Laila Ghattas

Growing up in Ontario, Laila developed a natural love of the outdoors while camping, canoeing and hiking with her friends and family. Her leadership interests took root as a Katimavik group leader and from there she travelled around the world on a many outdoor adventures.

Reflecting upon these journeys, Laila says the most important thing she has learned is that there are rich rewards for choosing to be awake in this life. In this context, to be awake is to consciously open up to and develop self and environmental awareness through the senses, intuition and a connection to a greater whole. This learning process has become Laila's way of life and is the very essence of Aziza.

Also a dedicated artist, Laila paints original artwork and has had a series of successful shows in Toronto. A passionate belief in the healing power of art combined with her enthusiasm for travel and intimate experience of the Gestalt therapy process has led Laila to launch Aziza Healing Adventures.

Laila Ghattas has a private practice in Toronto where she conducts group art and therapy workshops for individuals and corporations, as well as individual therapy and Reiki treatments. She leads international personal growth retreats in spectacular natural settings.

Educational and Professional Experience

Laila Ghattas is an artist, Gestalt therapist, group facilitator, Reiki practitioner and the founder of Aziza Healing Adventures and Deluscious Wearables. She studied at York University for her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, concurrently graduating with a Bachelor of Education, Special Education Part One and Ontario Teachers Certificate. A graduate of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, Laila holds an undergraduate certificate in Gestalt Theory and Methodology and a postgraduate certificate in Gestalt Therapy. She completed her Expressive Arts Certificate at Sir Sanford Fleming College. Laila has her Reiki 1st & 2nd degree in the Usui System of Natural Healing taken with Reiki Master Anita Levin in Toronto.