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Helen Butlin brings 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist (Registered since 2015 with CRPO) with ten years specializing in oncology in a large regional medical cancer treatment centre. During those years on the Supportive Care team in a spiritual-existential counselling role she developed a unique method for guiding individuals in the art and science of cultivating personal wisdom for living with life-altering cancer diagnoses. This individual and group process became titled, “Soul-Medicine” informed by Carl Jung’s depth psychology for linking our conscious mind with the deep, embodied, intuitive wisdom of the whole human psyche and contemporary psychological interventions for restoring well-being, mental health, and fostering inner strengths.

Soul-Medicine groups became the basis of her research for her doctoral study. This methodology integrates Jung’s central tenet that we have an adaptive capacity to generate the wisdom we need for whatever challenges we are facing. Helen integrates Jung’s insights with Mindful Self-Compassion and Polyvagal Therapy which enable us to learn how to ground our body into anchored states for clearing fear, handling uncertainty, listening to our embodied intuition and ‘knowing’ for meeting difficult decisions, facing challenges, being self-compassionate when we are in acute distress and grief, and discovering the glimmers in the present moment that feed a sense of hope, inner strength, connection, renewal of embodied presence. In so doing, cultivating this ‘wisdom-making’ capacity using specific skills that integrate into your own unique ‘wisdom-compass’ that guides you, day to day in how to find what you need from within and without.

Helen thus weaves the creative, intuitive, embodied, reflective, existential, spiritual, human and organic worlds together for harnessing what is your human birthright – to live each day shaped by our own wisdom for living in the present moment and navigating whatever arises with skills to stay grounded and capable of meeting what comes with hopeful inner strength, radical acceptance of ‘what is’, openness to moments of joy, grounding, peace, appreciation, self-compassion even in the midst of hardship and struggle.

Helen has extensive training in Mindful Self-Compassion, Polyvagal Therapy (nervous system regulation), complex trauma, treating existential-spiritual distress, and wisdom-centered approaches to healing drawn from many differing traditions. She developed Soul-Medicine For Living With Cancer Support Groups from her deep work with hundreds of cancer patients seeking something more than medical treatment alone. She has facilitated groups over many years and brings an organic approach to drawing out each group’s unique wisdom.

Helen holds a Ph.D. in health sciences with research focused on wisdom-formation in women living with cancer. She combines clinical expertise with personal understanding of what it means to find your way through life’s most challenging passages.

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I’m a registered psychotherapist, certified psychedelic therapist, and lifelong adventurer at heart. With over a decade of experience in human services and leadership, I bring both professional expertise and a spirit of curiosity to my work at EIR Clinic. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, where we explore challenges together, draw on your strengths, and foster the resilience needed for meaningful, lasting change. We all move through shifting states of mental wellbeing, and I find purpose in helping people steady their path toward greater balance and fulfillment. Outside the therapy room, I recharge through biking, rock climbing, exploring natural places and being a playful dad. If you feel ready to start your own journey, I’d be glad to help you chart a path toward the changes that matter most to you.

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Mary Foran, also known as “Dream the Edge,” is a Sacred Space Holder and Compassion Guide specializing in Restorative Yoga and Somatic Practices. With over three decades dedicated to healing and exploration, Mary skillfully blends ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches to support individuals on their path to wholeness.

Mary’s healing journey began at 25 with self-discovery through Yoga, Meditation, and Reiki. This led her to a comprehensive, three-year Transpersonal Therapy program, which she completed at age 29. This intensive training immersed her in both Eastern and Western healing traditions, specifically equipping her to support individuals navigating Spiritual Emergence through therapeutic approaches such as Psychodrama, Jungian Psychology, Somatic Experiencing, Bioenergetics, Dreamwork, Holotropic Breathwork, Meditation, and Shamanic Healing Traditions. Following her Transpersonal training, Mary became a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher. Over the past 21 years, she has specialized as a Restorative Yoga teacher, having taught over 9,000 yoga classes and trained 400 yoga teachers in her specialized practice. Her dedication to offering somatic healing practices is further supported by certifications in Thai Yoga Massage and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. Recognizing the intricate connection between physical well-being and overall health, she also trained as a Medical Exercise Specialist, enabling her to design customized physical rehabilitation practices for injuries, surgeries, and various health conditions. Currently a Reiki Level 2 practitioner, Mary has continuously deepened her expertise over two decades with additional training in Pre-Natal Yoga, Non-Violent Communication, Meditation, and Shamanic Energy Work. Mary is also a trained Hospice Volunteer and has been offering Bedside Singing, Reiki, Yoga, and Meditation since 2019.

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Cynthia is a registered yoga teacher, RYT500. She has over 1000 hours in advanced yoga teacher training, including Foundations in Yoga Therapy from Inner Peace Yoga Therapy school. Her teaching focusses on enhancing self-awareness, improving function, and supporting healing through the integration of body and mind. She combines traditional yoga practices—such as postures (asanas), guidance of universal energy (pranayama), meditation, and mindfulness—with therapeutic techniques to address specific health issues and improve overall health. She has over 30 years’ experience working in healthcare as both a registered dietitian and a registered psychotherapist.

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Clara is a dancer, choreographer, teacher and business owner. Her business, CYouMove is built on her dance values- to help people rediscover the joys of dance and find freedom with movement. She believes that dance builds connection to yourself and others, a means of self expression, a creative outlet, a way to communicate feelings/ideas and an emotional release. She has been dancing for over 25 years and has trained in a variety of dance styles, primarily ballet and contemporary. Clara has been dancing professionally with London-based dance company, La Compagnie De Danse since 2019.

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Hi, my name is Julie. It’s a pleasure to connect with you, learn about your story, and accompany you on this journey of emotions and decisions.

The word cancer can evoke a sea of contradictions within us. I understand that it’s not always easy to comprehend, accept, or allow yourself the opportunity to experience more when everything feels chaotic and the future uncertain. Yet, despite every crisis or emotional impact, there is always hope, a hope that blossoms from our learning, experiences, support, and self-care.

I have been working as a clinical psychologist in Colombia and a psychotherapist in Ontario since 2008 and I have extensive experience supporting people facing acute, chronic and terminal illness. My approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy, valuing the balance between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I believe in understanding the roots of our current experiences while equipping you with strategies to face the future. My goal is to help you find calm, emotional support, meaning, and a perspective that empowers you to cope with physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual suffering.

I draw inspiration from these words from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, I hope they offer you some comfort too:

“It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth, and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.”

Remember: you don’t have to go through this journey alone. There are many others who, like you and me, seek a meaningful and fulfilling life, a life filled with courage to move forward. Focusing on the present, without judging the past or worrying about the future, is essential to navigate the uncertainty that illness brings. I’d be honoured to join your care team, and support you on the path ahead.

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Dr. Tanaz Javan is a seasoned mindfulness practitioner, life coach, and psychology professor with over a decade of experience teaching meditation and working with individuals in both personal and professional growth.

Tanaz specializes in trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches that support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and a return to inner safety. Her work centers around creating compassionate, inclusive spaces for transformation and growth.

Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Health Information Science and a Master’s in Neuroscience, where she researched mindfulness meditation, as well as training in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté.

She has studied with Buddhist teachers, attended numerous retreats, and blends her trauma-informed lens with deep spiritual presence. Tanaz has taught and developed wellness and psychology curricula at Fanshawe College since 2018 and brings a unique, compassionate approach that bridges science, somatics, and spirit.

She is also certified in Reiki (Level 2) and has worked with leaders in trauma research, including Dr. Ruth Lanius, Dr. Paul Frewen, and Dr. Nadine Wathen. Her work centers around emotional resilience, holistic healing, and creating safe, inclusive spaces for growth.

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Our lives move along at an astounding rate that flows and ebbs with every new occurrence and interaction. A diagnosis of cancer, for yourself or a loved one, halts that flow and forces us to stop and tend to immediate needs that may often feel overwhelming and unbelievable. You may find yourself feeling scared, angry, sad, isolated and alone with little ability to focus on managing anything other than this tremendous change in your life. This can feel overwhelming and, at times, unmanageable. I’m here to support you, to listen to you, and to care about you during these challenging times. My goal is to support you, wherever you are in this journey, from a place of compassion and knowledge. Having cared for my own family member during their time with cancer, I have the unique knowledge and experience to help me support you. I have been providing support for individuals managing life altering conditions for most of my 40-year career. I became a Social Worker and Psychotherapist after my family member illness. During that time, I became aware that there are few supports that care for the whole person and family. I believe individuals need to be supported in all areas of their lives, physical, emotional, spiritual and social. This is the belief at the EIR Centre and it resonates with my personal and professional approach to caring. I have been a Social Worker and Psychotherapist since 2015. I have provided counselling and support in medical settings for the past 10 years. I believe it is a privilege to support others during challenging and vulnerable times. I would find it an honour to support or your loved one during this time. If you feel I might be able to help, please reach out to me at the EIR Centre. I use a variety of evidence-based modalities to support others, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness and Attachment based skills, Trauma Stabilization, as well as Person Centered, Positive Psychology, and Strengths based approaches.

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The science from several decades of usage of the Peter Hess® sound massage protocol in Germany and elsewhere is why I decided to become a certified Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner. It is one of the most powerful modalities I have personally experienced.

The proven Peter Hess® Protocol works, which is why I love it, and trust it.

My comprehensive, world-class sound massage training, however, is just one step in a larger personal wellness and sound journey that I’ve embarked following bigger careers in journalism and corporate communications. If you are facing a life-threatening diagnosis, a chronic disease, are a survivor, or in recovery of some sort, you may find sound massage and other sound-related modalities supportive as they are tend to induce a deep state of relaxation, which in turn creates more optimal conditions for the body and mind to release stress, repair and work toward returning your whole self to harmony.

Sound massage can also be an excellent addition to existing self-care rituals, creating time to let go, and to rest, restore and renew for wellness optimization.

Since time immemorial, sound has also been an integral practice for the support grief and end-of-life transitions, and if that is your case, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss potential options, or even to collaborate with a trusted practitioner you already work with such as a grief counsellor or death doula to co-create an experience, with them, just for you.

I love creating and holding safe spaces for others on their own healing and wellness journeys and consider this is to be work in the realm of the divine.

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Award-Winning Cancer Specialist with over 20 years of experience treating cancer with expert care.

Research Leader with extensive experience leading and collaborating on groundbreaking cancer research.

Providing a holistic care approach with integrated care for mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Educating and empowering audiences as a dynamic keynote speaker on oncology and patient care.

Redefining Cancer Care by helping people thrive beyond diagnosis with personalized, whole-person support.

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Kelsey Russell-Murray, RD, MSc brings over 12 years of experience as a dietitian in both hospital and private practice settings. For the past 11 years, Kelsey has provided nutrition care in the intensive care unit, working closely with patients during some of their most vulnerable times.

In 2020, Kelsey launched Gut Healthy Dietitian, a virtual nutrition clinic that has since expanded into a collaborative team of dietitians offering comprehensive group and individual services, as well as gut microbiome testing. We take an integrative approach that blends evidence-based guidance with tangible recommendations that you can easily work into your life.

With deep clinical insight and a compassionate, patient-centered approach, we aim to support recovery, enhance quality of life, and empower people through every stage of their cancer journey.

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Walter Sienko is a highly accomplished Psycho-spiritual Counselor and Meditation Instructor with a distinguished career spanning over three and a half decades. His extensive background is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and diverse experiential training, making him uniquely suited to support individuals navigating the profound challenges of cancer. Mr. Sienko holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from Brandon University and a Post-Degree Diploma in Counseling from George Brown College, providing a robust theoretical framework for his practice.

For 35 years, Mr. Sienko has been dedicated to the fields of counseling and group work, guiding individuals and groups through transformative processes of personal and professional development. His expertise extends to the facilitation of non-ordinary states of consciousness, a practice he has cultivated for two decades, which can be invaluable in helping individuals process complex emotions, find inner peace, and reframe their experience during illness. This deep engagement is particularly relevant in supporting individuals facing a cancer diagnosis, where the exploration of inner landscapes can foster resilience, meaning, and a sense of purpose.

Mr. Sienko’s approach is further enriched by significant spiritual and therapeutic training. He spent three years at the Transpersonal Therapy Center and has engaged in extensive studies with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies. His meditation practice is deeply informed by seven years of study under Zen Roshi Sunyana Graef. Furthermore, he has completed the “Foundations of Mindfulness” Program at the University of Toronto, thereby deepening his understanding and instructional capabilities in mindfulness practices. These skills are particularly beneficial for managing pain, anxiety, and the emotional distress often associated with cancer. Additionally, he is a trained Spiritual Director from Transformational Arts College and has participated in leadership trainings with the Mankind Project, underscoring his commitment to holistic development and community support.

His dedication to community engagement is evident in his long-standing roles; for seven years, he co-organized SWOPS, a monthly initiative focused on integration groups and meetings, which can provide a vital space for individuals with cancer to share experiences and build connections. Notably, he also led a men’s support group for two decades, providing a consistent forum for growth and connection. Earlier in his career, Mr. Sienko contributed 13 years to the social work field, specializing in the critical area of domestic abuse, which speaks to his capacity for compassionate support in highly sensitive situations.

Through his comprehensive background as a group facilitator and meditation coach/teacher, Walter Sienko offers a unique and integrated approach to psycho-spiritual well-being specifically tailored for individuals impacted by cancer. His practice is grounded in a vast reservoir of wisdom, maturity, and a profound understanding of human purpose and spiritual essence, empowering individuals to explore their inner landscapes, cultivate resilience, and find greater personal integration during their cancer journey.

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I am a Master of Social Work student at King’s University College. I entered graduate school later in life after having practised as a Health Law lawyer. I have found my life purpose in social work! I am a lifelong learner, driven by curiosity and connecting with others. I am passionate about holistic cancer healing that optimizes each client’s emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. The EIR Centre is a perfect match for my values! I am honoured to support individuals in managing cancer while living meaningfully. My experiences in crisis response services, palliative care, and homeless shelter counselling have taught me how to provide support to others in challenging circumstances and listen attentively with compassion. After graduation, I hope to work as a medical social worker who supports individuals experiencing life-altering or life-ending illnesses and conditions. Outside of school, I maintain balance by hiking, cycling, practicing yoga, and playing pickleball with my children.

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I am a compassionate death doula based in London, Ontario, where I share my life with my husband and our four children. With 12 years of experience as an oncology nurse, I have developed a strong foundation of medical knowledge and a profound appreciation for compassionate, holistic care.

Now, as a death doula, I dedicate myself to supporting individuals and their families during the end-of-life transition. I tailor my approach to honor each person’s unique journey, providing emotional support, end-of-life planning, and companionship, with an emphasis on legacy work and using music to foster comfort and connection.

My mission is to transform the dying process into a peaceful and meaningful experience, walking alongside my clients and their families with warmth, respect, and unwavering support.

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Franklin Warsh, MD, MPH, CCFP, is a Staff Physician and Clinical Site Manager at the Eir Centre. In this role, Dr. Warsh delivers focused care for patients with cancer and their loved ones while overseeing research operations to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Certified in Family Medicine, he has practiced as a family physician in Nova Scotia and Ontario, in both private practice and Community Health Centre settings. From 2009 to 2014, he served as Acting Medical Officer of Health for a regional Public Health Unit, and since 2016 he has been an Investigating Coroner in London and across Southwestern Ontario.

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