Vancouver Brain Lab, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Hiroko Demichelis, pictured with artist and martial artist, Kathleen Katon Tonnesen, at The Mole Gallery. Artwork, "Marigold Magnificence." Photographer, Hiroko Demichelis.
Hiroko is a Biometrics expert and is the Founder of the Vancouver Brain Lab in British Columbia, Canada. Where services offered include: Psycho-therapy for trauma, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, peak performance WITH the use of technology like Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, EMDR, and Brain Entrainment. Their "life-long passion is helping and supporting human beings to heal, flourish and reach their potential" (2023).
On the Vancouver Brain Lab website Hiroko shares that, "During my training in the UK, I had the privilege to assist my father, dr. Bruno Demichelis, a world renowned sport psychologist, at the neuro-lab of a premier League soccer team (Chelsea Fc). Using cutting edge technology in psychology, we were able to help top athletes measure, train and improve their focus, attention stamina and self-regulation. The results were extremely promising" (2023). Hiroko is also the Founder of The Lab of Meditation and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC British Columbia Association Clinical Counsellors.
The Lab of Meditation website states that Hiroko "has taught meditation in corporative environments, to groups and to individuals in her clinical practice. Some of the brands she has worked for are: Lululemon, Lululemon Lab, Arc’xteryx, Sage, Hootsuite, Vega, Kit and Ace, Lawson Lundell Law, DDB, Four Seasons, Coast Mental Health, [and] UBC Alumni. Hiroko is currently serving as a consultant and a facilitator for the United Nations Foundation and their program Peace on Purpose, offered in collaboration with Lululemon for humanitarian workers and staff in Mali, Ecuador, Venezuela and Ghana, and all over the world" (2023). Hiroko is clearly an agent for positive change in the world and serves as a role model for us all.
Hiroko's education includes a Doctoral Degree in Political Sciences and Sociology from the Universita’ Statale di Milano, Italy; and from the University of East London, a Master of Science (M.Sc.), Clinical Psychology, Grade: Graduated with Distinction; and a Master of Science (M.Sc.), Applied Positive Psychology, Grade: Graduated with Merit.
EXHIBIT REVIEWS
"Kathleen's art is beautifully divine and multidimensional, a true sacred treat for the eye and soul." - Marieke Leliveld, 2023.
"I was blown away by the Marigold painting! The colours, the form, it was glorious, exultant in fact! I think this was Kathleen's best exhibit ever! I was amazed at how her paintings spoke to so many different people and how much her work evoked deep emotional reactions. In my time there, I saw people fall in love with "Wise King - Wise Queen," "Marigold Magnificence," and the very popular painting of her two granddaughters titled, "Gardener Souls," and many of the other paintings. The Mole Hill Gallery exhibit was so professionally laid out and Kathleen was fabulous, displaying interest in and kindness to everyone. The exhibit was very well attended by a huge diversity of people, many of whom were deeply moved by her art and her story of courage and perseverance. Kathleen's exhibit was indeed a triumphant one and offered a meeting place and a sanctuary of healing to all of those who were present." - Cindy Hops, Meadowridge School Educator, 2023.
Mole Gallery "Seeing Beyond the Light - The Soul Family Collection" located at the rear of 1157 Pendrell Street (ACCESS from Jepson-Young Lane). OPEN Fridays from 1 to 5pm.
ART REVIEWS
The West End Journal - "In a recent review Cindy Hops said, 'Kathleen Katon Tonnesen has spent her life savouring the warmth of the light and attempting to capture its beauty through her paintings. Despite the fact that Kathleen was born without sight in her left eye, or perhaps because of it, she became enchanted with the dance by which light ignites matter.' The Mole Gallery show is Kathleen's “triumphant return” to the world of art according to Hops’ review." (July, 2023)