Viv's Story

Ever since I was a little girl, I felt the same sense of purpose I feel now, but it wasn't until now that I understood the spiritual purpose behind it. Growing up at home was painful and so I left when I was 14. My youth was traumatic but I didn't see it as such until much later.

I started my career as a medical scientist in my 20s but decided to take a break after completing my PhD because I needed time to reflect.

I spent three years travelling and living in South America. I learned a lot, living and working with people from all over the continent.

Towards the end of my time in South America, however, I became progressively ill, which led to a devastating, total collapse in my health at the age of 29.

Being a scientist, I investigated and informed myself of what could be going on with me when the frontline doctors failed. I was diagnosed in Canada with a rare parasite I caught in the Amazon and went to the United States for specialized treatment, where I was diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and over 120 environmental and food sensitivities and allergies.

I returned home to Toronto, Canada, to concentrate on my recovery. Recovery was a slow and complicated process. I began to learn that there was more to health than trying to manage or "correct" the physical processes in my body.

I began to witness the powerful connection between the mind and body and how psychological and emotional processes influence health and wellbeing and vice versa. I studied and witnessed this in-depth. As I healed through many physical and mental therapies, I studied them deeply.

I later trained professionally and was certified in the techniques I found most helpful. I worked as a psychotherapist (emdrviv.com) and wellness counsellor for years. I helped hundreds find greater levels of peace and wellness, as I recovered myself, and continued my spiritual journey.

As a result of my studies, personal journey, and witnessing hundreds of clients' experiences, I recognize the INCREDIBLE potential in us all for healing. I also recognize that even though we sometimes need help, all healing is self-healing. The body, mind, and spirit unite for success in this mission for health, wellness, and happiness (with or without the help of others and or the proper medicine).

I founded VivPhD.com as a safe place for you to learn how to heal yourself and create practices for maintaining sustainable wellness and happiness.

Our hope, as a company, is that the information and tools available here will be tremendously helpful and easy-to-use, and that they will change your life forever.

If you find what we offer is not helpful for you, we are delighted to offer a 100% money back guarantee with love, as we honour the truth that everyone has their own path.