OUR TEAM
Michelle Good (B.A., M.A., R.C.C.) Owner/operator of Blossom place
Michelle Good (B.A., M.A., R.C.C.) Owner/operator of Blossom place
Michelle Good (B.A., M.A., R.C.C.) Owner/operator of Blossom place
Michelle graduated from Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology. She received a Masters in Counselling Psychology degree from City University of Seattle. Michelle is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the AssociationCanadian Counsel
Michelle graduated from Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology. She received a Masters in Counselling Psychology degree from City University of Seattle. Michelle is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the AssociationCanadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Associaction (CCPA). In addition, She worked as a Mental Health worker affiliated with Vancouver Island Mental Health (VIMH) and Forward House Non-Profit Association from September 2002 until April 2013. During her time at Forward House, she specialized in adult mental illness and taught at various Vancouver Island Universities and Colleges as a special presenter on issues around mental health difficulties especially, stigma.
Founder of Blossom PLACE, e.D EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michelle Good (B.A., M.A., R.C.C.) Owner/operator of Blossom place
Michelle Good (B.A., M.A., R.C.C.) Owner/operator of Blossom place
Deanna founded Blossom Place in 2019 because she understood there was a major lack of resources on Vancouver Island for those who wanted to break the chain from the world of an eating disorder. Being in recovery herself, she sympathized with the lack of resources available and wanted to make a change. Deanna began her vision to provide a
Deanna founded Blossom Place in 2019 because she understood there was a major lack of resources on Vancouver Island for those who wanted to break the chain from the world of an eating disorder. Being in recovery herself, she sympathized with the lack of resources available and wanted to make a change. Deanna began her vision to provide a healing and safe environment for those ready to take on the challenges of recovery. Deanna focuses on the areas of Body Image and Intuitive eating, she is determined to help women break the societal messages that keep women in the everlasting struggle with their bodies. Deanna is a Certified Body Positive facilitator for Treatment Centres, Certified Intuitive Eating Coach, and Certified Intuitive Eating Pros Skills Training. She is trained by NEDA in The Body Project, Trained by Ophelias Place- The Every Body Is Beautiful Project, Trained by Be Nourished Training Institute and
Trained by Opal Food + Body wisdom- HAES and Big Hearted embodiment.
Registered holistic nutritionist
Michelle Good (B.A., M.A., R.C.C.) Owner/operator of Blossom place
Behavioural interventionist- bLOSSOM plACE hOUSE MANAGER
Tahnee is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with 8 years of experience, including several years working with clients with eating disorders. Tahnee works with the clients of Blossom Place as a group, teaching the fundamentals of nutrition, meal planning, basic food preparation skills, and food safety. She also works one-on-one with client
Tahnee is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with 8 years of experience, including several years working with clients with eating disorders. Tahnee works with the clients of Blossom Place as a group, teaching the fundamentals of nutrition, meal planning, basic food preparation skills, and food safety. She also works one-on-one with clients, helping them learn how to eat for their individual needs. Tahnee is passionate about nutrition and strives to help clients build a positive relationship with eating, and find the joy and pleasure in food.
Behavioural interventionist- bLOSSOM plACE hOUSE MANAGER
Michelle Good (B.A., M.A., R.C.C.) Owner/operator of Blossom place
Behavioural interventionist- bLOSSOM plACE hOUSE MANAGER
Aleigha Oberle is a Behavioural Interventionist from Vernon BC. Aleigha has experience working with those with a wide range of challenging behaviours and support needs. Aleigha has her own experience with recovering from an eating disorder that took over the majority of her childhood and teen years, Aleigha has been in recovery from her e
Aleigha Oberle is a Behavioural Interventionist from Vernon BC. Aleigha has experience working with those with a wide range of challenging behaviours and support needs. Aleigha has her own experience with recovering from an eating disorder that took over the majority of her childhood and teen years, Aleigha has been in recovery from her eating disorder for 3.5 years and lives aligned with the HAES training.
Aleigha is certified in SIVA, FOIPPA Foundations, Food Safety, Overdose Training, First Aid and CPR/AED Level C. Aleigha takes on a holistic approach to creating strong therapeutic relationships and safety with the clients she works with. Aleigha worked as a Behavioural Interventionist working with Children and Youth in Care and feels deeply honoured to support those she works with as they walk through some of the most challenging times in their life.
Our Team
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR (EATING DISORDER SPECIALIST)
Lauren earned a Master’s in Counselling from City University of Seattle and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). During her internship with The Looking Glass Foundation, Lauren gained invaluable experience providing one-on-one support to individuals affected by eating disorders through their Bridge the Gap program. This meaningful learning experience deepened her understanding of therapeutic support for eating disorders and body image issues, equipping her with essential skills to assist clients on their healing journeys.
Lauren is passionate about body image and is dedicated to helping women access greater body acceptance and self-love. Our work together will be collaborative and tailored to meet you where you are, allowing you to move forward at your own pace. I work with clients navigating challenges related to body image and disordered eating, as well as those seeking support for life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, identity, and self-esteem.
My practice focuses on identifying limiting beliefs, fostering self-compassion, and cultivating new ways of being. I take an integrative therapeutic approach that welcomes all parts of you into the healing process. My holistic method emphasizes the connection between mind, body, emotion, and spirit, while also considering the social, cultural, and familial influences that shape your unique story.
Lauren Riley Counselling
Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC: 23658
250-812-1208