Of all the jobs I dreamt of having, a nutritionist was not one of them. I was raised in a meat, potatoes, and canned corn kind of family that never saw many fresh veggies. However, when a family member was diagnosed with an advanced cancer I dove into the world of integrative and alternative care.

I received my Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) training from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in 2013 and carry the Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner (NNCP) designation through the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners (CANNP). Additionally, I have attained the Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner (CHNP) designation through Edison Institute of Nutrition. I most recently studied under Dr Aviva Romm in the Women’s Integrative & Functional Medicine Professional Training Program.

I began my nutrition career working as an online educator and developed online dietary programs for over 10,000 individuals with LULORA and was a nutritionist and the Vancouver Island Clinical Director at InspireHealth, a supportive cancer care centre partially-funded by the BC Ministry of Health, from 2013-2019. I worked alongside medical doctors, clinical counsellors, kinesiologists, and a team of holistic nutritionists. I have also been a faculty member at Pacific Rim College since 2015 and teach numerous courses in their three year holistic nutrition diploma program and four month doula and herbal certificate courses.

My clinical practice focuses on women’s health, including hormone balancing, fertility, prenatal & postpartum care, menopausal support, and hormone-sensitive cancers, and is primarily conducted through one-on-one nutrition counselling. When not chatting about nutrition, I’m likely spending time with my kids, daydreaming about home improvements, or admiring flowers in the garden.

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DR. WHITNEY BAXTER IS CURRENTLY SEEING PATIENTS VIRTUALLY AS SHE TRANSITIONS BACK FROM MATERNITY LEAVE. SHE WILL RETURN TO IN-PERSON PRACTICE STARTING APRIL 1, 2026.

I understand that health is so personal and we can achieve anything when we feel heard, empowered and understand our treatment options. I take people from feeling limited by their IBS, bloating or hormonal concerns such as PMS and menopause to feeling in control and confident in their body.

My journey to naturopathic medicine began after working as an exercise physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation. I witnessed the value of a holistic approach to health care and understood that each individual’s physical, mental, and emotional health are interconnected. As a naturopathic physician, I understand that health is a very personal issue. My goal is to spend the time getting to know you and your presenting symptoms so we can achieve your ideal state of health.

I’m particularly interested in the connection between our gut, hormones and nervous systems. As a part of my comprehensive approach to your care, I consider all of these aspects of your health when developing your treatment plan.

I am certified in acupuncture, IV therapy and hold my prescriptive rights.

A little about me outside of clinic: I love coffee, a good laugh and running along the ocean.

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Based in Squamish, British Columbia, Dr. Mikaila Brown is a gut-focussed naturopathic doctor dedicated to helping people navigate their health with more confidence and ease. She is committed to elevating the standard of care for common digestive concerns such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), functional constipation, food intolerances, bloating and heartburn through the principles of naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Brown’s clinical practice leverages comprehensive health assessments and advanced lab testing to understand your unique health and identify what is keeping the body stuck in a state of poor health. Her evidence-informed and customized treatment plans target deep imbalances in the body to promote healing and restore optimal health. She applies this root cause approach to many common health concerns such as eczema, acne, anxiety, insulin resistance, weight management, and burnout to provide whole-body, transformative healthcare.

From diagnosis to treatment, she ensures that her patients feel supported every step of the way, leaving each visit with more clarity, understanding, and an actionable plan. Her overarching goal is to teach people how to achieve sustainable results through the practical application of lifestyle medicine, nutrition, herbs and supplements. With these strategies in place, the aim is to manage symptoms while restoring the body’s natural capacity to heal and maintain health. Dr. Brown welcomes collaboration and is happy to provide adjunctive care that offers improved patient outcomes and on-going support and management.

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As a mom of four, a teacher, and a counsellor, I understand how heavy life can feel when you’re trying to manage everything at once. I started my career in education, but I kept feeling pulled toward supporting people in a more personal and meaningful way. That led me to complete my Master’s in Counselling Psychology and become a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

I work with individuals, couples, and families, and I focus on creating a space where you can show up as you are and feel genuinely heard. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and solution-focused. We will talk through what’s going on, and we will also work on real, practical ways to help you feel more in control and move forward.

I often support clients who are dealing with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, relationship and communication challenges, and big life transitions. I also work with couples who want to reconnect, communicate better, or work through patterns that keep getting in the way. It’s important to me that everyone feels welcome, so I offer an inclusive and affirming space for people of all genders and sexual orientations. I know life is busy and full, so I offer virtual sessions with evening and weekend availability to make things a little easier. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Additional trainings and certifications include: ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification (in progress), Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1, Anger Management Training, and Domestic Violence Safety Planning Training.

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Riley graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2025 after realizing that massage therapy was a harmonizing addition to her alternative medicine background of herbal medicine and nutrition. She has worked with clients for years, providing holistic care for folks from all walks of life.

Due to her love of fitness and the outdoors, Riley decided to become an RMT to help her clients feel their best in doing what they love. She is committed to providing inclusive care for all bodies in a collaborative and empowering way. Riley provides an individualized approach to her clients and strongly believes that learning to listen and understand body signals is imperative in healing.

Riley grew up in the Kootenays, where she was an avid skier, soccer player, and dancer. She loves to read, hike, cycle, weight lift, and is generally the happiest when she’s in the woods. She feels grateful to live in such a beautiful place on Vancouver Island.

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Ali is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for family nutrition and supporting parents in feeding their little ones. She also holds a Master’s of Science in Health Promotion and has worked across various clinical and community settings, providing supportive, evidence-based nutrition care to individuals and families.

Ali is passionate about supporting families navigating picky eating and helping to reduce mealtime stress. She strives to help create positive food environments at home and is committed to helping children grow into curious, confident eaters with a healthy relationship with food. She is equally committed to ensuring moms are nourished and supported, recognizing that a mother’s health and well-being is foundational to the overall health of the family.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. She works alongside clients to develop a realistic and sustainable approach that fits into busy lives and supports long-term health.

Outside of work, Ali enjoys hiking, developing new kid-friendly recipes in the kitchen, and spending time at the beach with her two young daughters.

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Carlene is a registered acupuncturist focusing on women’s health, pain and relaxation. She treats everyone who is curious about what traditional Chinese medicine can do for overall health and well-being. Carlene utilizes a variety of modalities including acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, tui na massage, gua sha and electrical stimulation.

Carlene’s journey began when she developed her own hormonal imbalance and struggle with amenorrhea.

She previously worked as a veterinary technician. This job entailed many years in high stress situations which took a toll on her mental, physical and emotional well-being. Seeking refuge from stress, she started studying holistic nutrition and discovered the acupuncture program at Pacific Rim College. Shortly into her studies, Carlene experimented acupuncture sessions for herself finding the refuge she was looking for and ease with day to day life. Carlene found balance by utilizing a holistic approach with nutrition, movement and acupuncture.

Carlene’s goal is to make her patients feel welcomed and heard within their sessions. She has a deep appreciation for both Eastern and Western medicine and hopes to work with you to find the balance throughout your health journey.

Outside of the clinic Carlene enjoys hiking, strength training, biking, yoga, cooking, macramé and reading.

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Stephanie is a highly skilled and certified Medical Aesthetician, as well as a Laser and Acne Specialist. She proudly graduated from the prestigious Blanche Macdonald Centre’s Global Esthetics Program, where she honed her expertise in Medical Aesthetics. Stephanie’s extensive training includes proficiency with top-tier treatments such as Face Reality, Aerolase Medical Lasers, and Hydrafacial, among many others.

Her passion for skin health drives her to continuously stay abreast of the latest advancements in skincare, ensuring that she provides the most effective and up-to-date treatments for her clients.

When she’s not busy enhancing her clients’ skin, Stephanie cherishes her downtime. She finds joy in listening to music, exploring new destinations, taking long drives, and indulging in self-care Sundays. Additionally, she loves snuggling with her beloved cat, which adds a touch of tranquility to her busy life.

Stephanie is eagerly looking forward to working with you, bringing her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to help you achieve your skincare goals.

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Rachel’s passion for health and wellness has been a lifelong journey, fueled by her experiences as a competitive volleyball player and pre-professional dancer. Rachel strives to create a safe and supportive space for each person that walks into the treatment room. Embracing a holistic perspective, she is dedicated to guiding people on their path to connecting back to their bodies and ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Her approach is focused on the individual as a whole, providing an effective treatment tailored to meet the unique needs of each person.

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I’m an Island girl, born and raised. After growing up in Nanaimo and moving to Victoria to finish high school, I’ve spent the last eight years making this beautiful place my home. I completed my Holistic Doula training at Pacific Rim College in December 2024 and have been honoured to begin my career by supporting a few magical births.

My journey into health began with my background in competitive dance, where I developed a deep appreciation for the body’s movement and the mind-body connection. This passion has guided me toward a career rooted in wellness and holistic care.

In my free time, you’ll find me outdoors—whether it’s soaking up the salty air at the beach or exploring the trails in the woods.

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Health goes beyond physical vitality and the absence of disease—it’s a state of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. When in balance, these aspects allow us to show up as our authentic selves and live a full and meaningful life. At the core of this balance is lifestyle medicine: the daily habits, rituals, and relationships we nurture that shape our long-term vitality.

While I support all patients in building strong health foundations, my passion lies in women’s health and hormones. Many women face hormonal imbalances that affect fertility, menstrual cycles, thyroid function, stress, metabolism, and symptoms of peri/post-menopause. My focus is on restoring hormonal balance and supporting other functional pillars of health: digestion, energy, brain function, mood, sleep, heart health, detoxification, and immunity.

Additionally, I’m deeply committed to helping those with chronic, complex health conditions such as autoimmune disease, mold illness, chronic infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic), and mast-cell activation syndrome/histamine sensitivity, drawing from personal experiences with these challenges.

I also enjoy the creativity of aesthetics and anti-aging medicine, where I blend holistic health practices with aesthetic treatments to help women feel more confident and radiant in their own skin.

Certifications: Prescriptive rights, IV vitamin therapy (including IV iron and ozone), advanced injections (prolotherapy), minor surgery, aesthetic medicine (cosmetic neuromodulators (botox) and dermal fillers), and acupuncture.

Outside the clinic, I enjoy my naked cat – Thomas, a good green juice, and great coffee. Experiencing the world is high on my bucket list, and I am passionate about all thing’s nutrition and fitness -you can almost always find me lifting weights at an F45 class.

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Rachel is a Registered Acupuncturist, Kinesiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Yoga Teacher and Integrative Health Coach. She has a keen interest in the human body, how it works and the incredible interconnectedness in its ability to heal. Across multiple school programs and almost 20 years of education, the missing pieces of the healing language remained. She has dedicated her career to weaving those missing pieces together and spends her days working with people of all ages and backgrounds to optimize health and integrate a whole-person approach to healing. She holds a Masters Degree in Kinesiology, as well as degrees in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is certified as a yoga teacher, clinical exercise physiologist (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) and kinesiologist. She truly believes these powerful forms of medicine can ignite our own healing response and bring us into a brighter, clearer and more radiant state of being.

Rachel has also completed advanced training in acupuncture to support cancer care, women’s functional and integrative medicine, and facial rejuvenation acupuncture.

Rachel believes that to truly heal, one needs to look for the root cause, both internally and externally. This often leads us to find some level of dis-ease within the nervous system which must come into regulation to achieve balance and well-being. Her expertise in nervous system health and women’s health provides the foundation for her clinical work, coaching and educational practices.

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Abbie started her RMT journey in Toronto, attending Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. Using slow, firm, grounding pressure, her practice focuses on mindfulness, relaxation and guiding clients to feel grounded and centred. She has a deep care for clients to feel safe and comfortable to come as they are for some much needed time rest and recovery.

Abbie also holds a certification in Vodder Level 1 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). MLD massage helps to optimize lymph flow throughout the body. If you’re goals are in line with reducing pain and inflammation, Abbie is happy to incorporate MLD in areas of the body where needed during massage treatments and guide through the process.

She loved her community in Ontario, but has been enjoying connecting with new folks, as well as connecting with the abundant forests here in Victoria. She looks forward to sharing space with you to regulate your nervous system and help you through your tension to get you back into whatever activities bring you joy.

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Jill is passionate about helping people. She believes that massage therapy is an excellent way to improve one’s health and wellness and prevent future injury. She has a particular interest in the different ways that stress can affect the body.

Jill listens carefully to the concerns and specific preferences of her clients to help tailor her treatments for each individual. She incorporates a combination of relaxation and therapeutic massage into her treatments. Some of the techniques she utilizes are trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Swedish massage, craniosacral therapy, and stretching.

In her spare time Jill enjoys hanging out with her family, swimming, roller skating, drawing, and just being creative.

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Carmen is a registered massage therapist who is passionate about providing space to listen and facilitate healing for the body. Carmen believes that a healthy body is paramount to living one’s best life. Carmen respects that every body is unique and therefore requires a personalized approach which may evolve with each visit.

Combining her experience both as an RMT and through her extensive yoga practice, Carmen enjoys partnering with her clients on the empowering adventure of easing pain, loosening restrictions, and releasing tension in the body. Whether your body is going through rehabilitation, injury, mental health issues, stress management, general musculoskeletal maintenance or prenatal care, Carmen is ready to meet your healthcare needs.

Carmen is a certified yoga teacher and is trained in IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation). Therapies offered during your session might include: trigger point release, variety of myofascial release, stretching techniques or hot stone relaxation treatment to calm the nervous system.

Carmen completed her RMT education at the Victoria West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Continuing her education, she has trained in Integrating Remedial Exercise into Clinical practice at Sadhana Yoga on Salt Spring Island as well as IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation) with Dr. Nikita Vizniak, BSc, DC, RMT, CES.

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Susannah takes a gentle, mind body approach to help you feel more embodied and empowered. She brings yoga, sex education, and nervous system care practices into her work. Susannah recognizes that mental health and trauma impact pelvic health, and she works alongside mental health colleagues to coordinate your care. Her own pelvic floor problem led her to see a pelvic physiotherapist, who sparked her interest in learning more.

Susannah is inspired every day by the courage, vulnerability and healing capacity of her patients. Her practice includes support in the following areas: pelvic pain, (peri)menopause, low back pain, pregnancy and postpartum care, painful sex, urinary urgency and frequency, bladder leaks, pelvic organ prolapse (bladder/uterus/rectum), heaviness to vagina/anus, constipation, painful vulva, preparation for/recovery from gender affirming and other pelvic surgery, and more.

In her free time, Susannah loves to sing, dance, do yoga, swim in lakes, play with fashion, and cuddle with dogs.

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With over 15 years in healthcare, Jo specializes in supporting mental health and wellness through a client-centred, trauma-informed approach. Her practice embraces holistic, strengths-based, and neurodivergent-friendly principles to foster healing and connection.

Jo focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships - asking thoughtful questions, listening deeply, and helping clients feel truly heard.

Outside of work, she enjoys exploring parks, playgrounds, and beaches around the city with her two kids.

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Jessica is a dedicated registered acupuncturist with a special interest in menstrual health, pregnancy, and menopause. She has pursued advanced continuing education in women’s health, myofascial needling, qi gong, and the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for emotional trauma and spiritual support.

Jessica’s holistic approach is enriched by her extensive background in birth work, yoga instruction, and yoga therapy for both individuals and couples. She is deeply committed to nurturing her well-being through nature, movement, creative practices, and the principles of TCM for self-care. She looks forward to supporting her clients on their journeys toward optimal health and wellness at our integrative clinic.

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