Heather Thomas

Business Owner, Wellness Practitioner, Spiritual Life Coach, Artist, Writer @Birdsong Connections Inc. (o/a Birdsong Studios)

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Heather Thomas is a multifaceted professional who co-owns Birdsong Connections Inc., also known as Birdsong Studios. She is a wellness practitioner, spiritual life coach, artist, and writer. Heather's diverse career path is driven by her passion for creativity, personal growth, and helping others. As a coach, she guides individuals seeking personal and professional development. As an artist, she explores her creativity with mixed-media and acrylic paintings while her writing skills inspire and motivate. Heather's unique combination of professionalism, skills, and experiences allows her to provide a holistic approach to personal and professional development at and beyond Birdsong Studios.

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Work Background

Centered on Wellness - High River, AlbertaStudio Coordinator

Jan. 2024High River, Alberta, CanadaCurrently in charge of scheduling wellness classes and workshops at Centered on Wellness in High River, Alberta. Focus includes yoga, somatics, myofascial movement, meditation and qigong. Open to inquiry and wellness-based weekend workshops.

Self-employedAuthor, Artist, Mentor, Speaker, Workshop Leader

May. 2014~ Currently writing on a Memoir & Workbook for #bodydysmorphia and #bodyneutrality (ETA: Nov. 2023) ~ Working as a self-employed writer, artist, personal coach and speaker ~ LOVE creating and teaching workshops, learning events, giving presentations and leading retreats

Birdsong Connections Inc. (Birdsong Studios)Co-Owner

May. 2014Okotoks, Alberta, CanadaBirdsong Studios & Healing Centre: www.birdsongstudios.ca After spending the past 25 years in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Russell and Heather Thomas are excited to be in Okotoks, the new home of Birdsong Studios. Our vision for Birdsong is to have an open studio where friends and artists can retreat, gather, share and collaborate on new ideas and techniques. It is a safe place where our innermost selves can be explored and expressed, inviting greater insight, growth and healing. We invite everyone to join us and experience the joy that comes with creation, connection and the opening of hearts and minds to what is possible. CURRENTLY OFFERING: ART: sale of fine art and art prints, art classes and workshops, artist residency, retreats & mentorship, artist circle community, outreach programs, live painting at fundraising events. WELLNESS: Ideal Protein weight loss, healthy lifestyle coaching, workplace wellness seminars (grounding, breath, movement, healthy boundaries and presence).

Self-employedReiki Master Teacher

Jan. 2009High River, Alberta, CanadaSpecialty: Using Reiki with Craniosacral therapy and distance healing. Use of several other forms of energy work and healing techniques.

Self-employedRegistered Massage Therapist & Certified Craniosacral Therapist

Nov. 2009High River, Alberta, CanadaRegistered Massage Therapist (RMT). Specialty: Advanced Craniosacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Trauma & Brain Work Specialty: Advanced Energy Healing

Self-employedYoga Teacher, Qigong & Meditation Instructor

Jan. 2007High River, Alberta, CanadaI became a self-employed yoga instructor both through a home-based business and by contract at wellness facilities and offices in my community. For several years I was the lead instructor for the Fort McMurray branch of the South Okanagan Yoga Academy, where I taught people to become yoga instructors. Now I teach classes at Centered on Wellness in High River, Alberta.

Northern Lights Health RegionEnvironmental Health Officer

Sep. 2000 - Jul. 2008Fort McMurray, Alberta, CanadaCompliance officer for all things public safety: nuisance complaints, restaurant and food store inspections, swimming pools, septic systems, water safety, environmental safety, playgrounds and public spaces, indoor air quality, outdoor air quality, rental housing including work camps. Liaison with multiple levels of stakeholders, government and industry. Education and public awareness. Taught Food Safe and Swimming Pool Maintenance Courses. Mentoring for all new staff and summer students.