Empowering personal growth through self-discovery.
Why BION
"Bion" is more than a name. It embodies our purpose.
A bion is a living organism, with survival dependant on its capacity to adapt to an ever changing environment. Few creatures symbolize adaptability more powerfully than the dragonfly – our logo.
A dragonfly’s life unfolds through three very different stages, each demanding new ways of interacting and evolving in sync with its world. It begins as a fully aquatic creature. Years later, it emerges from a life underwater. It sheds the armour it no longer needs, sprouts wings, and explores its domain with multiple new eyes.
Every stage of our own lives brings new challenges, new expectations, and new perspectives. Whether you're striving to stay healthy at work, nurturing a family or a passion, navigating a career across cultures, or reimagining retirement, maintenance of our well-being depends on the ability to adapt with intention.
Meet the senior team.
Dr. Colleen Braun
Colleen is a registered psychologist with "been there" credentials as a woman who has lived up to challenges by carving new paths. Describing herself as a portable practitioner, she has melded psychology with a passion for exploring the world – around us and within.
She completed Masters and Doctoral programs in behavioural medicine and post-doctoral certification in family therapy at the University of Cincinnati (Ohio). She established the first health tourism program in Namibia (southwestern Africa), was a member of the adjunct graduate faculties at NOVA Southeastern University and Central Michigan University, and is an invited special interest lecturer on cruise ships sailing from Europe to Asia. Among her credits, Colleen lists more than 70 publications and presentations in North American and international journals and symposia.
Kimberly Hauser
Kimberly is an independently licensed social worker with supervisory designation in the State of Ohio and holds a Social Work Practice Permit in the Province of Alberta. She completed Master’s programs in both psychology and social work at the University of Cincinnati (Ohio), and has over 20 years' experience in both organizational and private practice settings. Kimberly also brings international experience to her practice, having lived and worked in the Arabian Gulf and London.
She helps her clients cope with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life choices, life changes/transitions, and organizational dynamics (both family and workplace). Kimberly guides her clients in identifying and respecting where they are, what they would like to achieve, and how to build on their strengths to reach occupational and personal goals. Her aim is to create an atmosphere where clients feel heard and respected, find value in their work with her, and demonstrate success.
Julie Miazga
