My commitment and dedication to community engagement is no different from my work with individuals, couples and families engaged in the therapeutic process. As a catalyst for change I believe in meaningful communication, inclusion, diversity, creativity, self expression, and courage.

After 20 years working in hospital, community and private practice settings, I have come to understand the world from a trauma-informed perspective.

With nearly 40 years of experience in the field, she provides consultation, assessment, counselling, and psychotherapy for those affected by trauma, abuse, bereavement, adoption, substance abuse, addiction, interpersonal, and work related issues.

Her dad served for 24 years as an infantry soldier and completed 7 tours. At 12 she began volunteering for the Meaford Military Family Resource Centre and opened a drop-in centre for teens. She has since been volunteering and working for Military Family Resource Centres in Meaford, Toronto, London and Halifax.

After following my heart, I attended university to complete a Batchelor of Arts in studio art and psychology. I have always been drawn to the art making process, using my hands, and thinking in creative ways.

I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner(R) and have dedicated myself to supporting others to resolve their life crisis and trauma.

In discovering your own wise-way, comes healing, renewal and transformation

Karen Zehnal is the owner and operator of the Zehn Yoga Studio located in the picturesque rural village of Lakeside, Ontario.

Since I was a little girl I have been enchanted by the feel of a piece of driftwood in my hands.