Office Manager Brigitta Emes is the coordinator
of programs and events at the centre. She is a mother of two grown children and actively involved in areas of children's programs
in the Newmarket and Aurora area.
Children’s Music Program Coordinator
Jennifer Lumsden A.R.C.T. is a piano teacher (25 years experience) with a degree from the Royal Conservatory of Music,
Toronto. For the past 6 years, she has been teaching music to babies and their caregivers at Prenatal Plus Centre, Newmarket.
She teaches music, drama and science at the Roger White Academy, and has, for many years taught music in small groups to children
ages 2-6. She sings with the Tapestry Chamber Choir and plays percussion
Registered Massage Therapist Sarah Ebbs R.M.T. Massage
therapist at the Centre for 14 years teaching prenatal & infant massage. She maintains her own practice as well as formal
teaching to other massage therapists.
Our Lactation Consultant:
Nancy Gale a registered Practical Nurse at Southlake Regional
Health Centre in the Maternal Child Department. She has 15 years experience with Moms and Newborns. Worked in Paediatrics
Dept. for two years. Has been working in the Breastfeeding Clinic at Southlake and now on the post-partum floor. Dedicated
to helping educate woman on surviving the first few days after birth and the benefits of breastfeeding to you and your baby.
Consultant:
Meredith Deasley, B.A., R.H.N., R.N.C.P., Registered Pediatric Nutritionist, owner of The Resourceful Mother since 2002, and
teacher of pediatric nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She can be reached at www.theresourcefulmother.com
Wee
Hands Instructor:
Jeannette Zaitchik is a graduate of Seneca College of Applied
Arts and Technology and has over 10 years experience working with children of various ages. She has organized and instructed
both independent and adult participated programs at public community centres and private organizations. Among them are various
summer day camps and extra-curricular programming at many elementary schools. Jeannette is also a certified leisure buddy
for children with special needs appropriate for a community centre setting.
Emilie of Yoga Flow & Fitness have been practicing yoga for 9 years.
I began when I was 16 years old and found that it assisted me a great deal during my high school years. This is why I enjoy
teaching yoga to not just adults but children and teenagers. Providing them with the tools of yoga and introducing them
to meditation. I love working with kids and like to provide them with a fun and educating yoga atmosphere."
Emilie is also a Certified Doula and teaches yoga to expecting moms
and after delivery with moms and there new babies. Introducing yoga early on starting in the womb, is such an amazing opportunity to
have more ease in labour and happier and healthier children as they grow.
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Certified Reiki Practitoner
- Certified
Hot Stone Massage Practitioner
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200hr Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher
