Ashley, Health Educator
When Ashley completed her B.A. in Social Development Studies, receiving a certificate in social work from the University of Waterloo, she then travelled to Alberta. Living there for two years, she worked and volunteered in the Social Work Field. This is where Ashley discovered her passion for helping people through communication, nonjudgmental understanding and education. She has now returned to Toronto and has received her post graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College. Ashley is currently in the process of becoming a certified Life Coach through the Coaches Training Institute which is accredited through the ICF. She has a strong interest in mental health and strives to help individuals in need.
Jason, Health Educator
After completing his BSc. at the University of Guelph, Jason accepted a position at the World Health Organization as a public health Intern. Following his placement, he returned to the University of Guelph to complete his MSc. in the nutritional sciences. Jason later worked as a medical representative where he supported the learning initiatives of physicians through continuing medical education programs. He is currently completing a medical degree in Dublin, Ireland.
Josie, Health Educator
With a BA in Sociology and Criminology at York University already under her belt, Josie is currently completing a second degree, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at McMaster University. Josie’s interests include exploring how Internet communities and virtual Support Groups mirror traditional communities and Support Groups in "real world" settings. She is especially interested in non-traditional means of health care delivery. When she’s not studying or busy posting in Evolution Health Support Groups, Josie enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family.
Samantha, Bilingual Health Educator
Samantha’s lifelong involvement with health and wellness has driven her to a career in well-being. She has recently completed her post-graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion where she gained knowledge in personal well-being, coaching, and stress management. Prior to her time at Centennial College she completed a Bachelor's of Physical Education at Brock University where she worked on various research projects in the Health and Behavioural Sciences lab. She has a strong interest in physical fitness, behavioural psychology, and as a personal trainer she enjoys motivating others to achieve their personal goals.
Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator
Breanne is currently working towards completing her Masters of Social
Work at the University of Toronto. She's recently obtained her
undergraduate degree from McMaster University in Gerontology and
Psychology. Breanne has been exposed to and has experience working in
many diverse health care settings, and from these experiences has
developed a vested interest in healthy aging and overall well being. In
her spare time, Breanne enjoys being active and walking and appreciates
the benefits of being outdoors.
Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator
Brenna completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics
with a focus on nutrition from the University of Guelph. Her academic
background and extensive experience as a competitive swimming coach
contribute to her strong desire to help guide individuals making
lifestyle improvements through Evolution Health’s suite of eHealth
programs. Her epidemiological approach to motivating and managing large
groups of anonymous web-based social networks helps to connect people
who are who experience challenges in modifying their behavior. In her
spare time Brenna enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors with family
and friends.
Casey, Health Educator
Casey is an RN who is currently finishing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at McMaster University. With over ten years of nursing experience, Casey brings forth extensive knowledge and support experience to Evolution Health Support Communities. When away from Evolution Health Support Groups Casey is active in "real-time" Nursing Focus Groups within several community hospitals, and is interested in studying the benefits of proving anonymous and cost-efficient support services via the Internet.
Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator
Danielle is currently hard at work completing her Bachelor's degree in Nursing and her minor in Psychology. When she's not hitting the books, she's at the bedside. She has worked with patients in emergency, combined surgery, cardiovascular and respirology units. Recently, Danielle has turned her attention toward assisting families in providing care for their aging parents or their sick children. Danielle is especially interested in exploring how the Internet can be used to maintain treatment and lifestyle changes following expert intervention.
Faryal, Bilingual Health Educator
After completing her BA in Psychology, Faryal went on to study
Naturopathic Medicine and graduated from the Canadian College of
Naturopathic Medicine. She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and until
recently, practiced in Montreal as well as in the Dominican Republic.
Faryal has a deep passion and respect for the philosophy, art and
science of natural medicines and their ability to stimulate the body’s
innate ability to heal itself. Currently she is practicing at a
wellness clinic in Burlington alongside the work she does at Evolution
Health. Faryal continues to be a lifelong learner and is especially
interested in integrating her knowledge and skills within the
phenomenon of online support networks to help individuals with their
health concerns.
Melanie, Health Educator
Melanie (RN) is currently working as a medical nurse with The Hamilton Health Science Corporation, specializing in medicine. She is also employed with Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Newborn and Post-Partum Care. One of her main interests is ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) as it pertains to new mothers who are attempting to quit smoking. In her spare time Melanie enjoys participating in many sports, walking her golden retriever Winston, and spending time with her new husband.
Susanne, Health Educator
Susanne (RN) has recently received her Registered Nursing Diploma from Humber College in Etobicoke, Ontario. Susanne is also a certified Personal trainer/Fitness consultant and has extensive experience in Reiki (touch healing). Her nursing knowledge, combined with her expertise in personal fitness, diet plans and stress reduction provides effective advice and support to all of our members. Susanne loves sports and was both an avid skier while living in Whistler British Columbia, and has played Women’s hockey in Canada and abroad.
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Sylvie has recently completed her BA in Education with a concentration
in Psychology from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. She is
currently completing a post graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness
and Health Promotion at Centennial College. Sylvie possesses a great
understanding for the “upstream approach” to health and would like to
see how it could possibly enable herself and others in need of guidance
in achieving optimal health. In her spare time, Sylvie enjoys staying
active and enjoying the great outdoors.