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Our Practitioners
Lynde Hill, Registered Psychologist
Lynde has been a Registered Psychologist since 2005. She completed a M.Sc. in Educational Psychology from the University of Calgary. Lynde has worked in private practice and in schools.
She was the Director of Psychological Services for the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan for 8 years. Lynde has also taught psychology, educational psychology and child development courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in Calgary and at the University of Saskatchewan. She is also an Advisory Committee Member of the Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network (https://ldadhdnetwork.ca/). Lynde has recently moved to beautiful B.C. and is excited to provide child & youth therapy and psychoeducational assessments. Her areas of specialization are:
Learning Disabilities/Difficulties
Giftedness
Intellectual Disabilities
ADHD
Anxiety/Stress/Worries
Behaviour Regulation
Emotion Regulation
Executive Functioning
When she is not working, Lynde enjoys hanging out with her spouse, her adult children and her dog, paddle boarding or roller skating. Well… her dog doesn't roller skate but she’s a good
girl on the paddle board.
Max Edwards, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner & Bodywork Therapist
Max is a dedicated health and wellness professional committed to helping clients achieve pain-
free movement, deep relaxation, and improved overall wellbeing through Manual Osteopathy
and Bodywork Therapy. With a background spanning two decades in health and fitness, Max
integrates evidence-informed osteopathic principles with restorative techniques such as Shiatsu,
myofascial release, deep tissue, and relaxation therapies. His approach focuses on identifying
the root causes of pain and tension to promote alignment, recovery, and long-term vitality.
Qualifications
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (DOMP) (3270 hours), 2025
Bodywork Therapy Diploma (Graduating December 2025) (700 hours)
First Aid & CPR Certified, 2025
Diploma in Kinesiology, 2020
Personal Trainer Level 3, 2004
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Lincolnshire, 1998
Member of British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP)
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For more information www.ithacawellness.ca
Jennifer Slinger, BA, BEd, PBD, MACP, RCC (Pending).
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Built on a foundation of trust and collaboration, my practice is based on empowering clients to recognize and develop their own insight to create a sense of well-being. Believing in the resilient capacity of each individual, I support my clients' focus on identifying their goals, working alongside them as they navigate their way forward.
With a lifelong background in both competitive athletics as an athlete, and a Nationally certified Coach, I have a deep respect for the power and potential in each individual. I coached highly competitive swimmers for 30 years, having been a competitive swimmer for 13 years of my own. A career highlight includes being a member of the 1991 NAIA Championship Women’s Swimming and Diving Team at SFU.
As the daughter of a career Firefighter, a Battalion Chief with the Vancouver Fire Department, I have a deep respect for the mental toll that the job of our first responders can take. I look forward to supporting the work of this integral part of our community.
Working with neurodiverse students from grades K-12 in both Coquitlam and Chilliwack school districts, I am relationship based in my approach to counselling, coaching, and interpersonal dynamics.
I am most proud of my role as Mom to my two adult daughters, who grew up in Port Moody. As a family, we have deep roots in the local community, for which I am grateful.
I am currently pending Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) certification by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
For more information about Jennifer https://www.jenniferslingercounselling.com/
Silvia Hickey, RMT
Silvia graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver in 2000. Her
experiences have led her to work with various professional athletes and their organizations,
and treat a variety of conditions including acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, migraine
headaches, neurological disorders, and stress management. Her modalities include myofascial
release, deep tissue massage, trigger point release, muscle energy techniques, and swedish
massage.
Silvia takes a whole body approach to treatment and strives to look beyond the symptoms to
find the underlying cause of the patient’s complaint. She takes a special interest in treating
young athletes to help them achieve their optimal level of play, as well as adult athletes to keep
them in their game for as long as possible. Silvia was also a certified Doula and has extensive
experience and enjoys treating pre and post natal patients.
So whether your goal is to relax or recover, Silvia will provide effective treatment and work with
you to help you achieve a more pain-free life.
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To book online with Silvia, click the calendar link below.
NICOLE STEPHEN, RMT, Owner/Operator
A graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2007, Nicole has worked in many different settings from downtown Vancouver to now her home based clinic in Anmore. Soon after graduating Nicole was fortunate to enjoy a position as the RMT for the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team from 2008 through 2010. With the National Team Nicole attended the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, World Cup and Olympic qualifying tournaments, and many other international tournaments and training camps. Her work with the National Team soccer players has given her great insight into many sports related conditions, injuries and high performance athletes.
As well as working with athletes, her interests also include the diagnoses and treatment of common issues such as; chronic postural dysfunctions, hamstring strains, and chronic headaches. These conditions are usually related to weaknesses and dysfunction in your body that she will help you address.
Nicole’s experience as a Doula has also been a very valuable asset to her practise. She is excited by a pregnant women’s body and the beauty of how it functions. She is knowledgeable in treating and educating women on the many common dysfunctions that may challenge them while they are pregnant such as, low back pain, calf cramps and sciatica.
Nicole’s use of techniques may include:
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Myofacial Release
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Joint Mobilizations
- Patient Education on rehabilitative stretching and strengthening