Our Community
At Sacred Quest we have a number of experienced and knowledgeable individuals to answer all your questions. Many of our staff have a background in social work and counselling as well as spiritual pursuits.
Diane Cassidy, RN, RSSW, B.A. Psyc., M.A.,
is the owner and manager of Sacred Quest. Diane has been in private practice as a Psychotherapist in Whitby for the past 19 years. She has been a teacher at Durham and Centennial College, in the Health Sciences program and has worked extensively in the mental health field as a RN and psychotherapist. Diane owns and operates Durham Personal Counselling Services, where she provides counselling to couples and individuals dealing with a wide variety of issues. Additionally, she is a Sex Therapist and Mediator. Her own personal journey has involved a variety of spiritual experiences and currently Diane is a student of Shamanism and advanced graduate student of Psychodramatic Bodywork.
Kim Etherington, C.Ht., PLC
is the owner and manager of Fullest Potential Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy. For the past 15 years Kim has worked as a trainer, mentor, coach and educator. She has extensive experience in areas related to women’s issues, personal growth, parenting and education. As a Professional Life Coach trained with Coach Training Alliance, and a certified Hypnotherapist with The National Guild of Hypnotists she uses these skills to assist individuals in living full and balanced lives. Kim is a student of Shamanism and Psychodramatic Bodywork.
Teresa Commodaro
is a certified skin care technician and aromatherapist. Teresa has a passion for topics related to New Age Spirituality, and is a wonderful part of the Sacred Quest community.
Jennifer Roach
has been developing her psychic and intuitive skills from an early age. She is a Reiki Practitioner, offers guidance with her Soul Card Readings and makes spiritual based jewelry. She has a diploma in Human Service Counselingwith over 10 years experience working with persons who have special needs. Jennifer is passionately devoted to her family, friends and the sacredness of her chosen path.
Anette Stewart
is an Early Childhood Educator who is currently working with school age children with special needs. She holds Reiki Level 1 certification. Annette's passion is in helping others discover their potential. A frequent visitor and participant in the programs at Sacred Quest, she is valuable addition to the Sacred Quest family.
Michlynn Walton
is a certified Early Childhood Educator whose passion for children blends gracefully with her spirituality. She is a certified Reiki Master and offers Quantum Touch healing treatments.
Guest Speakers
Kirsten Boucher discovered Quantum Touch while searching for a way to help her brother with retinitis pigmantosa, a deteriorating eye disease. Kirsten has led various Quantum Touch Basic workshops around the world, including France, Thailand, Switzerland and Tanzania.
Raissa Chernushenko is a Certified Shiatsu Therapist and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. A mother of two, one of Raissa’s visions has always been to help create a more nurturing and compassionate society, through reinforcing the value of respectful touch as a basic need and right within our family relationships.
Lisa Dewald has been psychically gifted since the age of nine, and has been reading The Tarot for the past nineteen years. She is also a gifted healer as an Intuitive Reiki Master (both hands-on and long distance healing).
Joan Ann Evelyn is a graduate of Robin Armstrong's School of Astrology and the Canadian Association for Astrological Education. Joan Ann brings more than 25 years of interest and seven years of schooling to the study she calls her passion. It is her ability and eagerness to share this knowledge with others that sets her apart.
Kim McCormack loves animals and has been working with them both professionally for over 10 years. She is a Tellington Touch Practitioner; animals are her passion.
Linda Ouellet is a gifted medium whose talent was present as a child, but has grown and developed since her acceptance of her gift as an adult. Linda has a passion for educating the public on the process of connecting with those who have passed.
Rowan Star was drawn to Wicca in her early years and began to study 5 years ago. She has been practicing as a solitary Witch since then. As a psychic medium and energy worker, she feels a passionate connection to the earth and spiritual realms.
Philip Wright is a 60-year-old cancer survivor. He has spent the last three years since his diagnosis exploring true health and wellness. Through spiritual exploration he is finally experiencing a deeper peace and now wishes to help others achieve this.