In this edition of “Meet the Westwind Staff,” we get to know Lokadia Sims. Lokadia has been with us for just over a year now. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is passionate about supporting individuals with eating disorder recovery.

From May 4-10th, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is inviting people across the country to embrace the 2026 theme: “Come Together, Canada”. This year’s message, Stronger connections. Better mental health, highlights the powerful role that social connection plays in overall well-being, and it resonates deeply within the context of eating disorder recovery.

In this edition of “Meet the Westwind Staff,” we get to know Toni Vandenbrink, one of our newest team members. Toni is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about supporting individuals with eating disorders on their road to recovery.

Every year, groups from across Canada come together on February 1st to 7th for Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW), a week focusing on raising awareness about eating disorders in Canada and discussing challenges and barriers in accessing care.

Let's look at what to expect on your First Day at Westwind Counselling & Eating Disorder Recovery Centre's residential treatment!

Every year from February 1-7, Eating Disorder groups from across Canada join together for Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Many Eating Disorder groups from across Canada join together for Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This week of action is February 1st - 7th.

In this edition of "Meet The Westwind Staff", we get to know Cindy Evernden, our Senior Support Staff located at the Brandon, MB location.

Since 1987, National Coming Out Day has been a day to recognize and celebrate the diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

In this edition of "Meet The Westwind Staff", we are asking four questions of Rhea Lewandoski, one of Westwind's dietitians.

In this edition of "Meet The Westwind Staff", we are asking four questions of Justine Rickard, one of our newest team members.

Meeting any new clinician for the first time can be worrisome. In this blog, Rhea talks about what to expect when meeting with your RD.

In this edition of "Meet The Westwind Staff", we are asking five questions of Tiffany Le.

Happy International No Diet Day! May 6th, we celebrate body diversity & acceptance and raise awareness of the potential impacts of dieting.

An active support system can play a key role in recovery.

Until now, we haven’t had to talk about the effect a pandemic could have on someone’s recovery.

The pursuit of perfection is one barrier to the practice of self care.

No two eating disorders are exactly alike. They can vary in behaviors, motives and underlying factors. But for every unique element the...

Our genes play a large role in both our physical and psychological makeup. Our genes determine the color of our eyes, the color of our...

In this edition of "Meet The Westwind Staff", we are asking four questions of Breanna Mills, the newest Registered Dietitian to join our...