Dedicated Team
Deanna Brady
RPN
Director of Operations,
The Residence
Deanna Brady began her career as a Registered Practical Nurse more than two decades ago. Working at the Homewood Health Centre and specializing in mental health, she provided years of direct client care before taking on combined clinical and administrative responsibilities in Homewood’s Intake Services Department.
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Paul Obermeyer
RN
Treatment Consultant,
The Residence
As the Treatment Consultant for The Residence at Homewood, Paul brings over 25 years of mental health and addictions experience and is the client’s initial contact to explore the benefits the program can offer. With extensive experience in emergency psychiatry, Paul will help assess individual treatment needs and goals to facilitate a seamless admission into the program. As the former director, Paul is well suited to answer any questions clients have about the program and what to expect during their stay.
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DR. BEN MCCUTCHEN
Medical Director, Psychiatrist
The Residence
Dr. Ben McCutchen is the medical director at The Residence. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and completed both his undergraduate medical degree and postgraduate psychiatry training at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. Prior to joining The Residence, he worked on the Trillium Acute Care Program for Crisis Support at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph, Ontario.
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DR. KAM BALCHAND
Psychiatrist
The Residence
Dr. Kam Balchand is a psychiatrist at The Residence. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He completed an undergraduate medical degree at the University of Toronto, postgraduate psychiatry training at the University of Manitoba, and a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Yale University.
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Dr. Rachel Lyon
C.Pysch
Psychologist,
The Residence
Dr. Rachel Lyon is a Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ryerson University and completed her residency training at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and Psychological Trauma Program. Before joining The Residence as a staff psychologist, Dr. Lyon worked within the Eating Disorders Program and was the Psychology Discipline Lead at Homewood Health Centre.
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Sonia Waters
RP, ICADC, BA
Addictions Counsellor,
The Residence
Sonia brings 17 years of experience to her role as Addictions Counsellor at The Residence. She supports clients’ personal recovery by creating and guiding them through a continuum of care that combines program services to meet their specific needs. Sonia uses a variety of approaches and techniques to help people achieve and maintain sobriety while focusing on living their lives today. Sonia is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), an International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counsellor (ICADC).
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Monika Grau
RP, R/TRO, DTATI (cand)
Psychotherapist,
The Residence
Monika Grau is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario who worked as a recreation therapist at the Homewood Health Centre for more than 24 years. Monika brings her passion for supporting people in their recovery journey to the team at The Residence at Homewood where she uses a client-centered, collaborative approach to treatment that can involve mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and/or motivational interviewing.
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Michelle Munroe
MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist
Occupational Therapist,
The Residence
Michelle is a Registered Occupational Therapist who joined The Residence from the Homewood Health Centre. She brings 13 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction.
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Kyla RENAUD
MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Social Worker,
The Residence
Kyla Renaud is a Registered Social Worker whose work at The Residence at Homewood includes delivering a range of modalities of treatment including cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. As a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Kyla’s Master of Social Work studies focused on the care and support of individuals, families, and groups with a special interest in working with the young adult population.
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Lisa Vanderloop
Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
The Residence
Lisa Vanderloop holds status as a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. She achieved her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Nipissing University, a Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of Waterloo, and a Masters in Counselling Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. Lisa’s areas of expertise include crisis intervention, mood disorders, and addictions.
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Alana Bertolo
CTRS
Recreation Therapist,
The Residence
Alana is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and a professional member of the Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO). She graduated from Niagara College and Brock University, holding both a diploma and a degree within the study of Therapeutic Recreation. She has worked within a range of diverse environments including, respite, long-term care, physical rehabilitation, and mental health providing activity-based interventions.
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Funmilayo (Funmi) Oyediran
BSC, MSC, RN, BSCN
Registered Nurse,
The Residence
Funmi Oyediran is a member of both the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. An academic background in chemistry gives Funmi a strong scientific foundation for her career in nursing which began when she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at McMaster University. An award-winning student, she began working in a variety of settings including medicine, surgery, geriatrics, intensive care, public health and mental health.
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Amanda Brunning
RN, CPMHN(c)
Registered Nurse,
The Residence
Amanda Brunning is a Registered Nurse who earned her nursing degree from McMaster University and is certified in psychiatric and mental health nursing. An active member of the Canadian Nurses Association, Amanda has worked with Homewood Health for nearly a decade and a half in a variety of capacities. During that time, she has built a strong track record of exceptional care in the Eating Disorders Program, Substance Abuse and Trauma Safety Program, Assessment Stabilization Unit and Comprehensive Psychiatric Care.
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Loriann McAlpine
RPN
Registered Practical Nurse,
The Residence
Loriann has been a nurse for 33 years and has worked at Homewood for 20 years. She brings extensive experience to The Residence. She has worked in Homewood’s Eating Disorder Program, PTSR program, Crisis and Comprehensive Psychiatric Care. Her knowledge background encompasses CBT, DBT, and crisis intervention. Loriann’s focus is to support clients in optimizing their treatment experience at The Residence. She works collaboratively with the treatment team to help clients succeed with their goals.
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Meredith Ross
RPN
Registered Practical Nurse,
The Residence
Meredith Ross is a Registered Practical Nurse and a graduate of Mohawk College. With a diverse professional history that includes time working in acute mental health, medical/surgical units and palliative care, Meredith has dedicated herself more recently to working in mental health settings. She joined the Homewood Health Centre team in 2017 as a member of the Comprehensive Psychiatric Care staff and joined the staff at The Residence a year later.
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Jody Smith
RPN
Registered Practical Nurse,
The Residence
A graduate of Conestoga College Nursing Program, Jody joined the PTSR unit of the Homewood Health Centre in 2015. She has also worked in other units including Addiction Medicine and Comprehensive Psychiatric Care. Prior to coming to Homewood, Jody’s nursing experience included pediatrics and community nursing. She is passionate about providing personalized, quality care for clients during their recovery process.
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GUY MONJO
Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager,
The Residence
Guy Monjo is the executive chef and kitchen manager for The Residence at Homewood after being part of the Homewood Health team for nearly a decade and working previously in the Homewood Health Centre.
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Kim ZADOW
Sous Chef,
The Residence
Kim is the Sous Chef at The Residence. She is responsible for menu planning and preparing nutritious meals for clients. Prior to joining The Residence, Kim was a Nutrition Aide with Homewood Health. Working now with The Residence Executive Chef, Kim maintains a high level of service and commitment to creating healthy, flavourful dishes.
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Catherine Bowmaster
House Matron,
The Residence
Catherine brings 11 years of professional housekeeping experience from the Homewood Health Centre. She works closely with residents and management to ensure an orderly and peaceful home-like environment. Catherine’s attention to detail is evident and both clients and staff appreciate her “white glove service” attitude.
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Chris Seftel
E-CPT, SSC, CNC, PN1
Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer,
The Residence
Chris Seftel is Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT) and Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) through ISSA and Precision Nutrition (PN1). ISSA (International Sports Science Association College of Sports Exercise) is an international leader in fitness education. PN1 (Precision Nutrition) is known as “the home of the world’s top nutrition coaches” working with professions athletes from all over the world.
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Emily Logan
Service Liaison,
The Residence
Emily Logan is the Service Liaison for The Residence. She received an Honours B.A. in Health Studies from McMaster University, which provided her with a strong understanding of mental health care. Emily’s education, combined with years of customer service experience, allows her to provide support for Residence staff and clients with ease.
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