Meliora Collective

Who are we

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Welcome to Meliora Collective, a community dedicated to supporting Canada's regulated health professionals who are or aspire to transition into self-employment, public speaking, consulting, and education.

Our mission is to mitigate the risks associated with entering the private sector by offering comprehensive peer, professional, and business support. We provide startup assistance, learning opportunities, networking events, guidance on regulatory compliance, and innovative marketing solutions.​

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Who is the Collective?

According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), there are 34 distinct health care professional groups in Canada. ​

Canada has a diverse array of regulated health professionals, each governed by specific regulatory bodies to ensure the highest standards of practice. These include but are not limited to:

  • Nurses

    RN, NP, RPN, LPN

  • Mental Health

    Psychologist, MSW

  • Therapists

    OT, PT, SLP

Gender Distribution in Selected Health Professions

Meliora Collective supports regulated health professionals—most of whom are women—navigating the leap into self-employment. Women remain underrepresented in self-employment and entrepreneurship across Canada.

Research from The 51 and My Normative highlights that while women make up a significant portion of the health workforce, they face systemic barriers to entering private practice, including access to capital, mentorship, and professional networks. Meliora Collective helps close this gap by providing the tools, support, and community needed to make self-employment more accessible and sustainable for women in health.

  • Nursing: As of 2021, approximately 91% of regulated nurses in Canada were female, indicating that nursing continues to be a predominantly female profession.

  • Social Workers: The social work profession in Canada is predominantly female. A 2014 study reported that between 80% and 88% of Canadian social workers identified as female.

  • As of 2020, women comprised 77% of psychologists across the majority of provinces, with the highest percentage in Alberta, where women made up 79.8% of professional psychologists.

  • Occupational Therapy: Historically, occupational therapy has been predominantly female, with men constituting only 5.8% of occupational therapists in Canada.

Our Services

At Meliora Collective, we are committed to:

  • Lowering Barriers to Entry

    Providing resources and guidance to facilitate a smooth transition into private practice.

  • Building Community

    Fostering a supportive network of like-minded professionals. the value your additional content will bring to a student’s overall learning experience. Use this opportunity to sell potential students on the extra benefits your bonus material provides.

  • Advocating for Professional Expertise

    Highlighting the invaluable knowledge and wisdom that health professionals contribute to the wellness industry.​

Why Meliora Collective Matters

In today's wellness industry, influence is often driven by marketing tactics and social media personalities. 

It's time for a paradigm shift. Meliora Collective champions the voices of trained health professionals, ensuring that wellness, change, and wisdom are grounded in specialized expertise. 

We provide trusted support, resources, and knowledge that empower both practitioners and the communities they serve.

What’s Coming Soon

We’re busy behind the scenes building a collection of tools and resources designed to support your journey into self-employment and beyond. Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your current practice, we’re creating practical, trusted content to meet you where you’re at.

Coming soon, you’ll find:

  • Blog Articles offering real-world insight, practical strategies, and stories from professionals who’ve made the leap.

  • Business Support Tools to guide everything from registration and regulation to branding and growth.

  • Self-Paced Online Coursestailored to regulated health professionals exploring independent practice.

  • Private Consulting for personalized support to help you navigate your next steps with clarity and confidence.

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