Our Team
Nadine Hutchison - Murray, MA, RCT
Nadine is a Registered Counselling Therapist, with the NSCCT. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies with a minor in psychology from Cape Breton University, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. Nadine holds formal training in Critical Incident Debriefing, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). In addition to formal trainings, she pulls techniques from Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness.
Nadine carries over 20 years of experience working within the medical and mental health field. Prior to being a therapist, Nadine spent 10 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Nadine draws from a trauma informed lens, while practicing from a client centred approach. Nadine has experience in providing therapy for those who have been impacted by trauma. Nadine works collaboratively with her clients, working together towards fostering hope, healing and resilience.
Nadine’s professional and personal experience working with multiple facets of trauma has allowed her to connect with clients through empathy and understanding. Nadine offers a safe, calm and confidential space for clients to work towards healing at their own pace.
Amanda Blackwood, RMT
Amanda Blackwood is a Registered Massage Therapist dedicated to providing personalized, therapeutic care in a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment.
Amanda believes massage therapy should be tailored to each individual—whether they are seeking relief from pain and tension, support through different stages of life, or simply an opportunity to slow down, relax, and recharge.
Amanda is trained in a variety of approaches, including therapeutic and relaxation massage, deep tissue techniques, cupping therapy, TMJ-focused treatment, prenatal massage, and oncology massage. Amanda has completed specialized training in oncology massage, allowing her to safely adapt treatments for individuals who are currently undergoing cancer treatment, have completed treatment, or are living with cancer.
With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Amanda strives to create a space where every client feels comfortable, heard, respected, and cared for. Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to the individual, their needs, and their goals.
Paige Jamieson, MA, RCT
Paige works from a person-centered, trauma informed framework. She believes each person is individual and unique, and their treatment plan should be tailored to them. She works with her clients to understand their symptoms, and what is best for them. Paige believes therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach. She prides herself in getting to know and understand her clients, while working with them to create a treatment plan and approach that works best for them.
Paige has a background in working with first responders and veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD. Paige specializes in trauma work, and helping her clients heal from their trauma. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) modalities for trauma processing, and Critical Incident Debriefs for traumatic events. She pulls from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic frameworks of understanding and coping with trauma symptoms.
Paige holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in psychology, from Cape Breton University. She completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She is registered and licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT).
