ABOUT MILESTONE WELLNESS
Welcome to MILESTONE Wellness. We believe therapy is a place where you can feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow. From our home base in Kingston, Ontario, we work virtually with clients across Ontario, helping them navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and move toward the life they want.
Meet Brant Stachel
Brant has dedicated his career to guiding high-performing athletes and individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals. With more than a decade of experience in high-performance sport as a coach, psychotherapist, and mental performance coach, Brant has supported elite athletes representing Canada and the United States—including Olympians and international competitors—guiding them to perform at their best in high-pressure environments.
As a coach, Brant has represented Canada internationally three times and guided over 25 athletes to represent their country. His extensive work reflects a deep commitment to helping athletes and high achievers overcome mental barriers, enhance performance, and build healthier relationships with their bodies and minds.
While Brant actively works with individuals across a wide range of concerns, he has cultivated an expertise in eating disorder empowerment, confidence, and athlete development. He is certified by World Athletics in youth development in sport and has completed advanced training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders through Oxford University. In addition, his Level 1 and 2 certifications in Gottman Couples and Family Therapy allow him to support clients in strengthening their relationships and navigating family dynamics.
Brant’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and physical well-being are inseparable and that performance should be driven by passion and joy. His approach combines empathy, evidence-based strategies, and a solution-focused mindset, empowering clients to grow with resilience and purpose both in sport and in life.
Meet Elaina Raponi
Whether you’re an athlete who feels stuck, or a parent watching your child lose confidence in a sport they once loved, I’m here to help. I work with athletes navigating self-doubt, performance anxiety, or the pressures of competition—whether that’s before a big race, after an injury, or during a tough season. Many of my clients are high-performing teens and young adults balancing school, training, and expectations, often feeling overwhelmed. Others are adults returning to sport or working through the mental blocks that come with pursuing new performance goals.
Beyond my work with athletes, I also support adolescent girls and women who are struggling with self-esteem, confidence, or body image concerns. These challenges often impact many areas of life, from school and sport to relationships and overall well-being. Together, we work on developing a stronger sense of self, building resilience, and creating confidence that extends beyond appearance or performance.
If you’re a parent, you might notice your child pulling back from sport, overthinking before competition, or beating themselves up after a tough performance. Therapy offers them a supportive space to process those challenges, learn practical tools to manage pressure, and reconnect with the joy of their sport.
If you’re an athlete, you may feel like your mind is holding you back more than your body. Together, we’ll focus on building confidence, shifting your mindset, and learning how to perform in a way that feels true to you.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Elaina provides an empathetic and solutions-focused approach to coaching that is unique to her clients’ needs and goals. She combines lived experience with evidence-based strategies to help clients build lasting confidence, resilience, and clarity—both on and off the field.
Take the First Step
If you are seeking support to overcome challenges, achieve personal goals, or enhance your overall well-being, consider embarking on this transformative journey at MILESTONE Wellness. Together, we will explore the depths of your inner strength, fostering resilience and self-awareness and working to close your gaps.
To learn more about how we can support you on your path to growth and to schedule a free 15 min consultation, reach out to MILESTONE Wellness today. Let’s take that first step toward unlocking your true potential and creating a more fulfilling life. Contact MILESTONE Wellness today to learn more and schedule a consultation.
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