Stress clinic helps put clients on right track

By Mark Ribble

KINGSVILLE — After 17 years of providing stress management services out of her home and making house calls to those in need of help, Nelda Yanchus is venturing out and launching her own stress management clinic.

Along with her business partner, Allison Abbott, the two have opened G.O.A.L.S. at 22 Heritage Road in Kingsville.

The business name stands for Getting Our Assistance (with) Life Stresses, and they do exactly that.

The pair was lucky enough to get some office space in the building with Dr. Amanda Everett’s Back in Motion Chiropractic Clinic.

Yanchus explains that they are not a therapy or counselling service, but more of a support system for those going through tough times in their lives.

“We will help them get the supports that they need,” she said.

Often times, people going through divorce, job loss or financial issues can experience heavy stress, and G.O.A.L.S. helps provide answer to many questions.

Nelda Yanchus, left, and her partner, Allison Abbott, pose with their new sign for G.O.A.L.S., now located in the Back in Motion Building at 22 Heritage Road in Kingsville.

Abbott is a testament to how the system works.

She went from being a client to being a partner, with a diploma in advanced stress management.

“I sought Nelda out when I was going through a very stressful time in my life,” she said. “Now it’s come full circle.”

The services they provide can range from making connections with government agencies to helping them find phone numbers to get the help they need.

“It’s an action-based system,” said Yanchus. “We help them acquire new skills in dealing with stress and it leads to a happy, healthy life.”

“It’s more of a preventative measure,” added Abbott. “Built-up stress can affect your everyday life — mentally and physically.”

The plan is to help break down barriers that clients see as obstacles that they can’t overcome themselves.

“They control the process,” said Yanchus. “We just help them to navigate.”

Yanchus and Abbott are accepting new clients. You can reach them by calling 519-995-1081 or visit their website at www.goalshelps.ca