Humble Beginnings

In the winter of 2008, I returned to Canada after spending many years abroad. I came home with my four daughters, leaving my husband and co-wife behind in Morocco. Finding myself with no job and no income and living with my parents, I decided I needed to go back to school. Studying Massage Therapy gave me the impetus to begin my own healing journey.

New Challenges

Waking at 4am to study every day before getting my kids off to school and myself to college was a challenge. But two years later I graduated with my diploma in Massage Therapy and more optimism than I'd felt for a long time. I got a job and began my personal journey towards freedom from an abusive marriage and a lot of financial debt.

The 5 step strategy our clients use to recover from emotional abuse and rebuild their confidence

(even if they have never had a good relationship before)

Renewed Hope

Studying Myofascial Release, Energy healing and Bioenergetic Analysis added to my bodywork training and began to transform the habitual pattern of low self-esteem I had embodied for years. I began to feel hopeful for the future although relationships and intimacy were still challenging for me.

Creating My Methodology

I realized that building a healthy loving relationship with myself was only the first step. There were so many other skills to learn. Integrity and honesty about myself were great but I needed to be able to communicate in a way that revealed my true nature to others. I needed to learn to ask for what I wanted and to graciously accept a no when someone couldn't meet my needs. I was on a mission to master relationships.

Partnership

While continuing my training with a certificate in Somatic Sex Education I met my life partner and we realized we both had the same dream. We wanted to create a place where people could come and feel connected, to themselves, to others and to the land we live on. My partner, Declan, is the person with whom I get to embody all of my work with relationship wisdom.

Living Our Dream

In January of 2022, Declan and I finally opened our doors to Our Celtic Hearth. Our retreat and healing centre is a focal point for us to help create a more connected world. We continue to work both online and in person with people wanting to experience intimate relationships that inspire and expand our capacity to be loving human beings. We hope to welcome you to our community!

Ailsa, Thank you for your excellent care and expertise.

You have a wealth of knowledge to bring to my treatments. You seem to access my needs each visit and come up with the necessary treatment. The success of this is proven out when I start walking home. My legs and feet continue to improve. I feel greater strength and less joint pain. Sometimes I feel like I’m floating! I enjoy our chats and the pleasant atmosphere from the time I come into the office. I take comfort in knowing that I can continue to come to you for maintenance. With Gratitude,

Ann M.

Retired Teacher

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