Meet the Collective
Five practitioners. One shared space. One shared belief: healing is your birthright — and it belongs to every generation.
Chiropractor & Founder
Dr. Sadie Laronde
New Zealand College of Chiropractic, 2021 · Western University Honours Kinesiology, 2017 · Webster Certified, 2022
Dr. Sadie is a proud Anishinaabe Ojibwaykwe from Temagami First Nation — a neurologically-based chiropractor devoted to healing intergenerational trauma and supporting nervous system regulation. Her third-generation Dutch-Canadian roots inform her integrative healing approach.
She is passionate about supporting BIPOC communities, those healing from trauma, neurodivergent folks, and pre/postnatal parents as well as infants and children — through gentle, effective, and culturally grounded care.
Her mission is to create safer healing spaces that honor the lived experience and promote long-term well-being — for individuals, families, and the generations to come.
Three fun facts
- 1. Lives with dyslexia
- 2. Loves romantasy
- 3. Does aerial silks
RMT & Shamanic Practitioner
Vanessa Leo
Algonquin College Graduate · Registered Massage Therapist
Hi, I'm Vanessa — a Registered Massage Therapist and Shamanic practitioner who helps people reconnect with their bodies and truth. With nearly 8 years of experience in massage therapy and 3 years in spiritual healing, I support clients through chronic pain, nervous system overwhelm, and the deeper layers of emotional and energetic healing.
I blend Visceral & Neural Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, and intuitive energy work to create a space that's both grounding and transformative. I love working with people who feel like there's more going on beneath the surface.
Three fun facts
- 1. Loves crystals
- 2. Sees dead people
- 3. Has a python named Monty!
R.H.N — Holistic Nutritionist & Life Coach
Nickie Felts
Registered Holistic Nutritionist · Founder of One Whole Life (OWL)
When Nickie's son suffered a brain injury in 2019, conventional medicine offered little relief after 13 months of searching. Finally, a Naturopathic Doctor recommended simple nutritional changes — and his recovery began. She was shocked, and saddened that it took so long to find something so accessible.
She now dedicates her work to helping others navigate similar challenges through personalized, holistic support — food, lifestyle, and mindset as restorative medicine. She is available for a free 15-minute discovery call.
Three fun facts
- 1. The grass in her backyard actually moves
- 2. Was stung by wasps 15 times one summer
- 3. Obsessed with learning about natural remedies
Reflexologist — RCRT, MARR, MRCP
Paulette Hébert
Reflexology Association of Canada · Association of Reproductive Reflexologists · Maternity Reflexology Consortium
Bonjour! I'm Paulette and I'm an advocate of holistic health. Certified by the Reflexology Association of Canada, I practice Foot and Hand Reflexology as well as Cranial-Facial Technique. I also offer Reproductive Reflexology — supporting clients from pre-conception through postpartum.
My background spans sport and event management, having lived and worked in multiple countries. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and a Master's Degree in Sport Studies from the University of Ottawa. I am also a certified Foot Reflexology Teacher and RAC-endorsed RCRT Examiner.
Free 15-Min Consult with Paulette
Osteopath — M.OMSc
Henna Sodhi
The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, Masters in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc)
Born and raised in Ottawa, Henna was drawn to the arts from an early age — acting, trauma-informed studies, and community connection. When chronic illness led her away from that life, she found her answers through osteopathy.
Over the course of treatment, her curiosity and wonder at the body's capacity to heal grew until she enrolled at The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton. She brings that same curiosity and care to every client at The Effect.
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