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| Dr. Karen Fraser,
B.Sc., N.D. |
| Naturopathic Physician and Board Certified
Acupuncturist |
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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. |
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Dr. Heather Eade, B.Sc.,
N.D. |
| Naturopathic Physician and Board Certified
Acupuncturist |
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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. |
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Chantal David CT |
| Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and Spa Therapist |
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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. |
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Lindsay Bryant
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Certified Esthetician |
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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). |
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Lynda
Machura |
| Reception and Front Desk |
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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 |
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