Meet the Mindfulness Everyday Team
Mindfulness Facilitator and yoga instructor
Andrea Leskowsky-Grupp
Andrea Leskowsky-Grupp has been a devoted movement practitioner for over 20 years,
SMART Facilitator
Ann Rauhala
Ann Rauhala has been a professor of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University
Director
Bob Buckner
Director | BOB BUCKNER is a retired executive having worked 32 years
SMART Facilitator
Carla Waites
CARLA WAITES, although retired after 30 years of teaching, considers herself to
Mindfulness Facilitator
Christy Hutchison
Before retiring from a 30 year career with Peel District School Board
SMART Facilitator / Associate Mindfulness Teacher
Daphne Marsella
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon
Clinical and School Psychologist SMART Facilitator / Teacher / practitioner of mindfulness meditat
Dr. Ameeta Dudani
Ameeta has been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 10 years and has
Mindfulness Facilitator & Coach, Reiki practitioner
Fabio da Silva Fernandes
Fabio da Silva Fernandes started his wellness practice in 2021 during the
Mindfulness Facilitator and Yoga Instructor
Franca Battaglia
Franca has a great love for learning and often seeks opportunities for
MBSR and MBCT teacher and Approved Mentor in both MBSR and MBCT
Gwen Morgan
GWEN MORGAN is a Certified MBSR and MBCT teacher and Approved Mentor
Executive Director, Founder, R.P. CYA-E-RYT GOLD Yoga Teacher, MBSR, SMART, and Mindfulness Teacher
Heidi Bornstein
Heidi Bornstein, founder of Mindfulness Everyday, is a Hatha yoga and meditation
SMART Facilitator
Helen Gault
Helen is a retired Special Education teacher. Before becoming an educator, Helen
Director
Jenn Bruer
Jenn Bruer is a counsellor, wellness advocate, burnout prevention & recovery trainer,
Registered Psychotherapist and Mindfulness-Based Facilitator
Jeremy Finkelstein
Jeremy Finkelstein is a Registered Psychotherapist and Mindfulness-Based Facilitator. He has 10
Elementary Teacher and Mindfulness Facilitator
Julia Nelson
“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you
Inclusion Coach (British Columbia)
Kristin Wiens
KRISTEN WIENS (@kwiens62) is an Inclusion Coach for the Sooke School District
MBSR Facilitator
Laurie Arron
LAURIE ARRON has been practicing mindfulness and meditation since 2001. In 2002
Certified MSC and MBCT Teacher
Markus Bohlmann
Markus Bohlmann, PhD, is a Certified MSC and MBCT teacher and a
Coach and Mindfulness Facilitator
Melody Niroomand
Melody is a passionate mindfulness advocate and student at the University of
Outdoor Experiential Educator / Mindfulness Facilitator / Wellness Practitoner.
Moyra Bell
Moyra or Joyra, as the Mindfulness Everyday community knows her as, is
Founder, MBSR & SMART Teacher/Facilitator
Naomi Nurgitz
MBSR & SMART Teacher/Facilitator | Mindfulness has made such a difference in
SMART Facilitator / Associate Mindfulness Facilitator / Yoga Teacher
Natalia Fister
NATALIA FISTER has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2002 and has studied
Operations Manager, Migraine Coach, Facilitator
Natanya Mandel
Natanya is a multifaceted professional with a rich background in mindfulness, mental
Teacher / Mindfulness Facilitator
Priya Chopra
Priya was a full-time teacher with the Peel District School Board for
Compassionate Inquiry practitioner / Mindfulness facilitator (supervision) / Counselling Therapist /
Rachel Hughes
Smart Facilitator (Under Supervision)
Rachèl Hughes has been an educator for the 19
Teacher / Mindful Yoga Instructor / Mindfulness Facilitator
Razini Raju
REG RAJU has been educating elementary school students in the PDSB (Peel
MBSR & SMART Instructor
Sara Escott
Sara has been a facilitator and educator for over 15 years. She
Corporate Wellness Facilitator / Keynote Speaker/Author / Mindfulness Specialist
Sharon Babineau
SHARON BABINEAU is a decorated military soldier (retired). She is a Corporate
Teacher / SMART Facilitator
Shawna Watson
\"We as human beings have this amazing capacity to be reborn at
PhD., CYA-RYT 200, Embodied Mindfulness Instructor
Shital Sharma
After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, I ended up
Founder, Educational Liaison – MBSR & SMART
Stephen Chadwick
Founder, Educational Liaison – MBSR & SMART Teacher/Facilitator | The “stress” of
Mindfulness Teacher / Social Worker / Musician
Sue Hutton
The beautiful thing about mindfulness meditation is that there are so many
Mindfulness Facilitator / EDI Specialist
Tonya Thomas
Tonya is a dynamic and socially conscious professional with extensive experience in
Mindfulness Facilitator / Yoga Instructor
Triti Namiranian
TRITI NAMIRANIAN is a mindfulness and yoga practitioner. She has also been
Registered Clinical Counsellor / Mindfulness Facilitator
Tyler Van Beers
Tyler has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from UBC and is
Registered Clinical Counsellor / Mindfulness Facilitator
Victoria Scott
Vicki Scott is a Registered Clinical Counselor who, in addition to owning