Dr. Fraser is a Clinic Director and co-founder of the Arbour Wellness Centre.  She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (’97) in Toronto.  She has written, lectured and been interviewed on numerous health topics including women’s health, digestive disorders, allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, children’s health, endocrine imbalances and many other conditions.  She is the co-founder and former Vice President of The Eastern Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, is currently licensed with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia and is a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association.  Her philosophy on achieving optimum health with her patients is focused on prevention, education and providing access to the highest quality products and advanced alternative laboratory testing.  

Dr. Heather Eade, B.Sc., N.D.

Dr. Eade graduated with honours from the faculty of medicine at Queen's University.  She received a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, and defended her thesis in neuroscience.  Her interest in naturopathic medicine developed while traveling in India where she taught English to Tibetan refugees.  She graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in June 2005, earning the Award for Clinical Excellence. Also in 2005, she achieved licensure in BC as a naturopathic physician and board certified acupuncturist, and has been practising in Nanaimo ever since.  She has also completed training in Cranio-Sacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute, training in IV and chelation therapies, and is a faculty member at Prime Pacific Health Innovations, where she teaches Anatomy and Physiology.

Chantal David  CT

Chantal is a Clinic Director and co-founder of the Arbour Wellness Centre.  Through her own journey in healing (specifically digestive issues) Chantal discovered the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy.  It was from that point on that she was committed to alternative health.  In 2002, Chantal took her certification for colon hydrotherapy at the Natural Health Outreach Centre in Penticton, BC.  After working for three years as a colon hydrotherapist, Chantal wanted to expand her knowledge and have more to offer her clients.  She continued to work as a colon therapist while going to school to receive her Spa Therapy Certification in 2005.  She now works full time practising both colonics and massage and has also completed additional training in LaStone Therapy, advanced chair massage, and lymphatic drainage. 

Outside of work, Chantal is passionate about a wide variety of outdoor activities and leading a healthy lifestyle.  Future goals are to build awareness about preserving ourselves and the environment.

Lindsay completed her training in 2003 at the Blanch Macdonald Centre in Vancouver BC.  She is professionally trained and certified and has worked with a variety of exclusive skin care lines.  She has extensive knowledge of specific skin conditions and treatment options.  Working at an elite Resort Spa has kept her knowledge current as well as provided training in different modalities.  Lindsay is also a certified LaStone therapist (warm stone massage).

Lynda Machura

Lynda has seen the benefits of complementary medicine first-hand through her varied work experience.  Her journey lead her to work at Arbour Wellness Centre, a multi-disciplinary clinic where she has now seen the benefits of naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy, massage, and she continues to learn in this healing environment.  Living a healthy lifestyle with her husband and two teenaged sons, her passions include her family, hiking, power walking, traveling and exploring new things. Greeting everyone with a friendly smile, Lynda’s goal is to make all who come to the Centre feel welcome and comfortable, assuring them that they have come to the right place for all of their health concerns.  One of Lynda’s favourite quotes:

"Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." -- Mother Teresa