Cindy Mortimer is a kinesiologist living a holistic, vegetarian lifestyle in Toronto, ON.
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Jonathan Tyson-Woodcock managed a wine shop in Fulham, London. He now enjoys a view of the mountains with his wine in Vancouver, BC.
Ann-Marie Metten is a Vancouver-based freelance writer and former assistant editor at alive.
Carla Elm Clement is a professional writer and editor based in New Westminster, BC.
Tanya Rouble, ACE-CPT, is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor.
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Rita Bayer is a freelance writer and editor in BC.
Lindsey Duncan, ND, CN, is the founder and CEO of Genesis Today, Inc. He has extensively studied the therapeutic benefits of exotic superfruits.
Zoltan Rona, MD, MSc, is a bestselling author and a medical doctor who has been maintaining a private medical practice in Toronto for over 30 years.
Deborah Ward is a freelance writer based in Qualicum Beach, BC, where she writes about personal growth and emotional health. deborahward.ca
Allyson Johnson is a nutritional consultant, herbalist, and iridologist in Calgary, Alberta. Her focus is on educating, motivating, and promoting better choices in nutrition, fitness, and emotional wellness.
Celina Ainsworth, CHT, MH, is a clinical herbal therapist who owns and operates the Herbal Clinic & Dispensary in Toronto.
Michael Carrera, MSc, is an expert physical trainer and co-author of Periodization Training for Sports 2nd ed. (Human Kinetics, 2005).
John M. Berardi, PhD, and Amanda Graydon are experts in the fields of health, fitness, and human performance.
Kathleen Barnes is author of several natural health books, including 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, written with Dr. Hyla Cass (McGraw-Hill, 2005).
Rob Klettke is a writer who is still struggling with, but enjoying, his journey to health and fitness.
Gaetano Morello, ND, is a board-certified naturopathic doctor practising at the West Vancouver Wellness Centre in West Vancouver, BC.
Deborah Cramer is a long-time science and technical writer.
Joe Skelton is a Langley, BC-based writer who writes about natural health and environmental issues.
Dayna Boyer is a freelance writer based in Toronto.
Martin Stone, ClH, has been involved in the complementary health field in several capacities including clinician, teacher, and author of 16 books on alternative health subjects.
Brian Wagner is president of NHP Consulting Inc., a regulatory consulting firm located in Victoria, BC. www.nhpc-research.com
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