Shelby is a long-time resident of the St. Thomas area and is proud to be serving her community. She has been in the field of nursing since 2015 and a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner since 2020. She is caring, compassionate and will go out of her way to ensure that her patients are well taken care of.
Shelby is a long-time resident of the St. Thomas area and is proud to be serving her community. S...
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Raquel is a compassionate and dedicated mental health counsellor and social worker of Caribbean descent, with extensive experience in providing
holistic, client-centered care. With a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a strong academic foundation in psychology and social services, she utilizes a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to help clients navigate various mental health concerns. With a diverse professional background, Raquel has worked in both clinical and community-based settings, providing support to individuals facing complex challenges, including BIPOC communities, adults, youth and those dealing with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. By fostering a collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic relationship, Raquel empowers clients to take control of their healing process and move forward with self-determination, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope.
Raquel is a compassionate and dedicated mental health counsellor and social worker of Caribbean d...
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Justine is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years in emergency, primary, and complex care. Justine brings specialized expertise in women’s health, menopause management, and care for underserved populations, including those facing barriers to healthcare access. A dedicated educator and clinical leader, she has taught at Western University, Fanshawe College, and the University of Calgary in Qatar, and has contributed to published research in emergency care and nursing education. Her practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to health equity. Outside of work, she is a proud mother of three, a partner, and a dancer who finds joy and balance through movement and family life.
Justine is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years in emergency, primary, and comple...
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Sonia graduated from Masters of Nursing / Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner program at Ryerson University in 2015 and has worked in primary care practice in a NP led clinic along with providing full scope of services in virtual care. Sonia is passionate about health promotion and disease prevention in her patients and her motto is to practice “ compassion with competence”. She loves spending time with her kids, cooking, travelling and reading lots and lots of books!
Sonia graduated from Masters of Nursing / Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner program at Ryerso...
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Heather completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Social Work at Glasgow Caledonian University in 2012, and her Master of Social Work at Western University in 2016. She has over a decade of experience practicing crisis intervention and solution-focused approaches with children, youth, and families. Heather also volunteered for Victim Services for several years, and she has been an on-call firefighter since 2017. Heather is passionate about integrating mind-body therapies, including self-soothing techniques. Heather is an approved provider for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP).
Heather completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Social Work at Glasgow Caledonian Universit...
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Social Work Services
Our registered social workers can offer immediate, professional support when you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally distressed, or in crisis. This timely care can help you feel heard, supported, and safe, while also guiding you through strategies to manage your current situation. You’ll receive compassionate, short-term support focused on stabilization, coping tools, and connection to longer-term resources if needed.