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Welcome to our companionate therapy practice, where transformation begins. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek

As the Clinic Director and Clinical Supervisor at MindSpa, Tina brings a depth of experience in psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and business management to the mental health field. Her leadership focuses on fostering a supportive and innovative environment for therapists while ensuring our clients’ highest standard of care. Tina:

I have dedicated my career to shaping the future of psychotherapy and neurofeedback by mentoring therapists, supervising clinical practice, and leading a thriving group practice. My role extends beyond direct client work—I cultivate a space where mental health professionals can grow, refine their skills, and provide evidence-based interventions that change lives. As a clinical supervisor, I provide guidance and oversight to therapists, helping them navigate complex cases, enhance their clinical competencies, and integrate neurofeedback into their practice. My leadership in training and development ensures that our team stays at the forefront of emerging therapeutic techniques and best practices. As a business leader, I have successfully built and managed a group practice that prioritizes both clinician well-being and client outcomes. My strategic vision has positioned MindSpa as a trusted resource for psychotherapy and neurofeedback, serving a broad community in need of mental health support. Beyond clinic operations, I am a speaker and advocate for mental health awareness, regularly engaging in professional development initiatives, training workshops, and community education. I am committed to reducing stigma, advancing therapeutic innovation, and empowering both clients and clinicians through ongoing learning and collaboration. At MindSpa, my mission is to lead with integrity, inspire growth, and support mental health professionals in delivering transformative care.

“Leadership is not about being in charge.

03/15/2026

Did you know that simply naming what you feel can help regulate your brain?

When we say something like “I’m feeling anxious” or “I’m feeling overwhelmed,” we are engaging parts of the brain involved in language and awareness.

Research shows that this process can reduce activity in the amygdala, the area of the brain involved in detecting threat.

In other words, putting words to an emotion can help the nervous system shift out of alarm mode and toward regulation.

This is one reason why developing emotional awareness is such an important step in mental health care.

03/14/2026

Journal Prompt: Daily Reflection

What was the best part of your day?

Taking a few minutes to write down a positive moment can support emotional well-being. It helps train the mind to notice meaningful experiences, cultivate gratitude, and develop greater awareness of what matters to you.

Even small moments can stand out when we pause to reflect.

What was the best part of your day today?

03/12/2026

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris explores how our attempts to avoid difficult thoughts and emotions can actually create more psychological struggle.

Grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the book offers practical ways to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and develop greater psychological flexibility.

An insightful look at how learning to make space for difficult emotions can support a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

03/10/2026

Some days begin with a quiet walk into the office.

A moment to pause before the conversations of the day begin.

In therapy, we often talk about regulation, how the nervous system settles when we slow down, breathe, and create space for reflection.

Those small moments of arrival matter. For therapists and for clients alike.

03/09/2026

International Women’s Day is a moment to acknowledge the strength and complexity of women’s lives.

As a mom, I often think about the invisible load many women carry, caring for others, managing expectations, navigating stress, and still trying to stay connected to themselves.

Supporting women’s mental health means creating spaces where these experiences are taken seriously and where reflection, regulation, and healing are possible.

03/08/2026

Many people move through the day without pausing to notice what they are actually feeling. Writing down your emotions can help increase clarity and support emotional regulation.

Take a few minutes tonight and ask yourself:

How am I feeling right now?

If you try the prompt, I’d love to hear what you noticed.

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03/06/2026

Predictable rituals support nervous system regulation.

The brain responds to repetition and familiarity. When we return to the same space, at the same time, with the same small sequence of actions, the body registers safety.

Warm air after the cold.
The low hum of conversation.
A few quiet minutes before the day begins.

Before the emails.
Before the sessions.
Before the responsibilities.

Regulation does not always require something elaborate.

Often, it is a consistent pause that allows the nervous system to settle before moving forward.

Small rituals matter.

03/05/2026

Trauma can shape how the brain and nervous system respond to the world.
Research shows that chronic stress and traumatic experiences can influence areas of the brain involved in fear, emotional regulation, and memory.
This is why trauma can show up in the body as heightened alertness, difficulty relaxing, sleep disruption, or feeling overwhelmed by situations that once felt manageable.

The hopeful part is this:
the brain is capable of change.
Through supportive therapies, regulation practices, and approaches such as neurofeedback, the brain can gradually learn new patterns of safety and stability.

Healing helps the nervous system learn that the present can be safe.
The brain can adapt, and regulation is learnable.

03/04/2026

The moments between environments shape our nervous system.

From cold air to warm space.
From car to café.
From café to clinic.

Transition is physiological.

When we move quickly from one role into another, the body carries the residue of what came before.

When we pause, even briefly, the nervous system has an opportunity to settle.

How we enter a room affects how we show up inside it.

Regulation does not begin in the therapy session.
It begins in the moments leading up to it.

Small transitions matter.

03/03/2026

Back at Earl of March Secondary School for the second part of our teen seminar series.

This session focused on teens, technology, and trust.

When we approach behaviour with curiosity instead of control, conversations change.

Supporting young people means understanding not just what they are doing, but what they may be needing.

These conversations in our schools matter.

03/02/2026

Midlife parenting carries weight.

You are supporting teenagers, launching young adults, caring for aging parents, managing work, and reshaping your own identity, often all at once.

If you were born between 1965 and the mid-90s, you’re parenting from a distinct emotional blueprint.

Gen X tends to bring steadiness and resilience.
Xennials often bring integration and complexity.
Millennials frequently bring emotional literacy and intentional repair.

Strengths come with patterns.

This season makes both visible.

Where do you take on too much?
Where does responsibility turn into overfunctioning?
Where does empathy drift into anxiety?
Where does strength become emotional distance?

Midlife invites integration:
Steadiness with empathy.
Authority with nuance.
Boundaries with warmth.
Repair with trust.

Your children are evolving. You are too.

Growth at this stage is layered, often quiet, and deeply formative. Which part felt most familiar?

03/01/2026

Made it back to the gym last week.

And I won’t lie… it took some serious internal negotiating.

You know that voice that says,
“You’re too tired.”
“Just skip it, you can go tomorrow.”

Mine was loud.

But here’s what I’ve learned, both personally and as a therapist:
Motivation usually shows up after we start, not before.

So I didn’t aim for a perfect workout.
I aimed for showing up.

Just movement. Just consistency. Just keeping a promise to myself.

And honestly? The hardest part was walking through the door.
Once I did, my mood shifted. My stress softened. My mind felt clearer.

We talk a lot about mental health in terms of insight, breathing, therapy (all important 🙌)… but sometimes it’s also as simple as moving your body in a way that reminds you you’re capable.

If you’ve been meaning to start again, at the gym, with walks, with stretching in your living room, this is your gentle nudge.

You just have to begin.

What’s one small way you’re moving your body this week?

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320 March Road
Kanata, ON
K2K2E3

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+16135763016

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http://www.themindspa.ca/

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