Sarah Pittoello

Sarah Pittoello serves as a counseling therapist and educator at Acadia University, bringing a unique blend of expertise spanning mental health, sustainable agriculture, and education. Her academic background includes a BScH in Astrophysics from Queen's University, an MSc in Holistic Science from Schumacher College, and an MEd in Counselling from Acadia University. As a Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate (RCT-C), she provides body-centered, mindfulness-based counseling to students dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Beyond her counseling work, she is an active organic farmer who has been a vendor at the Wolfville Farmers Market and has served as a farmer-in-residence. Her commitment to sustainable food systems is demonstrated through her teaching and writing on the subject at Acadia University's Department of Community Development. She integrates her diverse background in science, agriculture, and mental health to offer a holistic approach to both counseling and education, incorporating yoga and mindfulness practices developed over 12 years of teaching experience.