A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
Hello — my name is Leanne Hewlin. I am a Qualified Level 1 Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through Brown University, a certified Mindfulness Teacher through The Mindfulness Center (Bethesda, MD), a certified Radical Remission Health Coach & Workshop Instructor, and a certified Associate Coach through Integral Coaching Canada. I am also trained to facilitate Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR).
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I offer online coaching and meditation sessions one-on-one, as well as in-person and virtual group mindfulness programs and workshops within schools, workplaces, and communities. I am based in Victoria and on one of the southern Gulf Islands in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.
Professional Background
Before transitioning fully into teaching and coaching, I practiced as a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, a Nationally Certified Practitioner of Chinese Medicine in the United States, and a Clinical Nutritionist. I previously owned and operated Root of Health Acupuncture & Wellness in San Jose, California.
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My professional life began in a very different field — as a corporate/securities lawyer at a major law firm in Toronto, Canada and later as General Counsel of a Toronto-based public company.
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This diverse background continues to inform my work: I bring analytical clarity, deep listening, embodied wisdom, and a whole-person perspective to the clients and groups I support.
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My Healing & Radical Remission Story
​In 2019, I was diagnosed with locally advanced (Stage 3) HER2+ breast cancer. My healing journey became a profound turning point in my life. A deep dive into Radical Remission’s ten healing factors helped me shift from fear and overwhelm into a place of empowerment, agency, and inner authority.
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That experience has had such a profound impact personally, that I now share these principles with others navigating cancer — helping individuals cultivate clarity, connection, purpose, and resilience during one of the most vulnerable chapters of their lives.
Why Mindfulness Became Central to My Healing
​Alongside the physical treatments and lifestyle changes, developing a consistent mindfulness practice became one of the most transformative elements of my healing. I realized that even the best food, medicine, and treatments cannot be fully optimized in a body locked in chronic stress. Mindfulness helped me regulate my nervous system, access intuition, listen to my body with compassion, and meet uncertainty with steadiness and choice.
How I Share This Work Today
​My teaching and coaching now weave together:
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery
Somatic Experiencing and other trauma-informed learnings
Radical Remission Healing Factors
Coaching rooted in presence, compassion, and inquiry
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I teach a condensed, accessible version of MBSR/MBCR called Mindfulness Resilience, which has been offered through both the Radical Remission Project and in community settings.
I also:
Lead a monthly mindfulness session for the Radical Remission Thriver community
Volunteer at Inspire Health, guiding a weekly gratitude meditation for those affected by cancer
Facilitate weekly Monday evening meditation sessions open to the public
Support clients one-on-one through coaching as they navigate cancer, transition, or personal transformation
My Approach
My work is evidence-informed, heart-centred, and grounded in the belief that healing is not just physical — it is emotional, relational, and deeply personal. I strive to create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to live with greater clarity, compassion, and presence.