Verna is a naturopathic doctor, chiropractor and kinesiologist in clinical practice for over 27 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.

 

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.
Tanya also is the head clinical assistant in the Core Cleanse Program.

Naheed Alarakhia B.Sc., RMT
Naheed is a registered massage therapist who offers a wide range of massage services including stress/anxiety relief and repetitive strain injuries, back pain, sprains and relaxation.  Naheed has a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph and graduated from the Sutherland-Chan School & Teaching Clinic in 2006.  Naheed’s treatment philosophy includes a strong belief in continuing education in order to provide a comprehensive range of massage therapies. In addition to regular massage therapy services, Naheed has a special interest and training in pregnancy massage as well as post partum and infant massage.

Mary-Lynne Howell RPN
Mary-Lynne is a registered pratical nurse with additional training for Core Cleanse, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, ear candling and Reflexology.
Mary-Lynne will be assisting Tanya with the Core Cleanse program.

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.