Six years. Wow. Looking back at when I first opened The Tri Health Clinic in 2018, I’m honestly overwhelmed with a mix of pride, gratitude, and excitement for what’s still to come.
It all started when I returned to Ontario after a few intense, transformative years in British Columbia. There, I had the absolute privilege of working with Dr. Lori Brotto and Dr. Rosemary Basson—two giants in the field of sex therapy. Their pioneering work, especially on the sexual response cycle, deeply shaped how I view sexual health, how I practice therapy, and how I train my clinicians today.
When I hired Tri Health’s first clinician, it felt like a huge leap. It wasn’t just about growing from being a solo practitioner to becoming a team—it was about creating a collective that would tackle sexual health in a way that hadn’t really been done before. Our goal was (and still is!) to remove the shame, the stigma, and the loneliness that so many people feel when it comes to their sex lives. We wanted to build a clinic that put evidence-based care at the forefront, and a place where people across Ontario could get the help they need.
By 2019, the clinic grew, and we needed more space. Moving into a larger office with four offices felt like a dream come true—but it didn’t stop there. Today, we’ve got six offices and a team of 15 clinicians, all working together to provide the best damn care we can. We’ve helped over a thousand people, and it’s surreal to think about the ripple effect that has on people’s lives. Sex and intimacy are often such isolating struggles, but every day, we get to remind people: you are not alone.
Looking ahead, our mission is clear. We want to keep growing, but not just for the sake of growth. We want to reach more people, help more individuals and couples, and most importantly, educate more medical professionals about how crucial sexual health is to overall well-being. We want to make sex therapy—and talking about sex—a normal part of healthcare in Ontario. Because sex is a part of life. It’s something we all deserve to feel good about.
The next six years? We’re just getting started.
We’re building something that, I hope, will make a lasting difference in this province. We’re not just a clinic; we’re becoming the go-to place for anyone in Ontario who needs support with sex or relationship issues. And I’m so damn excited for what’s to come.
Here’s to many more years of growth, learning, and—above all—helping people rediscover joy, connection, and pleasure in their intimate lives.
With gratitude,
– Jenn