All About Us

Woodland Facilitation and Healing was founded by Tracey Cummings

Services are offered in Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley by appointment

 in person, by telephone, virtually or via distance

Woodland Facilitation and Healing provides supportive services in a professional, inclusive environment

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Biography

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I have worked in human services for 25+ years and bring a wide range of professional experience, including formal training and work experience in Developmental Services, Anxiety Management, Addiction,

Palliative Care, Grief and Bereavement and other human service work 

I have coached and supported people of all ages and demographics

I draw on my degree in Human Relations and Spirituality to help people with spiritual and psychosocial issues. I am a registered Social Service Worker

I am intuitive and have a keen sense and understanding of human behaviour

My passion is working front-line, as it is the optimal place to facilitate change and improve wellness

I bring my compassionate heart and seamless capacity to connect into every client interaction

I maintain a high level of integrity and professional ethics

WELLNESS SERVICES: Therapeutic Touch®, Life Coaching and Sacred Circle Dance

• Trained in three levels of Therapeutic Touch® in Ottawa as of 2018

through the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario (www.therapeutictouchontario.org)

          Recognized Practitioner as of January 2024 through the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario

Member of the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario

• Trained in Sacred Circle Dance instruction by Dance Mentor Ottawa 2017

                Now offering dance circles at festivals, private homes and events

• Honours Bachelor of Arts (Human Relations and Spirituality) Saint Paul/University of Ottawa 2017

• Developmental Service Worker Diploma

• Registered Social Service Worker (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)

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My Journey

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Although my career has been a varied one through Human Services, it provided a diverse range of experiences, both fulfilling and challenging. I learned a lot about people, advocacy, systems and myself

I worked with various demographics, sectors and ages and have seen much over the years

I am known for being able to manage the most challenging of dynamics

I am confident in my capacity to help people, but am always learning and keep my education/training current

My experiences taught me to be grateful and have deepened my understanding of and compassion for others

I have a natural ability to work with people facing challenges, grief and bereavement

A steady stream of change and loss in my own life enabled me to explore my personal grief

Another significant influence in my life was my emigration to Canada at age 13

 which introduced me to a whole new land and culture, full of opportunities and challenges

I live with my family in the Ottawa area

Being a creative person has given me the capacity to envision and build a more personally fulfilling life

Sacred Circle Dance is an example, as it brings me great joy and allows me to use my musical gifts

I was introduced to this type of dance by a friend and attended as a participant before training to facilitate

My spiritual self has been developing over a number of years

Through my work, education and personal experiences I discovered

I have a natural affinity to work in the spiritual realm

I always used my hands to heal, but not until I was introduced to Therapeutic Touch® did I understand my gift

 I use Tarot cards and crystals in my personal practice