatal care, headache relief, incontinence improvement, promotion of a healthy digestive system, and Parkinson's tremors enhancement. She also massage infants aged 2 months and up. Her hobbies are Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation.

 

Sonia Shao, R.Ac, R.TCMP
Registered Acupuncturist,
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Sonia Shao is a Registered Acupuncturist (R. Ac) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP) with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario and has been practicing acupuncture and cupping therapy for over 15 years.

Sonia is one of our dedicated practitioners with good service skills that help clients restore their health and well-being through Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sonia’s caring personality helps people who are nervous about needles feel calm on their first sessions. Thus, clients will feel relaxed, have better sleep, good digestion, and an overall sense of well-being days after the treatment.

 

Jagravi Jadav, PT
Resident Physiotherapist

Jagravi is a Resident Physiotherapist with a Bachelor's Degree on Physiotherapy and a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion.

Jagravi’s main approach is manual therapy. She takes the time to fully understand what her clients are experiencing and search for ways to assist them even after their appointments. For her, it is a privilege to be part of her patient’s recovery.

In her free time, Jagravi enjoys exploring Mexican restaurants, watching movies and spending time with her family.

 

Dr. Zahra Mashayekh, ND
Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Zahra specialised in Obstetrics-Gynaecology during her studies and had training for pelvic ultrasound, and basic and advanced laparoscopic surgery. She was motivated to take up her field due to personal experiences with poor diet and lifestyle as well as having gone through surgery and medications. After her 19 years of Ob-Gyn experience in Iran, she moved to Canada in 2015. She had the opportunity to study Naturopathic Medicine in the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2017. She expanded her knowledge in herbal and traditional Asian medicines, nutrition, lifestyle and nutraceuticals. 

Zahra finds great joy in helping her patients, especially women, resolve their health issues with her expertise in both medical and naturopathic contexts. Her patients range from children, teenagers going through puberty, and women dealing with age-related concerns such as cardiovascular disease and menopause. The best moments in her life are family gatherings, being in nature and when her patients are happy, healthy and satisfied.

 

Jody Levac, Ph.D., CHE, RSW
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Jody Levac is a seasoned healthcare practitioner and is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario.  He holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Laurentian University and a Doctoral Degree in Healthcare Administration ( Arizona). He was the Director of Mental Health and Officer in Charge of the Psychiatric Facility at Southlake Regional Health Center, overseeing the entire Child and Adult Mental Health programs. He was awarded Clinical Leader of the year in 2010. Dr Levac is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Stevenson Memorial Hospital and holds a dual professional license as a Certified Healthcare Executive.

Before this work, Jody was the lead for the Peel Crown Court Project addressing numerous challenges of domestic violence, trauma, grief, and loss. He has significant experience supporting individuals who have been impacted by crime, violence, serious mental health, family, and legal challenges.  He has extensive training in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic therapy. He completed a Basic Clinical Psychiatry extern at the University of Toronto and is well versed in all aspects of the Mental Health Act. He also completed Leve1 and 2 divorce/family mediation at the University of Toronto. He has supervised and guided many professional disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work and Psychologists. He has mentored numerous physicians during their training in Family medicine.  He has undertaken training in specific crisis modalities and has provided Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for both private industry (banks, police, paramedical) and for the Ministry of Labor. Jody is well experienced in coaching high-level executives to helping the most marginalized of society. He has a unique understanding of stress, depression, mood disorders, personality challenges and anxiety.

Jody believes one of the key elements to healing is the strength of the psychotherapeutic relationship. Jody brings compassion, 35 years of healthcare and system knowledge, and a desire to guide people to recovery and strength. He is a sought-after lecturer, University Professor, and has repeatedly been the keynote address at Laurentian University’ annual convocation. Jody has a 35 years history of public service and has numerous media releases on healthcare governance, mental health and major Capital Planning.

 
 

Sheril Green, RP(Q), RN, BScN, MDiv, CNP/CPN
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sheril passionately supports individuals and families of all ages throughout their life journey. She comes from a diverse professional background and is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and has a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling from Tyndale University. Sheril also has a background in teaching and has been a children’s ministry coordinator for more than 15 years. She believes that instilling faith at an early age is an important component in preparing to cope with the challenges of life.

Sheril brings valuable experience to her clients from her work with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Throughout her many years in the healthcare field, Sheril has worked with anxious young adults and struggling parents, as well as caring for depressed geriatrics. She is compassionate, collaborative, and caring as she helps her clients through their challenges, thereby enabling them to function confidently with a new perspective. She believes that everyone has inner strengths, despite preconceived beliefs. Sheril uses an integrative approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, as she empathically guides clients towards their goals.

 

Natalie Han, MSW, RSW, RP
Master of Social Work,

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Natalie is a Registered Social Worker at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Worker (OCSWSSW). She finished her Bachelor of Social Work degree at the University of Victoria and her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Toronto (majoring in mental health and health). She has been working and practicing in various settings and providing psychotherapy and counseling sessions to clients across ages and from diverse backgrounds. She has been working with people experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emotional distress, academic and career difficulties, etc. During her MSW practicum, as a peer supporter, she had provided counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students, at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus, who were going through mental health issues, relationship difficulties, academic concerns, loss, transitions, and racism/discrimination.

Natalie also got her bachelor’s degrees in engineering and Arts from Beijing Union University and Tsinghua University in China, traveling to Mainland China, Asia, and Europe and working with clients. Interdisciplinary study and work backgrounds in China and Canada and immigration experiences are assets and have deepened her understanding of life, herself, and others.

She is dedicated to creating a genuine and warm connection with her clients and believes in clients’ strength and resilience, integrating eclectic approaches of Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy.

Natalie is fluent in English and Mandarin.

 

Jadae Young
Senior Wellness Advisor

Jadae enjoys going for walks or long drives, and spending time with her friends. For her, self-care is making sure you’re doing okay mentally, physically and emotionally. It can be doing things such as, getting a manicure, a new hairstyle, doing meditation, etc.

 

Sarah Petrus
Senior Wellness Advisor

Sarah's interests are vast but she feels they are all encompassing. She completed post-secondary studies in Biology, English, and Visual Critical studies of Art. Finding connection between science, health, and art is her passion. Sarah has found a passion in health. Helping and learning from others is another way she grows in her passions, hobbies, and mindset. She lives each day with the foundation of mindfulness.

 

Cecilia Vong
Wellness Advisor

Cecilia believes that self-care means setting aside time from our busy lives to do the things we love in order to rejuvenate. For her, this means reading fiction novels, listening to music, learning to play new instruments, and spending quality time with her friends.

 

Rachael Chan
Wellness Advisor

Rachael is passionate about illustration, 3D modelling, and animation. In her spare time, she likes to watch movies, play video games, and listen to music. For Rachael, self care is treating yourself and others with kindness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which consists of goal tracking, hygiene, diet, exercise and rest.

 

Valerie Yip
Wellness Advisor

Valerie finds solace in reading and listening to music, which allows her to unwind and escape into different worlds. Self-care, for Valerie involves a diverse range of activities that prioritize her physical, mental, and emotional health. Baking serves as a creative outlet for her, while also providing delicious treats to enjoy. These practices help her maintain a sense of balance, manage stress, and cultivate a positive mindset, ultimately contributing to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

 

Ged De Guzman
Marketing & Administrative Coordinator

Ged believes in giving value to self-care and personal time wherein she can do the things she loves and would make her feel better. As a first-time mom, she enjoys the little moments, like having her morning coffee, taking time in the shower and getting a massage once in a while. Ged believes that if we are able to take care of ourselves and have a positive disposition, we would also be able to take good care of our loved ones.

This Could Be You!

Mindbody welcomes you to join our team:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

  • Registered Massage Therapist

  • Registered Physiotherapist

Please send your resume to support@mindbodywellnesscentre.ca and we will get in touch with you when there is availability. Thank you!