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Bachelor in Kinesiology and Health science (Honours)Practicing Kinesiologist with BCAK Certified Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Level 1

Please welcome Kinesiologist Jason Clare to our team of health care professionals! Jason completed his degree in Toronto at York University with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and Health Science (with Honours). Taking a huge interest in muscle physiology as his specialization, Jason has been a volunteer jumps coach for the track community in Nanaimo for many years. To that end, he hopes to apply the similarities of functional movement in sport to everyday life.

Dr. Stacey Neilson holds a Double Advanced Major in Biology & Neuroscience from Dalhousie University; as well, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Neilson is certified in IV Therapy and Chelation Therapy, advanced injection therapies including Prolotherapy and PRP, Neural Therapy, Perineural Therapy and holds prescriptive authority in the province of BC.  She has additional education and training in Naturopathic Supportive Cancer Care, and she is certified in Acupuncture.

I quote Thomas Edison who said, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease”. The human body has the innate and extraordinary capacity to remain healthy or regain health if it is compromised, but it takes the patient’s ongoing commitment to a healthy lifestyle which includes diet, exercise, rest and proper mental attitude.

Lise became a Foot Reflexologist in 2006. Patient feedback was so positive Lise was inspired to pursue further study in Hand Reflexology in 2008 and Ear Reflexology in 2010. Lise Rivard is a truly gifted practitioner who has now added ScalarWave Laser to her practice. The combination of Reflexology and ScalarWave Laser enhances the healing potential and pain relief making her treatments a memorable experience.

Cameron Wallace is a registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners & Acupuncturists of British Columbia. He graduated from Reeves college in Edmonton AB, then transferred his registration back home to BC. Cameron’s favourite condition to work on is pain! He likes leaving clients at the end of a treatment feeling relaxed, healed and ready to enjoy their day. 

Alison completed her degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS.  It was at school when her interest in Stroke Rehabilitation first developed through a volunteer opportunity at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre.  Since university, she has continued to pursue this interest by working with the March of Dimes program as well as completing a Stroke Rehabilitation Course.

Dr. Marino Best was born and raised in Nanaimo, BC where he spent the majority of his years playing lacrosse for the Nanaimo Timbermen. He finished his box lacrosse career after graduating from Junior A lacrosse and then switched over to field lacrosse, which he played for 4 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a lacrosse scholarship. 

Dr. Clare Lindon obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was the recipient of several awards upon graduation, including the CMCC President’s Award and the Board of Governors’ Chair Award. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. Intending to pursue a career in healthcare from a young age, Dr. Lindon chose to follow a path towards chiropractic after falling in love with the profession’s ability to connect with patients and to involve them in optimizing their health.

Bob was born and raised in Regina Saskatchewan and he graduated with honors from the University of Saskatchewan in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. With over three decades of clinical experience in private practice and in multi-disciplinary outpatient rehab settings, he enjoys working with a wide range of physical conditions and with patients of all ages. 

Madeline Warren is a professionally trained Acupuncturist, in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners & Acupuncturists of British Columbia. Madeline is excited to move to Nanaimo and to build her practice where she can share her long-standing affinity for health and wellness.