Alberta Association For Better Communities dba Centre for Wholeness & Well Being
meet our well being team
Sue Snow B.A./M.Ed; CCDC;
MPCC
Co-Founder & Counsellor
Sue Snow Educator | Counsellor | Coach
Sue is a respected educator, counsellor, and coach, holding a B.A./M.Ed., and a range of professional credentials, including Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC), Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC), Certified Addiction Counsellor, Brain Story Certification, Compassionate Inquiry Counsellor, and HeartMath Facilitator. She is a registered member of the Association of Counseling Therapists Alberta and the Canadian Professional Counselors Association (CPCA). Additionally, Sue has been trained and initiated into the Bwiti Missoko tradition under the guidance of Moughenda Mikala.
Blending her passions for teaching, counselling, and neuro-rehabilitative studies with a deep commitment to personal growth and self-discovery, Sue co-created the services and programs offered at the Centre for Wholeness & Well Being. Her empathetic and innovative approach has empowered countless individuals on their paths to healing and transformation.
Sue’s dedication to integrative healing is rooted in her own transformational journey. Having endured the challenges of psychiatric treatment, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), psychoactive medications, and invalidating therapeutic techniques, she has emerged as a fierce advocate for alternatives to stigmatizing psychiatric diagnoses and treatments. Sue is committed to offering care that does not rely on mind-altering drugs or harmful interventions, focusing instead on compassionate, evidence-based approaches.
As a mother and family member of individuals in recovery, Sue intimately understands the complexity and heartache of addiction. She recognizes that recovery is rarely linear and often fraught with unexpected challenges. Through her personal experience of supporting loved ones, Sue has gained unique insight into the realities families face and offers empathetic, informed support to others navigating these struggles.
Sue brings a wealth of experience as an educator, leader, and active listener, offering hope and guidance to those who feel adrift in their journeys. She has extensive expertise in education, case management, addiction recovery coaching, and counselling. A lifelong learner, Sue has participated in and facilitated countless personal and spiritual seminars, retreats, and workshops. These experiences have solidified her belief in the transformative power of shifting thoughts, beliefs, and responses, leading to profound and lasting changes in both mind and heart—and ultimately, the world around us.
Sue Snow is dedicated to helping individuals and families rediscover their inner strength, reignite their passions, and navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience.
Ryan Snow ACC, NCCP III
Co-Founder, Counsellor
& Recovery Coach
Ryan Snow Certified Addiction Coach | Certified Psychedelic Integration Coach | ARISE Interventionist | NCCP Level III
Ryan Snow has devoted his life to helping individuals unlock their potential and transform into the best versions of themselves. Whether guiding clients toward peak performance or helping them embrace a life of pride and authenticity, Ryan meets each person where they are, offering compassionate guidance toward their unique possibilities.
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Ryan’s journey into transformational change stems from his own life experiences. A former high-performance athlete, he spent 10 years competing on the World Cup stage as a member of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team. Following his retirement, Ryan transitioned to coaching elite athletes, representing teams from Canada, Australia, China, the USA (2010 Olympic Games), and Brazil (2014 Olympic Games).
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However, tragedy struck when one of his athletes experienced a life-altering accident just weeks before the Sochi Olympics. The incident profoundly impacted Ryan, leading him into a cycle of depression and addiction. Overwhelmed by guilt and self-blame, he sought solace in destructive behaviors. It was during this dark period that Ryan began his path toward healing through meditation, yoga, family support, and self-discovery.
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A turning point in Ryan’s recovery came through transformational studies and experiences, including his initiation into the Missoko Bwiti tradition under the guidance of his teacher, Moughenda Mikala. These teachings helped Ryan rediscover balance and embrace self-love, marking a profound shift from addiction to a deep passion for supporting others on their paths to personal transformation.
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Today, Ryan combines his expertise as an Olympic-level coach with the heart-centered approach he developed on his own journey to recovery. He meets each person as a unique and capable individual, holding the core belief that with proper support and planning, anyone can transform their life into one of freedom and joy.
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Ryan employs a holistic approach to healing, integrating the mind, body, and soul. He is a professionally trained and accredited Certified Addiction Counsellor, Being True to You Transformational Recovery Coach, Certified Psychedelic Integration Coach, and ARISE-trained Interventionist.
Grounded in earth traditions and honoring Pacha Mama, Ryan is a full initiate of the Bwiti Missoko tradition. This connection informs his work, especially in supporting others through ceremonies and integration processes.
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With a deep connection to self and spirit, Ryan honors the transformative energy of the human experience. He is dedicated to helping others discover renewed vitality, enthusiasm, and a life they may have only imagined.
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Recovery from addiction, trauma and achieving mental wellness is possible, and Ryan Snow is here to guide you on your journey.
Bellgene McGregor
Masters of Counselling Intern
Bell McGregor is a student intern of the Master of Counselling program at City University in Canada (Calgary). She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, and she is a permanently certified teacher with over seventeen years’ experience in the classroom.
Her love of supporting individuals with holistic wellness was inspired by her work with students and families, coupled with her background in the military. Through her personal spiritual journey, and experience in guiding others through their process of unwinding, she is passionate about alternative models of healing for trauma and addiction. She is fascinated by the intertwining of the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical realms. Bell deeply believes in the power of connection and community, and she is eager to be of service to those seeking a safe and compassionate space to meaningfully reflect and grow.
Bell enjoys working with people of all ages. Her eclectic approach to therapy builds on the unique strengths of each client while helping them to develop their inner resources and personal tools. Her therapeutic modalities include Sandtray Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Attachment Theory, Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Expressive Art.
Cassena Nash
Holistic Health Coach
Cassena Nash is passionate about helping you live your life with less tension and resistance, creating space for more ease and fluidity. Together you will build a foundation of healthy habits with compassion and SUPPORT, because you deserve it!
Certified in many different styles of Yoga, incorporating meditation and breathwork into the practice; as well as a Certified Sound Healer, Nutrition Coach and Functional Fitness Educator.
Cassena specializes in pain management, working with the body as a whole; the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
With a focus on reducing pain, injury prevention and rehabilitation within Yoga classes, she can help you work with your body through things like posture, mobility and functional movement while offering a variety of tips, tricks and techniques to support your overall wellbeing.
All of her classes are suitable for all bodies!
Whether you are taking your first few steps on your journey or have a steady foundation, everything she offers is easy to modify and support no matter what restrictions you may have; because everyBODY, is different.
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Amber has been a professional writer, designer and marketer for over 20 years. She started her career in traditional media and then evolved into the marketing and advertising space.
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She has worked with over 130 companies in her career on everything from design and branding to marketing and strategy. She is currently the Principal and Founder of Spark Business Strategies and specializes in marketing and merchandising strategy.