We have been fortunate to study with wonderful teachers who have shared their wisdom and insight with us.
We honour our teachers; grateful for their teachings as well as their support, and we hope to carry forward what we have learned from them. Ken Martin was instrumental in bringing IBP to Calgary by initiating the first IBP training with Marjorie Rand in the mid 1980’s. Carol Hechtenthal and Jan Inglis were also key leaders in IBP Alberta with Carol founding the Calgary Institute and co-directing it initially with Pat Quigley and later with her colleague Jan Inglis for over 14 years collectively. Wendy McCrae was the most recent director for IBP in Alberta. We are thankful for their work in setting up the foundation for learning and practicing IBP in Alberta. Here, we would like to make space to honour our specific mentors who have been our own personal teachers in IBP; Pat Quigley, Wendy McCrae, and Shannon Zaychuk. We owe them so much for sharing their hearts, their wisdom, and their magic.
Pat Quigley, MSW
We are deeply grateful for all we have learned from our dear teacher and mentor, Pat Quigley. Rebecca was her student in Pat's IBP training group starting in 2005, and she has been a valued teacher, therapist, and mentor over many years. From Pat, one learns a deep trust in the innate wisdom of the body.
Wendy McCrae, MSW
Wendy is the past Director of IBP Alberta and has been a teacher of IBP for both Rebecca and Kelly. Wendy has been practicing as a therapist in Alberta for over 30 years and has a practice in central Calgary.
Shannon Zaychuk, PhD, Psychologist
Shannon is a master clinician with over 25 years of experience with IBP. She is a psychotherapist, teacher, and workshop leader. She began her career studying at the University of Calgary before moving into private practice. Life events brought her to Integrative Body Psychotherapy and her experience with IBP was instrumental in shaping her approach to her work as a therapist which is characterized by authenticity, presence and an open heart. The importance of attending to the relationship is both a foundation of IBP and a gift reflected in Shannon’s work.