ABOUT JACKIE
Where Science and Yoga Meet
My story:
I’ve been a Certified Athletic Therapist for over 30 years, working with everyone from little leaguers and varsity athletes to Olympians and people simply wanting to move without pain. No matter their background, everyone shares the same longing—to move freely and feel whole. Over time, I’ve learned that beneath diagnoses and performance goals, we’re all human beings searching for healing.
I was trained to see pain through a biological lens: find the dysfunction, fix it. The emotional and psychological sides of pain were often minimized or ignored. And when biology couldn’t explain someone’s experience, I assumed my skills were lacking—or that the patient wasn’t following through.
About ten years into my career, my perspective began to shift. While working with varsity athletes in Western Canada, I noticed how many spoke openly about their faith and how it helped them see injury as meaningful rather than limiting. They worked with their pain instead of resisting it. Those conversations opened my eyes to the deeper layers of healing.
This realization eventually led me to become a Yoga Therapist so I could better integrate mind, body, and spirit into my work. Today, my approach goes beyond addressing physical symptoms alone. I support people in tending to the emotional and mental stress that accompanies pain—especially chronic pain—helping them move toward a more complete, compassionate form of healing.
My Philosophy of Healing
Healing is more than the absence of pain—it’s the integration of movement, breath, and awareness. Movement keeps the body alive and adaptable. Breath nourishes every cell, but it also settles the nervous system and creates the mental ease necessary for true healing to unfold. A calm mind is not a luxury; it is a foundational part of recovery.
Your pain is real. No scan, test, or lack of answers can diminish your experience. Too many people have been dismissed simply because their pain couldn’t be neatly categorized or explained. I am committed to believing you, seeing you, and supporting you.
Pain is never just physical. It is shaped by your thoughts, emotions, history, stress, and environment. That’s why my approach extends beyond treating symptoms. To heal, we must care for the whole person—the mind, the body, and the spirit.
What I Believe
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I believe movement is essential for health.
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I believe breath nourishes the body and calms the mind.
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I believe healing begins with a quiet, steady mind.
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I believe your pain is real—regardless of what tests show.
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I believe pain is never “in your head.”
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I believe you deserve to be heard, believed, and understood.
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I believe pain should never be dismissed just because its cause is unclear.
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I believe healing requires addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
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I believe in compassionate, collaborative care.
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I believe you are capable of meaningful relief and transformation.
Client Testimonial
RGA
“One day I shared with Jackie how I was feeling - I was feeling incredibly low and experiencing debilitating anxiety that came out of nowhere (so I thought). Jackie made me feel safe, normal and listened to. She told me she could help me-I believed her xo After meeting virtually and in person, she developed a morning and evening program especially for my needs. I did it religiously and often a couple times a day. For months it got me through my days. I’m so grateful for her. I would highly recommend Jackie for any kind of mental health needs."