We explore the complexities of being human
Who are we?
Lisa Loewen
Lisa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (in B.C.), Equine-Facilitated Wellness Practitioner (nationally), with a Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies. She is an integrative therapist who has been in practice since 2013. She specializes in many areas including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and more.
Lisa takes a unique and holistic approach to her practice, incorporating a variety of techniques tailored to each individual and group’s needs. Lisa's extensive training and experience include trauma-attuned practice, animal-assisted and horticultural therapy, arts-based methods, observed and experiential integration (OEI), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and more.
Lisa specializes in developing and delivering group-based sessions - including corporate groups, court-mandated participation, and victims of violence.
Lisa has spoken at national-level conferences and developed a provincially-adopted domestic violence prevention program. In 2017, Lisa was nominated for Health and Wellness Educator, Innovator, and Advocate of the Year for northern and north-central BC.
In addition to her work as a therapist, Lisa is also an artist, professional horse trainer, and licensed truck driver. Lisa was raised on a farm in north-central Alberta. She has lived in Lheidli T’enneh Territory since 2009.
David Loewen
David has a Doctor of Education with a specialization in Online Distance Education. He has a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in Adult Education.
David has been faculty at several institutions for over a decade and taught in diverse areas including Human Resources, Community Development, Financial Literacy, and Communication. He is part-time faculty at Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning.
He was a senior healthcare administrator through COVID immersed in emergency response and planning (concurrently). He has also been a senior leader in higher education running a team focused on policy, planning, privacy, and institutional data analysis.
He has operated a consulting firm for over 25 years completing a range of projects and contracts from stream and salmon habitat restoration through community development and curriculum development. He sits, and has sat on, the Board of Directors of several non-profit organizations.
In 2002, David was awarded a Canadian Environmental Award from Canadian Geographic and Environment Canada - for his work on salmon conservation projects.
David was raised on Haida Gwaii off the coast of northwest British Columbia. He has lived and worked across the Yukon and northern-north-central British Columbia. He has lived in Lheidli T’enneh Territory for over two decades.
Lisa & David
We met and got married in under 4 months.
We have a double-blended family with 3 kids. We have been married for almost 15 years and navigated all sorts of scenarios over those years.
Between us, we have over 25 years of program development, facilitation, and conflict management. Both of us have worked in communities and with individuals who have experienced trauma and are building resilience.
We have both travelled extensively and had eclectic careers. Our philosophy of life focuses more on purchasing experiences over things.
Our approach to working with individuals and groups is one that is full of energy, optimism, and fluidity along with a get-after-it approach (similar to when we got married).
Humanity Academy is a social enterprise, committed to empowering individuals by unlocking the doors of knowledge, wisdom, and self-awareness. With a mission to ignite a passion for personal growth, foster self-awareness, and nurture strong human connections.
We provide services centred on emotional literacy, self-knowledge, communication, conflict management, relationships, creativity, and learning.
Our dedication as a social enterprise transcends mere revenue generation.
We pledge to leverage our resources to create a positive social impact by reinvesting some of our profits into offering accessible, free education and knowledge for those who need it most. Through these opportunities, we support individuals and communities in unlocking potential, overcoming challenges, and building a more equitable and inclusive society.
We recognize the transformative power of education and personal growth. By blending our revenue-generating services with our values-driven initiatives, we establish a sustainable model that promotes self-sufficiency and the well-being of individuals and communities.
