Four Winds of Healing Foundation is a leader in the systemic transformation of how we approach health and wellness. It emphasizes a preventive rather than disease based model of healthcare, especially in the areas of mental health and chronic nervous system dysregulation. We recognize the unique value of complementary and traditional healthcare approaches. We believe that when integrated within the conventional medical systems it will only strengthen our society. We recognize that diverse approaches are better able to meet the diverse needs of each individual, therefore narrowing the gaps that people fall through. We seek to build bridges and evolve systemic perspectives.

Four Winds of Healing Foundation is a community of complementary health and wellness practitioners and advocates. We promote ancient healing traditions and treatments that are increasingly backed by modern science. We recognize the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit and acknowledge nature as a wise teacher and powerful healer. Four Winds of Healing Foundation uses evidence-informed practice and innovative clinical models to deliver progressive relationships and community focused mental health programs. All our practitioners are committed to operating with integrity, compassion, and strive to protect the dignity of those we serve.

We are committed to:

Facilitating mental health and addiction recovery programs.
Helping those we serve to overcome struggles and barriers that impede their ability to live in harmony with themselves, society, and nature.
Advocating for systemic diversification of services to narrow the gaps that clients fall through.
Forming collaboration that leads to better outcomes for individuals and families, creating an overall healthier society.

Our Values

Interconnection: Research shows that individual well-being is directly connected to the health of the social community and ecological environment. Everyone and everything in the universe forms a web of connection. Ancient healing traditions understand this interconnection and interdependence. We recognize that diversity is our strength. We seek to strengthen this awareness as we strive to live in harmony.

Holism: We understand that a person and their systems can only be understood and explained as a whole. Our team of practitioners take into consideration all aspects of body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Our organization applies a holistic approach that fosters connectivity within themselves and society.

Transformation: We recognize that each person has value and potential. We seek to accept each individual where they are at as a spec on the continuum of their evolution. We believe that as beings of nature the desire and potential for growth and transformation is part of our very essence. We seek to nurture this by creating an environment that fosters resiliency by providing appropriate treatments and resources that empower those we serve. We believe everyone has something to contribute to the world that no one else can. We strive to resolve barriers that impede this potential.

Diversity: Diversity underlies the health of any system. In nature, biological diversity generates a sustainable and resilient ecology. Similarly diverse healing modalities, and the unique individuality of each person generates a sustainable and resilient healthcare model. Diversity of people within an organization or community contributes to creativity, adaptability, and accountability.

Resilience: The ability to adapt to ever shifting circumstances and recover from the challenges of life is a vital skill. We recognize that adverse childhood events or trauma later in life can impede this ability but believe that by supporting and harmonizing the body, mind, spirit and emotions we can nurture resiliency and the ability to thrive in the face of the ever changing landscapes of life.

Our Vision

We are a leader in advancing individual and community health through the implementation of complementary healthcare programs. We envision a society where wellness is fostered and individuals can access high-quality integrative healthcare regardless of income or access to private healthcare benefits. We believe that humane societies use all forms of evidence-based healthcare to treat disease and suffering and ensure these resources are accessible to all its members.

Our Mission

Four Winds of Healing Foundation believes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We are working to end the mental health crisis in Alberta while creating proactive programs. We use innovation and flexibility to achieve an affordable complimentary system of mental health support that is accessible. We promote holistic community health and wellness programs through collaboration, as we advocate for a publicly funded integrative healthcare system.