Dr. Olivia Avolio (she/her) is a warm, compassionate and very experienced chiropractor with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to treatment. She has a passion for perinatal and postnatal wellness, with a strong belief that you don’t have to suffer through the aches and pains of pregnancy and parenthood. She is humbled to be part of an amazing team of professionals who focus exclusively on female health, and loves having the opportunity to collaborate with practitioners to provide patients the best of care (who doesn’t love someone that tells them they need a massage?!).

Dr. Olivia goes beyond simply adjusting with her chiropractic treatments - she also incorporates other modalities such as soft tissue work and acupuncture for a well-rounded patient experience. She has a special interest in labour preparation, pain relief, and fetal malpositions including breech, transverse, and posterior babies. Dr. Olivia is a firm believer in inspiring others to learn about their health and empowering them to make informed health care decisions. She is excited to share her knowledge, experience and passion with you on your journey to health, whether it’s tied to parenthood or not.

When she isn’t at the clinic, you can find Olivia baking a delicious treat, watching Friends re-runs or enjoying time with family and friends.

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Kate Bailey (she/her) is a registered social worker/psychotherapist who offers mental health support for individuals during the perinatal and reproductive years. Kate completed her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto and has additional training in perinatal mood and anxiety and birth and reproductive trauma. Her passion for reproductive mental health began while working with pregnant and parenting adolescents in an intensive care centre during her master’s program. Since then, Kate has dedicated her career to exploring the many factors that influence mood and well-being during the reproductive years. She is particularly interested in working with individuals who are adjusting to their new roles as parents, navigating complex family relationships in addition to grief and loss, and/or experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety.

Kate utilises a person-centred approach to therapy and draws upon therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic/relational, solution-focused, and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT). In therapy, you can expect Kate to bring comfort, emotional support, validation, coping skills, and a bright, reassuring smile. Her mission is to empower you by providing an unconditional, non-judgmental space for you to grow, learn and thrive.

Navigating fertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood often comes with many ups and downs. This isn’t what you expected and it all feels incredibly overwhelming. Having a safe space to talk openly about the challenges you’re facing during your reproductive journey can be a relief. Whether you’re looking to manage grief and loss, improve your mood or anxiety, learn how to set boundaries with family members, or process your birth experience, Kate is here for you. Kate will work collaboratively with you to help manage your symptoms, build awareness of your inner and outer world, increase confidence and self-compassion, and determine the coping strategies that work for you.

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Teddie Buchner graduated from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Her undergraduate studies were also completed at GVSU where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biomedical Science and Developmental Psychology. She is currently working towards her PhD in Occupational Therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale Florida, focusing her research on maternal and infant mental health, attachment, and related sensory processing patterns.

Teddie has worked as an occupational therapist in community mental health, school-based, and outpatient pediatric settings, eventually specializing in pediatric mental health and developmental trauma. Recently transitioning from school-based rehabilitation services as an occupational therapist at Niagara Children’s Centre, Teddie works on the Individual and Family Services team at Sick Kids Community Mental Health in Toronto.

Teddie is a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists, and licensed to practice occupational therapy in both Michigan and Illinois. Two years ago, Teddie was granted a faculty appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster University and enjoys supporting occupation therapy students.

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Mani’s goal is to help families get the holistic support they desire to be the best they can be. She aims to continue learning to provide her patients with the best support.

Mani graduated from National Institute College and is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She has training in various techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue, pregnancy massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release.

When Mani is not working to help her patients feel better, she spends time with her husband, family, and her golden retriever, Enzo.

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Sharon brings a long history of office/administrative experience, primarily in the not-for-profit sector, to her administrative position with Oona. Sharon loves the hustle and bustle of a busy environment and loves providing excellent customer service to Oona clients and teammates. Sharon is a single mom to three beautiful boys, (but can’t possibly have one old enough to be heading to college!) and one rambunctious pup and is happiest when she can escape the city and relax with her brood up north.

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Please contact Cher directly to book your psychotherapy appointment with her, her full schedule is not listed on Janeapp: Call or text her at M: 416-888-8852. E: oonapsychotherapy@bigheartstudio.com

Cher (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist, Creative Arts Therapist and Trauma Specialist with over 22 years experience working with families, children, youth and adults. She has worked with Oona since early 2019 and has experience working broadly across the GTA within health and social service agencies and in school settings supporting children, youth and adults living with the many challenges life can bring including mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, trauma, complex and traumatic grief, anticipatory grief, loss, and life limiting illness.

Cher has provided psychotherapy and Creative Arts Therapy services for children, teens, adults and families with the following agencies: Toronto Children’s Aid Society, Toronto’s Ronald McDonald House, Bereaved Families of Toronto and Halton Peel, Dorothy Ley Hospice, Hospice Toronto, Trillium Health Centre, Toronto East General Hospital, Native Child and Family Services, Sherbourne Health Centre, UHN Recreational Therapists, Gildas Club, Wellspring, Alzheimer’s Society and Rexdale Community Health Centre.

She is truly passionate about her work! She follows a strength-based focus that incorporates a number of therapeutic approaches aimed at meeting your or your chiilds specific needs holistically, integrating mind, body, emotion and spirit. Cher has learned through experience, that we bring our own unique story to therapy and honours this with compassion and acceptance – after all, it’s YOUR one-time story of life! With the changes and challenges that can arise as a human and with parenthood, she views you as one of kind.

In your appointments, you will experience working together, moving you towards balance, harmony and wholeness, while developing your inner resources and the power and freedom to bring about change. Cher also offers couples counselling for people looking to find more peace and harmony in their relationship.

Cher is grounded, calm, highly compassionate, energetically strong and balanced making her a soothing presence for clients. Although talk therapy is common when visiting with Cher she encourages creative expression within a variety of art modalities that include; visual arts, music and voice, poetry, writing and storytelling. Her relationship with individuals is guided by a person centered approach, genuine caring and respect and her belief in the capacity for healing and growth. She infuses her practice with positive life energy and dedication and utilizes creative arts techniques in a gentle, sensitive and active way.

On a personal note, Cher has three sons, including one set of twins and has one granddaughter! She is deeply involved in her own healing work and regularly receives treatments in modalities that are the same or similar to those she offers. She believes that art is a healing agent that works from within and enjoys living her life through creativity.

Can’t find a convenient appointment in her schedule? Contact Cher directly and she will aim to accommodate you. E: oonapsychotherapy@bigheartstudio.com M: 416-888-8852 text or call

Cher is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Ron (he/him) is an integral part of our RMT team here at Oona! Aside from being a fabulous RMT, Ron’s former career was as in Chemical Engineering Technology! (What an overachiever!) In addition to his specialized training in perinatal massage, Ron’s massage training and experience includes Swedish massage, Indian head massage, c-section scar massage recovery, cupping, myofascial release technique, trigger point release and peripheral joint mobilizations. Ron is super warm, sweet and easy to chat with, and is really looking forward to getting to know you!

Ron has 2 gorgeous children and loves spending time with his family. His family’s health and wellness is always a top priority.

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Tara Gratto M.S.Ed, MA, OCT is a parenting educator and consultant with expertise in child development and social emotional well-being. Her experience includes working in schools as a teacher, guidance counsellor and administrator. Tara also successfully ran an outdoor & play based preschool for several years.

Outside of work you can find Tara grabbing moments of time with her partner in life and parenting Souheil, shuttling her two totally unique and amazing middle school children to their favourite activities or out walking the family puppy.

To book with Tara, please contact her directly at info@taragratto.ca.

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Meron is passionate about holistic health for the whole family and is so happy to be providing massage therapy to parents and their little ones at Oona.

She is a registered massage therapist and graduate of Centennial college, where she trained in various techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release, to name a few.

As a mom of 2, Meron is dedicated to helping those who give birth connect with their bodies, heal, and feel their absolute best during this special and transformative time in their lives.

When she’s not working with clients, she loves to spend time outdoors camping with her husband and kids. Meron is a firm believer that learning never stops and the world is your classroom. She is often taking courses to further her knowledge in various topics and is currently working towards her 500 hour yoga teacher training.

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Alison (She/Her) is passionate about advocating for women’s health and wellbeing, by providing empathetic and high quality evidence-based care for women in various stages of their lives. She obtained her MSc in Physiotherapy from McMaster University, and graduated from Queen’s University with a BSc Honours in Kinesiology. Her passion for perinatal care and pelvic health led her to complete pelvic floor physiotherapy training and Julie Wiebe’s Piston Science course. She is a member of the Women’s Health Division with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and rostered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform internal pelvic assessments. Alison is driven to develop proficiency and expertise in the unique and emerging field of pelvic floor physiotherapy, and strives to provide holistic and comprehensive care to all clients. She also has a strong interest in orthopaedics and recognizes the importance and value of integrating orthopaedic principles when treating pelvic floor conditions. With a background in orthopaedic and pelvic physiotherapy, Alison is able to take a look at the bigger picture to see how the body is connecting (or disconnecting) and how physiotherapy can help treat. Her approach is gentle, comphrensive and informed. She takes the time to explain everything she’s going to do in the treatment, emphasizes the importance of informed consent to continual treatment and rehabilitation.

Alison has always been very active and enjoys playing tennis and skiing. Her passion for yoga has strengthened her appreciation for the importance of the mind-body connection, which she integrates into her practice by approaching pelvic health treatment using a biopsychosocial lens. She has conducted scientific research at The Hospital for Sick Children, and has published multiple manuscripts and done several podium presentations at international conferences. Alison strives to provide progressive care and to contribute to the development of new clinical practices through ongoing involvement in research.

Alison is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Please book a consultation online, or reach out to Yzobela directly to book your psychotherapy appointment: oona@yzobelahyett.com

Since 2008, Yzobela (she/her) has worked as a counsellor in the fields of reproductive and maternal health, and draws on her own lived experience of the challenges of becoming a parent. She has extensive training and experience in working with issues related to pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and postpartum anxiety, OCD, and other perinatal mood disorders.

Whether you are dealing with overwhelm, grief, trauma, relationship issues, or unhelpful thoughts or behaviours, therapy is an opportunity to carve out a space where you are the priority, where your feelings and experiences take centre stage, and where all your attention can be focused on your growth, healing and transformation. As a mother of three, she understands the uniqueness of each family’s situation and that there is no “one size fits all” solution. In addressing parenting challenges, she works with individuals from an attachment-based perspective that prioritizes strong relationships as the foundation of meaningful change.

Yzobela is trained in EMDR trauma therapy; ACT for anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD; IFS and relational/psychodynamic approaches. Her background in feminist counselling means that we may also explore how your own experiences and behaviours are influenced by the social systems that we exist in, in order for you to thrive in your environment. Through this process of deepening awareness and self-compassion, you can discover how to soothe and heal yourself. Yzobela is committed to inclusion, equity, social justice, and supporting the rights of LGBTQII2A, Black, Indigenous, and People of colour communities.

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Devi Sharon Latchmana joins Oona’s massage therapy team with years of experience in helping clients achieve optimal health and wellness. She is passionate about helping individuals alleviate pain, reduce stress, and improve their overall physical and mental well-being.

Sharon has a deep understanding of the human body and uses a variety of massage techniques to tailor treatments to each client’s unique needs. Her compassionate nature, combined with her expertise, has earned her a reputation as a trusted and highly sought-after massage therapist.

In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her rescue dog, Teddy.

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Rose (she/her) is a graduate of Newman Breastfeeding Clinic Lactation Medicine Program and a CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula. She also holds an honours degree in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and a degree in Social Work from York University. Although she found her work as a doula very rewarding, she noticed there was was lacking a network of support for families who choose breastfeed. Rose has her own three beautiful children, all who came with unique breastfeed needs and complications. After over 90 hours of Lactation specific education and 760 hours of directly supervised, hands-on experience helping families with Dr. Jack Newman and the Lactation Consultants at the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic, she completed the Lactation Medicine Programme.Taking her education and experience as a mother, she’s dedicated her career to helping families adjust to life with a newborn, reach their individual breastfeeding goals, and address any barriers/complications that arise. She also knows that every child and family is different so her approach is both gentle and with clear customized guidance.

After hours, you can find her with her partner and three active children.

Rose has in-office clinical hours with us on Thursdays. If you require a home visit, Rose can be contacted via www.roseleblanc.com

Rose is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Mary-Margaret Love has over 12 years experience in administrative roles and real passion for organization and office supplies! She was always that kid who could not wait to take those first notes in a new notebook.

Mary-Margaret is mama to a sweet one year old who keeps her on her toes and really tests her planning and organizational skills. She loves travelling, tacos, and trivia. Wow her with your random facts and tell her tales of all your travels.

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As a dedicated advocate for holistic well-being and women’s health, Marianne brings over 20 years of experience working in an integrative medicine environment to her massage therapy practice at Oona. Her focus lies in providing comprehensive care and support to women, particularly during the transformative stages of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Marianne’s extensive career in a multi-disciplinary collaborative practice has equipped her with a unique perspective that enriches her role at Oona. At Oona, Marianne cultivates a warm and nurturing environment, fostering a sense of safety, support, and empowerment for women. Through collaboration with other healthcare professionals at the clinic, Marianne ensures a holistic and integrated approach to care, allowing for a comprehensive treatment experience. By combining her expertise in massage therapy and knowledge of other effective modalities, Marianne aims to create positive and transformative experiences for her clients, promoting their overall well-being as they navigate the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In addition to her proficiency in massage therapy, Marianne is a registered homeopath, adding a valuable dimension to her practice at Oona. With a holistic approach to healthcare, she recognizes the significance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit to support women throughout their reproductive journey. This integrated approach allows Marianne to provide comprehensive and personalized care, ensuring her clients receive the best possible support.

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Giuliano Martins trained in Brazil in Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy and has extensive experience, after treating more than 9,000 patients.

Here in Canada, Giuliano works as an osteopath specializing in pregnant women, newborns, spinal injuries and sports injuries.

His professional journey has been guided by a clear mission: to relieve acute and chronic pain so that every patient can enjoy life to the fullest.

His therapeutic approach goes beyond treating symptoms; Giuliano seeks to understand each patient’s unique experience, providing personalized and holistic care. His expertise in newborns is backed by a deep understanding of neuromuscular development, while his experience in spinal therapy and sports injuries offers effective solutions for a variety of conditions.

When he is not in the office, Giuliano usually has several passion projects on the go. He’s an avid reader, a music lover and plays the guitar. His family is his foundation, and they love exploring cities, mountains and beaches together. Their adventures are always accompanied by Nicos, their 8-year-old shitzu.

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Beth McKenzie (she/her) is a Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). For the past 15 years, Beth has been a critical care nurse at SickKids Hospital, taking care of babies and families in need. Beth became passionate about breastfeeding after the birth of her daughter, when her own breastfeeding journey was more difficult than she anticipated it would be. This is what led her to study to become an IBCLC so that she could help others. Through her studies, Beth discovered that we have innate instincts that help us care for, nourish and nurture our babies. Her approach to breastfeeding support includes helping her clients tune into those instincts and connect with their baby. Beth provides individualized and personalized support - like all of us at West End Mamas, she believes that knowledge is power, including informed decision making regarding feeding and parenting your child. Whether your journey takes you towards breastfeeding, pumping, or formula, Beth is here to help provide evidence-based advice and support, that comes in a judgement-free, accepting space.

Beth is an active leader with La Leche League Canada and has been helping and supporting lactating parents since 2016.

Beth is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Lisa Melchiorre is a local Stay-at-Home Mom of two girls, 8 and 5 years old. With her own kids becoming more independent, she enjoys seeing younger little ones making their way through the stages of infancy and toddlerhood.

From her own experience, Lisa knows how hard it can be trying to focus on your own needs and self-care as a mom, and hopes to give other new moms the opportunity to focus on their needs knowing that their child is well taken care of.

Lisa enjoys fitness walking, being entertained by the neighbourhood squirrels and dogs, and finding new adventures to go on with her family.

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Alana’s passion for sleep began months after her first daughter was born. Alana’s mental health was suffering from sleep deprivation – she was feeling frustrated after trying “all of the things” to get her baby girl to sleep, and as a first-time mother, she felt discouraged about not being able to get her child to sleep well. Alana decided to contact a sleep consultant to help get things on track. That call turned out to be the BEST investment she had ever made for her growing family!

After sorting out her own daughter’s sleep, Alana became a sleep consultant herself. She loves sharing her knowledge and understanding of sleep to support others. Alana now has a more patient, happy and well-rested household – and you can too!

In addition to being a sleep expert, Alana is an elementary school teacher, wife, and mom to 3 girls. She has over 20 years of experience in education from infants to teens. Working as a sleep consultant has allowed her to combine her passion for working with families while teaching healthy sleep habits. Sleep training can seem like a daunting process. Alana’s positive, gentle and patient personality allows families from across the globe to trust her with the sleep of their children. She will cheer you on every step of the way to your newfound rested lifestyle. When Alana isn’t educating families, she loves to travel, decorate, organize and spend quality time with her daughters and husband.

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Cebi (she/her) is a Canadian trained manual osteopath, graduating from the Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy in 2016.

In the years that she has been practicing osteopathy, Cebi found herself increasingly more drawn to women’s health issues as well as the field of obstetrics. She is dedicated to providing care and support to mums and mums-to-be at all stages of their journey, post-partum and beyond.

Having her own journey through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum she really finds she is able to connect even more with patients in treatment. She is of the mindset that a mama who feels supported, listened to and cared for, makes for a healthier and easier transition into motherhood and beyond. Her treatments focus on a gentle and holistic approach which aims to relieve many of the symptoms which accompany pregnancy and the post-partum period. She achieves this with the use of gentle soft tissue techniques, visceral manipulation as well as craniosacral osteopathy.

In addition to manual treatment, she brings warmth, empathy and a listening ear to each of her sessions and does her very best to ensure that mums and mums-to-be feel seen and heard. Understanding the complex nature of pregnancy and postpartum, Cebi is able to identify areas where she can help with osteopathic treatment and is also a proponent of a collaborative approach across disciplines when necessary to achieve an optimal, well balanced result.

In her spare time Cebi can be found spending time with her husband and little boy, baking or spending time with family and friends.

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Dr. Erica Nikiforuk (She/Her) is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Acupuncturist committed to exceptional patient care. Having devoted her 10 years in practice to treating endocrine and reproductive conditions, Dr. Erica is well-versed in addressing hormone imbalances, as well as supporting fertility and pregnancy. She has made it her mission to change the health care experience of women and couples who are trying to conceive, and to empower women on their journey through motherhood.

During the preconception period, she works with both partners to address any fertility challenges – including nutritional deficiencies, hormone conditions, egg quality, or male factor infertility. As well as supporting couples who are trying naturally, Dr. Erica has significant experience providing integrative care for couples undergoing IUI or IVF. She is dedicated to helping couples feel more supported throughout their journey to conceive healthy babies, and on improving the health of future generations.

In pregnancy, Dr. Erica provides detailed nutritional management and addresses common concerns such as fatigue, nausea, mood and blood sugar imbalances. She works with her pregnant patients to prepare for labour and promote breast milk supply. She supports new mamas during the post-partum years to help them regain their vitality and get their hormones back in check.

In addition to fertility and pregnancy, Dr. Erica routinely treats hormone concerns, such as PCOS, thyroid, acne, hair loss, irregular or painful cycles, insulin resistance and weight loss support.

With an avid interest in research, Dr. Erica has published in major scientific and naturopathic medical journals, and has been interviewed in several well-known magazines. She has authored peer-reviewed Continuing Education programs, and has lectured to other health care providers and the public on the benefits of Naturopathic Medicine. She is a member in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) as well as the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).

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Dr. Dharani Nimal is an advocate for evidence-based, patient-centred care. Dr. Dharani offers treatments that emphasize patient education – whether that be about your diagnosis, treatment plan, or specific goals you wish to accomplish for yourself or for your little one. Dr. Dharani is continually elevating her skills to better serve the prenatal, postnatal and paediatric populations. Dr. Dharani has extended training in pediatric care, including Paediatric Intraoral Palate Specific (PIPS) technique provider to assist your little ones with tongue-tie, lip-tie, breastfeeding concerns, torticollis or plagiocephaly issues, as well as well-baby check-ups. She also has extended training in postpartum rehab care, which allows her to provide you with expert-level postnatal rehab to allow you to return to doing the things you love safely after having a baby. When she’s not helping patients feel their very best, Dr. Dharani can be found walking her bordoodle doggo, Bandit.

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Patricia has a diverse industry background after spending time as a traveling occupational therapist in the USA. In recent years, she has focused on specializing in early childhood development. She has worked with infants and toddlers with developmental delays secondary to complex medical diagnoses (e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, congenital and genetic conditions) or environmental factors (e.g. substance exposures, abuse/neglect). Patricia has coached parents and caregivers on therapeutic strategies that could be incorporated into daily routines to facilitate their child’s learning and achievement of crucial milestones. Patricia is passionate about helping young children and hopes to empower parents by giving them the skills they need to maximize the potential of their little ones. Patricia graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She is a board-certified occupational therapist in both Canada and the United States. She is in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and several state boards in the USA. When Patricia is not treating or coaching clients, she enjoys traveling, exploring the city, spending time with family, and playing with her dog.

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Arzoo Patel has been a physiotherapist for over 10 years and earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Montana, USA in 2023. Arzoo believes in building strong relationships with her patients, including ensuring that they are well-educated about their conditions and goals. Her warm personality and easy smile will help you feel comfortable from the first moment that you meet her. Arzoo is passionate about helping clients achieve their birth and postpartum goals, and has extensive experience with pelvic floor and core rehabilitation related to pregnancy and postpartum. She also has clinical expertise in injuries related to sports and pre- and post-operative orthopedic surgeries. Arzoo loves learning, and has plans to take courses on orthopedic manipulative techniques and vestibular rehabilitation to enhance her skills. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, meditation, learning new skills, trying new foods, and taking scenic routes.

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Jesika is dedicated to advancing women’s health and wellbeing through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Jessica offers holistic and comprehensive care to her clients by incorporating orthopaedic principles into pelvic floor conditions. She ensures her clients are well-informed, prioritising consent throughout treatment and rehabilitation.

When she’s not working in women’s health, Jesika is passionate about painting and sketching. She also enjoys watching rom-com movies, hiking in trails around the city and cycling.

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Dr. Alexsia Priolo is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncture Provider who is committed to providing her clients with the best possible care.  Over the past nearly 10 years, Dr. Alexsia has focused her practice exclusively on the treatment of endocrine, reproductive, perinatal and pediatric health.  This unique experience has allowed her to truly impact the lives of women, couples and families throughout their reproductive years and beyond.  

During preconception, Dr. Alexsia works closely with both partners to ensure that all fertility challenges are adequately addressed, including hormonal imbalances, improving egg quality, male factor infertility and more.  With extensive experience providing care to those undergoing IUI or IVF, Dr. Alexsia is able to provide an evidence-based experience to clients undergoing the specific and unique challenges that accompany those procedures.  

In pregnancy, Dr. Alexsia works with clients throughout the entirety of their pregnancy, from conception right through to birth, and everything in between.  Her unique approach and experience allows her to manage common concerns such as fatigue, nausea, constipation, heartburn, mood and blood sugar issues.  Dr. Alexsia is exceptionally experienced in labour preparation techniques, including natural induction, breech and fetal positioning issues, and more. 

For high-risk pregnancies, Dr. Alexsia has extensive experience managing concerns such as Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, Subchorionic Hematoma, GBS, Hypertension Disorders of Pregnancy and Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR).  

Postpartum, Dr. Alexsia supports new parents with diet and lifestyle support, promoting and improving milk supply naturally, and supporting postpartum mood conditions and hormonal imbalances.  

Dr. Alexsia also commonly treats hormonal conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, PMS and other conditions related to the menstrual cycle, thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism, and more.  

Dr. Alexsia has published her research in naturopathic journals such as ND News and Reviews and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and more.  She is a member in good standing of CONO and is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. 

At home, Dr Alexsia is exclusively known as ‘Mom’ to her two children.  Her approach to pediatric Naturopathy is gentle, focusing on compassionate care that benefits the entire family. She’s here to help parents achieve their goals for their children, whether that’s helping them transition to solid foods, or treating a stubborn case of eczema that just won’t budge. Whatever the case may be, her mom instincts are on ‘high-alert’ and she’s happy to help!

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Chela Rafferty is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who trained at the International Breastfeeding Centre/Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and the Cambridge Pediatric Clinic. She lives in Toronto with her partner, their baby, and two cats, Maple and Syrup. She has worked in private practice and home visit care for seven years. She has experience supporting families in both home and hospital postpartum settings through her education in pre and postnatal care.

Chela also studied at Laurentian University in the Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights program and is a Masters of Public Policy candidate at Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. She is passionate about supporting families to find empowerment and confidence in infant feeding. She strongly believes that every family is unique and her goal is help parents to thrive in the transition of a growing family.

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Dr. Alima Rahman (she/her) is a chiropractor who is deeply engaged in supporting women through their pre- and post-natal journeys. She is honoured to serve new and seasoned parents through the incredibly complex adventure of parenthood through her role as a healthcare provider. She is invested in children’s health and aims to provide care that fosters overall wellbeing throughout all stages of growth.

Alima loves travel, adventure and wildlife. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two sweet little ones, Kali and King.

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Elizabeth (she/her) is a Midwife and Registered Massage Therapist, offering body work and postpartum doula services with the Oona team. Some of her additional training includes The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, postnatal fitness, and more. She is also a seasoned caregiver and loves helping to take care of newborn babies!

Elizabeth believes that all aspects of our lives contribute to our health. She favours simple, pleasurable, effective methods with the goal of empowerment, optimal health and education in mind.

Elizabeth feels honoured to share her knowledge and she looks forward to working with you.

Elizabeth is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Sasha Rennick-Purcell, MSW, RSW, is a dedicated social worker and sleep consultant specializing in infants and young children. With a passion for improving the well-being of families, Sasha is passionate about providing support, guidance, and solutions to parents struggling with their child’s sleep patterns. Through her empathetic approach and extensive knowledge, Sasha has helped many families achieve peaceful and restful nights.

Sasha’s personal journey as a sleep deprived new mother 7 years ago fueled her dedication to becoming a sleep consultant. In those early months, she experienced the sleepless nights, confusion, and frustration that can accompany parenting a young child with sleep difficulties that so many are familiar with. She sought education and training to truly learn the nuances of infant and child sleep and now has a household that sleeps without tears, power struggles or constant wakeups.

As a social worker, Sasha believes in the power of building strong, supportive relationships with families. She knows how difficult life can be when you’re sleep deprived and she strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share your concerns and challenges openly. By working collaboratively, Sasha helps you develop personalized sleep plans that align with your values and parenting styles. Sasha does not take a “one size fits all” approach to sleep but she customizes her approach based on your family’s goals, values and culture and child development.

Sasha’s ultimate goal is to empower families and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive through restful and rejuvenating sleep. Sasha truly believes in the power of sleep and that all families are capable of achieving truly restful sleep.

Sasha’s services may be covered by your insurance policy under “Social Worker” benefits - we recommend that you call your insurance provider to confirm.

Sasha Rennick-Purcell, MSW, RSW, is a dedicated social worker and sleep consultant specializing i... Read More

Britney brings her passion for helping Pregnant and Postpartum people and their families feel better to our team here at Oona.

Britney is a registered member in good standing with The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She graduated from National Institute College where she became passionate about evidence-based treatment to help patients feel their very best.

Britney is trained in various techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and pregnancy massage. She believes that learning is an ongoing process and is a continuing education nerd - she’s always looking up the next course that she can take to further improve her skills and help her clients feel their best!

When Britney was a new mom, she, along with a few others, created a mom group to help get through the exhaustion and other challenges of new motherhood. When Britney is not in office she is busy parenting her son. She loves introducing the world’s possibilities to her son through adventure, activities and lots of visits to different playgrounds. She looks forward to helping you feel your very best!

Britney brings her passion for helping Pregnant and Postpartum people and their families feel bet... Read More

Stephanie translates her calm and caring nature into her work as a registered massage therapist. She strives to provide the best care for her Oona clients to help support their overall wellbeing.

Stephanie is a graduate from Sutherland-Chan school of Massage Therapy. As there are many skills and techniques used in manual therapy, Stephanie caters the treatment towards what is the best fit for each individual client. This includes general swedish techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and more.

Prior to becoming an RMT she worked for over 9 years with children as a Registered Early Childhood Educator. She is looking forward to being able to bridge these two careers and connect with new/expectant families about their lives and help support their wellness journey.

In her spare time, she can be found doing activities that keep her active such as hiking, volleyball, running, and bouldering. She has a deep passion for travel and is always looking for the next world adventure.

Stephanie translates her calm and caring nature into her work as a registered massage therapist. ... Read More

Please reach out to Michelle directly to book your psychotherapy appointment: wem@michellevittitherapy.com

Michelle (she/her) is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology degree from McGill University, and a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She has a special interest in working with women and couples as they navigate life and role transitions, with a specific focus on pregnancy, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment to motherhood, reproductive decision-making, prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety concerns, as well as family and relationship issues. Michelle’s passion for this work grew immensely when she became a mama herself in 2019.

Each person is unique, so Michelle utilizes an integrative approach to therapy. She primarily draws upon cognitive-behavioural, emotion-focused, psychodynamic-relational, and solution-focused modalities. For Michelle, her focus is first on building a trusting relationship with you, while creating an environment that is nonjudgmental, compassionate, and safe to process all issues related to your reproductive story. A place where you can be truly yourself. You can expect warmth, a little humour, emotional support and validation, exploration of hopes and expectations, tools for stress management and coping, and empowerment with a focus on strengths.

A woman’s reproductive years can be filled with both happy and painful experiences. Sometimes the social, emotional, and physical toll of these experiences can become overwhelming and distressing. You are not alone in these reactions. If you are concerned about mood, behavior, or relationship changes during pregnancy, postpartum, or following a loss, therapy can help. Michelle can work with you to create a plan that addresses your specific symptoms, reduces stress, builds coping skills, deepens awareness and self-compassion, restores self-esteem and hope, enhances social supports and connection, and improves overall well-being.

If you don’t see a time in Michelle’s schedule that works for you, reach out to her directly at wem@michellevittitherapy.com for more availability.

Michelle is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

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