Shine Family Wellness

Nicole Gobbi, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Adult Occupational Therapist

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Western University and a Master's in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University. With over 10 years of experience, she has worked with adult clients of all ages, from young adults to geriatrics, across a variety of health conditions in both community and long-term care settings. She has a strong passion for helping individuals maintain their independence with mobility and daily activities, specializing in seating and mobility assessments, home assessments and modifications, and ADL/IADL strategies to support functional independence. Nicole has extensive experience prescribing mobility aids, including walkers, manual wheelchairs, and high-tech power wheelchairs, ensuring that each client receives the most appropriate equipment for their needs. As an ADP Authorizer, she is well-versed in navigating funding options to help clients access the devices they require. Nicole is dedicated to working closely with individuals to find the best strategies and equipment to maximize their independence and quality of life, making her a valued member of the Kids Can Shine team.

Wendy Smith, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist

Wendy has been a Massage Therapist for over 3 years. She has a background as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and a Yoga Instructor so Massage Therapy was a natural progression for her. Wendy brings a wealth of knowledge to our team at Kids Can Shine/Shine Family Wellness. Whether you are recovering from an injury, looking to relax, seeking care for yourself or your child/teen, she's here to help.

Justin Small, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker (Youth and Adult)

Justin Small is a dedicated registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, youth and adults. He specializes in working with children and youth with exceptional needs, helping families and caregivers navigate parenting challenges, adjust to a child's diagnosis, and manage the complexities of raising a child with special needs. Clients appreciate not only his therapeutic expertise but also his warmth and his sense of humour.

Beyond his work with families, Justin provides compassionate support to adults facing grief and loss, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and burnout. He takes a trauma-informed approach, tailoring therapy to each client's unique needs and integrating evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Grounded in empathy and a strength-based perspective, Justin is committed to empowering individuals and families to build resilience, find balance, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.

*Evening and Saturday appointments available.