Our Team

Alex Klassen MSW, RSW

Therapist

(he/him)

My therapeutic approach helps clients heal nervous system dysregulation and chronic pain/symptoms by increasing a sense of safety in the mind, body, and environment. I am a male-identifying person, hold Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Social Work, and have trained extensively in a number of diverse counselling approaches. Growing up, my parents experienced significant chronic pain and fatigue due to traumatic injuries and stress, which has informed my compassion and understanding when providing care. I practice from the perspective that the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem! From this stance, I am very collaborative and interested in each client’s unique developmental experiences, strengths, and beliefs. Working together, we can address pain/symptoms, trauma, social concerns, and mental health holistically, developing new ideas, somatic practices, and daily actions to make life better.

Paul Lapointe MSW, RSW

Therapist

(he/him)

I am a therapist with experience and passion in working with chronic pain and chronic symptoms, anxiety, depression and trauma. My hope is to help clients decrease or eliminate chronic symptoms, overcome challenges with their mental health, and reconnect people to their bodies and emotions to find safety.  

My previous education includes completing a degree in Communication and Culture, and an Education Degree and my Masters in Social Work. I have a varied background of experience, working as a paramedic for 10 years, followed by an educator with STARS Air Ambulance for 7 years and now have worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 7 years. Since a young age, I have dealt with chronic conditions, which included shoulder, neck and back pain. Most of these symptoms were from injuries that never seemed to heal. A number of years back, these symptoms spiralled and my long-standing chronic pain issues increased dramatically, I developed digestive issues and repetitive strain injuries. When I was at my worst, these various physical challenges included 30 different symptoms. I was unable to work and even moving was extremely difficult. As a therapist myself, I came across PRT and EAET and overcame these issues to find the light on the other side. This work has now become my passion including addressing depression, anxiety and trauma which are often connected to this work. This passion has led me to provide coaching, education and therapy for many of my clients who have found relief from a life taken over by whether that pain be physical or psychological.

Usha Ramsaran RP, MACP, BScM

Registered Psychotherapist

(she/her)

My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that every living being has the wisdom to heal themselves, and that you can access that power. I support my clients to stabilize and regulate their emotions and nervous systems and restore a balanced relationship with their body. Together we address the unconscious dynamics that may be fueling your distress and create new pathways for understanding your experiences.

I have witnessed transformational physical healing and I know that magic happens when we can get out of the way and allow it. Working collaboratively from your unique perspective, I provide trauma focused, somatic and mindful therapy that promotes your strengths and supports your fullest potential.

I treat chronic and neuroplastic pain with Pain Reprocessing Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and specialize in treating single incident and chronic trauma, along with the symptoms that followed. Trauma occurred when you felt isolated and overwhelmed and lacked the resources to emotionally process what was happening to you. Together we can complete the process, allowing for resolution of the trauma and the symptoms. Working with somatic awareness, self-compassion, and polyvagal theory, I help clients better understand and respond to their body and their environments.

Additionally, I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health including issues around fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, complications, transitions, and loss.

I have been passionate about supporting people on a healing journey since 1998 and practiced Massage Therapy and Midwifery before becoming a Psychotherapist. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from Ryerson University. My personal passions include yoga, meditation, and dance.

Rebecca Biffard MSW, RSW

Therapist

(she/her)

I believe it is a privilege to join with clients on their path of healing. My therapeutic approach is grounded in a deep respect for the inherent worth of every person. I aim to provide a compassionate and attuned space where you can explore change, healing, and growth. I firmly believe that we all have the capacity to heal in our own ways and to live lives full of meaning and purpose.

To best support you, I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. This may include mind-body practices, pain reprocessing therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more. My goal is always to identify the strategies that work best for you—helping you increase emotional regulation, build resilience, and cultivate a sense of safety within yourself.

My own journey with chronic pain began at a young age, and I understand firsthand how issues like identity, loss, grief, and trauma can profoundly impact both pain and healing. My healing process accelerated when I turned toward nervous system regulation and emotional awareness—tools that I now integrate into my practice to support others.

Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of working with interdisciplinary teams and large organizations that support individuals in pain from a variety of perspectives. This experience has given me a unique understanding of systems from both a service provider and client perspective. I have worked in both mental health and healthcare settings, helping people of all ages and backgrounds improve their well-being.

I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth. 

Dr. Rebecca Lester ND

Naturopathic Doctor

(she/her)

Rebecca maintains a general naturopathic practice with a special focus on mind-body conditions. Her interest in this area began with her own struggle with debilitating IBS. After trying a wide range of conventional and naturopathic treatments with little relief, she eventually turned to a mind-body approach. This shift proved transformative—she fully recovered using the same neuroplastic techniques she now shares with her patients.

A central part of Rebecca’s approach is helping patients discern whether their symptoms arise from neuroplastic patterns or other causes such as structural imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, or hormonal disruptions. Her assessments are thorough and holistic, often including physical exams, lab work, and referrals when appropriate.

Her approach is holistic, combining mind-body techniques with lifestyle counselling, nutritional therapy, and herbal medicine—especially when symptoms result from a complex interplay of neuroplastic and biochemical causes. Rebecca has been working in the field of mind-body medicine for 12 years, committing herself to ongoing education, advanced training, and clinical application.

Revati Ravuvari, MA, RP (Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

(she/her)

As a therapist with three decades of experience in education and considerable clinical practice, I am committed to fostering healing and transformation in our work together. I candidly believe everyone has the ability to create a fulfilling, meaningful life. Having witnessed powerful transformation in both educational and clinical settings, I’m here to support and work alongside you to help you reconnect with your body, emotions, inner strength and wisdom.

In my work with chronic pain, I take a neuroscience-informed, evidence-based approach, understanding that persistent pain is often shaped by neuroplastic changes and autonomic nervous system dysregulation. Together, within a co-regulating, trauma-informed relationship, we will explore and shift these patterns through EMDR, Somatic work, Polyvagal-informed strategies, Rapid Resolution Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. I also work with children and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, OCD, emotional eating, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, and major life changes.

My approach is rooted in deep respect for each person’s lived experience and is grounded in the belief that healing, growth, and resilience are always possible.

Aditi Jagirdar, MSW, RSW

Therapist

(she/her)

My therapeutic approach involves bringing curiosity and openness to our most problematic symptoms. To view pain as our biggest teacher, an invitation to befriend our body and hold space for its unheard stories, unseen betrayals, and unattended loneliness.

My primary lens and worldview are informed by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, in which I am extensively trained. My own journey of healing with IFS has helped me build a relationship with my inner world, my emotions, my thoughts, and my body. I have learned to be my own witness, friend, parent, champion, and cheerleader. By learning to listen to my body rather than escape from it, I have cultivated greater ease and embodiment where once pain and dissociation predominated. The gift of this work is that changing my relationship with my body has transformed my relationship with everybody else too.

Ravina Sangha MSW, RSW

Therapist

(she/her)

I’m a bilingual therapist dedicated to supporting individuals as whole, resilient people, not just as the challenges they face. My approach to therapy is relational; in our work together, you can expect a thoughtful balance of compassion and clinical insight. I bring curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity into each session, and I tailor my approach to meet your needs, goals, and lived experiences.

My passion for supporting those living with chronic pain developed through working with survivors of catastrophic motor vehicle accidents, many of whom were navigating life-altering and life-threatening injuries. These experiences profoundly shaped my understanding of the mind/body connection and its role in healing. I take a compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic approach to therapy, helping clients address both their physical and emotional well-being.

I hold both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Social Work, and I’m certified and trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities. In addition, I bring over eight years of experience supporting children, youth, and parents through diverse challenges, including trauma, grief, and emotional regulation.

Kamar Raad MA, RP (Q), CCC-Q

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

(She, Her)

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I work from a holistic perspective, drawing on Emotion-Focused Therapy, as well as humanistic and existential approaches. I believe every person has an inner wisdom that can guide them, and my role is to support clients in finding their own answers and meaningful solutions.

I have a special interest in helping people living with chronic pain and health conditions. I understand how these challenges affect not only the body, but also emotions, relationships, and one’s sense of identity. In my work, I help clients manage the emotional impact of illness, work through feelings of loss or isolation, and reconnect with a sense of meaning and purpose.

I also recognize that life brings many transitions and that our identities naturally evolve over time. I see the body, mind, and soul as deeply connected, and I believe symptoms often carry messages about areas of life that need care and healing.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to support personal growth, address relationship challenges, manage health-related stress, and navigate life transitions—helping clients build resilience, heal, and create lasting change.

Languages: Arabic, English, and French