our team

the experts and advisors supporting your well-being journey

Our team of experts are leaders in their fields and come from diverse backgrounds.

This includes psychology, psychiatry, nutrition, mindfulness and other key areas of mental and physical health. They bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, insights and compassionate care to help you, whether you’re seeking strategies for managing stress or understanding more about gut health.

Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl

Dr. Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl is the NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair in Social and Emotional Learning and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Nina Purewal

Nina Purewal is a Canadian author, mindfulness educator and speaker. Her book, Let That Sht Go, co-authored with Kate Petriw, has achieved international bestseller status.

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Janey Brown

Janey Brown is a leading voice in the wellness and mental health space and the founder of Fearce Academy.

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Dr. Brenda Chau

With a medical degree from Peru, Dr. Brenda Chau brings a deep commitment to personalized, patient-centered care.

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Dr. Leysa Cerswell

Dr. Leysa Cerswell is an academic researcher and practitioner in the areas of mental health and well-being.

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Andie Kalifer

Andie Kalifer is a Toronto-based holistic nutritionist and certified nutritional practitioner.

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We’re dedicated to closing the critical gaps in mental health care for women and teens.

ThisWayUp is created to provide a safe space where women and teens can find expert guidance, evidence-based resources, tools and support and where they can share their mental health struggles with a community that gets it.

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you are not alone

If you're looking for additional support, here are some helpful links.

If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, immediate help is available.

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or your local emergency services.

Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 confidential support.

Dial 911 or visit your closest emergency health care facility in your area.