alive Contributors

Suman Gupta enjoys engaging Canadians on issues involving biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and citizen science. She has been a contributor to alive magazine since 2011.

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.

Anna Willieme is a visual artist, an art lecturer, and director of ArtMed Insight, which explores the connections between art and medicine.

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.

Beatrice Ekwa Ekoko is a freelance writer based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Serenity Aberdour, ND, is a naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, BC.

Theresa Wallace is an Ottawa researcher and writer.

Shelley Kozlowski walks everywhere ... and pampers her feet.

Karin Keefe is a Vancouver-based writer.