
Inspiring stories. Practical advice. Local support.
Scroll below to find links to practical tools, local resources and wellness webinars based on the course I regularly run for the Canadian Mental Health Association.
From tight deadlines to conflicts with your neighbour, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. The biggest one I’ve ever faced was an aggressive cancer.
At first I felt outmatched and unprepared. But as my treatment got underway, I discovered I had plenty of coping skills and tools I could leverage โ acquired through a lifetime of blunderful misadventures.
And thatโs what these resources are all about: the little things you can do and the inner qualities you can cultivate to make whatever challenge youโre facing a little bit easier.
โ Josh
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Dr. Romi Fung, Naturopathic Doctor
The greatest opportunity to prevent dementia exists before symptoms begin.
Dr. Romi Fung, Naturopathic Doctor Inc. provides comprehensive cognitive health assessments that evaluate metabolic, vascular, inflammatory, nutritional, hormonal, and lifestyle factors influencing brain health. Using advanced laboratory testing and personalized, evidence-informed care, patients receive targeted strategies to preserve cognitive function and support lifelong brain health.

Sanela Jakovljev Counselling
Specialized Counselling for Chronic Pain Warriors and/or Neurodivergent Folks
Welcome to a space where being different is celebrated! Iโm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 30 years of personal experience managing chronic pain. I specialize in supporting those navigating chronic pain and/or neurodivergence, helping you harness your brain’s ability to change. Together, weโll explore your unique experiences, build resilience, and create a path toward a more fulfilling life. Letโs move beyond what feels impossible. Learn more.
Explore the resources

Wellness Webinars
Rev up your resilience while enjoying a few laughs with this 16-part webinar series. Each module offers funny and heartfelt video lessons, reflection questions and practical tips and tools on how to make the tough times in life a little less tough.

Resilience Toolbox
Access dozens of how-to wellness guides and activities โ including breathing exercises, motivation maximizers, mindfulness practices and more. Because prickly problems demand well-equipped problem solvers!

Simply Blunderful
Funny stories. Good advice. Oodles of doodles. Enjoy this illustrated guide to flaming tennis balls, camping catastrophes and the many obstacles life throws your way.

Little Lauryn Lollipop and the Long Road Home
Discover wellness tips and tools wrapped inside a fantastical adventure for all ages.

Fireflies: Small gifts of gratitude
What fireflies light your skies? An inspirational poem about life’s everyday awesomeness.

Book Josh as a virtual guest speaker
Add funny stories, good advice and oodles of doodles to your next wellness or mental health event.
Celebrate local difference-makers
As Mr. Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And throughout Richmond, you’ll find wonderful community organizations doing exactly that, stepping up to make a positive difference. Here are a few that we think deserve a Badge of Awesome.
Directory of local resources
We can all use support from time to time. And throughout the Richmond area, youโll discover all kinds of people ready to lend a helping hand. Explore the directory below to find local therapists and other wellness experts in the community. Got a suggestion to add to the directory? Let me know at joshmartinink@gmail.com.
Adrien Ip @ Heilios Traditional Chinese Medicine
Alaa Kornah Counselling Therapy
Annelisa Dey Thomas Counselling
Dr. Jenny Zhao, Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Rachel Lam, Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Acupuncturist
Dr. Romi Fung, Naturopathic Doctor
Erin Moran Acupuncture + Chinese Medicine
Flourish Hearts Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Heather Awad Clinical Counselling
Dr. Juliette Arato-Bollivar, Registered Psychologist
Kathleen Blackmore Counselling
Margot Tache, Certified Nutritionist and Wellness Speaker
Maria Huellas, RMT (Remedy Massage)
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness – Richmond Broadmoor
Pangaea Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine
Rebecca Farnell, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Revive: A collective wellness space
Robyn McTague, Coach | A Life of Choice
Sarina Wiesinger, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Satori Integrative Health Centre
Small Pause Coaching & Consulting
Terry Estrin, Registered Psychologist
The Commons Wellness Collective
Wendy Minichiello Counselling & Coaching
For more options, visit PsychologyToday.





