Embodied Sexual Wellness and Psychotherapy

11/10/2025

UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

This training is designed to help therapists create affirming, nonjudgmental environments where clients can explore their s*xual identities, desires, and experiences. Participants will gain tools to challenge stigma, unpack biases, and integrate s*x-positive principles into their clinical practice.

This training focused on foundational aspects of s*x therapy.

Our goals for outcomes include:

✨Developing a Conceptual Understanding of S*xual Wellness
✨Enhancing Awareness of Diversity and Inclusivity
✨Cultivating an Expanded Sense of Curiosity around S*xuality
✨Enhancing Foundational Clinical Skills
✨Exploring Integrative and Holistic Frameworks in S*x Therapy
✨Deepening Understanding around Ethical and Professional Practice
✨Encouraging Personal and Professional Growth

Date: December 15th, 2025 from 11-2 pm EST
Held LIVE via Zoom

As an AASECT Approved CE Provider, this training may be eligible for 3 AASECT CE credits.

Investment: $119.

DM or email us at info@embodieds*xualwellness.com to secure your spot, or book in through Jane!
https://embodieds*xualwellnessandpsychotherapy.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/1/treatment/79

11/10/2025

Social media, movies, television and mainstream p**n do a sh*tty job at depicting the reality of s*xual experiences.

We see the tidied up, clean & polished story of s*x.

Do you know what we don’t see?
- the awkward transitions from positions,
- the bodily fluids,
- the sounds our bodies make,
- the “unflattering” angles,
- the diversity of bodies, bacne, ingrown p***c hairs and all,
- getting up and seeing that our period showed up mid-show,
- the anti climatic experiences and thinking about what we want to eat afterwards.

Can we give ourselves permission to be okay with these things, recognizing that these are NORMAL parts of s*xual experiencing?!

11/09/2025

The s*xual staircase ↗️

We’ve been conditioned by past s*xual experiences to feel that these “steps” happen in a specific order and ultimately each step leads to the end desired outcome of penetrative s*x and *maybe* or**sm.

This means that we have stripped these s*xual and non s*xual experiences away from any mindful pleasure and enjoyment, and essentially see them as a means to an end. How brutal is that ?!

For many individuals this also means that kissing and touching can immediately trigger an “ick” feeling as it’s so conditioned with an expectation of what’s next. This can result in individuals completely avoiding touching or kissing altogether… decreasing physical intimacy as a whole.

As s*x therapists, our role is to help shatter this staircase model of s*x.. and help you rebuild ALL of these experiences as stand alone, enjoyable, mindful experiences.. no expectations of what’s next.

You deserve to have a healthier and more mindful connection to touch and physical intimacy.

If you relate to this and would like to begin working towards building healthier relationships and connections with s*x, touch or intimacy as a whole, please reach out to us!

💻: www.embodieds*xualwellness.com
📧: info@embodieds*xualwellness.com
📱: 226-639-5589

11/08/2025

We made it to Ottawa! I am so looking forward to being a part of the CLIMAX Conference tomorrow! If you are in the Ottawa area, come check it out!

I will be on at 1:45 discussing Neurodivergence and S*x, and 2:45 discussing Vaginal/Vulva Health!

https://www.climaxconference.com/

11/05/2025

Let’s normalize talking about intimacy in therapy.

S*x therapy isn’t only about s*x- it’s about communication, confidence, connection, and healing.
Whether you’re navigating desire differences, intimacy challenges, past trauma, or simply want to deepen connection, this work can help you understand yourself and your relationships on a deeper level.

As a team of therapists skilled in s*x therapy, we provide a safe, affirming space to explore:
- Desire and arousal concerns
- Communication and boundaries
- Body image and self-esteem
- Pleasure, connection, and emotional intimacy

You deserve a fulfilling and shame-free relationship with your s*xuality.
Therapy can be where that healing begins.

📍 In-person, virtual and phone sessions available

📅 Book a consultation here: https://embodieds*xualwellnessandpsychotherapy.janeapp.com/

11/04/2025

Congrats to our student Dea on becoming a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)! We are so proud of her!

Officially a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)!! 🎉🥳

I’ve been waiting for this silly piece of paper from the governing board, and happy to say we got here.

One step closer to having the full RP title 🤸🏻‍♀️.

I am all for celebrating the small wins along the way. It’s about the journey as much as the destination, and dang I am learning a lot!

So excited to be taking on more and more clients in the coming months. Feel free to reach out for any resources, referrals or to book a session.

Much love,

Vitamin Dea - Psychotherapy (almost)

11/03/2025

I can’t believe that we are now a team of SIX! I couldn’t ever have imagined that Embodied S*xual Wellness and Psychotherapy would grow in the way it has over the last 3 years. I feel so grateful each and every day that we get to offer specialized s*x therapy support to individuals in Norfolk County and across the province!

This practice came from a place of wanting to offer support that was not offered anywhere else, and so desperately needed! We are deeply committed to providing holistic therapeutic support focused on s*xual wellness and empowerment.

Seriously, I am so proud of our (not so little anymore) team! 🥹💜

11/02/2025

✨ MEET ROOHI! ✨

We are so excited to introduce Roohi! Roohi is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who passionately supports individuals and couples with their relationships to s*x and s*xuality.

“Intimacy can be one of the most fulfilling, and vulnerable parts of our lives. Yet when communication breaks down, desire fades, or emotional distance grows, it can leave us feeling unseen, rejected, or alone even in close relationships. But, you don’t have to navigate these struggles by yourself. Whether you’re an individual or a couple seeking clarity, closeness, or renewal, therapy can be a space to rebuild connection and rediscover what it means to feel emotionally and physically fulfilled.

My work focuses on helping people deepen intimacy, heal relational wounds, and create relationships that feel secure and authentic. I support clients navigating s*xual disconnection, performance anxiety, differences in desire, emotional or physical infidelity, grief, and the impact of stress or trauma on intimacy. I work with individuals exploring their s*xual identity, relational patterns, or barriers to pleasure and self-expression. I am also passionate about working with in*******al and intercultural couples, helping partners bridge cultural values, communication styles, and expectations while celebrating the richness of their differences. These relationships often bring unique challenges, and powerful opportunities for growth, empathy, and deeper connection.

I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman-informed approaches, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed, anti-oppressive frameworks. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in emotional safety, creating a space where vulnerability, curiosity, and growth can unfold at your pace.

If you and your partner are feeling disconnected, or if you’re exploring your s*xual self individually, therapy can help you move from frustration and uncertainty toward understanding, closeness, and fulfillment”.

Want to learn more or get connected to Roohi for a free consultation? Email us at info@embodieds*xualwellness.com or visit us on Jane!

10/27/2025

I talk to all of my clients about using props and tools that help make s*x and physical intimacy more accessible. Quiver has an incredible wedge that does exactly just that.

To my s*xual pain baddies? You need one. Using a wedge like Quiver helps our bodies (and nervous systems) relax instead of creating tension by holding ourselves in positions.

Want deeper penetrative s*x? Quiver.
Need a more accessible angle for positioning? Quiver.
Want to experiment and try out new ways of accessing pleasure and comfort? Quiver.

I am OBSESSED with not only how functional they are, but how GORGEOUS as well!

Want to learn more? Check out 💜(For reference, this is the Edge Wedge).

09/30/2025

We are so excited to share that Laura from Harbour Wellness Healthcare will be supporting our clinic and helping our clients receive comprehensive and inclusive nurse practitioner support!

Laura Castles is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner who brings over eight years of nursing experience, with a strong focus on Primary Care, s*xual health, and holistic patient support.

Born and raised in Norfolk County, she is thrilled to be able to provide accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based health services right here in our community through her clinic Harbour Wellness Healthcare.
Specializing in s*xual health care, her clinic offers support with family planning and contraception options, confidential S*xually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment in a discreet, non-judgmental setting-- even virtually if you prefer. Harbour Wellness Healthcare is a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, with care tailored to their unique needs.

Laura has extensive experience supporting women during perimenopause and menopause, helping manage symptoms, uro-genital concerns, and long-term health goals. Further Laura provides care for men’s s*xual health, including treatment for erectile dysfunction, premature ej*******on, and other s*xual health concerns.

Beyond s*xual health, Laura offers mental health support through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches.

Laura aims to empower patients with the knowledge, support, and care they need throughout every stage of life, in a safe and welcoming environment.

Email us at info@embodieds*xualwellness.com or visit our website for more information!

https://www.embodieds*xualwellness.com/

09/30/2025

09/23/2025

At Embodied S*xual Wellness and Psychotherapy, we support healing and justice. We believe in decreasing barriers, the power of mutual aid and giving back to our community.

Our mutual aid fund provides direct, no-strings-attached support to survivors of s*xual violence in Norfolk County. Every contribution goes toward meeting urgent needs, rebuilding lives, and reclaiming power.

If you are able to contribute financially to help individuals in our community have access to trauma-informed therapeutic care, please reach out.

info@embodieds*xualwellness.com