alive Contributors

David Raithby and Linda Nicholls are senior faculty members of The Haven Institute on Gabriola Island, BC, an educational centre devoted to personal and professional development. www.haven.ca

Leah Pells, three-time Olympian, and six-time World Championship team member, is sponsored by PVL Nutrients. www.pvldirect.com.

Katherine Brodsky is a Vancouver-based freelance journalist whose work has appeared in Entertainment Weekly, USA Weekend magazine, MovieMaker magazine, Forward newspaper, Stage Directions, and Independent Film & Video magazine.

Andrew Weil, MD, a leader in integrative medicine, is author of Spontaneous Healing (Ballantine, 2000) and Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being (Random House, 2005). www.drweil.ca.

Rhody Lake is a freelance researcher and journalist, and former editor of alive.

Michael Downey, a freelance writer living in Toronto, has a keen interest in researching and writing about health and environmental issues.

Stephanie Porter is a reporter, health columnist, and freelance writer living in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Tanya Coad is a freelance writer and researcher with a longtime interest in natural medicine. She has worked in the health food industry for several years. Her articles have appeared in numerous health journals and magazines.

Curtis James is a nutritionist and health writer living in Toronto, ON.

Deborah E. Banker, MD, ophthalmologist and general practitioner in Malibu, Calif., combines Western orthoptics with oriental and complementary medicine to treat all kinds of eye problems. Phone 310-317-2119 or visit drbanker.com

Lisa Walsh is an Ontario-based freelance health and lifestyle writer.

Kimberly Easterbrook is a natural health products consultant, wellness coach, and longevity research writer.

Diana Saakian Bokhari is a clinical aromatherapist with a background in nutrition. She is part owner and operator of Naturalanimal and Pawtisserie Holistic Pet Centre, Quebec's first wholistic pet centre.

Paula Linquist is a writer, particularly interested in environmental issues. She lives in North Vancouver, BC.

Rita Koutsodimos is most happy when travelling by bicycle. She works as a project manager at the Ottawa Area Lung Association and encourages everyone to give cycling a spin during your local Commuter Challenge event June 3 to 8. For more information go to

Paul Varenne is a health consultant in Toronto who writes on nutrition and natural health.

Diana Lynn Tibert is a freelance writer living in Milford Station, NS.

Kahlee Keane, Root Woman is an eco-herbalist and educator living in Saskatoon.

Dr. Lemmo is a licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in mental health and nutritional psychiatry.

Jason Lesage is community relations co-ordinator for the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC, a not-for-profit wildlife rehabilitation society. If you live in the greater Vancouver area and find an animal in distress or are interested in volunteering call 6