alive Contributors
Breanna Walker is an exercise therapist at InspireHealth in Vancouver.
Dona Sturmanis is a freelance writer and editor in Kelowna, BC. She specializes in articles about food, health, and extraordinary people.
Nicole Fetterly, RD, is a food writer who much prefers a lively cocktail and appetizer party rather than a heavy, multi-course, sedate dinner (in case you want to invite her over!).
Selene Vakharia is a holistic nutritionist and writer currently living in the Yukon.
Monique Hallee, BScHK, ND, treats a wide variety of conditions, but is best known for her clinical care in women’s health.
Lori McFarlane is a medical doctor at InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care.
Kimberly Leung is a social services program coordinator and freelance writer. She moonlights as a virtual volunteer for several health and community nonprofits.
Hayley Stobbs is a registered nutritional consultant practitioner (RNCP), home cook, and student of traditional Chinese medicine.
Paul Hrkal is a board certified naturopathic doctor with a special interest in brain health, integrative oncology, and chronic pain. He currently maintains a clinical practice in Vaughan and Mississauga, Ontario.
Heather Woodruff, CNP, RNCP, is a nutritionist at InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care.
Mike Broderick is a fitness instructor and writer. He is also an employment therapist who finds jobs for people with mental health challenges, and is a former archaeologist.
Janice Wright, MD, is clinical services director with InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care in Vancouver.
Susan Johnston Taylor is a freelance writer who covers business and lifestyle topics.
Sara Eve Alarie is a yoga teacher who practises yoga in Canmore, Alberta. She enjoys teaching yoga to adults, children, and families.
Lisa Bendall is a freelance writer and book author, with articles published in many of Canada’s top magazines and on their websites. She lives in Toronto.
Serenity Aberdour, ND, is a naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, BC.
Beatrice Ekwa Ekoko is a freelance writer based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Theresa Wallace is an Ottawa researcher and writer.
Shelley Kozlowski walks everywhere ... and pampers her feet.
Karin Keefe is a Vancouver-based writer.
Sarah Newcomb is an Ontario-based freelance writer and editor, and mom of two (amazing) boys.
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