I was a participant in The Clearing's 28-day program after watching the transformative process of a…read moreclose family member graduate from the same program. Having gone through a tough season of change in my own life, and a lifelong struggle with mental health, the healing and the tools that accompanied the program were invaluable. With the help of The Clearing's incredibly compassionate and wise counselors and staff, I was able to work down to the core of my upsets and begin healing in a way that I can only explain as powerful and life-altering. The attention to detail on the estate's property allowed for a peaceful, safe and comfortable space to learn and grow, without distraction from the important work at hand. I will forever hold The Clearing and Friday Harbor as a place of transformative love and growth-a place where I was able to start my life as a better, stronger, more authentic version of me. As a real-life success story, as well as a loved-one to multiple graduates of the program, witnessing the life-altering effects peripherally, I will continue to send anyone, whether they're managing substance abuse, depression, anxiety or simply a desire for a more rich, full, beautiful life, to this program.

This place is truly amazing. It's a tough program, tough to be accepted, and tough to finish. But…read morethose who do are transformed. People come in broken and are welcomed with love, compassion, and support in a magical safe environment. No guilt or shame here. Just "let's get on with the work to get folks' lives back." There are 2 big differences with The Clearing: (1) They focus on underlying core issues causing the addictive behavior, not the substance itself; and (2) It is a cohort based group vs. rolling admission. Cohort means you start and finish with the same group of about 9-10 people. No interruptions of people coming in and leaving each day. Everybody goes through together and you come out with tight bonds you can't imagine. If you commit, you'll see incredibly changes in your life. It all starts with commitment. Are you ready?

Compassionate, thorough, professional and exceptional counselling that targets root issues…read moreeffectively.

The experience that I had was absolutely fantastic. I felt free and able to reconnect with myself…read moreagain. I certainly recommend VitalCore for the type of rapport developed in our interactions. The therapist had very special skills that put me at ease during the whole process. I am very happy. Thank you.

Sally Anne Haug of Mental Blocks has given me hope and freedom from life's trauma that has been…read moredifficult to process. emdr work with her renewed my faith in my health and wellness and a future I want to be in. whew. its been four sessions and im thankful to have a professional aiding me in this challenging process. Encourages my decision making, independence and self confidence, is personable yet professional and goes at the pace I need unoess Im deliberately trying to avoid the work I came there for. every penny has been worth it. I've had four sessions and can recolmmend her to all ages and stages of humans focussed on leaving the past in the past so they are now To enjoy the present. :)

I feel lucky to have discovered hypnotherapy, and to have found a practitioner as skilled as Eshu…read more Check out the Monarch Trancework website to see what he's about (his blog is also worth a deep dive if you're into topics like Zen, animism & psychedelic ceremony).

I have had a few sessions with Eshu, and am excited to continue this process with such a…read moresupportive, mindful and intuitive teacher and hypnotherapist. I have spent much time with psychologists, counselors and various modes of therapy and can authentically say that one session with Eshu was worth about 10 sessions of psychotherapy. I, at times experience debilitating depression and for the first time in a long time I was able to wake up excited again to see what the day would hold while looking at patterns that need to be honored and released. I look forward to doing more interpersonal healing and growth with the professional guidance of Eshu. ~Johanna W

I had never been to a Naturopath before, but was having recurring sinus infections and was…read morefrustrated at always being on antibiotics. I found Dr. Komonski through Yelp, and honestly, before my first appointment, was a tiny bit skeptical. Anita is approachable and a great listener. After my first visit I felt confident I was in good hands. Now after a few weeks, I feel healthier than I've been in months. My energy is great, no sinus pressure and have eliminated coffee and yet don't feel tired and sluggish. My wife starts to see her next week, after seeing how good I feel and the weight I've lost by eating so much healthier. I am entirely impressed and thankful. I recommend Anita Komonski highly.

Back home, the holistic health clinic that I go to is run by the same family that treated my father…read moreand my grandfather; my absolute confidence and trust in them made choosing a new naturopath very difficult. After scouring different ND's bios online, I settled on Dr Komonski. I had my first appointment yesterday, and I'm already looking forward to a long-term interaction with her. She was friendly, listened attentively and was a real fountain of interesting (and useful!) information regarding my health issues. I left there with a concrete idea of the next steps required of me, as well as some extra recommendations. Feeling supported and well-directed has eliminated much of the stress related to my health, even before any of the steps have been taken! As an added bonus, she's a clinical hypnotherapist. I've been curious about that branch of healing for a long time, and had never found anyone that I felt comfortable trying it with; now I can't wait to book my first hypnotherapy appointment with Anita. Off to a very strong start :) I've already recommended her to my best friend, and I will continue to do so to anyone I meet who's looking for a great ND.

I worked with Arne over the past two years. His area focus in our sessions was a combination of…read morepersonal therapy in conjunction with hypnotherapy that I found to be really helpful together. Arne is a gentle soul and an excellent teacher and I highly recommend him. His prices are reasonable, he's local here in Victoria, BC.

I've been fortunate to receive coaching on preparing healthy meals (in person) and meditation and…read moremindfulness (via phone and internet). In all cases, Stephanie has been kind, patient, and quite expert in her work. With breathing exercises, calming my mental 'busy-ness', and guidance on what Mindfulness is all about, I find myself better able to deal with conflict, stress (work, driving) and the crises that seem to arrive with extended family. I strongly recommend you visit Move into Mindfulness' Facebook page, and send Stephanie a note. By following this group, I receive regular updates, suggestions for meals and even - vacation planning! This last one was unexpected, and very welcome. If you'd like to learn more about Mindfulness, Healthy Living and Qi Gong, check out what she has to offer. You won't be disappointed!