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Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW

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Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW

Michelle Massunken is a Registered Social Worker and Clinic Director at MindSpa Mental Health Centre. She is also the co host of The MindSpa Podcast.

Her work focuses on trauma, anxiety, and sleep, with care grounded in safety, clarity, and compassion.

02/27/2026

Black History Month offers space to reflect on leadership, representation, and community.

In mental health care, visibility can influence how safety is experienced. When individuals see themselves reflected in positions of care and leadership, trust can deepen.

Grateful to Leading Ladies Canada for creating space to honour and uplift Black excellence in Ottawa.

Community strengthens resilience.
Leadership strengthens safety.

Happy Black History Month.

02/23/2026

I didn’t plan to work in mental health.

My brother started his undergrad in social work, and like many little sisters, I followed. I knew I wanted to be a social worker , I just didn’t yet know in what capacity.

It wasn’t until my master’s program, during a group therapy class, that something shifted. Listening to my professor speak about her work in a hospital setting — and seeing a Black woman practicing in clinical mental health, expanded what felt possible for me.

Mental health wasn’t originally part of my career plan. But exposure matters. Representation matters.

From there, I leaned into the clinical stream, wanting to better understand emotions, attachment, and how our inner experiences shape our relationships.

The path wasn’t linear. But I’m grateful it unfolded the way it did.

This reflection comes from our first episode of The MindSpa Podcast.

02/14/2026

Feeling stuck in life is often connected to sleep before it is connected to purpose.

Sleep is when the brain integrates emotion, learning, and stress. During healthy sleep cycles, emotional intensity softens and cognitive clarity improves.

When sleep is shortened or disrupted, everything can feel heavier. Decisions feel harder. Emotions feel amplified. Direction feels unclear.

This can resemble moving through fog. The nervous system conserves energy when it is depleted. Movement may feel risky.

As sleep improves, clarity often follows. The body has space to process again.

If you have been feeling stuck, it may be supportive to gently explore your rest first.

12/17/2025

A lot of relationship tension begins in moments that look small on the surface.

In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, Tina and I talk about how requests often carry deeper emotional meaning. A detail can hold a question about care, presence, and importance.

When that meaning goes unseen, the experience can land as distance or dismissal. This response makes sense in the context of attachment and nervous system needs.

Understanding what lives underneath the request can create more space for connection and repair.

Full conversation in Episode 28 of The MindSpa Podcast.
Link is in the bio.

10/14/2025

Episode 19 is out! 🎨
In this excerpt, Elena Kourounis, art therapist-in-training at MindSpa, reflects on how isolation reshaped connection, and how creative spaces are helping teens and families rebuild community after COVID.

The full episode, “When Words Fail, Art Speaks,” explores how art therapy can calm the body, open reflection, and reconnect us across ages, couples, and families.

🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.

https://linktr.ee/themindspapodcast

Produced by Shawn Batten | The MindSpa Podcast

08/12/2025

Honouring your healing means giving space to the moments that restore you, the quiet pauses, the deep breaths, the gentle steps forward.

Healing is not a race; it’s a personal journey shaped by patience, self-compassion, and trust in your own pace. Every choice you make to care for yourself is a step toward greater strength, peace, and wholeness.

08/05/2025

Protecting your peace means choosing what nurtures your mind, heart, and spirit. It’s setting boundaries with confidence, creating space for what matters most, and surrounding yourself with people and environments that lift you higher. Your peace is a powerful foundation, when you guard it, you create room for clarity, joy, and growth.

07/29/2025

Life is made up of countless moments, some grand, others quiet, each with its own beauty. Embracing the journey means being present for all of them, finding meaning in where you are right now, and trusting that every step is leading you toward growth, joy, and deeper connection.

Your path is uniquely yours, take it in fully, with an open heart.

02/10/2025

Up to 3.7 million Canadians experience insomnia symptoms that impact their daily life, affecting mood, focus, and overall well-being. 💤

Lack of sleep can influence emotional regulation, stress levels, and even long-term health. If falling or staying asleep feels like a challenge, there are ways to support better rest:
• Establish a calming nighttime routine
• Reduce screen time before bed
•Try mindfulness and relaxation techniques
• Create a sleep-friendly environment

Prioritizing sleep is a form of self-care. What helps you wind down at night? Share in the comments!

01/26/2025

Taking time to rest is one of the most powerful ways to support your mental health. A peaceful nap can help your mind and body recharge, improve focus, and enhance your mood. It’s not about doing more but about listening to what your body needs and giving yourself permission to pause. Today, create space for rest. Find a cozy spot, snuggle up, and let your mind drift into calmness. Rest is a form of self-care, and it’s an essential part of your healing journey.

Address

320 March Road #201
Ottawa, ON
K2K2E3

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

https://themindspa.ca/

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