MEET OUR TEAM

Jenn is a passionate co-founder of our wellness clinic, where she merges her extensive experience in mental health with a creative and holistic approach to wellness. With over 15 years of dedicated service as a mental health worker and social worker, Jenn has cultivated a deep understanding of the complexities of human experience, allowing her to innovate comprehensive strategies that empower individuals and families.

Holding a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina, Jenn is registered with both the Manitoba College of Social Workers and the Canadian Association of Social Workers. Her commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by her Health Coach certificate from York University in Toronto, enhancing her ability to guide clients toward whole wellness.

As a mother of two nearly grown boys, Jenn recognizes the importance of nurturing both mental and emotional health within the family unit. Though she has stepped back from a full-time counselling role, she still offers couples sessions, using her insights to foster stronger relationships.

At the clinic, Jenn’s vision is clear: to optimize the delivery of holistic services that encompass the mind, body, and spirit. She believes in the power of individualized care and collaborates with clients to establish trusting relationships. Through a variety of innovative approaches, she helps clients set achievable goals, develop new skills, and discover healthier coping mechanisms.

Jenn's creative approach to mental health underscores the belief that wellness is a multifaceted journey. She is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where everyone can explore their unique path to health and fulfillment.

Alise Gaiser, a proud mother of two, was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. Her curiosity and determination to dig deeper have shaped her career as a healthcare provider. While she strongly believes in evidence-based care, Alises passion lies in taking it a step further by educating and empowering her patients to make informed decisions, particularly in the areas of womens health and mental health.

Alise holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Brandon University and earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Manitoba. She completed her Family Medicine residency in Brandon, through the University of Manitoba's Family Medicine Residency Program, and now serves as a primary preceptor for both family medicine residents and medical students - something she takes great pride in.

Alise's personal experiences have played a significant role in her journey. Early in her career, she struggled with burnout and later with postpartum anxiety, which she eventually discovered was linked to undiagnosed ADHD. The lack of wrap-around services and holistic resources available during these challenges motivated her to co-found The Wellness Clinic - a space where patients could receive the comprehensive care and support they need.

Her vision centers around providing holistic, interdisciplinary care that addresses not only physical health but also the mental and emotional well-being of her patients.

Dr. Jenilee Misko is a dedicated family physician originally from Roblin, Manitoba, who brings a unique blend of expertise and warmth to her practice. Growing up on a farm, she values the importance of community and family, regularly returning to her roots twice a month to see patients and lend a hand during seeding and harvest. This connection to her upbringing informs her compassionate approach to healthcare.

Dr. Misko's journey in medicine began with a scholarship for baseball at Dakota State University, where she honed her skills both on and off the field. She then pursued her Doctor of Medicine degree at St. Martinus University and completed her family medicine residency in Brandon. Her diverse experiences enrich her understanding of the challenges faced by her patients.

Known for her laid-back demeanor and easygoing nature, Dr. Misko excels at putting her patients at ease. Her empathetic approach ensures that everyone feels heard and cared for, allowing for a supportive environment that fosters open communication.

A certified menopause specialist, Dr. Misko has a deep passion for women’s health and mental health, recognizing the critical interplay between physical and emotional well-being. She is committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care that empowers individuals to lead healthier lives. With her combination of professional expertise and genuine compassion, Dr. Misko is a trusted advocate for her patients in every stage of life.

Hi! I am Dr Marsha Giesbrecht, I practice Emergency Medicine at the Brandon Regional Health Center. I also joined the Wellness Clinic in 2023, where I share a passion for Women’s Health along with my colleagues. I currently focus on cervical cancer and STI screening.

I completed my Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Manitoba in 2017 and then moved to Brandon to complete my Family Medicine residency with specialized training in Emergency Medicine, finishing in 2020.

My career interests are in Acute Care, Women’s Health and medical student/resident teaching. Outside of work I love to spend time with my husband (Vic), my son (Maverick) and our dog (Buck). I love to workout at Rocked Community Fitness, I love fashion (which comes with a shopping addiction) and I love to travel, anywhere in the world!


 I look forward to seeing you at the Wellness Clinic!

Hey there! My name is Rianna Tonn and I’m a Registered Dietitian at The Wellness Clinic. I graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences. I grew up in the (very) small town of Plumas, MB, and am so excited to expand the services offered to women and families in Brandon and the surrounding area.

I help women feel confident in their health journey by using a gentle nutrition approach that prioritizes improving their relationship with food + their body. I specialize in helping women break the cycle of chronic dieting, improve body image, and find food freedom. I also have experience incorporating this intuitive approach into the nutrition support of various health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and IBS.

I’m looking forward to getting started on this journey with you!

My name is Candace Little.

I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Manitoba in 2009. I currently practice in the areas of Women’s Health and Pediatric physiotherapy including pediatric pelvic health. I have been lucky enough to experience working in both the Southern and Northern areas of Manitoba and have experience with clients aged 0-100. I have worked with pediatric clients since 2011 and gained an interest in both women’s health and pediatric pelvic health following the birth of my own 3 children.

All 3 children brought a different pregnancy and birthing experience which has provided me with first-hand knowledge of issues surrounding pre, peri, and post-natal health including both vaginal and cesarean deliveries, as well as the gaps in education and preparation for this major event. In 2018, I was fortunate enough to begin my pelvic health journey and my interest has only grown since. My love for pediatrics has led me to further my knowledge of pediatric pelvic health including persistent bedwetting as well as bowel and bladder dysfunction.

I hope to expand my knowledge in the future to include pelvic health for those who have experienced trauma, trans and gender diverse clients, as well as physiotherapy intervention for breastfeeding-related conditions.

Pelvic floor treatment for women will include an intake questionnaire to better understand your pelvic floor dysfunction and goals for treatment, a discussion with your physiotherapist about the questionnaire, and a physical exam to look at body movement, and breathing. This may include an internal exam. Pediatric pelvic floor appointments will include an intake questionnaire and detailed history-taking with treatment focused on the goals identified. Pediatric intervention (unrelated to the pelvic floor) will include a detailed interview to determine physiotherapy goals and treatment.

Hello, I am Meagan Maksuta. I am excited to join the team at The Wellness Clinic.

I graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy. I have ten years of experience working with a variety of clientele at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. My passion is Neurological and Geriatric Rehabilitation. I am experienced at completing home assessments with complex clients to ensure a sustainable plan. I have additional training in Fall Prevention, NDT (neurodevelopment treatment) and LSVT BIG Therapy (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) for Parkinson’s Disease.

Often facing barriers in the public health care system, I am excited to offer therapy in client’s homes to address the critical gaps in care. Too often, older adults suffer a disabling fall that could have prevented with a physiotherapy assessment and environmental modifications. Additionally, patients have been required to remain in hospital for access to proper rehabilitation. I believe these gaps can be filled with home physiotherapy, allowing adults to successfully age in place and live their lives to the fullest.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors camping, hiking, running or just chasing my kids around the park. I find all aspects of life more enjoyable when served with coffee.

Corrie has over 20 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, working with children of all ages! Corrie’s current interests include pediatric speech sound disorders (articulation/phonology), early childhood intervention, cognitive and developmental language delays/disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

In her “down-time”, Corrie enjoys exercising, coaching, reading, and creating memories with her husband and their four amazing children.

Corrie received her M.Sc. from Minot State University and her Masters of Communication Disorders from the University of North Dakota in 2000. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence with ASHA (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association) and is registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba.

Hello, my name is Alex, and I am a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Over the past nine years, I have worked with adolescents and their families facing mental health crises and concerns.

I have collaborated with children and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, various forms of self-harm, and behavioral issues. My approach involves working with clients to enhance their awareness of the feelings and emotions behind their behavior. I am passionate about working with kids, supporting them in learning new thought patterns and skills, all while honoring their unique qualities.

Throughout my practice, it has become increasingly evident how important it is to connect with others and seek support for one's mental health. I look forward to working with families through the Wellness Clinic to achieve well-being and balance amidst the demands of day-to-day life.

Hi! I’m Amanda! I work to support individuals in reaching mental health goals that are important to them. This involves not just helping people to reduce the difficult symptoms they may be experiencing but walking with them as they develop a deeper understanding of themselves and how they interact with their world.

I work with each person to create an individual treatment plan that best suits their needs, preferences, and goals. This includes a variety of talk therapies and body-based therapies offered online and in person.

Humans are social creatures, and we all need supportive others from time to time. If you are looking for a welcoming environment to explore the unique challenges you are dealing with, please reach out.

Hello, My name is Cristy Dourado and I was born and raised in Northern Manitoba. I carry these small town values with me everyday, the values of hard work, sense of community where everyone has a seat at the table and my personal value that everyone is entitled to feel at their best self and thrive to a greater wellness. I have been a foster parent for the last fifteen years, and proudly received Guardianship of our Indigenous children. We also have three boys who keep us on our toes and our family is centered on kindness and laughter always.

I am honoured and grateful to follow two groundbreaking, innovative, trail blazers that are prioritizing holistic health in an accessible and safe place. It's a privilege to stand beside my esteemed colleagues to serve our community and get better together.

My whole life has been a record of being drawn into the helping fields. This included being a camp counselor in my summers, volunteering at our personal care home feeding and playing cards with the elderly, working with young children that needed extra support as well as youth that had complex mental health issues until I graduated with my Psychiatric Nursing Degree. It is within that academic scope that I have had the opportunity to build my professional skills for the last thirteen years in the private, non profit and acute government sectors whether these were individual sessions, group sessions or being a trainer for staff, with the ultimate goal of helping children and adults get unstuck and moving forward towards their imagined life. I did this together with my clients as I quickly understood that the currency of trustworthiness, being non judgemental, respectfulness at all times, being a present and listening in ways that matter to people, and using shared communication that could be life changing for people in places and spaces they needed the confidence and skills to feel safe and build a better self.

I believe in being genuine, using a relationship based approach and firmly believe in a client's ability to get better on their own terms. All this becomes a powerful catalyst and motivator for meaningful and desired change.

Take a chance on yourself and walk through the door.

Hi! My name is Crystal Klassen.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor(CCC) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and hold a Master of Education in Counselling.

I’ve worked in the Westman area for over 18 years in the Public School System, with the majority of that time being in the role of a School Counsellor.

My professional experience has allowed me to work with many children, teens, and young adults specializing in the areas of trauma, parent/child relationships, anxiety, depression, school difficulties, and crisis intervention.

I am very proud and fortunate to be a part of this amazing team of women and looking forward to working to support all my clients.

My name is Delsie Martin, I'm a Registered Social Worker and I am thrilled by the opportunity to work as part of this incredible interprofessional team. I've been working in the field of social work for over 10 years and have experience working in the fields of geriatrics, corrections, victim services, mental health, primary care and the school system.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of New Brunswick, a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Calgary. I also carry my certification as a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.

I'm excited to work with anyone who wants me to walk alongside them in their mental wellness journey, however, I truly enjoy working with individuals who need assistance with anxiety, Post-Partum Depression and sexual wellness. I enjoy relationship therapy and am happy to welcome those who have many kinds of relationships, including those who practice consensual non-monogamy and polyamory. I'm a member of the 2SLGBTTQ+ community and welcome anyone exploring their gender and sexual identity.

I'm an avid podcaster and very proud of my podcast, "The Relationship Review with Delsie Martin". I'm also proud to be a mama of two and married to a truly amazing human. I enjoy hanging out with my multiple fur-babies, singing and painting.

I believe strongly in interprofessional holistic practice. I meet clients where they are at with their own unique needs. Therapy is at your pace with respect and safety being the cornerstones of my practice. In all of my work I take on a trauma informed, sex positive and relational approach.

Hello my name is Greg, and I was born and raised in Brandon.

I have worked in the social services field for 25 years in a variety of capacities.

I worked eight years as an Intake Worker at a local primary care clinic and the last twelve years as a Social Worker with the Manitoba Government. With this work I provide intensive case management to individuals who have both cognitive/intellectual disabilities and lengthy criminal foot prints.

I have gained extensive experience and have an interest in providing support in the areas of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, relationship difficulties along with keen interest in working with individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities and supporting families and loved ones who are impacted by the same.

I look forward to working with The Wellness Clinic team to help our clients, achieve optimum, health, and happiness.

Since 2005 I have worked in a variety of settings as a Registered Nurse and as a Clinical Resource Nurse. General and Orthopaedic Surgery areas in Brandon, a coronary care unit in Australia and most recently I was teaching in the Bachelor of Nursing program at Brandon University.

I hold current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

I have developed a keen interest in women’s health after having my three children, and am furthering my education in the area of Perinatal Mood Disorders with Postpartum Support International.

I believe in forming non judgemental, therapeutic relationships with clients through open communication and mutual respect and am excited to be a part of the amazing team here at the Wellness Clinic!

My name is Kim.

I have a keen interest in neurodevelopment, cognition, sensory processing and self-regulating within the context of neurodivergence and complex trauma.

I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg in 2011 and Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Manitoba in 2013. Since graduating, I have worked in a large variety of practice settings (hospital inpatients, outpatients, community) including both physical and mental health conditions across the lifespan.

The bulk of my experience has been supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions – including (but not limited to): ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety/Depression, PTSD, and complex trauma.  Many individuals with difficulties in self-regulating struggle to participate in simple tasks of daily life– such as bathing, using the toilet, sleeping, eating and socializing. This often has to do with our ability to intentionally shift between functional nervous system states – skills that are largely developed during the first several years of life.

The focus of assessment and intervention planning would be to investigate how the environment, the task, and the individual’s neurological stress response interact together. Strategies can be helpful for individuals at any age, however, at this time my focus will be regarding pre-school age children. My services would be beneficial for children 6 and under experiencing any of the following:

-difficulties potty training

-resistance to transition to solid foods

-difficulties falling asleep

-difficulties with sharing or playing with others

-difficulties transitioning from one activity to another

-avoidance of certain sounds, light, or busy environments

-difficulties sitting still or paying attention