About Our Founder
Having devoted three decades to the corporate world, I empathize with the struggle of balancing work demands with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whether it's the relentless travel or the constant battle to prioritize wellness, it's a challenge many of us face.
Despite my dedication to health and wellness routines, the pandemic starkly revealed how easily our habits can shift and impact our bodies. I experienced a decline in mobility and an onset of aches and pains due to reduced activity, highlighting the significance of consistent physical exercise and self-care.
Having practiced yoga for 20 years, I decided to become a teacher 10 years ago. As a certified 200-hour yoga teacher with over 300 hours of training, my expertise spans Vinyasa, Hatha, and Ashtanga yoga. Additionally, my training in restorative yoga enables me to seamlessly incorporate therapeutic techniques into my teaching, enriching the experience for my students.
Robin Riviere
President & Owner


Sara Goodenough
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Sarah is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer boasting more than a decade of experience in the Health and Fitness Industry. Graduating with an Honors Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, specializing in Health and Disease, Physiology, and Psychology, Sarah holds a strong academic foundation. Passionate about empowering others to optimize their health and wellbeing, Sarah believes that movement plays a pivotal role in longevity and overall quality of life.
Recognizing the significance of functional training, Sarah emphasizes purpose-driven workouts that prepare the body for both athletic challenges and everyday tasks. Sarah’s training system is meticulously designed to strike a delicate balance between enhancing performance and minimizing the risk of injury.

Jacqui Wells
Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Yoga Instructor
Jacqui Wells is a multifaceted practitioner, combining her expertise as a Shiatsu Therapist and Registered Holistic Nutritionist with her role as one of Toronto’s premier yoga instructors. With a commitment to daily practice and teaching across the city, she is renowned for her insightful Educational Workshops and serves as an Anatomy Teacher in various Yoga Teacher trainings.
Jacqui's work is guided by her genuine compassion and heartfelt dedication to empowering students to improve their bodily functions. She seamlessly weaves in the spiritual essence of yoga, ensuring relevance to the everyday lives of her students.

Robert Pilichowski
Photographer/Videographer
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Robert is a dynamic visual artist specializing in photography and videography. With a fervent passion for storytelling through visuals, Robert excels in capturing captivating moments and weaving compelling narratives.
His extensive portfolio includes a wide range of projects, from mesmerizing music videos to thought-provoking documentaries and contributions to major motion pictures. Robert's dedication to his craft shines through in every frame, as he continues to push boundaries and connect with audiences through his lens.

Melissa Morris
Yoga/Pilates Instructor, Health & Harmony Member
Melissa Morris is a professional musician and actor/singer, who tours many theatres in Canada performing in musicals, plays and ensembles. She is also a yoga and Pilates teacher, with 500 hours of teacher training from studios in Toronto, Calgary, and Cali, Colombia.
Melissa has been a part of Health and Harmony since 2020, playing harp, hammered dulcimer, Tibetan bowls, tongue drum, and a collection of chimes and tuning forks. Melissa brings a sense of calm and tranquility to Sound Baths with her instruments and soothing singing voice.

Dean Singh
Personal Trainer, FST, Posture & Mobility
With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Dean's main objective revolves around enhancing people's physical posture and overall mobility.
Dean firmly believes that posture is fundamental to our body's functionality, influencing both our movements and internal processes.
In your sessions with Dean, he aims to share the importance of posture and guide individuals in its restoration. He is committed to empowering people to forge a deeper connection with their bodies, facilitating postural harmony and mindfulness.

Fahmida Bhadha
Movement & Mobility Coach, Certified Pilates Instructor
Fahmida Bhabha is a Health & Wellness Coach guiding people to take control of their health and wellness through movement and natural solutions.
She is a certified Pilates teacher, teacher trainer, personal trainer and holds certifications in 3 fascial modalities, the MELT Method, Roll Model Massage Therapy and Fascial Stretch Therapy.
Her goal for her clients is to have a better understanding of their bodies through movement, resulting in a better quality of life, whether that means improved performance in a sport or being able to handle everyday activities like gardening, carrying groceries or getting something from that top shelf.

Cole M. Cohen, Ph.D.
Coaching, Leadership Development, Peer Support, & Trauma-Related Services
Cole is a dedicated expert in Coaching, Leadership Development, Peer Support, and Trauma-related services. With a career spanning over twenty-five years in corporate management and human relations consulting, Cole has a deep passion for empowering individuals and teams to reach their fullest potential. He has had the privilege of coaching and guiding thousands of managers and team members, bringing a personalized and precision-based approach to each engagement.
Throughout his career, Cole has worked with many industry leaders, including Bell Canada, Proctor & Gamble, General Electric, CIBC, TD Canada Trust, Manulife Financial, and various Provincial and Federal Ministries.

Jose Peralta
Medical Doctor (LIC in Argentina), Sound Therapist, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant
Jose Peralta is an international medical graduate from Argentina with a background in family medicine who is on a mission to integrate conventional and complementary medicine. With a deep-rooted passion for holistic healing, Jose has expanded his expertise by studying Ayurvedic medicine in Argentina and India, as well as sound therapy in Argentina and Nepal.
Currently, he is pursuing studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine to become a Naturopathic Doctor, aiming to create a seamless blend of traditional and alternative approaches to wellness.

Roxanne Cohen, Ph.D.
Education, Mental Health, Effective Communication & Leadership
Roxanne has a passion for supporting people and organizations as they adapt to and shape a rapidly changing world.
Roxanne has a PhD in Education, and proudly works as a Consultant and Educator, training managers and team members in many areas including Mental Health, Effective Communication, and Leadership through Change.
Roxanne brings her experiences as a team leader into her professional development and university-certified programs, as well as her decade of experience training youth leaders and building community.

Mckenzie Piper
Certified Yoga Instructor & Master Reiki Practitioner
Mckenzie Piper (Piper) is a certified yoga instructor and Master Reiki practitioner with a deep passion for holistic healing. Currently pursuing a degree in Naturopathic Medical School, Piper integrates mind, body, and spirit in her approach to health and wellness. With a focus on natural remedies, energy healing, and physical well-being, Piper is dedicated to empowering others to achieve balance and harmony in their lives.
Through Yoga, Reiki, Breathwork, Meditation and Naturopathic medicine, Piper aims to offer a holistic path to healing and personal transformation.

Lilly Talanova
Yoga Therapist, YogaTeacher & Sound and Energy Healer
Lilly is a certified yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and sound healer with over 1200+ hours of advanced training and more than a decade of experience. Drawing inspiration from various yoga traditions, including Iyengar and Ashtanga-Vinyasa, she creates transformative practices tailored to each individual's needs.
Specializing in yoga therapy, Lilly works with a wide range of conditions, including stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, musculoskeletal issues, digestive issues, diabetes, women's health etc. She takes a holistic approach, considering every aspect of her clients’ lives to develop personalized practices. Guided by knowledge, compassion, and intuition, Lilly always knows the kind of practice people need to achieve balance and well-being.
She provides a space to reconnect with yourself, release tension, and nurture both body and mind.
“You will see in the world what you carry in your heart.”

Jessica Petersen
RYT, RMT
Jessica is a dedicated yoga instructor, massage therapist, and naturopathic medical student with a passion for holistic health and movement. With over 10 years of experience as an RMT, she has helped individuals relieve pain, restore mobility, and enhance overall well-being through bodywork and movement therapy.
Specializing in Hatha, Ashtanga, and Yoga Nidra, Jessica blends strength, mindfulness, and deep relaxation techniques to support both physical and mental wellness. Her approach emphasizes alignment, breath awareness, and functional movement, making her classes accessible to all levels.
Currently pursuing a degree in naturopathic medicine, Jessica is committed to natural healing, integrating anatomy, physiology, and holistic therapies to help others move better, feel better, and live with greater vitality.
Our Team
This retreat for me, in terms of my goals, was extraordinary. I achieved my goals, I made new friends. I think that in an environment like this, it was very conducive to learning who you are.
Extraordinary
My number one goal was really to let go and tune out my daily life. I just wanted to get back to me…I’ve been re-energized and reminded of who I am and my strengths.
Re-Energized
Thank you so much for sharing your stories and time stretching this weekend. I have been telling my friends and colleagues about our ‘connections’ this past weekend. I am one hundred percent in for
repeating the weekend next year. I discovered I actually like pilates!
Sharing
it was an absolutely amazing weekend. I have a much calmer attitude and will keep this feeling. My
girlfriend said I look better than I have in a long time. You were all wonderful and I am in for next year.
So enjoyed sharing our secrets.
Calmer