instructors

Maria Hillier is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT, International Association of Yoga Therapy), a Naturopath (N.D., ACNN) and an experienced Yoga Teacher (500RYT, Yoga Alliance) with foundational training in Hatha and Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Chair Yoga and Pain Care Yoga.  

As Yoga Therapist, Maria is dedicated to helping individuals with mental, emotional and physical health challenges using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices. Her approach integrates a variety of Yoga Therapy techniques, including gentle yoga and mindful movement, breath awareness and regulation, guided relaxation, meditation and mindfulness, visualization and restful restorative yoga. Maria’s approach is one guided by fostering calmness and peace and facilitating self-compassion and kindness. Maria has experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, chronic and persistent pain, along with other health challenges.  

Within her sessions, Maria’s goal is to help clients explore the practices offered in a way that suits their unique needs, challenges and goals in an accessible, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.   Everyone is welcome to Yoga Therapy; no prior yoga experience is required.  Prerecorded video and audio of the Yoga Therapy tools and techniques covered in sessions are made available to individuals to support your practice at home.

Maria also offers one on one yoga therapy sessions which are unique to a client's needs and trauma informed.

Adriannah holds Reiki Master Practitioner status under Usui style Reiki, her Level I, II and advanced training have been completed under the guidelines of the Canadian Reiki Association. Adriannah’s approach to Reiki sessions is client-oriented with an emphasis on holding space. Sessions are fluid and can vary in focus to include mind, body and soul. 

Adriannah has worked with clients experiencing physical ailments, mental health struggles, general life stressors, as well as spiritually focused sessions. During Reiki sessions Adriannah’s main focus is to provide a safe space for healing, growth and relaxation to occur for her clients, with a compassionate undertone to all work she provides. 

In her time at Memorial University Adriannah completed Bsc. in Psychology which aids in therapeutic debriefs at the end of each session. Debriefs are one of Adriannah’s favourite parts of a session as they can tie together what was felt during each session and often leave clients with clarity. Noticing the difference in clients’ energy from the minute they walk into her office and out is her other favourite as you can often see a tangible shift in their body language and expressions. 

E-mail adriannah@calmplace.ca to inquire.

Emily holds a Master of Science in Mindfulness-Based Interventions (Psychology) from University College Dublin. She has extensive experience teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to diverse populations and a stellar reputation of creating an inviting, engaging, and safe learning environment for her clients. Her work is rooted in compassion and in the passionate conviction that each human being has the capacity to reach their full potential. Connecting with her clients and sharing their ‘human-ness’ together is the magic that supports them both!  She is completing an accreditation in Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness through David Treleaven (TSM) and is member of the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland (MTAI) where she regularly attends meditation retreats, teacher trainings, and supervision. Through learning evidence-based mindfulness exercises, clients learn how to re-wire their brain, change their inner dialogue, and create more space in their lives. Emily is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).      

Amy Rezek is a passionate wellness facilitator based in Newfoundland, dedicated to guiding individuals and groups toward deeper calm, inner trust, and meaningful self-discovery. She has been warmly welcomed into the peaceful sanctuary of The Calm Place, where she offers in-studio sessions in Meditation, Breathwork, Sound Baths, Kundalini Yoga, Reiki, and Spinal Energetics —available through both one-on-one sessions and group classes.

Amy’s approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and deeply mindful, with a holistic lens that weaves together various healing modalities. Through her practice at Best Kind Reiki & Wellness, she has supported clients in cultivating grounding practices and now also offers Spinal Energetics—a body-led process that encourages energetic release, nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and spiritual reconnection.

Known for her grounded, heart-centered presence, Amy creates a safe and nurturing space for transformation. Whether someone is joining a group sound bath to unwind, exploring breathwork to settle the nervous system, or experiencing the synergy of Reiki and Spinal Energetics in a private session, Amy gently guides them back to a deeper connection with themselves—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and soulfully.

Outside of her wellness work, Amy finds joy in the natural beauty of Newfoundland, cherishes time with loved ones, enjoys a good book, and remains committed to lifelong learning. She also brings her compassionate insight to her parallel role as a Labour Relations consultant in Health Care.

Amy invites you to co-create more space in the body, more ease in daily life, and more connection to your inner wisdom.

Naturopathic coverage receipts for most insurance companies are available for most one-on-one sessions. E-mail admin@calmplace.ca to inquire.

Erica Robbins (she/her) is a yoga teacher and doula who is passionate about supporting

people. Almost 20 years ago, practicing yoga and meditation changed the course of Erica’s life.

Her teaching journey began with an initial 500 hour teacher training in 2013 through Moksha

(now Modo) Yoga, and she has since taken additional training in Yin, Vinyasa,

Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, Yogassage, and hands on assists. 

Erica loves to learn and can be often found nerding out about anatomy, breathing, the nervous system, or the pelvic floor. When you take Erica’s class, her intention for you is simply to leave the mat feeling a little better than when you stepped onto it. Erica is both intuitive and compassionate in her teaching. She loves to incorporate breathwork, chanting, music and sound frequencies, and gentle touch (with your consent) into her classes. She brings authenticity, humour, and a student-focused approach to each class she teaches.

As a late diagnosed, high masking neurodivergent person herself, Erica welcomes all

neurotypes to her classes, and is happy to discuss accommodations you may need to feel

comfortable and safe in your practice. She strives to create an environment that is inclusive for

all bodies, ages, and genders. Erica believes in intersectionality - yoga is a movement for

liberation, but no one is free until we are all free. She acknowledges the spiritual roots of yoga

and teaches through a trauma informed and anti-oppressive lens.

E-mail admin@calmplace.ca to inquire.

Carly Wallwork (she/her) is a Breathwork Facilitator and Canadian Certified Counsellor who believes all individuals deserve the space to get in touch with their inner wisdom to unlock healing and self-discovery. Introduced to active breathwork in 2024, Carly was instantly in awe of the transformative practice; which quickly became a component of her personal healing journey. Its resonance was the catalyst to pursue a breathwork training, in hopes to offer it to the Newfoundland and Labrador community. Carly believes in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of active breathwork, and she’s honoured to hold space for you in your practice. Carly hopes breathwork gives you an opportunity to feel connected to your breath, your body, and beyond. 

Outside of the breathwork and counselling realms, Carly can be found exploring rugged shorelines, frolicking the city indulging in the food scene, or planning her next travel adventure. 

E-mail admin@calmplace.ca to inquire.

Cathy is a former educator and a certified yoga teacher in Hatha and Restorative yoga. She has received Yoga in Schools training in Halifax as well as Children's yoga teacher training. In 2022, she received training in Baby Development Yoga.

Since 2018 , Cathy has helped facilitate a program, Coping Skills for Kids. The camp was designed for children who struggle with emotional regulation skills, such as anxiety, anger management or any big emotions. 

Cathy also developed a curriculum called Young Yoga and Wellness, aimed at improving a child's self esteem, confidence, and emotional regulation. It’s a program of yoga, mindfulness, bibliotherapy, yoga games and other interactive and fun activities. The program is designed to calm kids' bodies and minds, reduce anxiety and improve their overall sense of well- being. Cathy facilitated this program as an 8 week program for 8-12 year olds. In the last 3 summers she also delivered a week-long program for young yogis at The Calm Place and at Mindful Matters, as well as Embody Yoga and Wellness. Cathy also offers weekly sessions  for Parents and Tots, ages 4-7 years old.

While actively involved in the yoga community ,Cathy also has given presentations to educators, and students at various schools in the city, and community groups such as The Girl Guides of Canada. She also volunteers and teaches yoga at The Gathering Place. When not teaching or practising herself, you’ll find Cathy chasing a sunrise or exploring an East Coast trail with friends and family.

E-mail admin@calmplace.ca to inquire.

Tina is a student and lover of life living a yoga lifestyle through practice, acceptance, humor, and

compassion. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for 30 years and is a 200-hour

certified Hatha Yoga Teacher since 2015. She has completed an additional 200+ hours of yoga

training including yoga for mental health and addictions, yoga for trauma, chair yoga, yoga for

stress, Ayurveda, Yoga Nidra, and 100-hour traditional yoga studies in India. She has also studied

mindfulness at the University of Theology and the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute.

In addition to yoga and mindfulness. She has a Master's in Counselling and has completed training in trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and diversity, equity, & inclusion. Tina owns Going Om, a women’s wellbeing company offering leadership and wellbeing coaching, events, and retreats.

E-mail admin@calmplace.ca to inquire.