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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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