Peer Recovery Coach | Holistic Wellness Advocate

Sandy Gard blends evidence-based recovery tools with a whole-person wellness approach, helping clients reclaim strength and rebuild life after addiction. Her work integrates mental, physical, and spiritual healing for sustainable recovery. Sandy is available for virtual and in-person appointments.

Professional Journey

Sandy’s path began in holistic health. After graduating from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2014, she opened a private practice as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and became a Reiki Master Teacher — work that taught her to see clients as whole, multidimensional beings.

In 2022, she earned graduate certification in Addictions and Mental Health from Algonquin College and became a certified SMART Recovery facilitator, leading groups with M.H.A.S.O. for two years. By 2025, she achieved the Certified Advanced Peer Addiction Specialist (CACCF) designation, underscoring her dedication to high-caliber, client-centered support.

What Sets Sandy Apart?

• Lived Experience & Empathy — Sandy understands addiction and complex PTSD firsthand, creating a deep sense of safety and understanding for her clients.

• Integrated Wellness Planning — She merges recovery science with nutrition and energy work to address physical resilience, emotional regulation, and spiritual grounding.

• Empowerment-Based Coaching — Rather than “treating” clients, Sandy walks beside them, helping them uncover their own resilience and power.