Team
Wendy Lund, BScN, MSc in Mindfulness Studies
CEO & Founder
With more than three decades of experience as a Health Studies Professor teaching physiology, pathophysiology & pharmacology, Wendy understands the biology of stress and resiliency.
She extensively investigated the experience of trauma in first responders and has built a case for how and why compassionate-based mindfulness theory and practices can build proactive resiliency in vulnerable sectors for her MSc in Mindfulness Studies.
She has helped to pioneer curriculum for those who engage trauma in their work so that they reduce their risk of psychological injury in the line of duty.
She has shared her vision in conferences as a speaker/plenary, in many workshops and in print.
Wendy believes itā€™s about being proactive, not reactive, with our mental health.
Her vision is to help others redefine wealth in their workplace and lives.
Anders McGillis
Strategic Advisor
Anders graduated from the Ivey Business School HBA program in 2013. His expertise lies in strategy consulting across a broad set of industries. He has demonstrated skills in strategic planning and advisory, process improvement and design, complex project management and workshop design. He has worked on transforming customer experiences for national brands in both Canada and all around the world
Now, Anders is passionate about taking his consulting experience to a new challenge: improving employeesā€™ experiences and making the workforce more resilient.
A tenacious, dynamic and team-oriented leader, Anders is focused on uncovering insights that will drive meaningful impact for clients.
Sydney McGillis, MA, MPH, RN, RP (Qualifying)
Director | Clinical Counsellor +
Corporate Wellness Consultant
Wellth Management welcomes Sydney to our team in the capacity of a therapist and corporate consultant with a focus on upstream wellbeing and capacity building for individuals, teams and HR departments.
Her wellth of experience supports Wellth Managements mission statement, especially in the arena of therapy.
Sydney's ideal client (through Wellth) are those who are looking to cultivate wellbeing and with the intention of becoming their best self.
If you have any questions, please email Sydney directly: [email protected]
Alfredo Marroquin, B.A., B.Ed., O.T.C., M.Ed, RP
Mindfulness Facilitator, Family Counsellor, Narrative Exposure Therapy Practitioner & Trainer
We first began to work with Alfredo in the planning phase of delivering a holistic and comprehensive program for corporations to better understand Gender-based Violence (GBV).
It became abundantly clear just how much experience and wisdom Alfredo has to offer to the world and we could not be more thrilled to welcome him to our team at Wellth Management.
Dr. Joshua Lawrence
Noetic Wellbeing + Stewardship Advisor
Wellth Management strives to share the science behind all dimensions of being human.
For many, a barrier to feeling ones best can be linked strongly to their sense of purpose, their capacity to cultivate hope and to feel like they belong and benefit from community.
Dr. Lawrence will be supporting Wellth Management and others in curriculum development and delivery as a consultant to help foster wellbeing in these areas with others.
Dr. Joshua has an extensive background of research and study as well as presentations and awards.
One of his presentations entitled "Traumatic Grace" will be explored in an advisory role in collaboration with Wellth Management.
We are so fortunate that we have access to his wisdom and look forward to sharing his wellth of knowledge with you.
Brigitta Ziemba
Director of Woo Woo
What is very clear in the emerging evidence related to wellbeing is what has historically been called 'hippie-dippie Woo Woo'.
We could not agree more with the evidence that points to the cultivation of our spiritual and emotional income and skillful management of our spending in these areas of our lives. As a result, we KNEW we needed a Woo Woo lead, Brigitta is it!
Brigitta was once a student of Wendy's as she ventured out into becoming a 1st responder. Her years as a paramedic changed her understanding of what is right in this world, and what is missing that brings so many people to the disease-care system.
Brigitta returned to school and spent time as a practicing Naturopathic Doctor and worked around the world gaining knowledge and wisdom along the way.
Her understanding of the pathogenic model with that of naturopathic medicine is what makes Brigitta so unique!
She believes that there is a time and a place for both types of medicine.
Teresa Coulter
Embodied Wellth Leader
Teresa Coulter is a gifted, experienced and highly trained yoga & meditation teacher and artist who understands the theoretical components of all Wellth Management training.
Teresa was the ORIGINAL fan of Wendy and Wellth management after seeing Wendy speak at a conference in Alberta, Teresa kept a close eye on the unfolding of Wellth Management.
Wellth Management is privileged to have her on our team.
Teresa is the recipient of Healing through the Arts Award, TEMA public service award, Hometown Hero Award, Certificate of exemplary Recognition for Health, Safety and Wellness through Artistic Achievement, a Certified Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher, Public Speaker, and a Healing Arts practitioner, Advocate for Mental Health and Wellness. With a blend and passion for science, creativity, and somatic exploration Teresa offered and safe space to explore and re-connect to our own internal compass.
Caroline Downes
Embodied Wellth Leader
Caroline Downes is a 200 hr. Yoga Alliance Certified teacher through Awakened Spirit Yoga with a focus on embodied trauma-informed practices.
Wellth Management first became impressed with Caroline in her role as a Peer Support lead for a large fire service in Ontario.
Her presence is so grounded and transformative as is her ability to teach and impact others.
We can't wait to share her passion and presence with you and your team!
Chris Piva
Karma Breath Coach
Wellth Management is pleased to welcome Chris Piva to our team.
Chris Piva worked as a Paramedic in Ontario for 12 years, was diagnosed with PTSD in 2012, and was medically retired in 2020.
His healing journey introduced him to the transformative practices of body and breath work and has embodied the practices of both which he now shares freely with others.
As a Karmic Breath Coach Chris volunteers his experience and expertise through workshops, online courses and coaching.
In turn, Wellth Management has agreed to pay this forward by supporting charitable organizations that support 1st responders and their families.
We are deeply honoured that Chris has chosen Wellth Management to land his practice of generosity and wisdom with us.
Together, we'll be supporting individuals and organizations while supporting the 1st responder community.
