THE LIVINGBRIDGE

Mary Ann Macri, H.S.C.

Mary Ann, a trained psychotherapist, Facilitator, certified Human Service Counsellor and Life Skills Coach has devoted the last two decades to the study and practice of Eastern & Western counselling disciplines.

Mary Ann was one of the co-founders of the current incarnation of The Livingbridge and remains a strong support in its work. She brings to The Livingbridge an extensive background in counselling and teaching in both the holistic and social service sector.The following highlights Mary Ann’s successful 25-year career and includes her contributions to the mainstream economy as well as the holistic counselling community.

• Owner of Wordwise, a paralegal business supporting small to medium-sized businesses to register, incorporate, shareholder/partnership agreements
• Co-owner of Captain Nemo’s Seafood Restaurant and Ambrosia’s Café in Toronto
• Vice-President of Administration of Transformational Arts College in the capacity of Registrar, student support and teacher liaison
• Co-Founder of the Adesso Centre, a spiritually-based personal development Centre
• Director of Blue Sky Counselling Services
• Co-Founder of The Livingbridge – Centre for Social Evolution
• Co-Founder of The Centre Above
  

Mary Ann’s diverse counselling experience extends beyond many barriers to include: leading meditation groups to clients with mental illness; counselling young adults with addictions and criminal behaviour; leading women’s support groups to teaching stress management workshops to government agency staff.

As a compassionate visionary, Mary Ann has spearheaded world peace meditation and study groups and launched many successful personal growth programs throughout the GTA and York Region. She has been a featured guest in radio and television.

Mary Ann believes that it is time to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare/business and spiritual/holistic practices and approaches. The Livingbridge – Centre of Social Evolution is that vehicle for change to create a new paradigm where meaningful work becomes a strong and dominant economic force.