Executive Board Members

In 2021, she completed the Comprehensive Holistic Nurse and Coaching Certificate Program through The Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development and Education (CIINDE) and completed the Nurse Reiki Level 3.

Navsharn has a vast experience in many areas of nursing, primarily in Nursing Education. She is currently working as Clinical Education and Simulation Facilitator for The University of Manitoba, a Student Advisor / Mentor for The CIINDE for Cohort 9, and working on an Independent Nursing Practice Cultivating Connections Nursing Corporation promoting health and wellbeing.

Dani founded Elle Holistic Coaching Inc., where she developed a coaching and consultation framework that works upstream to support couples trying to conceive, women facing pregnancy challenges, and overwhelmed parents.

By fostering self-awareness, knowledge, and skills, Dani helps clients uncover the root causes of their health challenges and supports them in planning and implementing health behavior changes. Integrating creativity and problem-solving into her practice, she offers a proactive, personalized approach to health. Her body-mind-spirit framework is enriched by her training in functional and lifestyle medicine, HeartMath, Somatic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and as a Reiki Master Practitioner. Dani is passionate about guiding clients toward lasting health transformations that transcend into future generations.

Holistic nursing has long shaped how she practices and how she leads. She founded Nurse On Board to provide compassionate, integrative, and person-centered support to individuals and families navigating complex health journeys. This work has continually reinforced for her how powerful nursing can be when we blend clinical expertise with presence, advocacy, and respect for each person’s lived experience.

Susan serves on the CHNA Board because CHNA reflects the values that first drew her to nursing, and that continue to inspire her today. She’s passionate about supporting nurses to practice in ways that are meaningful, ethical, and sustainable, and about strengthening CHNA as a professional home where nurses feel connected, valued, and empowered.

“It’s truly an honour to serve on the CHNA Board, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a community that does such important work for holistic nursing in Canada.

Thank you!”

A life-long learner of knowledge from the mystical to the practical and everything else in between. A true lover of philosophy for as the saying goes “an unexamined life is not worth living.”

Understanding the Herstory of our world is as fundamentally important as understanding our History, but a true understanding comes from learning Ourstory. True patient-centered care begins with asking, “What is your story?”

Danielle has served with the CHNA for several years, both as Secretary and as a Director. She continues to support the CHNA with all issues re: incorporation, bylaws diligence, and board member registration.

With a diverse background in nursing, Sierra has gained experience across multiple fields including mental health, community health, surgical care, public health, holistic wellness, and complementary modalities. As a lifelong learner, Sierra is eager to explore new avenues and expand her knowledge in holistic healing practices.

As the founder of Whole-Hearted Nursing, Sierra is driven by a clear mission: to serve as a gentle guide, helping individuals tune into the whispers of their soul, unearth their true essence, and tap into their inner power. Her passion lies in helping people connect with their innate wisdom and harness the transformative energy of love. Acknowledging the profound impact of trauma on health and well-being, Sierra is deeply committed to integrating trauma-informed care in her own practice and at a systemic level. She believes in creating spaces that are safe, accessible, and inclusive. Sierra passionately advocates that empowering individuals as their own healers and considering a whole-person perspective can create profound shifts within the healthcare system and redefine care paradigms. She views her involvement in this transformative movement as a great honor, recognizing that change is not only imminent but also necessary.

Ramona holds a Master of Nursing in Leadership in Health Care Policy and Education from Toronto Metropolitan University and is a Watson Caring Science Institute Certified Caritas Leader and Certified Holistic Nurse Coach and Consultant (CCHNC) through TheCIINDE.

As Founder of Emerging Caring Hearts, Ramona guides her practice through a holistic lens—one that honors the whole person: body, mind, spirit, and relational context. She coaches individuals, teams, and organizations to cultivate caring, healing environments rooted in belonging and psychological safety. Working with nurses, leaders, clinical teams, and students, she integrates reflective practices, creative modalities, energy-centering work, and sustainable self-care strategies—creating intentional spaces where healthcare providers feel seen, valued, and genuinely empowered to thrive. As Co-Founder of the Virtual Open Mic Series for Nurses, she established an inclusive space for peer mentorship, authentic expression, and collective healing.  

Through coaching, mentorship, and advocacy, Ramona nurtures the wholeness of healthcare providers, helping them reclaim well-being, honor their purpose, and lead with lasting compassion.

In her self-employed practice, Prairie Rose Holistic Nurse Services, Kelly brings a thoughtful and integrative approach to care, supported by her Cannabis Care for Nurses Certificate. She continues to deepen her understanding of holistic nursing not only as a professional practice, but also as a way of life. Kelly is especially passionate about energy systems, dream work, and exploring the effects of stress and trauma on the body, mind, spirit, and biofield. She weaves these perspectives into her work with clients and students, supporting them as they move through their learning and healing journeys. At the heart of her practice is a strong belief in helping people build confidence, deepen their self-awareness, and take a more active, empowered role in their health and healing.

Kate is a CIINDE Certified Holistic Nurse Coach / Consultant & student advisor with the Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development & Education LTD. Actively involved with the CHNA for a number of years, Kate also served as past President since 2019.

I acknowledge that I work and live on the ancestral, occupied, & unceded lands of the Kwantlen and Katzie First Nations.