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True North Alignment

Wellness consulting, coaching, & counselling for frontline workers & their spouses/partners. Energy Healing Sessions, Yoga & Meditation classes/workshops.

Our mission is to reconnect you back to your True Self, which is unlimited and in alignment with your highest potential. "True North", is your orienting point - your fixed point in a spinning world that helps you stay on track as a leader in your own way. When you feel alive with a burning desire, that is when you are in sync with your "True North". Different healing modalities can assist people to remove stagnant energy in the body that becomes blocked over time. By bringing balance into the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual body will help remove blockages that are holding us back in life from truly living limitless and freely. Helps create awareness of our subtle energy field and an understanding of our life's experiences. Meditation also helps bring balance into our often too busy chaotic lives. It can help improve quality of life, focus and clarity by calming the mind. Meditation helps reduce stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, lack of sleep and so much more. It will also increase focus, creativity and motivation. Yoga helps unite mind/body/spirit connection to bring about balance in life. Although there are many styles of Yoga, the main intention is to bring about self awareness through movement of the body and breathing techniques. Together, with an open mind and heart, Vicki will help support you in your healing journey from a place of compassion and understanding.

07/08/2025

🎉Today marks 8 years since I started True North Alignment… and what a journey it has been.

People fantasize about having your own business and being your own boss…. If I’m being honest it is not always what it is cracked up to be and never what you expect it to be but the learning and growth has been paramount and it is worth everything to be able to do what I love 🙏.

It started out being based around energy healing, yoga, qigong, and meditation. From working with individuals to packing up my massage table and carrying it all the way to Mexico for a yoga retreat where I could offer my services there…. To co-hosting a couple yoga/wellness retreats and sharing meditation workshops with co-workers while I was still working as a pipefitter for Syncrude.

To today it has evolved into a focus on supporting First Responders, other professionals, and individuals looking to better their life through the counselling, coaching and consulting lens….. who knew 🤷‍♀️.

Everything about owning a business has tested me and pushed me beyond all limiting beliefs and to stay flexible with the changes of life and follow the bread crumbs ✨.

But what stands out far beyond all of this is the human to human connections that I have made and to be a part of someone’s sacred experience in this thing called life…. That is priceless and I couldn’t be in business if it were not for all of you who I have connected with directly and for those who have supported me over the years and the many changes 🩵.

👉In celebration of this milestone and gratitude for all of you, I am offering a 15% discount on all individual services that I offer for the month of July.

Please email vicki@truenorthalignment.ca for more info on what services I offer and pricing.
Also, here is a link to my website to get a feel for what I am offering and please feel free to share with anyone you think would benefit from this 💕.

https://truenorthalignment.ca/

02/18/2025

27 Challenge Coins so far…

It’s been awhile since I have shared about the and here is a reflection at a glimpse.

27 Challenge Coins that connect to stories shared from the experiences of people in the Fire & Emergency Services. The intention is simple, to connect, inform, and unite in some of the shared experiences through the gift of storytelling.

When I first decided to embark on this challenge, I had no idea of the connections I would make, to be the receiver of hearing the stories and experiences of others and to feel the passions of service from those in this field of work. It has been humbling and enlightening to say the least.

Stay tuned as I pick up from where I left off and continue in sharing the stories of others 🙏.

If you or someone you know works within the fire and emergency services and would like to be a part of the 100 Challenge Coin Challenge, please reach out as I would love to connect with you 😉

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01/08/2025

Challenge Coins #17- #27 from Nashville 🎸🎶🚒🚑

Back in Oct/Nov I had the opportunity to visit 6 different fire departments while I was spending a couple of days exploring Nashville before going to a training program near by. 6 departments in 2 days and I received 11 challenge coins from several different people. The highlight of this trip was by far the connecting with both individuals from the fire side and EMS and hearing their stories of passions as well as challenges within the fire and emergency services.

Although I cannot share details or the stories because of different regulations/policies, I would like to share a picture of the coins collected as there are some pretty cool ones to see.

Some interesting tidbits of info…

Nashville has 42 fire departments, all of which are full time career members and they have no volunteers. On the fire side they work a 24 hour shift straight and then take 48 hours off which is a trend that many other fire departments are starting to switch to. On the EMS side they work 12 hour shifts, 2 days, 2nights, 4 off.

One department in particular that I got to visit is considered the busiest out of all in the whole US where they respond to approximately 43,000 calls in 1 year…. That is wild to think of and to put it in perspective, some departments average between 500-700 calls and that is also considered high. Of course there are many differences to the types of calls they are responding to and different locations with its own unique response.

If you or someone you know works within the fire and emergency services and would like to be a part of the 100 Challenge Coin Challenge, please reach out as I would love to connect with you 😉

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year… let’s make 2025 a year of connection, growth, unlimited potential, and a deeper self-compassion as we walk through all of life’s experiences ✨🎊💕.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to everyone 🎄✨

The holidays can mean many different things to many people. May the spirit of the season support you all and keep you safe ❤️.

12/18/2024

Who wants to participate in the 100 Challenge Coin Challenge 🚒🚁🚑…

I am on a mission to collect 100 Challenge Coins from different people within the fire services, search and rescue, and EMS and I need your help 🙏.

The challenge coin represents membership in something important, having integrity, and dedication. My intention is to collect a challenge coin and to hear the story of the person and what brought them to want to be of service, what brings them back to it when things get challenging and keeps them connected to their True North compass.

The purpose is to serve as a reminder, share a story, and connect different departments from coast to coast and even to other countries.

I will share each coin I collect and the story behind to keep everyone connecting on this exciting challenge.

If you or someone you know would love to be a part of this challenge, please reach out and connect ❤️.

PM or email vicki@truenorthalignment.ca

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12/11/2024

Challenge Coin #15 & #16 with firefighter Kyrianne Mills with the Wood Buffalo Regional Emergency Services in Fort McMurray 🚒🏳️‍🌈🦬.

Kyrianne has been in the fire and emergency services for 17 years, starting out first in Montreal and then moving to Ft. McMurray in 2007 to become a full-time career firefighter. She is a trans woman and she started her transition in 2007 and then in 2015 she came out with her identity to her crew members. Kyrianne opened up about some of her challenges throughout this process, she says it has not been easy and a bi-product of this transition she got to have a deeper understanding and respect for all the other women who came before her and had to work hard to be there.

Kyrianne is not only an advocate for the LGBTQ2S+ community, but a living representation that it exists and you can be successful. She is deeply passionate and dedicated to share the values of pride and equality to help in the progress and inclusion of all q***r people. She mentioned that although there has been a lot of process with gay rights, there is still work to do and others who struggle such as trans, BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of colour), and non-binary people. She acknowledges that emotions can be hard and these are hard conversations to have but openly invites others to ask questions instead of being fearful or not understanding what all is involved.

Thank you Kyrianne for sharing your values and passions of the fire services and continuing to support the LGBTQ2S+ community 🙏. To hear more of her story, watch previous Instagram video and for anyone interested in a q***r coin, connect with Kyrianne 😉.

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12/08/2024

🚨Do you experience Imposter Syndrome ?

I would like to offer a reframe for those who experience imposter syndrome, but first, what is it?

Imposter syndrome is when you doubt your own skills and successes. You feel you’re not as talented or worthy as others believe, and you’re scared that one day, people will find out. This can show up in many forms such as starting a new career, in sports, hobbies, a new job, starting your own business, providing any kind of service, or simply a common comparison to others in everything that you do. Although it’s not a mental health diagnosis, imposter syndrome can negatively impact your life in many ways such as self-sabotage, being a perfectionist, limiting beliefs that create negative self-talk, feelings of inadequacy, lack of confidence, self-esteem, shame, and unworthiness. It can significantly block you and prevent you from offering all of your lived experience, knowledge, talents, and wisdom to be shared with others.

Now the reframe… what if it doesn’t end this way? By getting curious and working through these belief patterns you actually discover a deeper understanding of yourself that can be transformed into personal and professional growth. Imposter syndrome is the catalyst for GROWTH and GREATNESS ✨.

Imposter syndrome is a very normal experience that many of us can have at different times or even throughout our life. It can happen for many reasons and it especially can be present when you are being called to step out into the world and allow yourself to be seen and share the magnificence that you are.

Want to learn more on how to overcome imposter syndrome…

👉Email vicki@truenorthalignment.ca to book a free 15-minute discovery call to see how I can best support you with imposter syndrome.
👉Or go to link to directly schedule a free 15-minute discovery call date/time that works for you.
https://truenorthalignment.janeapp.com

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12/04/2024

Challenge Coin #12, #13, & #14 with retired Fire Chief Les Karpluk from the fire services.

Les has been in the fire services for over 40 years. Leadership is something that he is very passionate about and has always looked for ways to learn, grow, and expand as much as he can over the years and to share this mindset with his crew members. Les is an instructor for Dalhousie University, and Lakeland College, he is an author of several books all around the topic of leadership. He is a keynote speaker and has travelled to many places speaking about leadership at conferences and is a consultant that works with volunteer and career fire departments. Les is now a retired Fire Chief and he is still very active in supporting the fire services and he believes that we can put rank aside and have real conversations with our teams.

Les openly shares about his own challenges with being a Fire Chief, his experience with burnout, and how to be a great leader with passion and integrity. When I asked him what has kept him in the fire services for so long when things get hard, his first response was his stubbornness and we both had a chuckle about that. But in all honesty it is his passion for growth and how to support others to also change and grow as individuals and within the fire services. He loves to genuinely connect with people and find new ways of improving on how to do things better, this is a part of what makes him a natural leader and to share all that he has learned with other leaders to create a team built on trust and collaboration of all members.

Thank you Les for sharing your passions, challenges, and insights both as an individual and as a leader in the fire services ❤️. To hear more about Les Karpluk, watch the previous Instagram video, or you can also hear his story on the podcast “Beneath the Helmet” with Arjuna George, link here 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aoxiQgsqWqJ7CTqHLavmW?si=V0LOPTrzQpqQFf5H7Zz2qw&t=20

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11/27/2024

Are you constantly walking on eggshells in your relationships 🥚😬?

Hypervigilance can often show up in our relationships as constantly scanning the environment for potential threats, having an increased sense of anxiety and always waiting for “the other shoe to drop”. This can leave you feeling on edge, having physical ailments in the body, and feeling like you are paranoid or going crazy.

It can be a byproduct of trauma from past experiences such as being in combat, having PTSD, or unaddressed childhood trauma that is affecting your current relationships. It can also be the result of a current relationship, be it an intimate one, with a family member, or other where there has been ongoing emotional and psychological abuse which can turn into C-PTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder).

🙏The hope is is that you don’t have to continue to live this way, there is another way and you can heal from experiencing hypervigilance. You don’t have to feel like you want to jump out of your skin or that you are all alone in this experience.

Working together with a counsellor can help to identify the root cause of your hypervigilance, what activates it, and learning the tools and resources to come back to feeling like your true authentic self again. You can gain agency over your mind and body again with learning how your nervous system operates and creating a new experience of life. Hypervigilance is the result of your body doing what was necessary to protect itself from harm and now you can find new ways where you feel safe inside so that it does not negatively influence your relationships.

👉Email vicki@truenorthalignment.ca to book a free 15-minute discovery call to see how I can best support you on your journey to mental wellness ✨.

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11/25/2024

Challenge Coin #11 with John McDermott from the fire services.

John has worked in the fire services for nearly 25 years, serving in many roles such as a firefighter, 911 dispatcher, deputy chief, fire chief, fire marshal etc.
He commented on how lucky and fortunate he is to “get to” do this job and has always been a helper by nature.

John has always wanted to be in a position to help someone when it is their worse day. He is passionate about continuing his training and learnings so that he can be the best possible resource for whatever is needed. He is a mental health advocate and understands the importance of how to support yourself and others around mental health and also how this has changed over the years in the fire services. We talked about the “energy” that is specific to what you feel when you step into a fire hall and how it is different than any other place or department. I believe this is what adds into the felt sense of passion that is so palpable when I went to visit the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service hall in Slave Lake. It’s like nothing I’ve ever felt before and speaks to why so many people love this job, the fire family, and being of service to the community.

Thank you John for being such a supporter of the work you do and sharing so much with me so I can begin to see through the lens of those working in this field 🙏.

To hear more about John’s story watch the previous Instagram video. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of the 100 Challenge Coin Challenge, please reach out to me and I would love to connect and share your story 😉.

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11/23/2024

Do you feel stuck in a continuous loop pattern that you can’t break free from ⛓️?

Our thoughts 💭 impact our emotions or how we feel 😢, which impacts our behaviour and how we act ⚙️. This works interchangeably with each other and can have a great effect on how we see and experience the world.

Maybe you have a core belief or negative self-talk that makes you feel guilt or shame which then creates a self-sabotaging behaviour. This behaviour reinforces the negative self-talk, which continues in feeling guilt and shame….. now you’re stuck in a continuous loop!

✨The good news is, is that working together with a counsellor you can begin to identify these patterns, understand where they come from, get to the root of it and learn tools and skills to finally break free from this cycle. Combining the cognitive with the wisdom of the body can help create lasting change for a happier and healthier life.

👉Email vicki@truenorthalignment.ca to book a free 15-minute discovery call to see how I can best support you on your journey to mental wellness ✨.

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Energy healing modalities & meditation groups/workshops.

Different healing modalities can assist people remove stagnant energy in the body that becomes blocked over time. By bringing balance into the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual body will help remove blockages that are holding us back in life from truly living limitless and freely.

Meditation also helps bring balance into our often too busy chaotic lives. It can help improve quality of life, focus and clarity by calming the mind. Meditation helps reduce stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, lack of sleep, physical pain and so much more. It will also increase focus, creativity, motivation and sense of oneness.

Learning both about different healing modalities along with meditation has helped me find balance and calmness back into my life. I believe through self love and awareness we can better navigate the stresses in life so we can be the best version of ourselves and live our full potential.