Verna is a naturopathic doctor, chiropractor and kinesiologist in clinical practice for over 30 years. Her education includes:1973 Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo in Kinesiology,1979 Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 1982 Naturopathic Doctor the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine plus many continuing education courses.

 

Her clients encompass all ages and stages of the health and life cycle. In each case she assesses the underlying causes of the individual’s lack of wellness and tailors care to their particular situation while teaching them how to care for themselves over a lifetime. For more details see ‘The Health & Well Being Partnership’.

Verna also writes and lectures on many topics.

 

Mary-Lynne Howell RPN, Clinical Assistant
Mary-Lynne assists Dr. Hunt with client assessment and care.  She also administers Detoxification Footbaths, Active Air Therapy, Colour & Sound Therapy, Core Cleanse, Gait Analysis and our in house lab tests. 

 

Barbara brings years of organizational and management experience to her work of making sure that the Centre runs smoothly. She also has a keen interest in the well being of our clients and their pets through natural methods. 

 

 

Tanya is a RMT who provides many types of massage at the Centre as well as in-home massage therapy treatments. In her clinical practice Tanya treats varying conditions including therapeutic breast massage, prevention and treatment of repetitive strain injuries and sports injuries, neurological conditions and nerve impingement, chronic muscle tightness and spasms, arthritis and tendinitis, palliative conditions, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain disorders. Tanya also has additional training in Reiki (level 2) and Thai Massage (2 certificates, 1 from Thailand).

Tanya also teaches workshops on “Basic Massage Techniques To use at Home” and “Infant Massage for Parents and Caregivers”. She is an examiner for the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and former Media Representative for the Toronto chapter of the Ontario Massage Therapy Association. Her additional training in Pre-natal and Post-natal massage, Infant massage has given her the opportunity to provide doula labour support for mothers, pregnancy and post-partum massage and teach infant massage to parents and health care providers.

Amber Young, RMT, completed her training as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2004, at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC.  Amber brings a diverse range of techniques and clinical experience gained from over 4 years in practice in BC and Ontario.  She has continued her education in an area she is very passionate about – cancer care and massage.  Her experience working with palliative care and chronic illness has allowed her to understand the deep impact and importance touch can have on the healing of an individual.  Amber has also facilitated women’s relation groups, combining different techniques to empower individuals to become more active in their own stress management and self care.  She is also working to educate women on breast health combining the science and the art of massage, supporting the body's natural ability to heal it.