Meet Marion Anderson
Passionate about helping you
Through my practice, I aim to empower clients to examine all aspects of their health, guide and support them to finding realistic pathways to achieve their goals. I use a variety of modalities to help and am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals. Let's explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I aim to help clients navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal growth.
A little bit about me...
My name is Marion Anderson. I am a passionate Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience, working in hospital, community, and academics, and now owner of Phinn & Feather: Holistic Health and Healing.
Over the years, I worked full time as a nurse, raised my family, and climbed the corporate ladder, I spent years looking after family, patients, staff, and students. There were never enough hours in the day! There was no time to eat properly, no time to exercise, I needed to respond to emails at 2 am, and I found myself living on diet coke. My physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual health was completely neglected. My blood pressure had risen, my weight had risen, my energy was lost, my back ached, and I was always stressed, and just too busy to even see how unhealthy my life had become. Just like the song lyrics, “ I’m in a hurry to get things done, I rush and rush until life’s no fun”. This was my life. I was living on a hamster wheel, exhausted, unhappy, and becoming unwell. I woke up one day realizing that I was missing out on life and living, and if I didn’t start making some changes, that hamster wheel was going to kill me.
As a nurse, I had knowledge, but the challenge was putting that knowledge into practice. I knew that I needed to make some intentional changes, and so my journey began. I slowed down enough to get reacquainted with me. I started to reconnect with my spiritual beliefs, my emotions, mental health, and physical health. I started taking care of me. I went back to my roots as a nurse and re embraced Holistic Nursing. I completed my Canadian Comprehensive Holistic Nurse Coach and Consultant certification which led to the creation of Phinn & Feather: Holistic Health & Healing!
I can genuinely say that I love my work, and have work-life balance; there is NO hamster wheel, only steps of progress with my health and my happiness.
I find great joy & peace living in Georgian Bluffs with my partner, our dog on a piece of land that always blesses us with beautiful nature, bountiful gardens, humming birds, monarchs, fireflies, lots of birds, wild life, wonderful sunsets, and starry nights.
Expertise and experience
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master of Science in Nursing degree from York University, with a focus on Teaching and Learning for Health Promotion within our Community
BScN from Ryerson
Nursing Diploma from Georgian College
Certifications
Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Certified Holistic Nurse Coach and Consultant
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Reiki Practitioner, Level 2
Trauma Informed Care
Experience
Over 35 years of experience in hospital, community, and academia, I have developed my nursing practice to provide a holistic approach to my clients
Specializations
Life transitions
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Trauma recovery
Relationship issues
Approach
I utilize a client-centered approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic theories to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs and goals.
Values
Compassion, empathy, and authenticity are at the core of my practice. I believe in creating a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship that promotes healing and growth.
