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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.

01/14/2026

This morning, I asked my husband to close the garage door after I pulled out. Simple, right? Logical. Functional. Delegated.

Cut to: me, car in reverse, great song blasts from yesterday’s playlist. I’m talking volume up, windows foggy, soul-dancing-in-the-driver’s-seat kind of moment. Naturally, I start dancing just a little while typing the GPS address in. (Multitasking magic? Maybe?)

Then I remember.

I glance up… and there he is: my husband, standing in the garage, watching me forget entirely that I asked him to close it in the first place, because I was too busy being the star of my own solo concert..

We both burst out laughing.

Apparently, Wednesday mornings are for humility, music, and being gently called out by the people who love us.

Have you ever made a request and then… totally dropped the ball on it yourself? Please tell me I’m not alone in this!

01/13/2026

This week, we released Episode 30 of

What continues to matter most to me in these conversations is the space they create, for questions, for nuance, and for pacing that respects the body and the nervous system.

In Part 2 of Episode 30, our conversation with Phil Green of Bodies by Phil focuses on consistency, capacity, and sustainable change over time. The discussion invites a more careful way of thinking about how people build habits they can return to.

Grateful for thoughtful conversations, generous guests, and the people who take the time to listen.

🎧 MindSpa Podcast · Episode 30 (Part 2)

01/12/2026

Winter often asks the nervous system to slow down.

Self-regulation is a capacity the nervous system builds over time.

Small, consistent experiences of safety, through breath, movement, and grounding input, support the nervous system’s ability to return to balance.

Regulation is not about intensity or control.

Over time, these moments shape how the nervous system recovers.

01/11/2026

Change can begin in stillness.

You have the power to create change in your life,
one grounded step at a time.

01/10/2026

Slow Saturdays are their own kind of therapy.

Waiting at judo this morning while my youngest gets her energy out on the mat… I’ve got a warm breakfast, a quiet corner, and a few lingering work things I’m catching up on (because, life).

Later, it’s family skate time with friends (our version of winter joy), followed by a walk to soak in this surprisingly mild January day. No rush. No big plans. Just moving through the day with presence and flexibility.

These are the kinds of weekends that refuel me. A little structure, a little freedom, and a whole lot of grace for the in-between.

What’s your Saturday rhythm looking like?

FamilyTime

01/07/2026

New Year’s resolutions often struggle when change asks too much, too fast.

The brain prefers clarity and certainty. Clear rules can feel steadying, especially when life already feels full. All-or-nothing goals offer structure and a sense of control.

“This year I’ll work out every day.”
“I’ll stop scrolling at night.”
“No sugar. No exceptions.”

Sound familiar? At first, this can feel motivating. Then life interrupts.

One missed workout can quickly turn into self-criticism. One small choice can begin to feel like the end of the plan. These responses reflect a nervous system under strain.

Sustainable change tends to emerge through smaller steps.

A few minutes of movement.
A brief pause to breathe.
One sentence written down instead of a full page.

Small, repeatable actions help the brain learn consistency and safety. Over time, this is what allows new patterns to take hold.

When a goal feels off track, it may be asking for adjustment rather than abandonment.

Progress often lives in the middle ground.

What’s one small shift you want to carry into this year?
TherapyInRealLife

01/03/2026

Kicking off 2026 with intention.

Yesterday was our annual MindSpa planning day, a pause to reflect, look ahead, and shape what support will look like in the year to come.

Planning a mental health practice is never only about logistics. It’s about listening closely to what people need more of: steadiness, clarity, rest, and care that meets them where they are. It’s about building systems that support regulation, growth, and long-term wellbeing, for our clients and for ourselves.

I feel grateful for the work behind us and thoughtfully optimistic about what we’re building next.

As this year begins, a gentle question to hold:
What would support look like for your nervous system in 2026?

01/01/2026

January often invites reflection and momentum.

From a nervous system perspective, steadiness comes first.
When the brain feels calmer, focus strengthens, emotional flexibility increases, and change becomes more sustainable.

Support often looks like gentle structure, consistent rhythms, and realistic pacing.
These foundations help the nervous system settle and create space for clarity to emerge.

January can be a time to orient, stabilize, and allow the system to recalibrate.
Growth follows from there.

12/28/2025

Many of our first decisions are made with limited information.

As new information arrives, the nervous system is asked to adapt.
That moment can feel uncomfortable, not because something is wrong, but because familiarity often feels safer than change.

The Monty Hall problem is a useful metaphor for this process.
What survives careful elimination carries different weight, even when it looks similar on the surface.

In therapy, this shows up when early coping strategies once helped, and later no longer fit.
Insight becomes information.
Growth requires updating, without self-judgment.

Discomfort does not always signal danger.
Sometimes it signals learning.

12/23/2025

Yesterday was my last day in the office before the winter holidays.

This time of year can hold a lot. Relief. Fatigue. Reflection. Quiet heaviness. Sometimes all at once.

In therapy, we often talk about pauses not as stopping points, but as transitions. The nervous system needs moments of settling just as much as it needs moments of effort.

As I step into a brief pause myself, I’m reminded how important it is to model what we encourage others to practice, rest that is intentional, regulated, and without guilt.

If you’re moving into the holidays carrying more than you expected, you’re not doing it wrong. This season can surface a lot, and support doesn’t disappear just because the calendar changes.

Wishing you moments of steadiness, however that looks for you.

12/19/2025

As the week winds down, many nervous systems are still holding on.

Unwinding often looks like gentle focus.
Creative movement.
Simple, repetitive actions that give the brain a place to land.

Activities such as drawing, crafting, cooking, or listening to music can help the nervous system shift out of high alert and into a more regulated state. These experiences support rhythm, predictability, and sensory grounding.

If this week felt full, choosing something steady this evening can support regulation.
The nervous system responds to safety and consistency.

A quiet Friday can still be meaningful.

12/18/2025

Some books stay with us because they speak to moments when life feels stripped down to essentials.

Man’s Search for Meaning explores how meaning is shaped through responsibility, values, and how we orient ourselves to life’s demands.

From a therapeutic perspective, this connects closely to how people make sense of their inner world. Meaning offers structure. It gives context. It helps the nervous system organize experience and maintain coherence during periods of uncertainty or transition.

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320 March Road
Kanata, ON
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http://www.themindspa.ca/

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