Testimonials

"I feel I have been set free. The grief and anger I had been carrying was so painful it was paralyzing me. I have stopped dwelling on negative thoughts. My thoughts are more clear. I am alive!"
Brenda Smith

"I have healed a lot of anger, pain and feelings of inadequacy. I have gained confidence and self love. I quit smoking the day after my retreat at High Ground Healing. I had smoked for almost 14 years."
Pamela Malinowski

I have put to rest many issues since my sessions started with Joe 2 years ago. I experienced sexual abuse before I was 41/2 yrs old and then witnessed my father kill my mother. I have had sever trust issues all my life. Since my therapy sessions with Joe I have been able to go back and deal with many events that have weighed heavily on me for 47 years. My fear was that with my horrific past of memories and trauma that I would fall apart and not be able to function. The treatment that I received was gentle and effective and I am happy to say that I have come out the other side, still able to function, manage my hectic career, and make changes in my personal life that I didn’t think were possible. Joe has also worked extensively with the First Nation that I work for and has an amazing and gentle way of drawing people out and helping work through the most unpleasant memories, thought patterns and emotions.
Brenda Gardiner

"Thank you Joe for the shields, the clarity and the kindness. Thank you for your insight and efficiency. In the past, change of any kind usually left me immobilized with fear. I am now much more proactive in my life and much less reactive."
Rose Danby

I just wanted to say thanks again for all your help. Yesterday, I was doing my regular walk and I just sort of realized that I was extremely happy inside. There is a joy that permeates my life now. After my sessions, I'm handling the stress from work and school very well. It doesn't really stress me out at all. That is a huge change. I used to run to my bed and sleep when I couldn't handle something. That doesn't happen now. I've lost 17lbs and am eating better. I now want to take care of myself. I eat more vegetables and fruit, less junk and I don't drink pop anymore. I'm very satisfied with the changes that have happened since my session with you. Best of luck in your new home.
Jennifer Kohl

"Joe is a gifted and highly disciplined counsellor. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on myself with his guidance. I was at the outer edge of human survival; with Joe’s help I’ve been able to take incredible leaps from my battered life’s odyssey back toward my center. I may well be one of the most disparate and saddest clients Joe has worked with and though I still have work to do, I know that I am on the path of wellness. If you are ready to face yourself and take that life-saving journey inward then see Joe; otherwise, I would strongly suggest not wasting Joe’s time or your money." Dennis Compton

I really want to share what is in my heart regarding the role you played in my life and how, I believe, you literally saved me and freed me from myself.  When I came to see you for the first time, that was probably the most confused and lost I had ever been. Trusting and surrendering to your process, your kindness, humility, wisdom, patience, empathy and universal connection allowed me to heal and find my authentic self.  You have given me permission to be who I am and allowed me to explore those deepest parts of myself I had tried to hide from for so very long.  Your quiet and unassuming, yet powerful ways allowed me to heal and feel my feelings fully which both scared and excited me.  I have had key people in my life, Joe, but you have been, by far the largest influence who has changed my life forever and I feel truly blessed to have found you....I am eternally grateful.  I am certainly no longer bored and am excited about my life in a way that allows me to embrace what used to be the mundane.  You have given me a gift which allows me to see life, people and our universe from a new perspective that allows me to embrace all that is...good, bad right or wrong :).  I have gained control of my life by surrendering and I use the tools you have given me every day.  Although, thank you seems weak, from the bottom of my heart and soul, I thank you, Joe, for coming into my life.  I will never forget you.
Lee Melnyk

“I am listening, understanding and accepting of what my feelings are communicating. My immediate family is gaining a fresh new start. My faith has been renewed for life.” Cherie

“High Ground Healing has truly made it possible for me to have a closer and more loving relationship with my children and husband. I feel I can now listen and respond in a more positive way instead of being so angry and insecure.” Leanne

“I have more positive energy throughout the day and can deal with otherwise negative experiences without feeling personally attacked. I have felt much less burdened as I do not allow someone else’s negative energy to invade my personal space. I am much happier.” Mary Ellen Lickfold

When I met Joe, I was stuck, afraid to do anything for fear of screwing up. I was on high doses of medication and the medical system had nothing left to offer. After many self help programs, cognitive behavioral therapy and 1 ½ years of traditional counseling, I felt defeated. Depression has lifted and for the first time in many years I feel “in control” for the most part. I still have moments or setbacks and yet now I can think it through and choose another path. Self sabotage, swearing, suicidal tendencies, alcoholism and delving into the past are examples of behaviors that have dramatically lessened or disappeared from my life.
Blair Nelson

“For the first time in years I have actually begun to enjoy my own company.”
Richard Pochylko

“Since first meeting with Joe my life has changed so dramatically for the better. In the past I have constantly given my energy away to others who I have allowed to abuse me. Since working with Joe my energy level has gone up 100% and I have discovered a whole new person and a whole new way of life. It’s absolutely wonderful, a beautiful experience! Thanks Joe.” Sharon Dixon

“Before beginning my journey with Joe, I was running thru life feeling detached from myself. Learning to live in the moment in full feelings is such a gift, my emotional choices in stressful and everyday situations has improved greatly. Being grounded and starting each day with positive intentions allows me to experience my life more fully. Wow, ever so joyfully do I truly Thank You and recommend your service to anyone seeking to live an emotionally fulfilling life ever present.” Della Marchuk

“I have found some peace and contentment that I have always looked for. I suffered over 10 years of depression and I now have very few episodes of depression. I have also stopped judging myself. I really have learned that my actions were not right or wrong, but the only choice I believed available to me at the time.” Shannon Haakonson