Holistic Psychotherapy 
                                      with 
             Svetlana Antonyshyn, R.H.I.R.     

   My Short Bio.

   In 2009, I graduated from Transformational Arts College where I studied to become a Holistic Psychotherapist. Choosing this profession is a tribute to my son Mark who tragically passed away. What emerged from the immense pain of loss is a strong desire to be of service to others and to share the many insights I have gained through the profoundness of my experience. 

   In addition, I am a passionate advocate of natural living. I believe there is no need to re-invent the wheel and that everything a human being needs already exists in nature; it is therefore unnecessary to fabricate but rather to be educated about our natural environment and the resources and remedies that can be derived from it. 

   I had a vision; why not combine my two passions – psychotherapy and the advocacy and education of organic living? In September, 2009 together with my business partner we opened the Holistic Health Clinic in Maple, Ontario. Our growing team consists of naturopaths, nutritionists, homeopaths, allergists, chiropractors, psychotherapists, acupuncturists, energy healers and massage therapists. Our mission is to provide drug-free, integrated natural health care, addressing all aspects of wellness—body, mind and spirit.  

    During the search for an educational institution, I have realized that conventional psychology does not reflect my outlook on healing. It is incomplete in its focus, being that of only one aspect of a human  being - the mind. Hence, the Transformational Arts College (TAC) felt like a good fit since its viewpoint on healing is complementary to mine.
    Since 1998 TAC has been at the leading edge of the psychotherapy development and holistic education fields.  The Psychotherapy Program that I have completed confirmed my beliefs and provided me with professional skills development in psychotherapy and psycho spiritual facilitation. The program embraces concepts from Transpersonal and Transformational Psychology. To this end, my work is based on emotional healing, experiential work, energetic therapeutic techniques, counseling skills and the spiritual side of psychotherapy.