About Us
Where it all began
The Idea
My Inner Harbour started from a desire to support the internal work needed for meaningful and sustainable self-care, while also creating a space where friendships and community connections can form.
The Vision
We are here to support individuals in nurturing their well-being and to create a community that fosters connection and cultivates a sense of hope.
“If we start to pay attention to the moments that make up every day, we can begin to do things differently, and moment by moment, step by step, we can change our life for the better.”
-Anna Black, MA, Mindfulness Teacher & Author
Meet the team
Jessica Schafer, Founder (she/her)
Jessica spent 10 years in the mental health world as a Registered Psychotherapist and over time several themes emerged from her work with clients:
1) actually practicing good self-care is challenging and
2) loneliness makes everything harder.
Jessica has a Masters of Counselling Psychology and a certificate in Spiritual Direction. She’s been a listener her whole life and wholeheartedly believes in the power of compassionate presence, with ourselves and with others.
She is a mom of three and her favourite forms of self-care are time at the beach, poetry and being with friends.
You can find Jessica at My Inner Harbour Mondays-Thursdays 9am-1:30pm.
Claudia Encina, Guest Services Guide
(she/her)
With a background in wellness management, beauty, creative arts, and dance fitness, Claudia brings a holistic and approachable perspective to well-being. As a longtime spa professional and Zumba instructor, she has seen firsthand how movement, creativity, connection, and simply making space for yourself can have a meaningful impact on how we feel, both in our bodies and in our everyday lives.
Outside of her work, Claudia is a mom, artist, maker, and lifelong wanderer. She finds inspiration in travel, nature, music, handmade things, and the little rituals that make ordinary days feel special. She believes wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s a dance, a deep breath, a creative project, or simply giving yourself permission to pause.
She is excited to be part of a community that makes space for people to rest, reflect, reconnect, and feel a little more like themselves.
Claudia is at My Inner Harbour Monday & Tuesday from 1:30-9:00pm and Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm.
Julie Chapman, Guest Services Guide (she/her)
Julie Chapman is a Yoga Therapist, writer, speaker, and lifelong explorer of health, wellbeing, and what it means to feel at home in your own body.
With a playful, compassionate approach, Julie helps people become curious about themselves—body, mind, emotions and all—and discover practical ways to create more ease, vitality, resilience, and joy in their lives.
She believes wellbeing isn’t about fixing what’s wrong with us. It’s about understanding ourselves better, embracing change, and discovering what becomes possible when we learn to work with ourselves rather than against ourselves.
You can find Julie in her role as Guest Services Guide at My Inner Harbour Wednesdays-Fridays 1:30pm-5:00pm. You might also see her here outside of those hours in her role as a yoga therapist and workshop facilitator.
Brooklyn Rivers, Guest Services Guide
(she/her)
Brooklyn’s work and education have focused on supporting people and their well-being. She has continued to deepen her understanding of healing as an ongoing practice of noticing what we need and finding ways to support ourselves and each other. She is excited to be part of the community at My Inner Harbour and to help foster space for people to explore what wellness looks like for them.
Brooklyn is a mom to three wonderful kids who, like their mom, find connection and regulation in our rivers, forests, and beaches. She also enjoys movement-based practices such as Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, swimming, and dancing.
Brooklyn is at My Inner Harbour Thursday and Friday from 5:00-9:00pm.
A peak into our space and story
Get a closer look at My Inner Harbour as featured on Check News.
We’re here for you
We may be a self-serve self-care space, but you’re never on your own. We’re here to offer guidance, inspiration, and tips to help you make the most of your time here. If you ever want to talk or need a listening ear, we’re available. If you prefer quiet, private time, we fully respect that. We’re here to support you!
Ready to try it out?
You can experience the space in a variety of ways. Just want a tour? Drop by anytime, its free!
Become a member
Choose the plan that works for you – we have a variety of options to fit your schedule, preferences and budget.
Attend an event
We have a variety of therapeutic and self-care related events, hosted by practitioners, artists, coaches, & more!