ABOUT KULANDIRA
Kulandira is a word derived from the Chichewa language, which is spoken in Malawi, a country located in southeastern Africa (where Nicolette was born). In Chichewa, "kulandira" means "to receive" or "to accept." It can also refer to "receiving" something from someone, such as receiving a gift, favor, or assistance. The Chichewa language is an important part of the cultural and linguistic landscape of Malawi and neighbouring regions.
Our Mission:
1. Moving beyond the interdisciplinary model of physical and mental health support
2. Integration and accountability sessions
3. Evidence-based medicine and traditional plants as medicine, our methodological principles
Experience community-led therapy and support through the expertise of a close-knit team of innovative, creative, and extensively trained mental health professionals.
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Dr. Nicolette Richer, DSocSci
Nicolette is a beacon of healing, dedicated to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Her profound passion lies in awakening the inner healing potential and nurturing the soul's vision within each person. As a manifesting generator, Enneagram 7, and serial entrepreneur, Nicolette’s pioneering work converges at the crossroads of transformative consciousness, metabolic nutrition, and detoxification, offering a pathway to reverse chronic inflammation, physical ailments, and emotional suffering.
With profound insights into the intricate connection between mind and body, Nicolette empowers individuals to liberate themselves from the confines of diagnosed chronic diseases. Through activating the inner physical and mental healer, she facilitates a personal journey to holistic well-being. Her approach is anchored in reestablishing the vital bond with our innate intelligence, which is often overlooked or forgotten in our modern world.
Nicolette's expertise extends to creating safe and nurturing spaces using open-space technology and Psych-K facilitation. With her compassionate guidance, she invites you to embark on a transformative expedition of self-discovery, where holistic healing and the revelation of your true potential await. Drawing upon the wisdom of Internal Family Systems (IFS), she skillfully guides individuals in fostering a harmonious relationship with their inner selves. This post-treatment support ensures that the profound experiences encountered during therapy lead to lasting change and a continuous journey of self-healing.
“Amazing teacher and leader. Nicolette is infectious, and I'm blessed to have met her.”
"Nicolette has a warm confidence and inviting presence. In my session, I felt her support, compassion, and attentiveness. I appreciated the thoughtful and comfortable setting that was put together for this amazing experience.”
“I came to therapy feeling stuck in old patterns and unable to move past events that had weighed on me for years. Nicolette’s guidance, warmth, and presence created a safe, transformative space where I could truly heal, release long-held emotional ties, and reconnect with deep love and self-confidence. The experience was profoundly life-changing. I left feeling lighter, freer, empowered, and completely supported.”
WHO DO WE WORK WITH
At Kulandira, we're passionate about supporting people at every life stage, from birth to death. We assist diverse clients, including individuals, couples, youth, and families, on their healing and transformation journeys. Our services are tailored to address various situations, including chronic illnesses or general feelings of unwellness.
We understand the frustration of those who've faced trauma and neglect in the medical system. Many have spent significant resources searching for answers, yet they still feel lost and hopeless. As your last resort, we're dedicated to awakening your innate self-healing abilities and empowering you to be your own doctor.
Our expertise covers a wide range of conditions, from mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction, to physical ailments like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. We specialize in personalized support to meet your unique needs.
We work closely with individuals, couples, families, and youth, aiming to release burdens, traumas, and barriers hindering your soul's calling and vision. Kulandira is your nurturing haven—a place to pause, let go and regenerate. We're here to help you achieve health freedom on all levels—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—in a community that values integrity, safety, truth, and transformation.
Kindly be advised that our services are only available in the Cowichan Valley region of Vancouver Island, BC. Thank you for your understanding.”