Writing Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Honours): Stage & Screen Studies (Writing Focus)
Queen's University
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Diploma with Distinction: Freelance & Feature Writing
The London School of Journalism
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Human Is What We Are: Online Writing Course
Guided by Bryonie Wise
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AWARDS
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First Place Winner of The Canadian Woman Story Contest
Reader's Digest, 2006
Wellness Studies
Diploma of Acupuncture & Eastern Herbal Medicine (4-year program)
Institute of Traditional Medicine || R. Ac Designation
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Diploma of Natural Nutrition (2-year program)
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition || RHN Designation
​Certificate in AcuDetox
The National Association of Acupuncture Detoxification || ADS Designation
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Certificate in Contemplative End-of-Life Care
Institute of Traditional Medicine (faculty included Henry Fersko-Weiss, coiner of the term, "Death Doula")
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Mentorship:
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Ongoing mentorship in Alchemical Healing with Lorie Dechar, author of Five Spirits, Kigo and The Alchemy of Inner Work
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Internships:
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The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA)
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Internship with Kaleb Montgomery, Founder of Fertility Toronto at
The Institute of Reproductive Medicine (Repromed)
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Notable Workshops & Trainings:
Healing with Whole Foods with Paul Pitchford
Certificate in Ayurveda Self-Care & Ayurveda for the Psyche with Luiza Ormond
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Certificate in Yoga Studies with Ram Vakkalanka
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AWARDS
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The Karen Haffey Memorial Award for Leadership in Changing the World
The Institute of Traditional Medicine, 2013
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