Welcome to Touchstone
We’re delighted you’ve found your way here, as you take the first step on your journey toward a more balanced and holistic lifestyle. At Touchstone, we’re passionate about nurturing the mind, body, and spirit as a whole. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, or a deeper sense of inner harmony, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Our services are designed to embrace a comprehensive approach to well-being. While our treatments are non-regulated and not covered by health insurance, our highly skilled and compassionate staff are committed to delivering expert care tailored to your unique needs. We invite you to explore our offerings, learn more about our approach, and connect with us to discover how we can help you on your path to wellness.
Holistic Services Can Help With:
- Stress and Anxiety: Alleviate mental strain and promote relaxation.
- Chronic Pain: Manage ongoing discomfort through natural therapies.
- Insomnia and Sleep Issues: Improve sleep patterns and achieve better rest.
- Fatigue and Burnout: Rejuvenate energy levels and combat exhaustion.
- Muscle Tension and Stiffness: Release built-up tension for improved flexibility.
- Emotional Imbalance: Foster emotional resilience and inner peace.
- Digestive Issues: Support digestive health through a balanced mind-body approach.
- Headaches and Migraines: Reduce the frequency and intensity of pain.
- Circulatory Problems: Enhance blood flow and overall circulation.
A Message From Karen
Take a few moments to hear directly from Karen about Touchstone, our approach to care, and what you can expect when you walk through our doors.
Our Health Mission
Touchstone believes you, the client, are the focus.
You are an integral part of your own healing journey.
We want to empower you to help increase your knowledge regarding your issues and provide an individualized plan for a more positive future.
As we work together, the focus of our interaction will become maintenance and prevention.
History and Future
As the owner, I, Karen Cowan, look forward to providing you with the same care you have come to expect.
Touchstone Therapies was originally opened in 1987 by Sandra Giesbrecht. After 26 years in Listowel, the business was relocated to Brussels.
Karen Cowan and Amanda Ripper took over in 2019, and we moved to our current location in 2020.
In 2024, Touchstone Therapies became Touchstone, a sole proprietorship.
Touchstone Difference
Touchstone treatments are tailored to each client based on their individual needs and expected outcomes or goals.
Pain and maladies can originate from various sources. Fluid or acid buildup, emotional and environmental stressors, and job ergonomics can all cause muscle aches.
With your input, our therapists will explore what is causing your concern and why you reached out for help.
We offer a variety of treatment modalities to address what is ailing you. We can combine treatments or rotate sessions to give your body everything it needs—all in one place.
Our Founder and Legacy
Sandra Giesbrecht
The original owner and matriarch, Sandra was an RPN who learned, taught, and provided treatments for more than 36 years. Sandra passed the business on to her daughter, Karen Cowan, and granddaughter, Amanda Ripper, in 2019. At age 77, Sandra retired in 2023. Touchstone will always be grateful for the wonderful foundation and clientele Sandra provided.