My Horticultural Therapy Journey
Hi, I’m Angela- I’m a horticultural therapy practitioner based in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
I love being in the garden with my children and seeing the wonder of nature through their eyes. The garden is my paradise, my place for reflection and connection. Many of life’s most precious lessons are learned through the tranquil whispers from the garden.
Empowering others to over come barriers and develop personal empowerment is very important to me. I hold a Bachelor’s in Community Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies from the University of Calgary. I have worked with seniors in long-term care as an occupational therapy assistant, people with traumatic brain injury and children with special needs.
Horticultural therapy (HT) combines my love for nature, health and well-being. I studied with Ann Kent who is a pioneer in HT in Canada. Her comprehensive program and guidance has built a strong foundation for my work. I am working towards my professional registration with the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association. Currently, I practice at St. Paul’s Hospital, Union Gospel Mission and Delta Stroke Society, helping people grow, heal, and thrive through nature-based experiences.
Qigong and Reiki Energy Healing
The seed for my healing journey was planted as a little girl, watching my mom practice Qigong with Master Cheung, a Shaolin Master. I remember how my grandmother, very ill from leukemia, found relief through Master Cheung’s Qigong energy healing.
In 2020, I began studying Spring Forest Qigong, connecting with qi, the universal life-force energy. Qigong has transformed my life, teaching me to quiet my “monkey mind” and move beyond fear and doubt. Feeling called to share this practice, I began teaching in-person classes in February 2025. My Qigong community is a safe, nurturing space where people can connect and grow.
My love for energy work also led me to Reiki. I remember the calm I felt in my first session — gentle, yet powerful, guiding energy into alignment and clarity. Inspired to share this healing, I trained as a Reiki Master and hold Level 1 & 2 Usui Holy Fire certifications.