About Cura Mental Health & Wellness
The name Cura comes from the Portuguese word, which means healing. At Cura Mental Health & Wellness, we don't carry a treatment mindset because there is nothing to treat or fix - nothing is broken. Instead, we focus on healing - and working towards helping everyone feel safe, whole, and their best self.
Our Mission & Core Values
Healing is not a destination, but a journey back to yourself. At Cura, our mission is to support your mind, body, and soul through accessible, compassionate, and trauma-informed care. We provide a sanctuary where everyone can feel safe, whole, and empowered to reach their best self.
Compassion
We lead with kindness and empathy, ensuring every person who walks through our doors—online or in-person—feels heard and held in a safe space.
Evidence-Informed Care
Our approach combines clinical expertise with research-based outcomes, ensuring that your path to wellness is grounded in safety and efficacy.
Collaboration
Your journey is yours to lead. We work alongside you as partners, honoring your expertise in your own life while offering our professional guidance.
Integrated Wellness
We like to see the whole person, not just the symptoms. Our goal is to explore all aspects of what you are experiencing and help you work towards healing your full self.
Inclusivity
We celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our care is tailored to be inclusive and affirming of all identities, backgrounds, and life experiences.
Community
We believe in the power of connection. Our vision is to grow into a holistic hub that serves the collective wellbeing of our local community.
We Are a Team of Dedicated & Licensed Helpers
Check out our team below to learn more about the people who are dedicated to supporting your wellbeing. We take pride in ensuring our services are provided by trained and licensed professionals who know how to utilize their skills in the most effective way to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
Daniela Costa
Clinic Administrator
Daniela is Cura Mental Health & Wellness' administrator working largely behind the scenes to ensure things go smoothly for everyone in the Cura community - both clients and team members alike. She holds a diverse background of experiences and education, but at the core of it all, has had a long standing passion of supporting others and trying to provide them with the support they deserve. Her goal is for others to experience as much wellness and happiness (two terms she believes are strongly correlated) as possible.
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Join our Team!
We want to build our team to better support our community! If you are part of a wellness profession and have a passion for supporting others in their healing, you've come to the right place.
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Paulo Dos Santos
Clinic Director, Registered Psychotherapist
Paulo is a therapist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field stemming from various roles and environments. He strongly believes in walking alongside you while doing an in-depth exploration of what factors have contributed to the challenges and barriers you may be facing. Through collaboration, tailored approaches, and genuine care, he will hold space for impactful conversations and implement strategies to help you reach your end goal. Some areas of focus of his include: anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and trauma.
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Our Approach to Wellness
Cura’s foundation is built upon evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. We believe that true healing begins when a person is supported in an environment that respects their unique history and honors their capacity for growth. Above all, we emphasize safety, collaboration, and honoring your unique pace.
Our practitioners utilize a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet each individual’s specific needs and goals. This includes various talk therapies and mind–body approaches, designed to foster deeper connection and balance. We are here to walk alongside you, ensuring that every step of your journey feels secure and supported by a team that truly cares for your mind, body, and soul. As we grow, we look forward to integrating broader wellness services such as physiotherapy, dietitian support, and naturopathy to provide a truly holistic ecosystem of care.