Holistic Wellness Services: Comprehensive boutique health and mental health services

Healing Journey

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Serving Saugeen Shores and Online

In-Person located at 1020 Goderich Street, Port Elgin

Looking to address trauma, anxiety, depression, life stress and burn out

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A CLINIC YOU CAN TRUST

At Healing Journey we provide holistic wellness services with the aim of integrating both mind and body healing.

With the provision of individual therapy, couples therapy, and functional medicine, we have a high standard of care to support your health and mental health needs.

Conditions we treat:

Depression and anxiety
Trauma
Stress reduction
Life transitions
Relationship issues
Work stress
Chronic fatigue
Hormone imbalance, including PMS and perimenopause
Gut issues including GERD, acid reflux, stomach aches, Celiac, Chrons and Colitis
Diabetes and pre-diabetes
Resistant weight-loss
Autoimmune conditions including hashimotos

In-Person Therapists

Jodie Ellenor - MSW, FDN

Individual Therapist

In-Person (Saugeen Shores)

Therapist & Functional Medicine Practitioner

Jodie is the owner of Healing Journey Services Inc. She is a registered social worker (MSW) and a functional medicine practitioner. She loves to combine a mind-body approach to healing to help you address issues that you feel stuck with and have been unable to find answers for.

As a therapist she offers a transformative suite of services. She is trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (beginner 3), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She also incorporates yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, HeartMath (biofeedback tools) ancestral healing and attachment theory into her sessions.

She has extensive functional medicine training (through FDN and FMU) has specialized training in hormones, mold illness, heavy metal detox, minerals, thyroid health, blood chemistry analysis and gut health.

Jodie provides a warm and gentle approach to help you feel safe and secure during the healing process.

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Karah Kirkland - MSW, RSW

Individual & Couples Therapist

In-Person (Saugeen Shores)

Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist

With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, Karah Kirkland offers a compassionate and down-to-earth approach to therapy. Based in Bruce County, where she was born and raised, Karah is deeply connected to the community she serves.

Since 2011, Karah has provided individual, couple, and family therapy with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and relationship challenges. Her integrative approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based relaxation strategies to support mind-body healing.

Karah has extensive experience working with First Responders, LGBTQIA2S+ clients, and individuals coping with trauma related to abuse, grief, infertility, difficult births, accidents, or loss. She is especially passionate about helping parents and families navigate separation and divorce with resilience and care.

Known for her warmth, humour, and authenticity, Karah strives to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, build emotional awareness, and develop tools for lasting change.

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About Therapy

At Healing Journey Services, our focus is on guiding you toward lasting relief through a holistic approach. With over 20+ years of experience, we specialize in healing trauma and anxiety.

We believe successful therapy starts with trust and a strong, compassionate relationship. Whether you’re struggling with treatment resistant trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, or overthinking, depression, relationship difficulties, work stress... (etc) we work collaboratively with you to develop a tailored healing plan that empowers you to regain control over your mental and physical well-being.

Our Specialties Include:

Trauma: Learn tools to calm in the moment and long-term relief from stuck memories
Relationship issues: Address relationship conflict, gain support navigating separation and divorce
Anxiety & Overthinking: We’ll explore root causes and provide holistic strategies to manage anxiety and break free from cycles of overthinking.
Depression: We will explore root causes, reconnecting with what you love, and finding the energy and joy for life again.
Emotional Regulation: Learn to manage difficult emotions like anger
Stress Management: Learn tools to reduce stress and build resilience in daily life.
Relationship Issues: Learn about your relationships through the lens of attachment and have decreased conflict
Gut Health & Anxiety:Address the gut-brain connection with functional nutrition and lifestyle changes
Life Transitions: Get the support you need to navigate big changes with confidence and calm
Sleep & Insomnia Issues:Improve your sleep using natural, holistic methods and evidence-based strategies.

Our Therapy Services

We offer a range of holistic and therapeutic modalities to support women in overcoming anxiety and stress:.

Individual Therapy: Tailored sessions that address your unique challenges and help you achieve mental and emotional well-being.
Couples Therapy: Using EFT and the Gottman approach, we support couples to gain improved communication and emotional safety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Evidence-based techniques to reframe anxious thoughts and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Breathwork & Yoga: Incorporate breathwork (Elemental Breath), meditation, and yoga to reduce stress and foster a sense of calm.
Somatic Healing: Go deep into the body and nervous system to heal trauma with this transformative appraoch
EMDR: Address stuck memories and traumatic events. Reprocess without significant emotional triggering.
HeartMath: Biofeedback tool used to aid in creating calm. Also helpful with ongoing afib and panic attacks.
Online Therapy: In person in Saugeen Shores or online for convenient, accessible therapy across Ontario.

My goal is to provide you with a comprehensive, holistic path to healing, helping you feel more grounded, resilient, and at ease. Together, we’ll work towards sustainable, lasting change.

Our Virtual Trauma Therapists

Jessica Brown

As a psychotherapist with years of experience as a Social Worker, I create safe, compassionate spaces where you feel heard and valued.

Using approaches like CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed therapy, we’ll explore challenges like stress or fear, uncover root causes, and develop strategies for growth. Together, we’ll work toward peace, trust, and stability in your life.

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Nicole Pitt

Social worker, psychotherapist, educator, and author with over 25 years in the field. I offer inclusive, trauma-informed care grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.

My work supports individuals from diverse backgrounds, including the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, with a focus on accessibility, cultural competence, and sexual wellness.

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Doaa Mahrous

I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario with formal training in CBT, DBT, and EMDR. I have extensive experience supporting both adults and teens as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. My approach is rooted in meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their unique needs and pace. I have a particular focus on helping individuals manage anxiety, heal from painful relationship experiences, and build stronger, healthier connections with themselves and others.

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Available Functional Medicine Testing

Parasite and Gut Health Testing: GI MAP

This test looks for parasites, h-pylori, bacterial infections, yeast and fungal overgrowth, viral infections, and gut health including gluten sensitivity, detox capacity, inflammation and digestive function.

A must do test if you have chronic gut issues, have gotten sick after travelling abroad, or have been diagnosed with IBS.

Hormone & Adrenal Testing: DUTCH Test

This test does a deep dive into hormones. For women the test offers a high degree of accuracy for estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. It also provides information on hormone detox capacity (helpful for PCOS and estrogen-based cancer risk) adrenal health, cortisol levels and vitamin levels. The test can also be run on men.

A must do test if you have unresolved PMS symptoms, missed periods, heavy periods and cramping or infertility. For men, if you suspect estrogen dominance, have man boobs, or can't loose weight.

Mineral and Heavy Metal Testing: HTMA

This test looks for mineral imbalance, copper toxicity, iodine deficiencies and heavy metal exposure.

A must do test if you have low blood pressure, low energy or drink well water.

Mold Testing: Mycotoxin and Organic Acid Testing

These tests will uncover whether mold toxicity is an issue for you - whether it be high levels of mycotoxins due to past or present water damages homes or work places, or mold colonization in the gut.

A must do test for individuals with debilitating, treatment resistant, bizarre symptoms (tingling, numbness, low energy, static shocks, gut issues, skin issues, mental health issues) , weight loss resistance or for known mold exposure.

Additional testing includes Lyme and Lyme Co-infections, brain inflammation (neural zoomer), genetic testing and food sensitivities

Feel Better Today!

Be your best self for your kids and loved ones (and yourself!)

Wake up in the morning with calm confidence

Find energy

Loose the weight to feel good in your body without calorie counting

Have menstrual cycles that actually feel good

Enjoy clarity of mind

In Addition to our commitment towards excellence our advantages are:

Complimentary discovery call to see if we are good fit

1:1 sessions are covered by most insurance plans

Services are available in person in Port Elgin and online

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"My experience with Jodie was wonderful. She is incredibly knowledgeable and a well rounded practitioner. She was able to support me through my healing journey and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for her. I went from waking up feeling sick and not knowing why I was gaining weight, feeling like I couldn’t eat anything without it upsetting my stomach and not understanding my emotional state to feeling alive again! She brought me clarity, she brought me health and understanding of my own body, she brought me my joy back. She’s empathetic, professional, caring and honest. I would highly recommend Jodie to any woman looking for support through their own journey of healing."

- Private Client

Note: As a licensed therapist, I cannot provide testimonials for therapy service. These outcomes are from clients who worked with me in my coaching programs, but can also be achievable through therapy too!