“Tawaw”

MY HISTORY, EDUCATION + TRAINING

QUALIFICATIONS

I hold a Certificate in Science in Health and Fitness, a B.Sc. (Kinesiology- with a focus in ergonomics). As a lifelong learner, I have also taken dozens of movement related courses. These include training in core, balance, dry land sport, injury rehabilitation, healthy heart (cardiac), aging populations, and Pilates (mat and equipment).

Most recently, I gained a MEd (Counselling), an advanced diploma in addictions, and courses related to somatic therapies, trauma and even more recently, EMDR (Eye Motor Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Ego State Therapy. 

In addition, I have training in soft touch and no-touch somatic therapies.  These included Craniosacral, energy therapies such as Healing Touch and Reiki along with expressive therapies related to healing emotional injuries.

CAREER HISTORY

I earned a certificate in Paramedicine, which resulted in a 35 year career as a paramedic.

I began my career and life as a young adult with a passion for plant medicine and later, for essential oils. These passions continue to fuel my learning and my practice every day and I am grateful to live so close to nature, where I am able to discover and choose many healing plants from my own backyard during my regular nature walks.

PHILOSOPHY

“I consider all persons to hold inherent wisdom and resilience to face the many challenges that occur in our lives.  I feel privileged when a client chooses my services to help them access a little more energy, hold hope or offer choices to enhance their strengths.”

Judy Letendre
MEd (Counselling), BSc (Kinesiology)
judy@westkettlewellness.com | 250-449-1849

“Tawaw” means “Come in, you are welcome” in Cree.

My heritage is Cree Metis from my father’s side and Swedish on my mother’s side. I am honoured to recognize my heritage while providing healing and restorative services to my clients on these Okanagan Nation lands.