Welcome to TheCIINDE©
What if nursing could be more than just surviving each shift?
What if it could be a space for healing, transformation, and empowerment?
At The Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing Development & Education Ltd.©, or as we call it, TheCIINDE©—pronounced "The KIND"—we are reviving the heART of nurses by bringing holism and healing back to nursing practice.
TheCIINDE© was born in 2020—the Year of the Nurse, as declared by the World Health Organization. What started as the desire to create a program quickly evolved into something much bigger—a highly accredited and endorsed educational institute that is shaping the future of nursing.
Serendipitously, this was also the year we launched our first program: The Comprehensive Holistic Nurse & Nurse Coach Certificate Program—the first of its kind in Canada. This program has since evolved to include Holistic Nurse Coaching.
We could never have foreseen just how needed this program would become as the events of the pandemic unfolded—placing nurses at the frontlines of a troubled healthcare system. Even though the pandemic has been declared over, we see a different type of "dis-ease" persists —one that is impacting healthcare workers, especially nurses, pushing them to their limits in a system that is struggling to stay afloat.
Right now, the nursing profession is at a tipping point...
💥 Burnout is at an all-time high.
💥 The nursing shortage is a global crisis.
💥 Nurses are leaving the profession in record numbers.
Through all of this uncertainty, one truth has became clear: WE NEED TO PUT NURSES FIRST!
TheCIINDE© is more than an educational institute.
We are a global community of nurses who support, encourage, and inspire one another—because when nurses thrive, everyone thrives.
We envision a world where:
🌎 Nurses honour nurses.
🌎 Self-care is not an afterthought—it’s a way of life.
🌎 Healthcare shifts from reactive to proactive.
🌎 We care for ourselves, our families and our global community.
We are advocating for a healthier world—one where people and the planet thrive together.
TheCIINDE© is dedicated to transforming nursing through holistic education and self-care.
At TheCIINDE©, we believe in reviving the heART of nursing by putting nurses first—helping them redefine their profession and reignite their purpose. With 9 cohorts completed, over 300+ graduates and so many stories of transformation, we are excited to welcome Cohort 10 in April 2025 and continue driving meaningful change in nursing.
The heART Behind TheCIINDE©
We are three nurses who were drawn together by divine design—as if by a soul-calling.
Six years after meeting, we still reflect with gratitude and awe on how our paths aligned.
At TheCIINDE©, our team is more than just educators—we are passionate advocates for a cultural shift in nursing. Each of us brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, holistic healing, and coaching experience to help nurses reconnect with their purpose, prioritize self-care, and transform the way healthcare is practiced.
We believe that by caring for the nurse first, we can revive the heART of nursing and create sustainable, fulfilling careers that benefit both nurses and the people they serve.
Our Core Support Team
Savannah Guignion
Savannah is our Executive Business Administrator and has been an important part of the team since Cohort 4. She is currently away on maternity leave, but we can't wait to have her back later this summer!
Janet Riley
Janet is a Cohort 1 Graduate and has been our Lead Advisor since Cohort 7. She is a Co-Instructor with the CIINDE's Holistic Nurse Reiki Program and Emotional Freedom Technique for Nurses.
Kate Shelest
Kate is a Cohort 5 Graduate and will be joining us as our second Lead Advisor starting in March 2025. She is the former CHNA President and beings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to TheCIINDE©.
Nurture Your Calling: Holistic Education for Nurses
Nursing is a calling of the spirit—a deep, inner nudge to ease suffering and bring comfort and joy to humankind.
Nursing is one of the most challenging and demanding services to humanity.
But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
At TheCIINDE©, we want to walk alongside you as you transform your nursing practice with holistic education that nurtures both you and the patients you serve. Our courses go beyond conventional training, integrating mind-body-spirit, and environmental. We focus on self-care practices and evidence-informed holistic approaches to empower nurses at every stage of their journey.
Whether you're seeking to rediscover your passion for nursing, build an independent practice, or lead with a holistic mindset, TheCIINDE© offers comprehensive programs designed to support your personal growth, well-being, and professional fulfillment.
Join us as we Revive the heART of nursing—one course at a time.
Nursing is one of the most challenging and demanding services to humanity.
But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
At TheCIINDE©, we want to walk alongside you as you transform your nursing practice with holistic education that nurtures both you and the patients you serve. Our courses go beyond conventional training, integrating mind-body-spirit, and environmental. We focus on self-care practices and evidence-informed holistic approaches to empower nurses at every stage of their journey.
Whether you're seeking to rediscover your passion for nursing, build an independent practice, or lead with a holistic mindset, TheCIINDE© offers comprehensive programs designed to support your personal growth, well-being, and professional fulfillment.
Join us as we Revive the heART of nursing—one course at a time.
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✅ The mind, body, spirit and environment are interconnected.
