About Ruby

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I am passionate about the power of mindfulness and self-compassion to help us cultivate resilience.

Nice to meet you! I'm Ruby (she/her pronouns). I am a Registered Occupational Therapist, meditation teacher, small business owner, mom of 2 kiddos + 1 canine, nature lover, very beginner guitarist, and aspiring book worm. Currently reading: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

I offer individual counselling to help with a range of challenges, courses and workshops on stress management and resilience, and drop-in meditation classes (all services currently online).

I am also the founder and director of Union Yoga + Wellness in Toronto.

Training and Education

Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 2013
Master of Psychiatry (Research), McGill, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, McGill, 2008
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Facilitation, University of Toronto & Centre for Mindfulness Studies
Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation, University of Toronto
Additional training in Relaxation Training, Anxiety Management, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Informed Care.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Toronto, 2011
Numerous additional Yoga trainings including Restorative Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga, and more.

Meditation

I have had a formal daily meditation practice for over 10 years. It all started with this book.

As long time student of Buddhist meditation and psychology in the Theravada tradition, I attend regular silent retreats of 5 to 10 days to maintain and deepen my practice. I feel fortunate to have practiced and studied with renowned teachers including Joseph Goldstein, Steve Armstrong, Kamala Masters, DaRa Williams, Pascal Auclair, Darryl Lynn Ross, and Jill Davey.

I am currently enrolled in a 2-year Community Dharma Leader Mentorship program through True North Insight.

Professional Registrations

Registered in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA)
Mindfulness Toronto

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