Jessica Connor
Co-Owner | Doula | Administration
Jessica Connor is a fertility, birth, and postpartum Doula in Bruce County and the surrounding area. She is working on completing her schooling to become a Holistic Reproductive Practitioner. Her passion for childbirth evolved with a fascination with how incredible the human body is and its ability to do hard things. Jessica has two boys, two dogs, and a supportive husband who encourages her to follow her dreams. Jessica is excited to be a co-owner of The WOMB Bruce County, knowing this will benefit and serve the community.
Cassidy Radic
Co-owner | Registered Health and nutrition Counsellor | Administration
Cassidy is a Registered Health and nutrition Counsellor and Holistic Health Coach at Grey Bruce. After struggling on her health journey, she enrolled in nutrition school and fell in love with holistic health. Cassidy has a knack for simplifying nutrition, allowing families and individuals to create sustainable change. After giving birth during the early pandemic days, Cassidy saw a need for The WOMB Bruce County more now than ever. She is excited to support and connect with local families at The WOMB as her family grows.
Chanel Wainscott
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | Psychotherapy
Chanel is a **psychotherapist (qualifying)** registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a **certified perinatal mental health specialist.**
The most impactful therapeutic relationships Chanel has experienced have been with clients navigating their well-being and the obligations of parenthood. Her decline in mental health during her first postpartum experience inspired her to focus her passion and expertise on perinatal mental health.
Chanel practices psychotherapy using a client-centered, strengths-based approach. She uses a blend of therapeutic frameworks and is enthusiastic about the benefits of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, an attachment-focused therapy and first-line treatment for perinatal depression.
She is a mother of two who treasures living authentically and overcoming life’s obstacles through creativity and is excited to share these values with The WOMB Bruce County.
Rebecca Grubb
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Rebecca is a Registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and a Perinatal Health Advocate.
Rebecca has a passion for supporting women’s health throughout the lifespan. She educates adolescent females in local school systems, provides pregnant and postpartum women with evidence informed client-centred care and guides post-menopausal women throughout their physical activity and social participation achievements.
Rebecca takes a holistic approach to pelvic health physiotherapy- emphasizing the balance of all influencers and their functions on the pelvic floor muscles.
Rebecca’s own journey throughout pregnancy and postpartum has aided in her self-reflection, both professionally and personally, in order to better empathize and collaborate with her clients. Her vision is to establish a welcoming relationship with all clients in a shared safe space.
Rebecca completed her specialization in pelvic floor physiotherapy over four years ago. Since then, she has developed a sense of warmth and pride for the treatment of all pelvic health symptoms, inquiries and dysfunction(s) for both men and women. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to labour and delivery preparation and empowerment for birthing women and their partners.
Rebecca’s personal and professional goal for this community is to establish an individualized core postpartum program designed to facilitate a trusted avenue for all things postpartum and a sense of motherhood bonding and belonging.
She is excited to grow with and alongside you at The Womb Bruce County!
Hailee Harnack
Registered Massage Therapist
Hello! My name is Hailee, and I am SO excited to be a part of the team at The WOMB, Bruce County. I have always loved all things pregnancy and birthing related. I even remember having a pregnant Barbie doll when I was a little girl.
When I graduated from the Massage Therapy program, I knew that I wanted to offer massage therapy to people on their fertility journeys, throughout pregnancy and during the postpartum days/4th trimester.
I plan to continue to keep learning and adding to my knowledge and experience to best help you.
I have a beautiful daughter of my own, and after experiencing the changes mentally, physically and spiritually throughout my pregnancy and postpartum journey, I am even more driven to help ease and support you throughout yours.
Some things about me outside of work; I am a very family oriented person, and a huge animal and plant lover. I always enjoy listening to some relaxing music or putting my feet up with a good book and cup of coffee.
Julie Komorowski
Manual Osteopath
Julie is a Manual Osteopath who is new to the Bruce County area.
After earning her degree in Kinesiology she continued her studies in Manual Osteopathic Therapy.
Julies had a love for helping others and fascination with the human body for as long as she remembers.
The birth of her first niece sparked her interest in pregnancy and childbirth, leading her to continued studies in obstetrics.
Julie is excited to begin this new journey at The WOMB.
Rebecca Goetz
Instructor
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Pre- and Postnatal Exercise Specialist.
I have 6 years of experience working with patients in a rehab setting toward their recovery, health and fitness goals. I am especially passionate about pelvic floor and core function, and look forward to sharing this passion with my clients at the WOMB.
I am excited to join to the WOMB as a Pre- and Postnatal Exercise Instructor. I look forward to assisting clients in all stages of their health and fitness journey
Christine Brown
Lactation Counsellor
Hi, I’m Christine, and I am a certified childbirth educator & Certified Lactation Counsellor. In my prior schooling, I focused on early childhood education (RECE) & children’s mental health. I also have an Honours BSc in biological sciences, where I enjoyed developmental biology, nutrition, and psychology courses.
I am a mom to a busy four and a 1-year-old. My four-year-old sparked my urge to bring more education to the perinatal world after feeling a bit lost during my birthing experience. Education can be very empowering, and my ultimate goal is to empower parents-to-be and postpartum parents through their journey.
When I’m not talking about babies, you can find me teaching children in nature, climbing trees, baking, or going on adventures with my kiddos.
I believe that parents need support throughout the journey and that postpartum doesn’t stop at six weeks. I am excited to share my knowledge with those in The WOMB!
Jess Salt
Administration
Hi there! I’m Jess. I have worked in the administrative field for eight years in private clinics and a not-for-profit organization that provides services for children with special needs and their families. I recently started a new career path as an Education Assistant Apprentice with the Bluewater District School Board and have enjoyed working with kiddos from JK to Grade 8.
I was born and raised in London and moved to Grey Bruce in 2020 with my husband. We welcomed our daughter in 2021 and have been enjoying the slower pace of living and close community connections in a small town while raising her.
I am a holistic enthusiast and have been on a journey to learn and implement a more natural-based lifestyle for the last few years.
I am compassionate and caring and won’t hesitate to strike up a conversation with someone new or offer a hug to anyone in need.
I feel so fortunate to be the first person you will see when you walk in the door, and I can’t wait to start this new journey! I am so excited to meet all of the practitioners and wonderful families at The Womb!
Holly Van Rossum
Doula
Holly Van Rossum is a mom of two, a Birth and Postpartum Doula and yoga instructor. During her prenatal yoga teacher training in 2014 she found a profound passion for everything related to birth and pregnancy and went on to complete her Doula training in 2015.
After taking some time to grow her own family, Holly is excited to dive back into working as a Doula. She takes pride in being a nurturer and is thrilled to be able to create a safe, loving space while guiding women and families into a deeper connection during the transition of starting or growing a family.
Holly was first introduced to The WOMB in Burlington, where the services offered had a substantial positive impact on her own journey. She is so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the team at The WOMB and work alongside families within the Grey Bruce and Bruce County communities.
Josh Raposo
Reflexology & Holistic Massage
Josh Raposo, a Myomassologist, specializes in a holistic approach to wellness re-balancing that integrates a variety of modalities. With eight years of ongoing training and experience, his sessions are highly personalized to each client’s needs. He uses somatic-based intuitive healing while working one-on-one with his clients. Josh also specializes in personal and relationship coaching.
A loving father of three, he brings his calm and insightful demeanour into his personal and professional approach. Josh is dedicated to promoting health and wellness through the use of kind and careful services and is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for each client.
His passion for helping clients improve their physical and emotional well-being is evident through the dedicated and personal care he puts into his work.
“I genuinely love what I do, being a conduit for healing and supporting the wellness journey of those I work with. Sharing my gifts with others and seeing their positive impact on their lives brings me purpose and joy.”
Andrea Snider
Registered Psychotherapist
Andrea is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Ontario and a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist.
She provides individual psychotherapy and EMDR therapy for adults 18 years of age and older.
Andrea’s therapeutic approach is to connect with you, understand your needs, and hold a safe space. She has an integrative style, drawing from different modalities to best fit your healing and growth.
Andrea is available to offer online or phone sessions with The WOMB Bruce County.
She is open to supporting people dealing with the following areas… Anxiety · Depression · Trauma · Grief and loss · Life transitions · Pregnancy · Postpartum · IVF · Sexual Health
Julie Weirmier
Massage
Hi, my name is Julie. I graduated from D’Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy and have been practicing massage therapy for over 6 years. Over the past few years, I have had a growing interest in prenatal care, and I have recently completed a certification in prenatal massage therapy.
I am excited to help clients at The WOMB through their prenatal journey and beyond.
Michaela Ottens
Yoga Instructor
I’m Michaela, a dedicated yoga instructor passionate about holistic health and mindfulness. I’m a mom to my beautiful 14-month old daughter Lucca! I enjoy being in nature, learning new things and spending time with my family.
At the WOMB, I strive to create a nurturing space for all levels, offering diverse classes to cultivate physical vitality and inner peace.
I will be offering pre- and post-natal yoga, providing a safe environment for mothers to nurture their bodies and bond with their babies. Along with other Yoga Flows to connect you with your body in a peaceful space.
Join me to explore the transformative power of yoga, weaving breath, movement, and meditation to nourish your whole being. I look forward to meeting you on the mat!
Allison Montgomery
Doula
Allison Montgomery is a trained birth and postpartum doula, blending her background in social service work with a deep commitment to supporting families. With a diploma in social service work, she draws upon her expertise to provide empathetic care to expectant and new parents. She is dedicated to empowering families through childbirth and early parenthood. Allison is excited to be a part of The WOMB Bruce County and to provide support to people within her community.
Cathy Dunn
Registered Massage Therapist
Hi my name is Cathy, I am a Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor. I have been an RMT for more than 18 years. I completed my studies in Toronto with the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, that was followed a few years later with the educators at Trimesters where I received my training in Infant Massage instruction.
My practice has always been within a multi disciplinary setting working with all walks of life through all stages of life from birth to palliative care. Here at The WOMB I am looking forward to being part of a team with the focus on prenatal, postpartum and beyond. Nurturing this stage of live is exciting and an honour to be a part of.
I’m here to assist all involved in this stage of life; planning to become a mom, new moms, experienced moms, everyone involved on your journey, partners, parents, friends and of course babies. I have experience providing treatments with infants needing assistance early on with muscular hypertonicity due to their position in utero, tissue restrictions that may affect feeding, digestive concerns to name a few. I also provide Infant Massage instruction to parents and caregivers to connect and bond with their babies and teach techniques so they can offer different ways to soothe and build a healthy touch relationship.
Brittany Murdoch
Registered Acupuncturist
Brittany is a Registered Acupuncturist with family roots right here in Bruce County. A loving granddaughter, daughter, sister and partner, Brittany’s family-oriented nature shows through her compassionate, caring and gentle approach to healing.
Nothing brings her more joy than to see her patients leaving their appointment in a better place both mentally and physically. Her special interest in bringing an eastern meets western medicinal approach to her care enables her to effectively aid patients with diverse and multifaceted holistic health management.
With a professional background in yoga instruction, guiding meditation and customer service, she has a driving passion for aiding people with their physical and mental wellbeing. She uses a wide system of modalities to treat each patient, specific to their changing lifestyle, habits, body, health and needs at every appointment. These modalities include acupuncture, fire cupping, wet cupping, moxibustion, yoga, mindfulness, meditation and tuina.
Dr. Aaron Van Gaver
Naturopathic Doctor
Hello, my name is Dr. Aaron Van Gaver, a naturopathic doctor. I have over 21 years of experience, spending the first 17 years of my clinical practice in Vancouver BC. I am excited to be working with The WOMB Bruce County and now offering my services in Walkerton, Ontario.
With a strong focus on education and community health my practice can deliver a full range of personalized care to patients. I care about my patients and I am here to coach you to maximum wellness and a healthy lifestyle that includes optimum balancing of hormonal health for both women and men.
Naturopathic Medicine is best used when we are feeling healthy. Not all of my clients are dealing with chronic complaints, the majority actually come to see me on a yearly basis, in order to STAY healthy. Others will come in annually for a health check up – get routine blood work, and a physical exam if needed, while others have specific health complaints that they would like addressed.
My areas of focus are: Male hormones, Female hormones, Gut health, Metabolic health (diabetes, heart) Mental health and addiction Allergies (environmental, food) and Weight loss. My job as your Doctor is to use my formal diagnostic skills combined with Naturo-pathic medicine’s main philosophy that the body has an inherent ability to heal itself.
I look forward to serving this community and being part of your collaborative care team at The WOMB.
Kayla Murray
Birth & Postnatal Doula
Hi, I’m Kayla, I am a trained birth and postpartum doula, and I’m excited to be supporting families at The WOMB. My educational journey began with a passion for science, leading me to complete a Bachelor of Health Sciences in midwifery. Over the course of more than three years, I had the privilege of practicing as a midwife, guiding clients through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care across various regions of Ontario, including Grey Bruce.
After being a part of hundreds of families’ journeys, I made the personal decision to transition from midwifery to doula work—a path that allows me to continue providing personalized care during this profound and transformative time.
I am deeply committed to supporting each family’s unique needs, wishes, and goals. Even when plans change, I’m here to offer consistent emotional, physical, and informational support, helping families navigate the unknown with confidence and empowerment.In my time away from on-call work, I enjoy cooking, crafting, and hand making products. I’m also a lover of history and antique shopping.
I’m thrilled to be a part of your journey here at The WOMB.
Becky Soehner
Sleep Educator
Certified Infant Sleep Educator, Baby Led Sleep and Wellbeing Specialist
Becky is a twice certified Infant Sleep Specialist, postpartum doula, and mom of two. Her introduction to the world of infant and child sleep began during her first pregnancy when she attended a prenatal sleep education class. It was eye opening to gain knowledge and insight on normal infant sleep behaviours and the science behind it, beyond the anecdotal stories and general sleep assumptions in our society.
Parenting a very challenging sleeper fueled her passion to help other families navigate the rollercoaster of infant and child sleep. Parents so often question if their baby’s behaviour is normal, and how to sort through the conflicting information out there. She provides parents with the knowledge and reassurance around what is normal, tools to implement during challenging times, and strategies for striking a balance between the fundamental needs of baby and the equally as important wellbeing of the parents.
Becky’s approach is supportive of all types of feeding, co-sleeping, bedsharing and nurturing a healthy and secure attachment. Her sleep calls focus on educating parents in what is developmentally normal and expected for each stage of sleep through the first year and beyond. Each child is unique and every family is different, so all sleep support is customized, working together with parents to create a strategy that works best for them and aligns with their values. Rest assured that YOU are doing an amazing job as a parent, and allow Becky to guide you through the ups and downs of sleep!
Mandi Neiser
Care Team/ Administrator
Mandi has always been passionate about helping families. She had a twenty-three year career officiating over fifteen hundred ceremonies, Mandi wrote a book about her experiences as a wedding officiant and she also a professional life coach.
In 2017, Mandi co-founded a movement called “The Purse Project”. Since that time over 10,000 purses filled with toiletries have been distributed to women in shelters and not-for-profit organizations.
In 2020, Mandi and her husband decided to move to the Grey Bruce area to be closer to their family. She has always been driven to help people; especially women of all ages. After a few years of getting settled, renovations and spending time with her young grandchildren, Mandi is now focusing on inner wisdom coaching and loving clients in and out of The WOMB Bruce County.
Melinda Swartz
Fitness Instructor
Hello, my name is Melinda. I have been a personal and fitness instructor for 5+ years. I am a wife and mother of two.
I have always had a passion for fitness and healthy lifestyle. After having my first son, I learned the importance of pelvic floor and core strengthening. I started wanting to help and educate women on the importance of pelvic floor care. I continued my education specifically on Fit pregnancies. I focused on core and pelvic strengthening pre- and postpartum.
I am excited to bring my passion and enthusiasm to the Womb. I look forward to helping clients of the Womb with their health & wellness goals.
Siarra Blair
Care Team
Hello, everyone. I’m Siarra Blair, a Care Team member at The WOMB with a lifelong passion for helping others. Growing up, my mom ran an at-home daycare, where I spent countless hours learning how to care for children and connect with families. That experience taught me the importance of compassion, hard work, and making people feel supported, values I carry with me to this day.
I’m deeply passionate about making a difference in my community, especially by supporting families and advocating for women’s health. My goal is to brighten people’s days and help create a stronger, healthier community.
In my free time, I love spending quality moments with my family and friends, going on four-wheeler rides, fishing up north, and finding ways to give back to others. Whether I’m outdoors or working to make an impact, I strive to bring positivity and purpose to everything I do.
Shannon Zintel
Psychotherapy
Shannon is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Her counselling career started in the fields of trauma and addiction, anxiety and depression, and grief, then shifted to working with individuals during their prenatal and postpartum seasons of life.
She pulls from various modalities when supporting clients. She is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Level 1, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
She believes therapy can be a unique opportunity for people to explore their experiences’ meaning and better understand themselves. She, therefore, prioritizes creating a safe and supportive environment for all her clients.
When Shannon is not working, you can find her hiking with her dogs, gardening, or hanging out with her toddler.
~ Safe & Welcoming Environment ~
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