Don't Take Life Too Seriously!

Rhea Eady - Owner

Rhea grew up in an ideal country setting on an organic farm in Eastern Ontario.  This is where her foundation of health and wellness began.  Inspired by her parents dedication to their family's wellness through gardening and food, and her fathers deep connection with the earth.  

Having graduated from the Canadian College of Health Science and Technology in April of 2012, Rhea previously held registration with the Ontario College of Massage Therapists.  Her intense training with CCHST allowed her to work with a large variety of clients with an array of conditions.  Her specialized training as a Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula has provided her with vast knowledge in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  This experience is what drove her to open her own practice dedicated to families in their birthing years.  This is how the Family Wellness Centre was born.

As a result of being in private practice for close to a decade, and witnessing the voids within the current birthing environment, Rhea decided to pursue a Bachelor in Social Work.  She is currently in her 3rd year of studying. One day she hopes to work in policy where she can effectively create a better social platform for birthing families.

Within her professional career, Rhea has worked with women in both low risk and higher risk pregnancies, and understands the physical and emotional tolls it can take on the body and family.   Rhea has worked in the field of holistic health since 2002, including consumer education and product development. 

Throughout Rhea’s career she has become well known by local birthing hospitals, midwifery clinics,  and with prenatal yoga instructors. Her personal practice has always been regarded as a special place for families to come, relax and feel safe. Rhea’s passion and dedication is a warm and comforting experience for all expecting moms.

My MISSION 

• To provide all clients with accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive, and EVIDENCE based information pertaining to birth and parenting, thus enabling them to make informed decisions that work best for them and their family. 
• To cultivate an environment that contributes to overall well-being. An environment where everyone can learn, meet new friends, make life-long connections, discuss what’s on their mind, strengthen their bodies and their minds, and simply enjoy themselves.
  

VALUES and BELIEFS 
I value knowledge, wisdom, integrity, and community service
I believe:

• That almost all women have the ability to birth their babies
• That knowledge is meant to be shared
• That there is no such thing as a good or bad baby
• That talking to others can make things better
  
• That listening to others is invaluable
• That not everyone has the same belief system and different perspectives should be celebrated
• That marginalized/oppressed people do not have the same privilege as the majority, and we should work towards a better more equitable future because all children deserve a fair chance at life
• In making time for yourself

Training & Workshops

CAPPA  - Labour Doula & Childbirth Educator
Prenatal Yoga -Teacher Training
Prenatal Wisdom Birthing Series
Nutrition for Two - Conscious Woman
Induction of Birth - Conscious Woman
Advanced/Master Reiki 
Business Management - Georgian College
Massage Therapy - Canadian College of Health Science and Technology 
University of Windsor - Bachelor of Social Work - In Progress

Professional Associations

Ontario Association of Social Workers
Evidence Based Birth - Professional Member