Meet our Therapists
At Hydrostone Body & Mind, we have a team of caring therapists who are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness goals. Our therapists have the expertise and training to provide you with the best possible treatment plan.
Karen Llewellyn
Call or Text: 902-233-1033
Karen Llewellyn As a trauma informed therapist, I believe my role is to support and empower people to heal and work through whatever obstacles they are facing in their lives.
I have been in private practice for almost 30 years, working with adults and school aged youth of all abilities. I hold a Masters in Educational Psychology from Dalhousie University and am a Certified Canadian Counselor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I am also a Registered Counseling Therapist here with the Nova Scotia College of Counseling Therapists.
I work primarily with individuals. who have been impacted by trauma, abuse and loss, who are experiencing difficulties in their lives, relationships and ability to function as a result. Negative experiences affect our emotional health and leave us unable to be fully present in our lives. The healing process allows us to reconnect with ourselves, develop resiliency and change those patterns that are holding us back.
Michelle Malloy
Call or Text: 902-488-2922
Michelle is a trauma-informed therapist specializing in hope as part of the healing process. She works specifically in the areas of grief and trauma, specifically helping people through transitions in their lives. Life is full of change. The key is learning to thrive in the process.
You might even say she wrote the book on it! Author of the book - Thriving in Chaos: How to Have Hope and Purpose in a World of Constant Change. “Hope is a fundamental belief that we have the ability to make positive and meaningful impact in the world regardless of our present
circumstances.”
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Michelle holds Master’s degrees in both Adult Education and Counselling Therapy. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and a member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association; and, Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) and member of the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists.
Dr. Lisa White, Psychologist
Call: 782-641-0845
I am a registered psychologist and I work with individuals 19 years-of-age and over. I create a warm, relaxed therapeutic space for my clients and make building a trusting relationship my first priority. When given the opportunity to explore both our difficulties and our strengths in a safe and compassionate environment, we can cultivate skills and understanding that can activate our own “inner healer.” It is my goal to collaboratively foster this experience with my clients.
Errin Williams
Call 902-874-1009
Errin Williams, MSW, RSW, is a Clinical Social Work Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with youth, adults, and families. Errin is a trained DBT therapist (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and approaches clinical work from a client centered approach. Errin works with clients to help them understand and achieve their mental wellness goals.
She has special interest counselling people who work in the creative industries. In addition to her private practice, she develops and facilitates wellness programming for the East Coast Music Association.
Melody Smith
B.ED, CCP, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, RMFT
Call or Text: (902) 404-9871
Melody, a McGill University graduate, is a registered Marriage & Family Therapist and a Clinical Specialist. She provides emotional support, career counselling, and diagnostic and therapeutic services to her clients who might present with psychosocial, psychological, mental health, and/or life related issues on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, family-of-origin issues, relationship enhancement, stress, self-esteem, boundary issues, communication, empowerment, assertiveness, sexual orientation, past psychological trauma, suicidal ideation, and coping with grief/loss.
Though her professional training is rooted in a solid theoretical base, she leans toward practicing from a mindfulness, cognitive behavioral approach combined with a supple blending from a holistic path in her attempt to help clients develop the skills, techniques, and consciousness needed so that they may gain greater awareness and insight into their lives and lifestyle habits.
Lynn MacDonald
At Hydrostone Body & Mind Clinic, we believe that true wellness is achieved when body and mind are in harmony. That's why we offer a variety of services designed to help you achieve a relaxed and balanced state, both physically and mentally. Our experienced practitioners are dedicated to helping you achieve your health goals, whether through massage, acupuncture, or nutrition counseling. Our clinic is a space where you can feel cared for, listened to, and supported every step of the way.
Joanna Brenchley
I am a registered counseling therapist and psychotherapist practicing in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia). I hold a Master's in Adult Education in Counselling from Acadia University, and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability from Dalhousie University.
My approach to therapy is relational, trauma-informed and rooted in anti-oppressive values. I believe that people have a deep wisdom in their bodies, and an innate capacity for growth and healing. I believe that strengthening our capacity to be with the fullness of our experience can support us to live in greater presence, aliveness and in alignment with our values. I support this work with curiosity and compassion, drawing primarily from Internal Family Systems and somatic practice.
I tend to work with people who have experienced relational trauma, and have specialized experience in supporting those who have experienced sexualized violence. This might show up as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, lack of self-confidence and extreme shame, loss of hope, suicidal ideation, beyond. As a bi/queer person, I have a special place in my heart for working with bi and queer clients. I’m also excited to work with people of all genders, ages and backgrounds who are longing for something a bit different for themselves, but aren’t quite sure what it is, or how to get there.
Finding a therapist can be a trying process. If any of the above is resonating with you, I encourage you to book a 20 minute introduction session with me to ask any questions you may have, and more importantly, notice what it is like for you to connect with me. Please feel free to get in touch, I’ll be delighted to hear from you.
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Emily Foster
Emily Foster is a registered dietitian/nutritionist in Canada and the UK with a special interest in GI symptoms, the gut-brain relationship, peri & early post-menopause and (re)building a positive relationship with food and our bodies.
She’s been featured as a nutrition expert in the media in Canada and the UK on shows such as BBC One (The One Show), Global Morning News, The Daily Mirror, The Daily Express and trade media such as Food Matters Live and The Grocer.
Emily loves sharing her knowledge of nutrition and the body with people in a way that’s practical and easy to understand.
If you’re looking to work with someone who will hold space for you as you learn more about your body and how to better support it through food and doable self-care strategies, get in touch with Emily.
Jen Moss
Jennifer is an osteopathic manual practitioner who has been practicing first in Bedford then in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the past twenty-five years.
As a therapist, Jennifer has a special interest in post surgical care. She has completed post graduate training in both concussion management and pelvic health with a focus on uterine and bladder prolapse and incontinence.
Jane Holden
Jane Holden practices Collaborative Health Care so that you and your loved ones will feel better. Jane has been assisting people to feel better and relieve pain since 1987. Treatments are tailored to each individual and may include one or more techniques.
Your Benefits:
• Relieve pain & chronic conditions
• Feel better & have more energy
• Enjoy calmness, improved mood, and renewed strength for life’s challenges
In addition to Acupuncture and Bowen Technique, your treatments may also include Acupressure, Flower Essences, Massage, Therapeutic Touch and NAET Allergy Elimination.
Call: 902-802-4258
Georgia Schurman
Call: 902-802-4258
Georgia Schurman graduated at the top of her class from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. In her training, she excelled in clinical assessments, anatomy, and specialized in pregnancy and chronic illnesses. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with honours from Saint-Mary’s University.
It was through her studies that Georgia developed a passion for learning about the body and how it functions. She believes that the body is always attempting to intuitively move towards health, and it is her role to aid in facilitating this process. She is also deeply committed to trauma informed perspectives, and strives to create a space that responds to her clients wants and needs.
Outside of treating people she is happiest being by the ocean, reading, biking around town and spending time with people she love
Alasdair Lowe
Acupuncture is my specialty, and as such, I believe it is the best complementary medicine available. Surgery and antibiotics can often be jarring to the patient, or require recovery time. Acupuncture can shorten that time and help the body adapt to the changes happening within.
Our immune system and general homeostasis can be bolstered and maintained with acupuncture. Many everyday ailments and conditions can be improved, if not wholly resolved, with a few acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture is often misunderstood, and many of us overlook its viability.
Brittany Brown
Brittany is a Registered Dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who specializes in infant and maternal nutrition.
She has been practicing for more than a decade and is committed to a holistic approach that recognizes all individuals as creative, resourceful and whole.
She blends her professional insight with curiosity, empathy, and a bit of humour to foster meaningful change for the clients she serves.