Our Team

  • Jen Gillean

    Meet Jen.

    Jen received her Bachelor of Education degree with concentrations in Gender, Religious Studies and Psychology from McGill University in Montreal, and has always found herself intrigued with the  connections of mental and physical health. Because of her experiences with sexual and birth trauma, she longed to learn more about the ways to offer support to those who are making their way through tough life transitions. These days she works with folks through Yoga Therapy, Birthing from Within and is completing her studies as a Registered Clinical Herbalist. She also works as an implementation coach for parents who are struggling with physical and mental health challenges. Jen believes wholeheartedly that as humans, we weren't meant to struggle on our own. Our hearts and our big stories are meant to be witnessed, held and tended to by listening and caring ears, as a way of reconciling and moving through challenging experiences. 

  • Emma Fernando

    Meet Emma.

    Emma received a Practical Nursing Diploma from Algonquin College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Ottawa. As a second generation Canadian, woman of colour, and health care professional with a past trauma history she has lived experience navigating challenges unique to her journey and finding balance in her day-to-day life. She has worked in various positions in university, hospital and community settings in and around Ottawa providing direct patient care, mentorship, education and counselling. Emma's personal experiences have led her on a path to help others who are seeking support and resources around fertility, loss, perinatal experiences and mental health. Emma currently works as Registered Nurse at the Ottawa Hospital and is the owner of Indigo Care, an independent Registered Nurse Psychotherapy practice, providing mental health support including psychotherapy, counselling, education and resources for those who are struggling with their reproductive and perinatal journey.