Welcome to Kaizen Wellness Centre

My name is Dana (she/they) and I grew up in a small farming town in Ontario. I moved to BC to pursue my career in education in 2004 and have been here in Revelstoke since 2014. I have 20+ years of experience working as an educator and school counsellor, in therapeutic programs, including youth residential treatment programs, addiction centers, and educational institutions. I am also a certified Restorative Justice and SMART Recovery Facilitator. These diverse positions have left me with a strong client-centred orientation, where I strive to meet humans where they’re at. I am of English, French and Indigenous ancestry. I am a descendant from the Kaskaskia Nation, and many other Muskrat French-Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region.

I am mindful of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic concerns as they apply to health and education systems. I believe therapy is a courageous and collaborative journey that involves building safe, trusting, and compassionate healing relationships. My approach to therapy is rooted in experiential, mindful, and narrative techniques. I see children (as young as 4), youth, adults, and elders in my practice. I strive to hold safe spaces for clients’ stories and provide gender-affirming, trauma-informed, equity-centred, and culturally responsive care. I have an Accredited Facility Dog from PADS, named Pyxis who works alongside me to provide dog love. When I am not teaching or studying, you can find me spending time with my family soaking in the beauty of Revelstoke, drinking coffee, or getting tattoos.

“Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it’s not a moral failure. What it is: it’s a response to human suffering.” – Gabor Maté

“Relationships are the agents of change, and the most powerful therapy is human love” – Bruce Perry

“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” – Shannon L. Alder

I am a registered Clinical Mental Health Counsellor and a member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I began my career working in crisis counselling as well as working with individuals, couples, and families in a private counselling practice.

My treatment philosophy is rooted in Existential psychology and Humanistic psychology with and emphasis on evidence based treatments. Viktor Frankl, an Austrian neuroscientist and psychiatrist shared, ”For the meaning of life differs from man to man, from day to day and from hour to hour. What matters, therefore, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment.” I work collaboratively with each client to develop a treatment plan that is unique to the goals they want to accomplish. Each person and their life experience are unique and therefore require individualized treatment modalities.

When I am not in the office I can be found enjoying the mountains with my husband and our four children, writing literary fiction, traveling internationally to advance my education in the fields of counselling psychology and cognitive science, advocating for our local youth and… napping.

I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and an Indigenous Specialization in Social Work from the University of Victoria, BC. I am registered as a Canadian Clinical Counsellor, certified as a trauma therapist in Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP™) and trained in Narrative Therapy and Indigenous Focused Oriented Therapy.

I’ve had the privilege of serving diverse communities, both in remote and urban settings for over 18 years in mental health and educational leadership. My most recent experience has been as the clinical lead therapist with a men’s wilderness addictions treatment program, private practice and co-facilitating an outpatient holistic addictions program, as well as curating and facilitating trainings on Suicide Intervention & Prevention.

I come most alive when I can be creative in expressing one of my many purposes in this lifetime: to reclaim and restore health in individuals, families, and communities. I am a lifelong learner and continue to decolonize my approach to healing by honoring each person’s innate individual and collective wisdom. My approach is to guide people—whether from BIPOC, settler, or other communities—toward their fullest expression of self.

My work is best described as a tapestry of weaving meaningful therapeutic approaches together to create a context of healing that is relational, relevant, and centered around goals and values that are relevant for you. Specializing in working with adults who may be living with symptoms and expressions of PTSD, C-PTSD, intergenerational trauma, compassion fatigue, life transitions, accidents, stress, anger/conflict, anxiety, addictions and chronic suicidality.

“It is the ability to make meaning of our difficulties, pain, suffering, and trauma, which allows us to transform it into healing.” - Eduardo Duran

I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out, knowing that each person’s journey is unique and worthy of compassion, support and healing.

In accordance with professional and ethical guidelines, individuals who are clinical counselling clients of Kim cannot also be seen by her for massage therapy services in BC.

With dreams of one day pursuing a career in medicine, I started my journey by receiving a combined bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, chemistry and environmental sciences from the University of British Columbia. My life science studies were focused in neuroscience, with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the impact of various drug interventions. In my chemistry studies I learned the science behind various pharmaceutical compounds and strengthened my understanding of the chemical and electrical processes that underlie brain activity. After completing my bachelor’s degree I moved back home to train as a neurofeedback technician and greater my understanding of the mind and body’s impact on the health and behavior of individuals from various backgrounds. My goal is to eventually take this knowledge with me through medical school and use it as a practitioner to better treat the whole patient by integrating both mental and physical aspects of their health into their treatment plan.

As a self diagnosed super nerd, when I am not studying you can often find me lost in a book or enjoying intellectually stimulating conversation with my friends and family.

With dreams of one day pursuing a career in medicine, I started my journey by receiving a combined bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, chemistry and environmental sciences from the University of British Columbia. My life science studies were focused in neuroscience, with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the impact of various drug interventions. In my chemistry studies I learned the science behind various pharmaceutical compounds and strengthened my understanding of the chemical and electrical processes that underlie brain activity. After completing my bachelor’s degree I moved back home to train as a neurofeedback technician and greater my understanding of the mind and body’s impact on the health and behavior of individuals from various backgrounds. My goal is to eventually take this knowledge with me through medical school and use it as a practitioner to better treat the whole patient by integrating both mental and physical aspects of their health into their treatment plan.

As a self diagnosed super nerd, when I am not studying you can often find me lost in a book or enjoying intellectually stimulating conversation with my friends and family.

My name is Dana (she/they) and I grew up in a small farming town in Ontario. I moved to BC to pursue my career in education in 2004 and have been here in Revelstoke since 2014. I have 20+ years of experience working as an educator and school counsellor, in therapeutic programs, including youth residential treatment programs, addiction centers, and educational institutions. I am also a certified Restorative Justice and SMART Recovery Facilitator. These diverse positions have left me with a strong client-centred orientation, where I strive to meet humans where they’re at. I am of English, French and Indigenous ancestry. I am a descendant from the Kaskaskia Nation, and many other Muskrat French-Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region.

I am mindful of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic concerns as they apply to health and education systems. I believe therapy is a courageous and collaborative journey that involves building safe, trusting, and compassionate healing relationships. My approach to therapy is rooted in experiential, mindful, and narrative techniques. I see children (as young as 4), youth, adults, and elders in my practice. I strive to hold safe spaces for clients’ stories and provide gender-affirming, trauma-informed, equity-centred, and culturally responsive care. I have an Accredited Facility Dog from PADS, named Pyxis who works alongside me to provide dog love. When I am not teaching or studying, you can find me spending time with my family soaking in the beauty of Revelstoke, drinking coffee, or getting tattoos.

“Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it’s not a moral failure. What it is: it’s a response to human suffering.” – Gabor Maté

“Relationships are the agents of change, and the most powerful therapy is human love” – Bruce Perry

“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” – Shannon L. Alder

I am a registered Clinical Mental Health Counsellor and a member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I began my career working in crisis counselling as well as working with individuals, couples, and families in a private counselling practice.

My treatment philosophy is rooted in Existential psychology and Humanistic psychology with and emphasis on evidence based treatments. Viktor Frankl, an Austrian neuroscientist and psychiatrist shared, ”For the meaning of life differs from man to man, from day to day and from hour to hour. What matters, therefore, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment.” I work collaboratively with each client to develop a treatment plan that is unique to the goals they want to accomplish. Each person and their life experience are unique and therefore require individualized treatment modalities.

When I am not in the office I can be found enjoying the mountains with my husband and our four children, writing literary fiction, traveling internationally to advance my education in the fields of counselling psychology and cognitive science, advocating for our local youth and… napping.

I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and an Indigenous Specialization in Social Work from the University of Victoria, BC. I am registered as a Canadian Clinical Counsellor, certified as a trauma therapist in Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP™) and trained in Narrative Therapy and Indigenous Focused Oriented Therapy.

I’ve had the privilege of serving diverse communities, both in remote and urban settings for over 18 years in mental health and educational leadership. My most recent experience has been as the clinical lead therapist with a men’s wilderness addictions treatment program, private practice and co-facilitating an outpatient holistic addictions program, as well as curating and facilitating trainings on Suicide Intervention & Prevention.

I come most alive when I can be creative in expressing one of my many purposes in this lifetime: to reclaim and restore health in individuals, families, and communities. I am a lifelong learner and continue to decolonize my approach to healing by honoring each person’s innate individual and collective wisdom. My approach is to guide people—whether from BIPOC, settler, or other communities—toward their fullest expression of self.

My work is best described as a tapestry of weaving meaningful therapeutic approaches together to create a context of healing that is relational, relevant, and centered around goals and values that are relevant for you. Specializing in working with adults who may be living with symptoms and expressions of PTSD, C-PTSD, intergenerational trauma, compassion fatigue, life transitions, accidents, stress, anger/conflict, anxiety, addictions and chronic suicidality.

“It is the ability to make meaning of our difficulties, pain, suffering, and trauma, which allows us to transform it into healing.” - Eduardo Duran

I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out, knowing that each person’s journey is unique and worthy of compassion, support and healing.

In accordance with professional and ethical guidelines, individuals who are clinical counselling clients of Kim cannot also be seen by her for massage therapy services in BC.

With dreams of one day pursuing a career in medicine, I started my journey by receiving a combined bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, chemistry and environmental sciences from the University of British Columbia. My life science studies were focused in neuroscience, with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the impact of various drug interventions. In my chemistry studies I learned the science behind various pharmaceutical compounds and strengthened my understanding of the chemical and electrical processes that underlie brain activity. After completing my bachelor’s degree I moved back home to train as a neurofeedback technician and greater my understanding of the mind and body’s impact on the health and behavior of individuals from various backgrounds. My goal is to eventually take this knowledge with me through medical school and use it as a practitioner to better treat the whole patient by integrating both mental and physical aspects of their health into their treatment plan.

As a self diagnosed super nerd, when I am not studying you can often find me lost in a book or enjoying intellectually stimulating conversation with my friends and family.

With dreams of one day pursuing a career in medicine, I started my journey by receiving a combined bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, chemistry and environmental sciences from the University of British Columbia. My life science studies were focused in neuroscience, with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the impact of various drug interventions. In my chemistry studies I learned the science behind various pharmaceutical compounds and strengthened my understanding of the chemical and electrical processes that underlie brain activity. After completing my bachelor’s degree I moved back home to train as a neurofeedback technician and greater my understanding of the mind and body’s impact on the health and behavior of individuals from various backgrounds. My goal is to eventually take this knowledge with me through medical school and use it as a practitioner to better treat the whole patient by integrating both mental and physical aspects of their health into their treatment plan.

As a self diagnosed super nerd, when I am not studying you can often find me lost in a book or enjoying intellectually stimulating conversation with my friends and family.