Our Team
Wanda Arreola
Although not a native to Midland, it is where Wanda and her son call home.
Wanda runs a rewarding and successful business downtown with her business partner Naomi and she loves being part of such a giving and wonderful community. The support and friendships she has made with her guests and community helped support this journey.
Wanda has completed Level 1-3 Usui System of Natural Healing in accordance with Usui/Tibetan Reiki with Ashley Kerr-Archbold of Ashley’s Angelic Awakenings as well as completed Usui/Reiki Master Level with Michelle’s Yoga & Therapies. She also participated in 200 Hatha Training with Soul Set and is currently working on her Restorative Yoga teaching with Lucia Seglie.
She is so excited to share this space with everyone!
Classes:
Restorative Yoga: Thursday 7:30 pm
Chris Huet
As a Physical Education Teacher & coach for 32 years for the Peel Board of Education, Chris has always lived with a big focus on fitness and wellness. As a competitive athlete in both Nordic Skiing and Rowing, Chris has discovered the benefit of using yoga to enhance balance for both mental and physical wellbeing.. Mobility and stability gained as well as the “mental calm” has lead her to many successes in athletics, coaching and teaching.
Chris recently moved with her husband to Victoria Harbour to live by the water, where she can enjoy rowing and water activities as well as to be closer to Nordic Skiing and snow for winter.
She is Hatha Teacher Certified from Herizen Yoga, Certified Level 3 Power Yoga for Athletes from Caron Shepley, completed Yin Yoga for the Spine with Bernie Clark and Stuart McGill, Studied in Toronto Iyengar Yoga Centre with Marlene Mawhinney and gained her certification for Yoga with Seniors with instructor Shiva Shakti. She is continuing to learn through various courses such as Nerve Flossing to reduce inflammation and chronic pain as well as the study of the five elements of the foot analysis.
Chris enjoys using props to encourage healthy alignment of the body toprevent injury and also likes to focus on mobility with stability to encourage efficient movement. Yoga has brought beneficial balance to her students lives and sports activities. Classes and teachings are adapted to all levels with confidence and kindness.
Classes:
Restorative Yoga: Wednesday 12:00 pm
Isabella Minas
Hi! My name is Isabella and I am a Barre Body Certified Mat Pilates and Barre Instructor!
I found a special love for Pilates during Covid. It was a form of exercise that became an outlet for my mental health and a source of emotional release. Pilates helps me to clear my head and calm any anxieties. It is also how I show myself love, by taking time out of my day to care for my mind, body and soul. All of these qualities are why I decided to pursue my passion and become an instructor. With my teaching, I hope to bring each and every one of my clients closer to connecting with their mind, body and soul. To step away from the chaos of the world and onto our mats as we work towards feeling more balanced in our bodies, and in life. See you on the mat!
Classes:
Gentle Pilates: Monday 5:30pm
Athena Dinsmore
Athena has a background in health science and nursing. However, she began a consistent yoga practice as a new mother to support her postpartum healing. This practice guided her to a better understanding of herself and the needs of her mind and body. It led her to a path of self-discovery and many personal changes followed which resulted in substantial weight loss.
Athena continues to live a life passionate about health and wellness. In 2019 she completed her 350hr yoga teacher training and has since found a calling in guided meditation, restorative yoga, and intuitive movement practices.
In addition to her yoga training Athena is a certified Birth Doula. Supporting birthing parents and their loved ones to experience an empowered labour and birth. Athena is also the creator of Sunshine House Malas, where she creates one-of-a-kind gemstone bracelets and traditionally hand-knotted malas.
Athena believes yoga is a lifestyle and is life-transformative. Her classes invite you to move inward, explore, and have fun! They also include hands on alignment support and relaxing touch to deepen your practice.
Classes:
Hatha Yoga: Sunday 9:30 am
Restorative Yoga: Sunday 11:00 am
Karen Wilson
Karen is a compassionate and skilled IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist, dedicated to helping individuals explore their inner landscape, heal emotional wounds, and build a harmonious internal system through integrating mind, body, soul, and spirit.
With a warm and non-judgmental approach, Karen guides clients to connect with their true Self and understand, embrace, and transform the various “parts” within themselves. The result is deeper inner peace, as clients reconnect with their inherent wisdom and strength for a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Karen combines a deep understanding of IFS principles with a strong background in trauma-informed therapy, creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive space for self-discovery and healing. Whether helping clients navigate relationships, overcome past trauma, or cultivate self-compassion, Karen works collaboratively to foster resilience and personal growth.
Karen is also a wife, mother, and grandmother who cherishes lifelong relationships with family and close friends.
Available Tuesdays at Balance
Nadera Chorobik
I have a special interest in providing therapy for clients experiencing anxiety, grief, depression and trauma. Together, we will form a toolbox of strategies to support your path to a desired goal. I am available for providing counselling for ages 10 and up either online or in-person based on the client’s needs. I utilize approaches from the lenses of CBT, existential, holistic, and mindfulness-based practices with the hope of supporting clients through challenging journeys.
Utilizing primarily a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach, I work with clients to identify the influences in their lives, challenges or barriers and determine actionable goals. Together, we develop coping strategies and check in points to ensure you are progressing in a way that feels right to you.
I strive to provide a compassionate and empathetic approach where clients feel safe and heard. I recognize the importance of finding a therapist who would be the right fit, reach out today for a free 10-15 minute consultation call to get you started.
Available Wednesdays at Balance
Ashley Kerr
"Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice, and it takes love"
Ashley is an empathic spiritual badass who’s purpose is to assist those who are ready to heal and live their best and authentic life.
Ashley started her journey in 2010 when she reconnected back into ancestral roots and started immersing healing back into her life. Ashley’s motivation to heal herself and a desire to help others led her to pursue over a decade of continuous education in the spiritual realm.
She is a Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Shamanic Practitioner and intuitive Oracle Card Reader & Medium.
Ashley opened Ashley’s Awakenings with the intention of providing a safe space and guiding those who are ready to work through the difficult areas in life and become more whole within, self aware and at peace with themselves.
Ashley loves to travel, enjoying the company of her loved ones and enjoys living life on Georgian Bay and calling it home where she lives with her husband and dog Tilley.
Cassandra Chambers
Growing up with horses at a young age, being around animals is my passion as they have shaped me into the person I am today. I am a Balanced Through Movement Method Apprentice trainer. I use movement to help integrate changes within the body for both horse and human.
Kat Berard
Ms. Kat channels Divine Guidance with love and light, helping clients heal through connections with Archangels. Her services, known worldwide, assist clients in Peru, India, Canada and the USA. Specializing in Reiki Healing, she assists in balancing Chakras, promoting emotional and physical well-being, guiding clients to a calm, centered place. She’s passionate about connecting clients with past loved ones through mediumship and clairvoyant messages. Her deep spiritual heritage fuels her dedication to healing and sharing messages with love and passion.
Vicki Hartley
Vicki came to yoga many years ago after a succession of injuries through sport. Never one to sit down, stillness did not come easy…at all! However, the benefits of yoga were completely life changing and she wanted more.
Her more turned out to be a whole life dedicated to this beloved practice!
She earned her initial 300hr yoga teacher certification in 2013 with Ann Green, in the style of Vinyasa, and has continued to learn and grow through experiential learning and education. She is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, Reiki Master, Sound Alchemist, and has additional certifications in Yin and Yoga for First Responders.
Her style is strong, slow, mindful and playful!
She teaches from the heart with a deep focus on creating a sustainable yoga practice through mindfulness, proper alignment, somatic exploration and connecting to the JOY body!
Let’s dive in, be curious and cultivate a practice that honours the body right where it is at!
The pearl is in the oyster, dive deep!
Can’t wait to see you on the mat!
Pamela Fitzgerald
Pamela spent 15 years on a quest to learn as much as possible about human anatomy. After graduating from Humber College, Pamela continued to further her knowledge of the neuromuscular system through the specialized education programs and has done extensive work with cadaver dissection programs. Her knowledge positioned her as a very sought after strength training and muscular rehabilitation expert. She has worked with professional sports teams in Canada and the US as well as people struggling with movement after injury and surgery. Pamela is also a passionate yoga instructor, somatic healer and mindfulness advocate. She hosts numerous events, retreats and experiences to help us connect meaningfully to each other, the planet and horses.
After a 15 year career in health and wellness in Toronto, Pamela moved to the farm to reclaim her passion for all things equine. She is a certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator, equine yoga instructor, horse behaviorism certified and Horse Spirit Healing certified. Pamela now holds space for anyone seeking to learn more about horses, mindfulness and unity. Pamela’s events almost always include the therapeutic element of horses. She is committed to providing events and experiences that allow us to create the moments that inspire us to be our true selves.