A multidisciplinary team with a focus on mental health and well being
The Founder
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri, OT, MSc (he/him)
Occupational Therapist
President of Vivago Mental Health Foundation
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri is a bilingual Occupational Therapist registered with L'Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec. Gio has significant experience in inclusive care and healthcare systems and uses a person-centered approach in his practice. Welcome to all, Gio can help you with a number of life challenges or even help you advocate for environmental or systemic barriers impacting your functioning. A proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Gio can help guide persons with functional difficulties, including difficulties due to physical or mental health conditions whether acute or chronic. Gio also has specific expertise in feeding and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) as well as helping families of persons experiencing functional decline.
The Clinical Team
Martine Gauthier, (she/her)
Professional Goal Centric Certified Coach (PGCC)
Martine is a professional goal-centric certified coach and end of life/grief and loss companion. She accompanies clients in directing their life stories by supporting transitions - from discovering self and purpose to finding motivation for change; grieving...
Vivian Papazian, (she/her)
Occupational Therapist
Vivian is a bilingual Occupational Therapist with expertise in in-home assessments, acute-care, rehabilitation and community care.
She works with diverse age groups and has a particular expertise supporting elderly clients who would like to optimize their living situation through adaptations or remedial interventions in order to prevent further decline, stabilize current functioning and/or improve their engagement in activities of daily living, including instrumental activities of daily living.
Sasha Elbaz, (he/him)
Corporate and Organizational Wellness Consultant
Sasha is a doctoral candidate in psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.) at the Université du Québec à Montréal. He is specializing in work, organizational as well as clinical psychology. Sasha is interested in inter-personal relationships and the complex interplay between people's professional and personal spheres of life...
Aranya Pakavathsingham, (she/Her)
Psychosocial Case Manager
Aranya is a bilingual Psychosocial Case Manager and Criminologist who has been a member of the Professional Order of Criminologists of Quebec (OPCQ) for over 10 years. She brings extensive experience in addressing complex psychosocial issues with various vulnerable individuals from diverse communities,...
Francesca Arcuri, (she/her)
Educator
Francesca is a bilingual educator having received her bachelors at McGill University in Education. She has extensive experience teaching a vast amount of subjects including English, History, Exam Preparation and English as a Second Language to all age groups. Her experience expands to the elementary, high school and adult level.
The Administrative Team
Bianca Arcuri,
BComm, (she/her)
Marketing , Communications, and Administrative Coordinator
Administrator of Vivago Mental Health Foundation
Bianca is a bilingual member of the clinic with multiple roles. She has a degree in business with a focus in management and finance but has always had a passion for creativity and marketing with experience in promoting new businesses. As a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, she is dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse space.
Rebecca Connors,
BComm(c), DEC Marketing, (she/her)
Marketing and Administrative Associate
Rebecca is a bilingual member of the clinic supporting internal communications and day-to-day operations. With a DEC in Marketing and currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Communications, Rebecca brings a strong foundation in strategy and outreach. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, she is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where she can help bridge language gaps to ensure accessible, compassionate care for everyone.