About Ruby

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). 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: Radical Candor by Kim Scott, and On Becoming a Person, by Carl Rogers)

I offer individual counselling and coaching to help with a range of challenges, courses and workshops on stress management and resilience, and drop-in meditation classes online and in-person. 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 (MBCT) Facilitation, University of Toronto & Centre for Mindfulness Studies
Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation, University of Toronto
Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 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 (almost) daily meditation practice for over 10 years. It all started with this book (thanks, mom!).

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.

In 2022 completed a 2-year Community Dharma Leader Mentorship program offered by 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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About Ruby

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

Training and Education

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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 (MBCT) Facilitation, University of Toronto & Centre for Mindfulness Studies

Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation, University of Toronto

Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 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.

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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