Danielle grew up in wintry and friendly Winnipeg, MB, after which she headed west to complete her physiotherapy degree in 1993 in Edmonton, AB. Upon completion of her degree, she headed further west and has called Victoria, BC her home since then.
Her physiotherapy practice has been in the area of orthopedics (care of the musculoskeletal system) and has evolved with a focus in the area of chronic illness and mental health. She has pursued additional trainings to better support clients, which led her to begin her Somatic Experiencing training in 2016. Little did she know how much SE care she needed herself and how much it would improve her own physical health and mental well-being!
The SE training now informs Danielle’s physiotherapy practice as well as her volunteer work as a counsellor with the Citizens Counselling Centre of Victoria.
She looks forward to supporting students as an assistant in the upcoming Vancouver training and truly considers it an honor and gift to be a part of their learning process.