Meet the Team
We are health professionals who have seen the connective nature of women’s health.
We have had our own frustrations finding health solutions and navigating a system that isolates symptoms rather than looking for root causes. We understand aspects of mental and physical health inform each other. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do and everyone should be able to see themselves reflected. We know that time is hard to come by, so we have many options to make it easier.
Founder & Massage Therapist
Suzanne Phillips, RMT
Suzanne been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2012 and practices out of her home in Woodstock Ontario. She has experience with a variety of clinical settings but has had additional training in prenatal, concussions and lumbopelvic concerns.
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She founded Grassroots Health in response to the needs of her clients and her own frustrations navigating our health systems Suzanne is a firm believer in the mind-body connection and that treating the root causes of ailments is more effective than looking only at symptoms.
She is registered with the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario and a member of the Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario
"There is a way for us health professionals to all work together to find the best solutions for our clients, especially around the issues of mental health. Too often solutions are not diverse enough, not convenient enough and don't look at a complete picture."
Counsellor
Tricia Grant, MSW
Tricia's experience working as a counsellor began in 2003 and she has a master's in Social Work and a Diploma in Child and Youth Care. Her clients include Adults, Couples, Youth and Children.
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She is passionate about helping individuals no matter what social class they identify with, and has devoted her practice so far to understanding Caribbean Family dynamics, supporting youth who are experiencing academic difficulties, supporting people with invisible disabilities, and supporting those in conflict with the justice system. She is an advocate for equity, supports diverse individuals and families, and operates within an anti-oppression framework.
Her approach is client centered, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, collaborative, strengths-based, and goal-oriented.
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Areas of focus include:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Rejection/feeling stuck
• Stress Management
• Low Self-Esteem
• Isolation
• Relationship Issues
• Work or School Difficulties
• Family Conflict
• Grief or Loss
• Trauma
• Acquired Brain Injury & Intellectual Disabilities
• Substance Use & Concurrent Disorder
• Partner intimate violence issues
• Domestic violence
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Together, with Tricia, you can determine the right therapeutic approaches to achieve your goals. (Limited number of sliding scale spots available, message us for details)
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Ana Friere, ND
Dr. Ana Freire is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor working in Ontario, Canada. Returning to Canada after having earned her master’s and medical degree at the University of Porto in Portugal, she yearned to broaden her knowledge and bridge the gap in patient care.
Health and wellness, to Dr. Ana, embodies not only mere physical health, but also its full integration with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She recognizes that each patient has a unique story, with equally unique health concerns. With a special interest in gut and mental health, she thrives on being able to provide individualized treatment to each of her patients through the use of various tools including lifestyle and dietary counselling, and targeted supplementation.
Dr. Ana Freire is in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).