Our Practitioners
Annette Nolan, Accredited Journey Practitioner, Certified Visionary Leadership Coach
Journey™, Journey™ with Children, Telephone Processes, Mentoring, Workshop Presenter, Speaker
A gentle and intuitive practitioner, Annette Nolan has helped many people get in touch with the inner wisdom and guidance we all possess. Softly, and with great compassion, she leads her clients to this place where profound and life changing insights are possible and occur often.
In her sessions, Annette uses various modalities, including The Journey™ process pioneered by Brandon Bays, to help her clients achieve a sense of peace. Her mandate is to lead her clients to the freedom that is naturally present when they release the patterns that they run and that run them.
Eke Van Der Zee, BSW, RSW
Individual and Relationship Therapy
Eke has over 20 years experience working with people in a counselling setting.
Through her work in agencies in York Region she has gained a thorough knowledge of the resources available in the region.
She has worked with the York Region Abuse Program, The Family Life Centre, Addiction Services and the Women’s Centre of York Region.
In private practice she has worked with people who are dealing with the pain of childhood abuse and partner abuse; those who are going through separation/divorce, loss, depression and anxiety.
Her approach is respectful and focuses on “being with” her cllients. Being present is very important in her work; she is trained in and practices Mindfulness Meditation.
Eke’s work with couples is based on the Emotional Focused Couple Therapy, which looks at the “dance” between the partners and the emotions underlying the “pattern”.
Helping people to manage the debilitating consequences of too much stress has also been a large part of her practice.
Eke has a B.A. in Psychology (with merit) and a Bachelor of Social Work (with distinction) from York University. She is a member of the College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Professional Social Workers.
She has attended many courses and workshops to enhance her knowledge and ability to respond to the needs of the people who come into her office.
http://www.yorkdurhamcounselling.com
Liz Lester, R.M.T., CMRP
Matrix Repatterning, Myofascial Release, Massage Therapy
Liz graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1992. Over the ensuing dozen years of full-time private practice, she continually pursued proficiency in Anatomy, as well as Myofascial Release and other structural techniques.
Always looking for better solutions for her clients’ physical issues, she discovered Matrix Repatterning Technique in 2003, and quickly recognized its gentle but profound power to assist the body in healing at a much deeper level. She became a Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner (CMRP) in 2007.
After certification, Liz worked for three years as a member of the original “Matrix Team”, alongside Dr. George Roth, the technique’s developer. Because Matrix Repatterning Therapy results in more complete resolution of common injuries and pain patterns that so many people experience, her practice since 2008 has been almost exclusive to treatments using Matrix. She is thrilled to now bring the “Matrix experience” to clients at Its All About You.
When not caring for her clientele or learning new energy modalities, Liz`s pastimes range from keeping her shelties happy and in shape, to snowshoeing, and planning houseboat trips on the Kawartha Lakes.
For more information on Matrix Repatterning, you may refer to Matrix Repatterning® or visit http://www.lizlester.com.
Michel Boily, RMT, CMRP
Swedish Message, Matrix Repatterning
Michel is enjoying his second career as a Heath Care Practitioner, after leaving the business world a few years ago. He found a new passion for wellness and has trained in two manual therapies that are proven to help people achieve balance in their health; Swedish Massage and Matrix Repatterning.
In 1984, Michel discovered how Massage could help him recover fully from debilitating pain in his back after a bad fall.He also found out that regular sessions for relaxation were a key to managing his work and family stresses. Then, in the 2000s, eager to gain new knowledge and develop new skills, he chose to redirect his career and became a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). When Michel later discovered Matrix Repatterning to recover from a persistent shoulder injury, he was convinced of the power of this new and gentle therapy for recent and chronic injuries. In 2009, he completed training directly under Dr. George Roth, who first developed Matrix Repatterning, to become a Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner (CMRP). Today, Michel continues to be in awe of the wonderful capacity of the body to recover from injury and he enjoys meeting people who truly believe in natural wellness.
Michel is excited to be part of the team of talented practitioners at It’s All About You and looks forward to helping as many clients as possible with whichever of his two health care disciplines best applies to a the individual’s needs and goals.
On his own time, Michel is an active member of two local community theatres and is a leader in World Wide Marriage Encounters, an organization that helps couples enhance their marriage. Being a native of Montréal, he is also fully bilingual in English and French.
Anne Marie O’Neil, RMT
Deep Tissue Massage, TMJ Treatments, Sports Injuries, Myofascial Release
Dr.Cynthia Heavener, D.C
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Cynthia Heavener is dedicated to providing her patients with gentle, effective chiropractic care in a friendly, relaxed environment. She graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1986, and has been practicing in the Aurora area for more than 22 years. Her goal is to improve the quality of her patient’s lives by providing quality chiropractic care.
Jean Thomas BSc(Hons)Psych. PDCHyp. DBSCH
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Jean has extensive experience in orthodox and complementary health care having worked in the Health Service in Canada and the UK for many years. Realizing the benefits of relaxation and the power of the mind body connection it was a natural progression to train in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Hypnosis is a natural and effective technique for accessing the subconscious mind – the key to unleashing our potential, changing our unwanted habits and behaviours and finding solutions to our problems and concerns.
Now with almost 20 years of experience as a Clinical Hypnotherapist Jean uses Hypnosis to help clients create change, promote well being and self empowerment.
Lindsey Hunt
Reiki Master/Teacher TM, Animal Communicator Empath, Certified Horse Massage Therapist, Intuitive, Writer, Artist
Lindsey is an intuitive and empath and she has been a therapist for 18 years and a Reiki Master/Tera-Mai for 10 years. Lindsey also offers ‘chakra balancing’ therapy where she uses crystals and a pendulum to balance the chakras while teaching the client about the colors and energy vibrations within the session.
Courses and clinics are also available; Reiki Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Masters/Teacher levels and clinics and private readings in Animal Communication.
Lindsey’s other joy’s comes from writing fairytales for children with her special horse Airosa, who has inspired the main character, a unicorn. The stories named ‘The Adventures of Buttercup and Aria’ are an adventure series in the world of fantasy, fairies and magic. She has combined the stories and her fabulous horse Airosa to create The Pegasus Program. The children are read one of their stories and then they perform for the children doing an assortment fun entertaining things and tricks. Then they close with the children doing a creative art project which the children take home.
Mara Zanchettin, MSW, RSW
(BA, Specialized Psychology), Psychotherapist
Mara Zanchettin has been a psychotherapist in private practice and in various hospital-based mental health programs for over 20 years. She has a Specialized Honours B.A. in Psychology, a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work and she is currently enrolled in a PhD program in Depth Psychology. She is an Adjunct Lecturer for the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto and is registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Mara has had extensive training in various cognitive behavioural therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy.
She has received training from Behaviortech, a training centre in Seattle, Washington and the Centre for Addiction and Mental health on the use of DBT and she has had specialized training in Mindfulness Practice from the University of Toronto. She has been an instructor for Seneca College Nursing students on the topic of Borderline Personality Disorder, she has taught students in the Social Service Worker Program at Georgian College and she has supervised Master’s level Social Work students from the University of Toronto, York University, and the University of Windsor. She has had a longstanding relationship with the Jungian Institute of Toronto and has provided supervision for students requiring placements in Mental Health settings. Mara’s clinical training and interests have also included attending numerous lectures by Carolyn Myss, Eckhart Tolle, and Dr. Zindel Segal.
She has a strong belief in the importance of developing an awareness of the Self through various mindfulness and acceptance practices as well as through becoming cognitively skillful in coping with emotions. Her interest in spiritual development has also led her to Findhorn; an eco-village based in Scotland that encourages meditative and self-exploration practices. Her approach is to weave the task of improving the present moment with an awareness and resolution of interfering past experiences.
Paula Connor
Certified Biofeedback Technician, Professional Life Coach, Reiki
Practitioner, Empath
An intuitive, Paula Connor has assisted many clients in gaining a clear
understanding of what is going on with their bodies and how they can better
support their own wellbeing. Paula further empowers her clients by sharing
with them how they can “listen” to their own Innate Intelligence
through/muscle testing which enhances the body, mind and spirit connection.
With compassion, kindness and grace, Paula assists her clients in
identifying and clearing emotional blockages that no longer serve them as
well as helping them to re-discover their inner divinity through the
practice of self love & self worth exercises.
In her sessions, Paula utilizes biofeedback, sound healing, aromatherapy,
EMF spinning and life coaching. Paula is passionate about her work and
loves to help others on their path of self-discovery through the connection
of their physical, emotional and spiritual bodies.
Sandra Lanoue, ATP
Angel Therapist Practitioner,Certified with Doreen Virtue PH D, Individual, child, family Therapist and group facilitator Speaker, Instructor, Chakra Balancing, Workshop and Retreat Presenter
In the early 90’s Sandra began to study holistic health while attending the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivieres. Sandra explored many spiritual avenues. She studied and worked at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. Her work with Healing has taken her to India, South America, Europe, Hawaii , Mexico…
In 1995 Sandra opened her first studio in Montreal. Shortly afterwards she released her first Yoga DVD. Sandra is able to motivate, inspire, provide meaning and empower people and organizations to live their highest vision while celebrating the journey of the soul. She impacts with her message, and her passionate style takes individuals on a journey into personal power, authenticity and presence.