Ingersoll Wellness Hub

06/13/2026

Hate has been a little too loud in our community lately, and frankly? We’re over it.

After the homophobic property destruction impacting Gunn’s Hill Cheese, alongside other anti-q***r incidents in the area, it feels important to say this clearly:

Q***r people belong here.
Q***r-owned businesses belong here.
Q***r-allied businesses belong here.
Pride flags belong here.
Love belongs here.

And if a few sad little gremlins with big feelings and poor coping skills think vandalism is going to make this community less q***r, less loving, or less fabulous… bless their hearts. That is not how glitter works.

So here’s the call: show up.

Buy the cheese. Visit the businesses. Share the posts. Leave the kind reviews. Fly the flags. Tip well. Speak up. Make it wildly, inconveniently, unmistakably clear that hate does not get the final word here.

And while we’re at it: shout out your favourite q***r-owned and q***r-allied local businesses in the comments. Tag them. Hype them up. Tell people why you love them. Let’s turn this comment section into a little rainbow directory of places worth supporting.

At Ingersoll Wellness Hub, we are proud to be a q***r-allied business, and we stand firmly with Gunn’s Hill Cheese, with our 2SLGBTQIA+ neighbours, and with every person who deserves to feel safe, seen, celebrated, and at home in this community.

Let’s love so loudly that hate can’t even hear itself think.

And seriously: buy the cheese. Bigots hate joy, community, and probably an excellent aged cheddar.

06/11/2026

A Therapist Who Gets Small-Town Life, Big Feelings, and Starting Where You Are

Kristy is one of those people who makes therapy feel a little less intimidating.

She brings nearly a decade of experience supporting youth, families, and adults through some of life’s more complicated seasons — but what clients often appreciate most is her approachable, grounded presence. She is warm without being fluffy, practical without being cold, and genuinely committed to helping people feel safe, heard, and understood.

Kristy has deep rural roots and understands the unique realities of living, working, parenting, and seeking support in a small-town community. She knows that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable — especially when you are wondering, “Will this person actually get me?”

And yes, therapy is absolutely allowed to include moments of, “LOL, yes, I am currently a dumpster fire, thank you for noticing.” With Kristy, you do not need to arrive polished, perfectly insightful, or already knowing what to say. You just need to show up as you are.

With Kristy, the goal is simple: to create a space where you can exhale, be yourself, and feel supported as you sort through what has been feeling heavy.

She supports individuals, parents, teens, couples, and LGBTQIA2S+ clients with warmth, humour, compassion, and zero judgment.

Outside of the therapy room, Kristy is an avid baseball fan — Go Jays Go! — a book lover, and someone who appreciates a good movie with popcorn in hand. And much like baseball, therapy is not about hitting a home run every time. Sometimes it is about getting back up to bat, finding your footing, and having someone steady in your corner while you figure out the next play.

Kristy brings that same baseball-fan-level commitment into the therapy room, too. She will root for you hard — through the wins, the slumps, the awkward middle innings, and the moments where you are not totally sure what the next play should be.

If you are looking for a therapist who feels real, relatable, and easy to connect with, Kristy may be a great fit.

Evening appointments are available. Reach out today to book with Kristy.
[email protected]
226-666-0083

06/04/2026

We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Cindy and her beautiful family (joined by a few other therapist guests throughout the day!) representing The Hub at Oxford County Pride’s family day event for the third year running!

We are a proud participant in the Family Day event year after year because we believe it’s important to support LGBTQIA2S+ folxs and families of all configurations and ages! Inclusion and empathy learning starts at a young age; participating in local Pride initiatives (even if you don’t self-identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community) helps your children to respect, protect, and love every valued member of our community at an early age.

We are all human first, and we all deserve safety and equal opportunities in this beautiful community ❤️❤️

While you visit us, why not ask Cindy about brainspotting, PMDD, or neurodivergence?! Rumour has it, she is obsessed with providing education, and loves to talk about her areas of clinical focus!

🌈✨ My kids and I are so excited to be representing Ingersoll Wellness Hub at Pride this year! 🏳️‍🌈💜

Celebrating love, inclusion, community, and a space where everyone belongs. 🫶🌈
Come say hi, connect with us, and celebrate Pride together! ✨

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06/04/2026

Facts about Narcissistic Abuse 💔

Narcissistic abuse can happen in many types of relationships — including a parent, partner, boss, friend, or other authority figure.

It is often subtle, chronic, and emotionally confusing. It may include:
• Gaslighting that makes you doubt your reality
• Cycles of idealization, devaluation, and discard
• Emotional invalidation, control, or manipulation
• Feeling “not enough” no matter what you do
• Walking on eggshells to avoid conflict

Over time, this can deeply impact self-esteem, nervous system regulation, and emotional safety.

Healing is possible 🌿
Approaches like Brainspotting can support trauma processing by helping the brain and body access and release stored emotional pain, especially when words aren’t enough.

You deserve clarity, safety, and reconnection to yourself 💛

06/02/2026

🌿 Registration for Room to Bloom is closing soon! 🌿

In just a couple of weeks, a small group of us will gather each Thursday evening in a greenhouse surrounded by flowers, fresh air, and the gentle reminder that growth rarely happens all at once.

Room to Bloom is not your typical therapy group.

Over 10 weeks, we'll explore mental wellness, mindfulness, healthy relationships, self-compassion, and resilience through a blend of psychotherapy, nature, creativity, and community. Each week includes therapeutic discussion and activities, time spent outdoors, and the opportunity to create and take home your own floral arrangement.

If you've been feeling disconnected, burned out, stuck in survival mode, or simply craving more beauty, meaning, and connection in your life, this group was designed with you in mind.

🌸 Group begins June 18
🌸 Thursdays, 5:00–7:00 PM
🌸 Outdoor greenhouse setting near Ingersoll
🌸 Facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist Melanie Rodrigues

Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the group intimate and meaningful, and registration will be closing shortly.

Sometimes healing looks less like "fixing yourself" and more like planting yourself somewhere you can grow.

If you've been thinking about joining, now is the time.

📩 Message us or visit www.ingersollwellness.ca/bloom for details and registration.

05/15/2026

Amanda and Miss Jane are delighted to represent the Ingersoll Wellness Hub’s youth services at the grand opening celebration for Turtle Island!

05/07/2026

Gardening is wonderful for your mental health! Our friends over at Thistle Croft Flowers have created a “bloom box” - everything you need for a fabulous cut flower garden in one flat!

This is a great no-guessing way to get started with an amazing new hobby :)

Makes an Amazing Mother’s Day gift! The gift that gives blooms into the fall! ❤️

04/29/2026

SPOTTED!!

While prepping some garden beds for the Room To Bloom seedlings this afternoon, Melanie spotted her beloved perennial garden helper - GERALD!

If you have no idea what this post meant - you may not be up to date on the latest and greatest in flower-farming therapy. Check out this upcoming group in Ingersoll!

https://www.ingersollwellness.ca/bloom

04/21/2026

A teen therapists' perspective.

Our teens aren’t trying to shut us out — they’re trying to figure out who they are.

It can feel like they’re pulling away, needing more space, wanting more independence… and that’s hard as a parent. But the truth is, they don’t need us less during these years — they need us differently.

They still look to us for guidance, support, and stability — just not in the same ways as when they were little.

What keeps the door open isn’t more rules or tighter control… it’s connection.

Listening without jumping in.
Showing up without pushing.
Being a safe place instead of a constant authority.

Independence doesn’t mean disconnection.
If we lead with connection, they’re far more likely to keep letting us in. 💛

Amanda McCooeye, RSW [email protected]
Miss Jane, RP [email protected]

03/26/2026

So many of the women I work with are experiencing very real perimenopausal symptoms, yet are still searching for clear answers and support.

Perimenopause can be complex. Symptoms don’t always follow a predictable pattern, and hormonal shifts can begin years before menopause...impacting mood, sleep, anxiety, focus, and overall well-being.

It’s not uncommon for these experiences to be misunderstood or attributed to other factors, which can leave many women feeling confused or discouraged.

This is why continued research, education, and open conversations between women and their healthcare providers are so important.

This work matters. 🤍
Education matters. 📚
Being heard matters. 🫶

If you’ve been feeling “off,” you’re not alone, and your experience is valid. 🌿