Arpita is the founder of Kailash Yoga & Ayurveda, a space centered on South Asian roots and yoga as a spiritual practice, not just exercise. A RYT-200 and Certified Career Development Practitioner, she brings 40+ years of personal practice and Ayurveda training into work that supports healing, equity, and transformation.

Dr. Griffith, ND offers evidence-informed and traditional naturopathic care for life transitions, with a focus on hormones, digestion, and nervous system health (including perimenopause & menopause support). Her practice is trauma-informed and grounded in an anti-oppressive approach, with virtual care available across Ontario and BC (and in-person options in Nanaimo, BC).

Yumiko is a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and consultant in Nanaimo, BC. She is Nissei Japanese-Canadian and has a keen interest in supporting folks with major life transitions like menopause. Her approach is informed by the neuroscience of attachment, the wisdom of the nervous system and sensory processing systems of the body, and grounded in culturally safe relational practices.

Alex Vu is the practitioner behind Nichi Healing, a space rooted in helping people reconnect with their “inner home” through gentle, non-invasive healing. Her work centers Reiki and Himalayan singing bowls, modalities she describes as relaxing, grounding, and lineage-held, within a community-minded container.

Farah teaches gentle, accessible yoga and meditation and also supports people through conflict resolution work. Her path is shaped by years of social justice activism, a deep commitment to yogic practice, and training in mediation / Non-Violent Communication–informed approaches. Today she leads retreats and programs that support healing, self-care, and meaningful transformation.