About Us

About Us

Hours of Operation

Tuesday- Friday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday and Thursday evenings by appointment

We cannot accommodate walk-ins but feel free to stop in for information or to book an appointment

For the privacy of our clientele you may arrive to find a note on the door that we are in session. Please return later or leave your number on our system.

Karen Cowan

Owner/Therapist
2024 Karen became the sole owner of Touchstone, she has worked with Sandra periodically since the early years of Touchstone Therapies. She has studied kinesiology, physiology and business. With over 36 years of experience Karen is looking forward to continuing the legacy started by her mother. Karen specializes in Deep Muscle Therapy (DMT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
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Leesa A. Stephenson

Team Member
Leesa’s face is not an entirely a new one for regulars at Touchstone Therapies. She was the receptionist and web host form August 2022 to April 2023. She is staying on with the new Touchstone in a limited capacity to offer Deep Muscle Therapy (DMT), Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST), Level II. Leesa is available part-time, for body modalities at Touchstone–Tuesdays 9am-8pm Wednesdays 1-5 and Fridays 9am -12:30 pm. See Dignity Alternatives/The Haven below if you are interested in what else Leesa can offer.

Jill Wagemans

Team Member
Jill is a graduate in Deep Muscle Therapy (DMT), and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) of Touchstone Therapies Learning Centre Jill Wagemans is a Reiki Master practitioner. As such she brings this new modality that invites clients to come and experience the deep relaxation and rejuvenation of a Reiki session which can be therapeutic for all conditions!

Sara Peters

Team Member

Sara is a graduate of Touchstone Therapies Learning Centre and has joined the team specializing in Deep Muscle Therapy (DMT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) She is currently studying Accupressure (similar to Acupuncture but uses pressure not needle) and Physiognomy (Face Reading). Her passion in life is to help people.

Sara is fluent in Low German and Spanish. She works one Saturday a month a Touchstone.

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Amanda Ripper

Affiliated Therapists - Former Owner/ Therapist

Amanda studied under both Sandra and Karen to learn the modalities offered at Touchstone. As well, she has continued her education to offer other modalities to our clients. 2024, Amanda has decided to venture out on her own offering traveling and in-home services.

To reach Amanda for in home services Call 1-289-696-1513.

Sandra Geisbrecht

Affiliated Therapists

The original owner and matriarch, an RPN learned, taught and gave treatments for more than 36 years. Sandra passed on the business to her daughter Karen Cowan, and granddaughter Amanda Ripper in 2019. At age 77, in 2023, Sandra retired. Touchstone will be ever grateful for the great start and clientele base Sandra provided.

Our Outlets

The Haven harm Reduction Centre

At The Haven, we take a holistic approach to help people achieve a fulfilling more balanced life. The space and environment are designed to help you find a non- judgmental, safe and supportive place you can be you regardless of age, gender or where your life journey and situations have taken you. The goal is to help people reduce the risks/harms in their lives as and how they choose and at a pace that works for them.

Traditional Harm Reduction supplies and information will be coming soon in partnership with Huron Public Health

Dignity Alternatives

Harm reduction/Addiction support and counselling available for individuals and/or family members. Issues such as substance use, gambling, family dynamics and ways to minimize risks for individuals 60+ are some of the issues that can be addressed.

ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE AND YOU NEED ONLY TO PROVIDE “A” NAME YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE KNOWN AS TO THE PERSON YOU SPEAK TO OR IN YOUR MESSAGE AND A VALID NUMBER TO CONTACT YOU AT.

Leesa can be reached at 519 444-5499 or her website at: https://dignityalternatives.godaddysites.com/ to book an appointment.