Meet the Team

Stacey’s passion for working in the areas of stress, depression, anxiety and eating disorders developed as she learned about the difficulties experienced by several family members and friends being treated in the medical system. Stacey believes that in order to fully recover from any mental health concern, the root cause must be determined and then treated. Each person deserves optimal wellness; it is important to find ways to nourish and take care of the mind and body in order to heal. She works to empower her patients so they are able to live a better quality of life. Stacey is a very kind and compassionate person who cares deeply about her family and friends and loves to help people feel happier. She has trained as a volunteer at the Toronto Distress Centre where she talks to callers in crisis. Stacey loves to focus on the little things in life that can bring happiness; for her these include exercising, yoga, socializing, knitting, doing cross-stitch and drinking her morning coffee.

Stacey graduated with distinction from both the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and the University of Waterloo where she received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in biology. She is registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and works with patients suffering with stress related issues, depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

Gloria owned a dental practice in Toronto for 23 years and was forced to retire 15 years ago due to health issues. This is where her interest in natural health and wellness began.

Gloria’s passion lies in teaching people how to feel better and happier through mindfulness.  Her journey to becoming a mindfulness coach started when she was eighteen years old and has continued to today.  Through the practice of mindfulness, yoga, numerous university courses and reading, Gloria has developed the knowledge and ability to connect with her clients and help them to learn how they can feel better now. Gloria offers mindfulness training groups and is also available for individualized coaching.

Gloria also is trained as a registered holistic nutritionist and works with clients to improve their health through eating well.  She loves to find and share easy recipes that are healthy and delicious.  She especially loves cooking in her slow cooker.

In her free time, Gloria enjoys hiking in the woods, doing classical stretch workouts, take courses and spending time with friends and loved ones.  Gloria uses her mediation skills in her volunteer work at the Toronto Distress Centre. For the past 16 years, she has answered crisis calls and provided grief counselling for families who have lost loved ones to suicide or homicide.

Dr. Basso Vriend, ND believes in a holistic approach to treatment and prides herself on providing meaningful and immersive care for all her patients. She has a passion for creating a new paradigm in healthcare and medicine and her mission is to transform the way people think about their life and their health.

It has been her life’s objective to help people reach their own potential, realize their value, and step into every challenge feeling powerful.

Denise has worked in the field for 28 years after obtaining her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto.

Denise has worked in a variety of settings over the years, including child welfare, a community health centre, and a youth/family agency. The different settings have allowed her to work with all ages, varied culture and religious groups, individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Denise has trained in a variety of therapies that are all empirically proven to be effective. She draws from:

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)
Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT)

Denise recognizes that it is not easy to open up to someone that you do not know so she makes every effort to be caring and supportive so that you feel safe to embark on the challenging but rewarding therapy journey.

Denise will work closely and collaboratively with you since different approaches are needed in different situations and each person is unique. You will work as a team and Denise will encourage feedback from you to ensure that she am using an approach that works for you.