Genieve Morison is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with ACCT (#3001), owner of Empowered Living Holistic Counselling and co-founder of The Den Wellness Collective.

Genieve has always had an innate curiosity about this life experience and loves diving deep in conversations and connecting with humans in meaningful ways. These qualities have great impact on the space she holds and the work she does.

She was first launched into her career when she suffered a series of concussions, throwing her into an identity crisis and a variety of physical, mental and emotional challenges. As she navigated the healing process she began to see missing pieces within the journey that were integral to the healing. The lack of support and guidance in the experience influenced Genieve’s decision to go back to school when she was well enough. Her goal was to gain the education and understanding of how to help others who were in this same position. Genieve could see the first hand value and impact the inner-self-work and journey was having in her own life and knew there were many others that would benefit. As she walked the concussion healing journey she began to see where she was missing life-skills and deep understanding of her personal human processes – directly impacting her healing and also every area of her life.

Genieve graduated with her holistic life coaching certificate and professional counselling diploma and has devoted many hours to understanding what it takes to achieve healing and change in this life. She works to help others gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their human processes (utilizing a foundation in CBT), so they’re able to gain awareness in real time and have the space and opportunity to make alternative decisions. At the same time working with clients to strengthen their life-skills and transfer their new understanding to daily life. With her unique background in creative arts, movement and dance, Genieve is able to offer a specialized approach to help heal emotional and mental challenges with body movement and expressive arts (no client artistic or dance background necessary). Additionally with her healing journey she provides support and guidance for those who are healing from concussions.

Genieve is trained in CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, wellness counselling and eco therapy. Genieve is trauma and addictions informed, crisis intervention and non-violent communication informed. She is certified in life and wellness coaching, trained in goal setting, leadership and communication, giving her the capability to help others heal and grow – working in the past, present and future using the biopsychosocial model.

Christine Amuge born and raised in Uganda-E.A, is a vibrant spirit coursing through life with the guidance of her heart, learning and leading through a holistic understanding of the world. In late 2017 she traveled and migrated to Vancouver Canada and with the immediate circumstances of her transition, gained lived experience while accessing social services from the city. She went on to start volunteering in some of the community resource centres, rekindling her long-lasting passion for working and connecting with her community. Growing up with limited resources encouraged Christine to become creative in the way she met her needs and navigated daily life. – enriching her understanding of challenges and employing a variety of life-skills, which now impacts the space she holds with clients navigating change and living with barriers.

Christine graduated with her professional counselling diploma from Rhodes Wellness College in fall of 2023. She is certified in life coaching, wellness counselling and mental health first aid. She is informed in trauma, basic counselling, youth and family counselling, CBT, DBT, NVC, Narrative and Somatic therapy. These trainings combined with her lived experience and volunteering opportunities continue to guide Christine with the skills and approach to help clients reach their desirable therapeutic goals.

Leigha understands that healing is a personal, vulnerable experience and that trusting and feeling seen by your practitioner is the first step. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a person with chronic illnesses she is dedicated to creating an inclusive, trauma informed, safe space to help support her patients on their own health journey.

Leigha graduated in 2019 from the Registered Acupuncturist program at Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (KCCIHS) in Nelson BC after completing over 2000 hours of academic studies and 500 clinical hours. For her final project she develop a research paper on “The Advantages of Incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Modern Day Treatment of Patients Who Have Experienced Childhood Trauma”.

Her areas of special interest are mental health, chronic pain and illness, digestive health, and reproductive health disorders that affect people with uteruses. One of her favourite things about the philosophies of Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the holistic approach it uses to understand and treat everyone as an individual.

She offers modalities such as Acupuncture, Cupping, Electroacupuncture (the application of electrical stimulation to acupuncture needles), Gua Sha, Moxibustion, as well as TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations.

In her free time she enjoys singing, live music, a good TV show, being in nature, and spending time quality time with her cat Phoebe and loved ones.

She would like to acknowledge and thank the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish First Nations on which she is practicing today. She is grateful to be able to heal and live on this land.

Devon Stedman is a graduate of the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy where he received a Masters in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc). He is also a member of the professional association Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN).

Devon grew up in Ottawa, Ontario and was actively involved in playing high-level basketball throughout high school and university. From an early age, he gained an interest in athletics and the movement of the human body through the training and conditioning required for competitive sport as well as the result of multiple injuries and lengthy rehabilitation periods over the years. At the height of his basketball career while at Dalhousie University, he sustained a devastating knee injury that put an end to his career and competitive sports.

After multiple surgeries and trying different modalities for healing his leg, Devon was frustrated by the lack of results he was experiencing. None of the modalities were providing meaningful results. After four years of rehabilitation, he turned to Osteopathy based on the recommendation of a friend. The impact that Osteopathic treatment had on him was life changing. Devon experienced an incredible recovery and in turn a strong desire to learn this healing art and help others. Devon chose to leave a career in Business and Accounting, and enrolled at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton. Upon completing the program, he moved to Vancouver to begin his professional practice.

In Devon’s practice, his goal is to find the root cause of whatever is standing in the way of your overall health. Through gentle, calming treatments he will work to restore the structural integrity of the body, improving motion and freeing the neurovascular structures that allow for the body to heal itself. Devon’s hope is to be able to help others on their journey back to a healthy, pain free life.

Abby is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC (#22311). Whether you’re struggling with mental health concerns, exploring queer experiences, or looking for a space to unravel your thoughts and feelings, Abby welcomes you to come just as you are. She will meet you with warmth, deep compassion, and mutual respect for your autonomy over your therapy journey.

Many of their clients come for support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance use, relationships, self-esteem and queer identities.

Abby’s approach to counselling will always be holistic and tailored to your unique needs. They practice radical acceptance and offer psychoeducation and resources. Some therapies often used are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, mindfulness and meditation, somatic therapies, and attachment practices. Abby is passionate about operating from an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and intersectional lens that works alongside you to fight oppressive systems. She welcomes any questions about how she is committed to doing this.

Reaching out is half the battle! You can book a free consultation or send Abby an email with any questions you might have.