Meet Lisa

Expressive Arts Therapy | Brainspotting | Nervous System RESET | Grief Tender | Mystic 

Professional Overview

As a soul led and spiritual person, with over 25 years of experience working with clients, I have come to believe that we are all divine, absolute and radiant beings just the way we are. I believe we arrive in this incarnation to fulfill our soul contracts and to remember, awaken and evolve as spiritual beings. And, on our Soul’s Journey, we can accumulate trauma, painful experiences, strong emotions, grief, addictions, core wounds, fragmented parts, chronic illness and chronic pain and more.

I believe these painful experiences want to be honoured, held and tended too with our full heart and deep compassion. I believe this soul work needs nourishment, warm tea with honey, a hot bath and it need to be seen and witnessed.

To support the processing of these human experiences, I offer soul led psychotherapy that is rooted in nervous system regulation and the cultivation of a felt sense of safety. From this stable therapeutic foundation, deeper healing can unfold with more ease and calm.

The modalities I work with to support your Soul’s journey include Brainspotting Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Nervous System RESET Therapy, Grief Tending and my 25 years of experience as a Yoga Teacher, Trainer, Energy Healer and Spiritual Guide, not to mention my almost 60 years of experience as a daughter, wife and mother. These somatic or body-based modalities support the wisdom of your body, the richness of your mind and the essence of your spirit.

Guided meditation, imagery and intuitive insight are often included in a session to further ground and support your nervous system and to invite in Spirit. All spiritually inspired practices are invitations and offered only with your permission.

In my spiritually and trauma informed work, I support and hold space for individuals to process trauma (PTSD), strong emotions including maternal rage, anger, and grief, addiction, chronic stress and the psychological impact of chronic illness and chronic pain.

My experience is also rooted in supporting individuals as they process ancestral trauma and receive ancestral wisdom, unburden their inner critic, free their inner child, heal fragmented and hidden parts, and offer a balm to their mother wound as they awaken to their soul’s calling and step into their greatness as they support     their personal and spiritual development.

If this soul work is calling you, please reach out to book a free consultation with me by email her directly – Lisa@LisaCipparone.ca.

My Story

My Journey of Self-Discovery

My journey of self-discovery began in the year 2000, during a pivotal moment that reshaped my life’s trajectory. I was let go from a job I thought I loved, but in reality, it was draining the life out of me. This unexpected turn of events, though initially daunting, set the stage for a transformative period of growth and self-exploration.

Stepping into Holistic Practices

After finding myself unemployed, I took a bold step into Yoga Teacher Training and enrolled in Acupuncture School in Toronto. These endeavors marked the beginning of my journey into self-awareness and my training as a Holistic Practitioner. Over the past 25 years, I’ve embraced a wide array of modalities, from Energy Medicine to Brainspotting Therapy. Each modality has uniquely contributed to my understanding and practice in holistic healing.

Lessons from Life Experiences

Throughout this journey, life experiences have both challenged and uplifted me. Some moments brought me to my knees, while others helped me soar. The most profound and transformative experience was the death of my mother. For those who have experienced such a loss, you know it’s life-changing. Her passing was a catalyst for deep introspection and transformation.

Shortly after her death, I faced an unexpected medical procedure that awakened me to my own trauma. This painful event prompted a deep dive into my past, revealing that the car accidents and concussions I had endured were manifestations of trauma. This realization opened my eyes to the concept of nervous system dysregulation. I discovered that I had been living in survival mode for much of my life.

Embracing Healing and Transformation

Armed with this new understanding, I embarked on another journey of learning and healing. This transformational path has led me to a place of balance and calm, enabling me to handle life’s challenges more effectively. The resources that were instrumental in my recovery included Nervous System RESET, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Brainspotting.

Sharing My Journey

As a mother of two beautiful and courageous daughters and a wife of 25 years, I hope that my experiences—my slips, falls, and profound learnings—can support others on their journey. I aspire to help individuals become radiant humans who joyfully embrace and trust all facets of life. My story is one of resilience and transformation, and I believe that by sharing it, I can inspire others to embark on their own paths of self-discovery and healing.

Clinical Practice & Offerings

I work virtually in Ontario and in person at Robin’s Nest in Guelph. I work with clients individually and in small groups offering Brainspotting Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy and Nervous System RESET. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive spaces for healing and transformation, both in private sessions and group facilitation.

Credentials & Expertise

  • Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy – CREATE Institute – 2023-2026
  • Brainspotting Therapy (Phase 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Freeze to Thaw – Unlocking Trauma From the Body, & Expansion, Relationships, Intake.) 2025-ongoing
  • Entering the Healing Ground – Grief Ritual Leadership Training – 2025
  • Nervous System RESET Practitioner – 2021 – 2023
  • Founder, Lila Yoga Wisdom School – 2020
  • Former Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner – 2004
  • Owner/Operator, The Rejuvenation Room – 2004
  • 500-hour Yoga Teacher & Trainer – 2001
  • Degrees in Western Literature & Civilization (Western) and Fine Art (University of Guelph) – 1991 & 1994

Lisa is an international speaker and a lifelong learner, continually expanding her knowledge in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and holistic healing.

Additional Training & Memberships

  • Befriending Your Nervous System (Linda Thai)
  • Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté)
  • Polyvagal Theory
  • Parts Work
  • Addiction and Trauma
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
  • Ayurvedic Medicine

I am a founding member of:

  • SomaShare App: A free app offering somatic tools to help regulate the nervous system and manage overwhelm and anxiety.
  • Mynd Myself: A trusted resource connecting clients with holistic practitioners committed to healing.

I am the Ontario Ambassador for the Canadian Therapist Network, Inc. (CTN), the first online Canadian community for mental health professionals.

Lisa is a member in good standing with:

Positionality

Lisa identifies as a cis, straight, white, mature woman of Italian decent and uses the pronouns she/her. She is a daughter, wife, and mother of two beautiful, smart, and adventurous daughters. Lisa and her husband of 25 years are empty nesters. She is also a proud dog mom to Lila Rose and she grieves the passing of her mother. Lisa is a spiritual led and consciously stays connected to Source and Mother Earth.

Trauma & Nervous System Informed

As a trauma and nervous system informed therapist, I integrate this awareness into every session I facilitate. I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space where you can feel safe enough to arrive as you are—body, mind, and spirit. Within this environment, you are invited to open and explore, create, make, move, and dance freely, at your own pace. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and attuned to your unique needs and experiences.

Land Acknowledgment

Guelph has served as traditional lands and a place of refuge for many peoples over time, more specifically the Attiwonderonk, and the Haudenosaunee. This land is held as the treaty lands and territory with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Guelph lies directly adjacent to the Haldimand Tract and is part of a long-established traditional hunting ground for the Six Nations of the Grand River. Many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples from across Turtle Island call Guelph home today.

Inclusion & Non-discrimination

All are valued and cared for here. I foster purposeful inclusion. I respect the diversity of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, ability range, sexual orientation, and gender identity.