Circle of Light Wellness Centre was founded with the purpose to support everyone, as they need it, on their journey. We offer a whole approach to Healing and believe that all aspects of Self ~ Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual ~ require balance in order to live a healthy, vibrant, joyful, existence.
Our goal is to empower you, through education and through support so that you can ultimately find balance and live the joyful life you have always imagined for yourself.
Our Joy Is In Helping You Find Your Joy.
Meet Our Staff
Kerri Fargo B.A. RT-CRA Registered Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive/Medium, Holistic Healer, Professional Channel
Kerri is a Registered Reiki Master Teacher in Usui, Gendai, Komyo, Kundalini, Karuna and Lightarian Reiki. She is also a certified Holistic Healer, Intuitive and Medium. She created Circle of Light out of a sincere desire to help bring peace, healing, information and education to people wishing to bring balance, renewed health and wellbeing into their lives.
She believes in continued learning and evolution and is currently completing her training as a Medical Intuitive. She is also trained in: Axiatonal Re-Alignment, Channelling, Psych-K, Tarot, Tibetan Yoga, Akashic Records, Ear Candling, Shamanic Healing, Soul Retrieval, Environment Healing/Clearing, Metamorphic Technique, Homeopathic Flower Remedies, and Crystal Healing. She uses her education and experience along with her abilities of clairaudience, clairsentience and clairvoyance to provide a unique intuitive healing session that is catered to meet the needs of the individual.
By working at uniting all aspects of self, she facilitates a ‘whole’ approach to healing. She easily shares with others how to utilize their body’s own natural ability to heal as her wish is for everyone to experience the self empowering benefits of transforming ill health or suffering into a healthy, joyful, fulfilling way of being.
Kerri is a Registered Reiki Master Teacher with the Canadian Reiki Association. Learn more about Kerri at: www.kerrifargo.com
Kim Keresturi, B.A. RMT
Kim has been a registered Massage therapist since 1990 and loves to introduce people to this wonderful therapy. She has taken many courses in massage and bodywark and continues to hone and update her skills so as to offer the best massage to her clients.
Currently she offers therapeutic and relaxation massages which may draw on her knowledge of Lomi massage, direct fascial technique, connective tissue massage, reflexology, Reiki, and Esalen deep tissue massage. Hot Stone massage is an all-around favorite therapy which she encourages everyone to try! (see services for further descriptions of the types of massage she offers.) Refraining from imposing her own agenda, Kim strives to approach her clients as individuals and places high value on nurturing and healing touch. She brings an intuitive and focussed awareness to her work.
Norm Hatch R.M.T., CAT(C), B.Sc. Kin., Registered Massage Therapist, Athletic Therapist, Osteopathy(Current Study)
Norm Hatch is a Registered Massage Therapist who uses Osteopathic techniques in his sessions to provide a more balanced healing. He has been practicing Athletic Therapy since 2005, having graduated from Sheridan College with a diploma in Sports Injury Management. Norm also has obtained his honours bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. Norm is currently in his fourth year of study at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto. As a philosophy, the practice of Osteopathy demands the body be addressed as an integrated unit, and respect be given to all of the components of the patient: Body, Mind, and Spirit. He believes that education is a life long journey, whether it be in the classroom, or in the clinic, learning from each of his patients. Don’t be fooled by the title of Athletic Therapist. You don’t have to be an athlete, or suffer an athletic injury in order to attain the benefits of Athletic Therapy and Osteopathy. Norm enjoys working with individuals of any age, injury or problem.
Alison Danby, Naturopathic Doctor
Alison is grounded in the belief that the key to effective health is to improve and restore the balance between the body’s structural, psychological and biochemical systems while allowing its innate healing ability to excel. She understands the importance of incorporating your lifestyle into the practice of medicine, treating the individual and the root cause of the dis-ease, not just the symptoms. Alison offers a rare blend of clinical skills as well as academic and operational strengths that make her as much an excellent health educator as an accomplished Naturopathic Doctor.
Alison uses a wide variety of naturopathic modalities with a passion for botanical (herbal) medicine, nutritional education and lifestyle management. She is skilled in acupuncture from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective as well as a sports medicine approach for musculoskeletal injury. She views health care as an equal partnership, working as a team with each individual to achieve their optimal potential. Her philosophy is “Enhance your life through education and empowerment.”
Alison graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto after completing her BSc Honours with a major in Human Kinetics and Sports Injury Management at the University of Guelph. Further studies led Alison to obtain her B.Ed in secondary mathematics and health education at the University of Exeter, UK, as well as complete specialized training in Applied Functional Medicine at the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Alison has worked with several professional and high caliber athletes and teams assisting in injury prevention, rehabilitation and nutritional/supplementation advice. Enhancing their performance and reducing recovery time.
She is a strong accomplished speaker in the both the professional and public setting and has frequently lectured on various health topics. Community involvement is an extremely important aspect of Alison’s life. She is looking forward to getting to know Waterdown and the surrounding area and hosting educational seminars along with participating in community events! In her spare time Alison strives to maintain balance by enjoying the outdoors whether it’s hiking, reading or just spending time with her family and friends. Learn more about Alison at: www.alisondanby.com
Steve Gate D.C. Chiropractor
Education:
• 1994 B.Sc. (Hons) Life Sciences, Queen's University
• 2000 Doctor of Chiropractic Cum Laude, National University of Health Sciences.
• 2000-2004 Working in Multi-Disiplinary Practice in Lombard, Illinois
• 2004-2007 Worked in private practice in Ontario
I have been in practice for 7 years and am happy to once again be in a clinic which offers multiple disciplines to its patients.
Combining treatment with these other practitioners allows us to achieve the ultimate goal of correcting problems and ensuring
long-term health and wellness. As a Chiropractor I believe in treating every patient as an individual, with customized care that
encompasses the entire body, with emphasis on promotion of whole body health and prevention of recurring problems. In that regard
the active participation of the patient in their own care is very important, with the use of specific stretching and strengthening
programs to ensure that the body remains healthy and pain free.
Sherry Braine - B.A., IET Master Instructor/Practitioner, Spiritual Life Coach, Intuitive/Medium
Sherry is an Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) ® Master/Instructor and Spiritual Life Coach. Her training as a Professional Life Coach (with Empower International) very quickly began to evolve to a Spiritual Life Coach as the Angelic Realm strongly guided her intuitive gifts. Sherry’s passion to connect people with their highest self/spirit and their own Divine guidance is supported by her Divine team as well as her work as a Facilitator for The Virtues Project™. Sherry employs the strategies and philosophy to help people “to remember who they really are and to live by their highest values.” * As a seeker of truth and wisdom, Sherry continues to explore Angelology** and how we can lift our own vibration to bring Divine light within .
Sherry's services are: IET treatments, classes and workshops, Angel Card Readings, Intuitive/Medium Guidance, Spiritual Life Coaching/ LYV (lift your vibration) Coaching, Reiki, Environment Healing/Clearing and Facilitation of The Virtues Project™.
* Linda Kavelin-Popov ‘The Family Virtues Guide’ ™.
**Angelology is the study of Angels it comes' from the Greek word 'Angelos' meaning 'messenger' and 'logos' meaning 'word'; the word of Angels or the study of Angels.
Linda Brunton RT-CRA Reiki Master
Linda is a Registered Reiki Master Teacher and is a graduate of the “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction” program and is a certified in Ear Cone-Candling Practitioner.
Her experience includes a past contract at a healthcare facility for their workplace wellness program, where she was responsible for implementing the new Reiki wellness program by visiting the units and giving Reiki treatments to the staff.
She received overwhelming positive comments from the staff, some of who expressed:
“I found the session very relaxing and calming to the spirit. I have less stress and pain relief in my shoulders! Wonderful!”
“A valuable relaxation technique – very peaceful and tension relieving. Look forward to my next session.”
“After the session, I felt cocooned and protected. Thank you.”
Linda is a gentle and caring healer. She creates a safe loving environment for her clients which is essential when someone is making changes to transform and heal. She is a wonderful listener and her authentic approach is a welcome treat in today’s busy world.
Kathrine Lemmon, IET Master Instructor/Practitoner, Reiki Master
Kathrine is an energy worker who practices Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)®, Reiki and Axiatonal Realignment. She has attained her Master level in IET®, Usui and Karuna Reiki and her second level in Terra Mai Reiki. She has also taken training in coaching and facilitation and has obtained certification in both conflict management and dispute resolution.
Kathrine enjoys connecting with her clients on an energetic and personal level to assist with relaxation, healing and overall well-being. She brings a deep spiritual sense to her practice derived from her own journey and self-study in the area of spirituality and spiritual development.
With an extensive background at senior levels in the business world, Kathrine fully appreciates the stresses of today’s working environment and the importance of balancing practical, worldly pursuits with periods of calm introspection, self-discovery, self-care and spiritual connection. It is her heart-felt desire to assist her clients with that balance through energy therapy.
Vanessa Pazzi, Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master
For close to 10 years Vanessa worked as a Social Worker for various non-profit agencies. The heavy work load and high stress level associated with her work lead her to discovering the wonderful benefits of Reiki. With her strong desire to help people and her passion for holistic therapies, Vanessa left her position as a Social Worker to pursue her career as a Wellness Practitioner. Vanessa is a Certified Reflexologist with the Ontario College of Reflexology and a Certified Reiki Master. She also organizes an event called Yoga Madness in benefit of The Cancer Assistance Program. Vanessa has a vibrant and energetic personality. She believes in the importance of work/life balance and she is excited to share the benefits of Reflexology and Reiki with her clients.
Leanna Tolomeo, B.A.Hon, B.Ed., CYT, Intuitive Counselor, Akashic Record Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner.
Sheila McNally, CHRP, RT-CRA, Reiki Master
Sheila is a Registered Reiki Master Teacher in Usui Reiki, a certified Ear Cone Candling Practitoner, and Certified Holistic Healer. Her abilities also include Therapeutic Touch and Channeling. She is also an experienced Human Resources Professional. .
When balancing the energy field, Sheila's unique intuitive approach incorporates Reiki and Energy Work with her gentle guidance to create a nurturing healing environment. This process enhances the flow of healing and vitality throughout the the body, resulting in a system that is then better able to heal itself. A session with Sheila, leaves you feeling, peaceful, relaxed, grounded, and de-stressed, with a welcome peace in body, mind, emotions and spirit.
"I often use these modalities to treat aches and pains and to even clear emotional blocks, with improvements noticable in minutes. It is a quick and easy way to rejuvenate the mind and the body."
Sheila's gifted insight and intuition has a way of getting to the 'root' of a problem, or imbalance. She provides clear guidance in combination with her ability to channel energy that provides a session that is sure to create positive change in your life.
Dorota Chrzaszcz, Indian Head Massage Practitioner, Rejuvenating Face Massage Practitioner, and Reiki Master.
Dorota’s introduction to Reiki was a first step towards seekinga balanced life. By the time she completed the Reiki Master level, Dorota realized her life was changing in many ways. In gratitude she now offers Reiki to less fortunate women by volunteering at the Good Shepherd in Hamilton.
After becoming a practitioner in relaxation therapies such as Indian Head Massage and Rejuvenating Face Massage, shebegan helping others bring balance to their lives. By bringing healing touch she is able to help her clients achieve deep relaxation and look and feel younger. Dorota finds working with her clients very rewarding.
Mara holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Western Ontario as well as numerous certifications in leadership and interpersonal related skills programs. Mara has led various workshops on problem solving, decision making, change management, coaching and counseling. She is certified in critical incident and trauma, and has a Level 2 Reiki certification.
Tara Haugen RN, Registered Nurse, Reiki Practioner
Tara has been nursing for over 24 years and is very happy to have discovered reiki in recent years . She was guided to reiki by her intuition and desire to help people on their personal journey of health and wellbeing. She enjoys sharing the gift of reiki with her clients both in and outside of the hospital setting. She is a gifted healer and intuitive and her deep caring for others comes through in her healing sessions and in her everyday interactions with people.
Tara is a certified Reiki Master and a certified member of the Canadian Reiki Association. Tara is also a certified Axiatonal Re-Alignment Therapy Practitioner. Tara is our 'Centre Angel' who organizes our Reiki For Cancer Patients Program and makes it possible.
