alive Contributors

Kathleen Trotter has been a personal trainer and Pilates equipment specialist for almost nine years. She is currently working toward her masters? degree in exercise science at the University of Toronto.

Grant Pasay, BEd, is a Vancouver-based copywriter who creates marketing and educational products for clients worldwide. He's also a corporate trainer who's delivered courses at UBC and Simon Fraser University.

Diane Mitchelmore has a medical science degree majoring in nutritional biochemistry and immunology. She is a qualified business and personal coach and specializes in women's health.

Chantelle Drobot, ND, practises out of the Integrative Health Centre in Calgary. Her clinical focuses are hormonal issues, digestive disturbances, and stress-related conditions.

Carmen Mattes, MH, is a master herbalist from Gabriola Island, BC, whose passions are education, research, and writing.

Wendy Champagne is an author, filmmaker, and psychologist. Her interests span countries and cultures, but the primary focus of her writing includes women's issues, wellness, and spirituality.

Colleen Friesen is a freelance writer and a practitioner of perpetual beginner mind. colleenfriesen.com

Jane Cassie's articles have appeared in over 4,000 publications. Jane is co-owner of Travel Writers' Tales.

Remy Scalza is a Vancouver-based travel writer and photographer. He appears in the Washington Post, Budget Travel, and other publications.

Dr. Andrew De Pieri, fellowship candidate with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and general practitioner in Kelowna, BC, has a special interest in antiaging and regenerative medicine.

Joanne Sasvari is a Vancouver-based writer who covers lifestyles topics including fashion, travel, food, and drink. She is also the author of Paprika: A Spicy Memoir from Hungary</a< (CanWest Books, 2006).

Felix Sedin is a reflexologist and freelance writer.

Brad King, MFS is a nutritional researcher and author of Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know (Abundant Health Systems, 2010).

Lee Segall is a writer and editor in New Westminster, BC.

Tracy Marsden is a pharmacist and natural medicine consultant. She currently works in the field of food intolerance testing.

Deborah Treger is a psychotherapist and psychospiritual practitioner in Toronto. One of her modalities is guiding clients toward healing through daily spiritual rituals.

Heidi Rootes, ND, is a naturopathic physician and certified Bowen therapist. She treats a wide range of conditions, including injury and pain, anxiety, digestive disturbance, and women's health.

Lance Matthews is an avid cycler whose biking adventures span the globe.

Wilfred Mann is an Ontario-based dietician and food critic.

Justin Pritchard is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. His work is read weekly in various Canadian publications. He hosts an online and televised video review segment.

Madeline Kozak is a communications professional who finds exercise with friends the most motivating.

Felicity Enderby is a journalist who specializes in health issues.

Graham Butler, BSc, CNPA, RH, writes on numerous natural health topics based on his experiences as a consultant, retailer, educator, and lobbyist.

Jodie Peacock, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and clinic director of the Root of Health multidisciplinary clinic in Oakville. Her clinical areas of focus include family health and sports medicine.