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Colleen Craig
Colleen Craig

Colleen Craig is a Pilates instructor and the author of Pilates on the Ball, available in bookstores or visit pilatesontheball.com.

Katharina Gustavs
Katharina Gustavs

Katharina Gustavs is a building biology consultant offering testing services for non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. She lives in Victoria, BC. E-mail ukgustavs@urbanweb.net or phone 250-642-2774.

Bradford McIntyre
Bradford McIntyre

More than 16 years after receiving a death sentence, Bradford McIntyre remains a dedicated advocate for active health. E-mail: bradford@positivelypositive.ca

J. Cheng
J. Cheng
Tinesja Vanel
Tinesja Vanel

A psychologist with 30 years' experience, Tinesja Vanel is a colon therapist and has run Prime Vitality, a natural health centre in North Vancouver, BC, for 11 years. Phone: 604-929-7452. E-mail: prime-vitality@shaw.ca.

Peter Bennett ND, RAc, DHANP
Peter Bennett ND, RAc, DHANP

Peter Bennett, ND, is a naturopathic physician, best-selling author, speaker, and consultant on nutrition and detox programs. He currently sees patients in Langley, BC.

peterbennett.com
Cynthia Dusseault
Cynthia Dusseault

Cynthia Dusseault is an Edmonton-based freelance writer who specializes in health and fitness topics.

Tracy Holly
Tracy Holly

Tracy Holly works as a public relations officer and Trade Show Expo fitness event coordinator on behalf of the Canadian Health Food Association. She also teaches Latin and ballroom dancing and competes in Ms. Fitness, natural bodybuilding and Masters' track and field.

Rick Stewart
Rick Stewart
Pat Bennett
Pat Bennett

Pat Bennett is a freelance writer living in Longworth, BC. She has a passionate interest in water and environmental issues.

Andrew J. Black
Andrew J. Black

Andrew J. Black writes on health, nutrition, and aging. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Paulette Tomasson, RN, RCC, MA
Paulette Tomasson, RN, RCC, MA

Paulette Tomasson, RN, RCC, MA, CET11, CSAT11 is a registered nurse with a masters in counselling psychology. She's a pioneer in the innovative field of equine therapy and is an internationally recognized expert in specialized addictions.

Dan Deresh
Dan Deresh

Dan Deresh is a freelance journalist with experience working in a plastics recycling plant in Langley, BC.

Vic LeBouthillier
Vic LeBouthillier

Vic LeBouthillier is the former CEO of Alive Publishing.

Garrett Swetlikoff, ND
Garrett Swetlikoff, ND

Garrett Swetlikoff is a naturopathic physician practising in Kelowna, BC. He specializes in progressive and interventional natural medicine, which includes antiaging treatment.

Charleen Wyman
Charleen Wyman

Charleen Wyman is a freelance writer with a BA in journalism and communications.

Ogi Ressel, DC
Ogi Ressel, DC

Ogi Ressel is a chiropractor in Burlington, Ontario.

Bernd Rohlf, ND
Bernd Rohlf, ND

Bernd Rohlf studied naturopathic medicine in Germany and has more than 25 years of experience in the holistic field. He now practices in Waterloo, ON.

Sandy Simpson
Sandy Simpson

Sandy Simpson is a member of The Chelation Association of Greater Vancouver, BC.

Diana Tuszynski
Diana Tuszynski

Diana Tuszynski is a writer living in Burlington, Ont. She is the president of the Environmental Health Group.

Brewster Kneen
Brewster Kneen

Brewster Kneen is the author of five books on food systems and biotechnology, including Farmageddon: Food and the Culture of Biotechnology (New Society Publishers, 1999).

Sheri Wallace
Sheri Wallace

Sheri Wallace is a freelance medical writer and recent mother.

Jeff Preston
Jeff Preston

Jeff Preston is a health writer living in Toronto, ON.

Debbie Stoton, CH
Debbie Stoton, CH

Debbie Stoton is a chartered herbalist and freelance writer living in Winnipeg, MB.

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