Sher is the director and founder of Bodies by Sher and Hypnos Health Works. She holds the following certifications; Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Certified Neuromuscular Therapist (CNMT), Certified Hypnotherapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer and Energy Worker.

Sher specializes in pain relief/management from chronic pain, accidents, auto-immune disorders and athletic injuries and has a strong focus in Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger point therapy, sports, deep tissue as well as the light touch of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and energy work. Hypnosis can be used (upon request) to enhance the effectiveness of these therapies and specifically for relaxation, well-being and pain relief.

Sher specializes in very detailed sessions which can incorporate several modalities in the same session, including hypnosis. Sessions can be up to three hours if needed.

As a Certified Personal Trainer Sher’s specialties cover a broad spectrum such as Endurance training, post-rehabilitation, increasing athletic performance, marathon training, muscle strengthening, and stretching. Sessions with Sher can consist of a physical workout and can include, walking, running, cycling, water training, physical stretching (passive or active), muscle strengthening with weights, body weight exercises or yoga.

I am a Master Therapeutic Counsellor registered with ACCT (#2521). I specialize in Counselling Hypnotherapy and have been practising since 2004.

Though I practice all forms of general counselling, my main areas of focus include: Addictions, Trauma, Stress, Anxiety, Burn Out, Fears, Phobias, Transitions, Weight Loss, Fitness Goals, Athletic Performance, Life Coaching, Executive Coaching, Mindfulness, Creativity, Incite Meditation.

I have completed extensive training in hypnosis and NLP with: Stephen Gilligan, Sheldon Bilsker, Tad James, Mike Mandel, Anthony Robbins.I practice Qi Gong with Hajime Naka and Meditation with Lama Tsewang (Vancouver).

I am a SMART Recovery Facilitator and offer group support for the Sunshine Coast Health Centre.

I have a comfortable office in Kelowna BC, Canada. I also offer online counselling services for your additional convenience.

My personal healing journey continues to reveal great growth and incite. I am inspired to serve humanity through my counselling practice. I draw from 30 years of entrepreneurial business success. I am involved in community building as a volunteer softball coach and volunteer private school board member.

Please call or email to discuss options and possibilities involving your counselling, therapy or coaching needs.

Watch Diane’s Interview where she discusses her background teaching style and Ericksonian Hypnosis.

Counselling is an exploration and creation of self. In a safe and compassionate environment you will have the space and support to walk your inner journey. Counselling can help you to connect with your feelings and explore the motivations behind them. Each individual is unique and counselling helps you to honour your uniqueness and open yourself to the fullness of life.
As a registered professional counsellor I am qualified in all areas of counselling. I have a special interest in the following areas:
Trauma – sexual, physical, mental and emotional abuse., Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship challenges, Couples Counselling, Depression, Loneliness, Feeling Suicidal, Panic attacks/anxiety, Stress Management, Loss and Grief, Substance Abuse, Support for family & friends of those with substance abuse problems, Support for Caregivers, Life transitions, Tapping into our Creativity, Freeing our creative Self, Spiritual search, Body ~Mind Connection, Living with a serious illness, Job dissatisfaction/job loss, Loss of a Pet, What do I want to do with my life?, Getting to know yourself more deeply, Personal Development, I don’t know who I am anymore

A Personal Note

Having walked my own healing journey in therapy I have personal knowledge of what it is to enter into the process of counselling and therapy. I am honored you are considering me as your therapist.
On a personal note I have 25 years experience as an adult educator; as well as being a trained Reiki and Shiatsu Practitioner. Healing and the unique path each of us takes in our own personal healing journey has always interested me and been the driving force motivating me to pursue my own personal counselling, professional schooling and training.