Wellness & Health Partners

After completing his master’s degree in community counseling, he worked in the intellectual disability field completing assessments. Three years later, he attended the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Some of the more common diagnoses Dr. Pickard is familiar with include depression, anxiety including healthy anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, phobias, and trauma including PTSD, Adjustment Disorders, and substance use. He has experience working with student-athletes and individuals who have chronic pain and concussions from injuries, including workplace injuries, and working with individuals with an intellectual disability, including assessments.

He is trained in evidence-based practices and believes strongly in the common factors in therapy. He also believes that valuable information can be attained through assessments, and enjoys completing therapeutic assessments.

Dr. Pickard enjoys participating in and running research studies, particularly applied research.

Although Deirdre struggled with low self worth, depression, anxiety and drug abuse, she was able to rise above the setbacks to truly create the life of her dreams. Deirdre is on a mission to turn her pain into purpose; helping others connect to themselves in a time where we are so disconnected from self and from others.

She is the founder of HighGate Racing; Canada’s largest all female competitive cycling team with an initiative to keep young women in sport. She has a sponsorship program for the Youth Development Team, providing financial aid and life skills to help these young women harness their power as athletes, students and community members.

Deirdre is also the co-founder of a women’s healing circle in her community; offering a safe environment for women to share their struggles, fears and pain. She helps guide them to a path of healing. She is an Author, Speaker, and Wellness Influencer.

Kim lives in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and personally struggled with sleep with her youngest child for over 2 1/2 years. She knows what sleep deprivation can do to a family. This led her down the path to become a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant through the Family Sleep Institute. She is also a Wonder Weeks Academy Graduate, a Certified “Happiest Baby on the Block” instructor and a CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator.

In recent years Kim has taken on the role of the Director of Mentorship and an assistant instructor with the Family Sleep Institute. She is a proud member of Baby’s Breath Canada, the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants and the National Sleep Foundation. Kim also holds a Psychology degree in Child Development and an Executive Director’s certification from Health Care Canada.

Kim loves sharing her passion and knowledge of sleep with the community and on social media! She has been featured on numerous podcasts, the Daytime Ottawa show, CTV news, The Carole Anne Meehan Show, CBC Radio and loves providing sleep seminars for Mom & Baby Groups and daycares throughout the city and virtually!

In her mediation practice, Giulia facilitates productive, balanced discussions and prepares clear, comprehensive mediation agreements that reflect the decisions made by both parties. Her approach is child-centred, trauma-aware, and grounded in dignity, clarity, and collaboration.

Experience & Approach. Giulia has spent the past several years supporting individuals and families through the legal and emotional complexities of separation and divorce. Her practice is grounded in a non-adversarial, trauma-informed approach that empowers clients to create lasting, practical solutions related to parenting, support, and property division.

Collaborative Care. Giulia collaborates closely with therapists and wellness professionals — including the Balanced Life Therapy team — to ensure clients receive holistic and integrated care throughout their transitions. This integration is the foundation of how the Healthy Divorce Program brings legal and therapeutic support together.

Supporting Families Across Ontario. Giulia supports families across Ontario as they navigate separation, parenting issues, and conflict with stability and confidence. Her work emphasizes the well-being of children, the dignity of all parties, and outcomes that families can sustain over time.

Stefania believes that successful care begins by meeting people where they are. She combines clinical insight with wearable technology, functional lab testing, and lifestyle strategy to help patients track their progress, tune into their bodies, and take ownership of their health journey. As a certified Next Level Human Coach in training, she also brings a unique lens to the emotional and identity-based aspects of healing—supporting clients in shifting stuck patterns, rewriting internal narratives, and creating change that lasts.

Her Style & Approach. Her approach is both data-informed and deeply individualized. By investigating the root causes of dysfunction—such as blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, digestive issues, immune dysregulation, and nutrient depletion—she creates treatment plans that support energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term health. Her care is designed to build resilience, not just treat symptoms.

With over eight years of experience in integrative care, Stefania has worked closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals—across both conventional and complementary disciplines—to deliver team-based care for complex, chronic health concerns. Her clinical focus includes stress resilience, metabolic health, hormonal transitions, digestive wellness, and immune support.