Mindfulness at Centrepointe

"Mindfulness is living your life as if it really matters."

Jon Kabat-Zinn

About

Mindfulness at Centrepointe is an inclusive and welcoming space that offers the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, an evidence-based program that was created by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. In addition to teaching MBSR, we offer customized mindfulness presentations and workshops tailored to the needs of a variety of populations as well as individual counselling sessions available upon request.

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Meet Dr. Raman Chawla

MD, FRCPC

Founder of Mindfulness at Centrepointe

I have been an internal medicine specialist for over 10 years at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Medicine has been my passion all my life, and continues to be. Growing up, I always believed in the power of meditation.

Meet Carole Trépanier

Teacher, MBSR CFM

I am a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor. I completed my training at the Oasis Institute, Centre for Mindfulness (CFM), University of Massachusetts Medical School. This qualification includes trainings with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Saki Santorelli, Florence Meleo-Meyer, and other first-generation MBSR teachers.

Meet Sabina Wasserlauf

Teacher, MSW RSW

I have been in private practice for the past 27 years.
My services include therapy with individuals, couples and families; and group facilitation, conducting workshops/seminars, peer supervision/consultation.
My interests include: spinning, yoga, reading, films and bicycle trips.

Meet Sonja Roth

Teacher, MA Ed., MA Pil., CHRL

I am a certified MBSR teacher (MBSR Ottawa) with special training to teach teenagers. I teach MBSR and mindfulness to adults in a community and health care setting. I am also a certified Mindfulness in Schools Project facilitator (MISP London, UK).