Moderated Support
Our Support Group is moderated by health care professionals. Please remember that this is your Support Community! If there are any features that you would like added to the Support Group or this Online program, or if you have any comments or questions, please give Ashley, Josie, Luciana, Samantha or Sylvie your
Feedback.
Current Health Educators
Ashley, Health Educator
When Ashley completed her B.A. in Social Development Studies, receiving a certificate in social work from the University of Waterloo, she then travelled to Alberta. Living there for two years, she worked and volunteered in the Social Work Field. This is where Ashley discovered her passion for helping people through communication, nonjudgmental understanding and education. She has now returned to Toronto and has received her post graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College. Ashley has a strong interest in mental health and aspires to become a life coach.
Josie, Health Educator
Currently working in the health industry as an administrator, Josie has a BA in Sociology and Criminology at York University already under her belt. Josie’s interests include exploring how internet communities and virtual Support Groups mirror traditional communities and Support Groups in "real world" settings. She is especially interested in non-traditional means of health care delivery. When she’s not busy posting in Evolution Health Support Groups, Josie enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family.
Luciana, Bilingual Health Educator
Luciana is currently working on completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology and French Language from York University. She hopes to go on and pursue a post - graduate certificate in Holistic Nutrition. Luciana is very interested in working with people, and providing assistance when needed, as she has worked as a Flight Attendant, a peer adviser for fellow students, and a swimming / leadership classes instructor, in the past. In her spare time, Luciana enjoys camping, swimming, snowboarding, traveling or spending a quite evening at home cooking for family and friends.
Samantha, Bilingual Health Educator
Samantha's lifelong involvement with health and wellness has driven her to a career in well-being. She has recently completed her post-graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion where she gained knowledge in personal well-being, coaching, and stress management. Prior to her time at Centennial College she completed a Bachelor's of Physical Education at Brock University where she worked on various research projects in the Health and Behavioural Sciences lab. She has a strong interest in physical fitness, behavioural psychology, and as a personal trainer she enjoys motivating others to achieve their personal goals.
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Sylvie has completed her BA in Education with a concentration in Psychology from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. She has also recently completed a post graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College. She possesses a great understanding of the “upstream approach” to health and would like to see how it could possibly enable herself and others in need of guidance in achieving optimal health. In Sylvie’s spare time she enjoys being active and the great outdoors.
Past Health Educators
Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator
Brenna completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics with a focus on nutrition from the University of Guelph. Her academic background and extensive experience as a competitive swimming coach contribute to her strong desire to help guide individuals making lifestyle improvements through Evolution Health’s suite of eHealth programs. Her epidemiological approach to motivating and managing large groups of anonymous web-based social networks helps to connect people who are who experience challenges in modifying their behavior. In her spare time Brenna enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors with family and friends.
Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator
After completing her undergraduate degree from McMaster University
in Gerontology and Psychology, Breanne went on to obtain her Masters of
Social Work at the University of Toronto. Breanne’s interest in health
and mental health care stemmed from many years of working with seniors,
both at an individual and community level. Breanne has been exposed to
many diverse health care settings, including hospitals and long-term
care facilities, and has experience working with adults and seniors
with persistent mental health issues. Through these experiences,
Breanne has developed a vested interest in mental health, healthy aging
and overall well being. In her spare time, Breanne enjoys being active
and walking, and appreciates the benefits of being outdoors.
Casey, Health Educator
Casey is an RN who is currently finishing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at McMaster University. With over ten years of nursing experience, Casey brings forth extensive knowledge and support experience to Evolution Health Support Communities. When away from Evolution Health Support Groups Casey is active in "real-time" Nursing Focus Groups within several community hospitals, and is interested in studying the benefits of proving anonymous and cost-efficient support services via the Internet.
Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator
Danielle is currently hard at work completing her Bachelor's degree in Nursing and her minor in Psychology. When she's not hitting the books, she's at the bedside. She has worked with patients in emergency, combined surgery, cardiovascular and respirology units. Recently, Danielle has turned her attention toward assisting families in providing care for their aging parents or their sick children. Danielle is especially interested in exploring how the Internet can be used to maintain treatment and lifestyle changes following expert intervention.
Faryal, Bilingual Health Educator
After completing her BA in Psychology, Faryal went on to study
Naturopathic Medicine and graduated from the Canadian College of
Naturopathic Medicine. She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and until
recently, practiced in Montreal as well as in the Dominican Republic.
Faryal has a deep passion and respect for the philosophy, art and
science of natural medicines and their ability to stimulate the body’s
innate ability to heal itself. Currently she is practicing at a
wellness clinic in Burlington alongside the work she does at Evolution
Health. Faryal continues to be a lifelong learner and is especially
interested in integrating her knowledge and skills within the
phenomenon of online support networks to help individuals with their
health concerns.
Karen, Health Educator
Karen is currently working towards a degree in Nursing with a previous degree in Genes, Genetics, & Biotechnology. Her passion lies in community health nursing with a street outreach focus - facilitating equitable access to safe affordable housing, health services, and health education for marginalized groups living in poverty. Besides studying and outreach, she values time with family and friends and enjoys running outdoors.
Melanie, Health EducatorMelanie (RN) is currently working as a medical nurse with The Hamilton Health Science Corporation, specializing in medicine. She is also employed with Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Newborn and Post-Partum Care. One of her main interests is ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) as it pertains to new mothers who are attempting to quit smoking. In her spare time Melanie enjoys participating in many sports, walking her golden retriever Winston, and spending time with her new husband.
Sarah, Health Educator
After completing her BA in psychology/sociology at the University
of Guelph, Sarah went on to obtain a Masters of Social Work at the
University of Toronto. Working in a number of community and health care
centers has taught Sarah the importance of maintaining a healthy
lifestyle and the value of caring for oneself and others. When she is
not working or studying, Sarah enjoys painting, recycling, and running.
Susanne, Health Educator
Susanne (RN) has recently received her Registered Nursing Diploma from Humber College in Etobicoke, Ontario. Susanne is also a certified Personal trainer/Fitness consultant and has extensive experience in Reiki (touch healing). Her nursing knowledge, combined with her expertise in personal fitness, diet plans and stress reduction provides effective advice and support to all of our members. Susanne loves sports and was both an avid skier while living in Whistler British Columbia, and has played Women’s hockey in Canada and abroad.