Introduction         Biographies

 

Jason Bavington B.E.S. Jason Bavington was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from the Bachelor in Environmental Studies program at York University in 1998 with Honours cum laude and has been pursuing his strong interests in the field of alternative healing since that time. He strongly believes in the empowerment that knowledge can bring to the individual and began to create The Alternative Health CD based on this idea. Jason enjoys hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and takes great pride in his summertime gardening delights. His experiences at an Intentional Community sparked a strong interest in organic farming and other practices. Jason is currently pursuing his interests in Permaculture design strategies and hopes to establish a home, teaching centre, and organic farm based on these and other sustainable living principles.   Anna Berger B.Sc., D.H.M.S. Anna Berger immigrated to Canada in 1989. In 1999, the received her certification as a homeopathic practitioner and is a Professional Member of the Ontario Homeopathic Association. She currently practices at a clinic in the greater Toronto area.   Marika Berni B.Sc., N.D. Marika Berni was raised in Toronto, Ontario. She attended the University of Toronto and graduated with her Bachelor of Science. Upon completion of this degree, Marika went on to study at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and graduated in 1997 as a doctor of Naturopathic medicine. She is currently practicing at Elements, a local health food chain with several stores in the Toronto area, where she treats patients at their three clinics. While employed with Elements, she has played an integral role in the creation of their Internet web site and was also involved in the development of the company's proprietary herbal line.   Sue Britnell M.L.T., C.H. Sue Britnell is a Chartered Herbalist and co-owner of Kettleby Herb Farms, located just north of Toronto, Canada. She was a medical technologist before her passion for herbs led her to study with the Dominion Herbal College. Sue also lectures to interested commercial and consumer groups, teaches courses and workshops, writes articles for magazines and is author of "Herbs to Grow, Know and Use". With her belief in using herbs with knowledge, more educational and informational programs are sure to be in the works. Kettleby Herb Farms is open to the public and offers an educational series of lectures, workshops and courses as well as an informative display garden and a "Harvest Your Own" area. For more information and hours call 905-727-8344 or check out their web site at www.webx.ca/kettleby.   Angela De Luca B.Sc., R.M.T. Angela De Luca was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and has lived in the GTA ever since. She has always had a passion for the arts and sciences. She expressed her interest in arts by studying classical piano for several years. As she studied biology at the University of Western Ontario, her interest in the health field grew. She took several microbiology and biochemistry courses and graduated in 1996. Angela then pursued studies in massage therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, where she graduated on the Dean's List and was awarded the Clinic Award. She now resides in Toronto where she raises her family and practices massage therapy. She aspires to learn as much as she can about massage therapy and hydrotherapy and plans to further her knowledge though taking courses in manual lymph drainage and aromatherapy as well. Her hopes for the future include providing a safe and healthy environment for her family to learn and grow in and to conduct research in the field of massage therapy.   Eran Even C.H. Eran Even was born in Israel and immigrated to Canada at the age of 3 where he grew up in Toronto, Ontario. For one and a half years, he traveled through Europe and the Middle East, living and working on various Intentional Communities and organic farms. There, his first hands-on learning experiences in the plant field awoke a passion for herbs in him, especially their medicinal uses. After returning to Canada, Eran followed this path and enrolled in a program in herbal medicine, which he successfully completed in 1999. In the summer of 1998, another working experience in England opened him up to see plants on a more personal level within their own individuality. During and after his course, Eran has continuously been working in the Health Food industry, further deepening his knowledge as well as learning more about food therapies, developing a fascination with the healing potential of mushrooms and seaweed. In the fall of 2000, Eran will continue his studies in a different direction by studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in British Columbia, where he currently resides.   Jennifer Glazer B.A., N.D. Jennifer Glazer has always had a passion for health and well-being. She began her journey as early as eight years old where she began to competitively figure skate. She followed her passion and graduated with a degree from the University of Western Ontario in Kinesiology. Jennifer felt as though a deeper knowledge of the human body and its wondrous power was needed and studied at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has a special interest in cardiovascular disease, detoxification, women's health issues, and athletic performance. Jennifer currently practices at The Renewal Naturopathic Clinic and Dunfield club in Toronto where she blends her two expertise in order to help her patients achieve optimal health. She is the consulting naturopath for Flare and Eye for the Future maganzines and is also a personal trainer.   Magdalena Jara D.Ac., C.S.T. Magdalena Jara graduated from the Shiatsu School of Canada in Toronto in 1989. While developing a thriving shiatsu practice, she immediately set out to learn Chinese Medicine with Dr. Lam, completing the course in 1992. Always wanting more, she spent a year in China at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Institute of Shanghai. In 1994, Magdalena returned to Toronto to rebuild a healthy practice and continue to expand her modality base. In 1995, she studied Chinese Herbology and also enrolled in CranioSacral Therapy Training, where she has been assisting since 1999. As always, Magdalena has been expanding her knowledge into essential oils and flower essences applied to the emotional body.   Cathy Kipp B.Kin., R.M. Cathy Kipp was raised in Meaford, Ontario and has always had a strong interest in health and the human body. She studied kinesiology and psychology at McMaster University for four years and during this time gained a much deeper appreciation of nature and outdoor activities. Cathy then trained to be a midwife at Bournemouth University in England from 1997 to 2000. Her interest in natural health continued to grow as she learned about childbirth and the incredible strength of women. Her belief in the power of the mind was initiated by her sister and Midwifery Today birthing conferences and a few independent midwives taught her to trust in the birthing process. She is presently writing exams in Ontario so that she may be registered as a midwife in Canada by January 2001.   Tanya K. Mandel B.Sc., N.D. Tanya was born in Canada and lived in Vancouver, British Columbia until 1997. She currently resides in Toronto, Ontario, where she studies at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Tanya graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1997 with a Bachelor in Science and a minor in Environmental Toxicology. She has a keen interest in Clinical Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine and hopes to practice as a Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver by 2002. She regularly gives public lectures on popular topics such as prevention and naturopathic treatment of illness through nutrition and lifestyle modification. Tanya enjoys hiking through the forests and mountains of British Columbia and is a strong advocate for environmental preservation.   Sylvia Martin, Certified Aromatherapist, BSC Nursing Student Sylvi Martin is a 3rd year Nursing Student at Laurentian University's School of Nursing in Sudbury, Ontario. She is also a certified aromatherapist who has studied full-time at the Centre of International Holistic Studies in Hamilton, Ontario and part-time at Sheridan College. Sylvi currently works at the Wellness Shoppe, in Sudbury, where she has the opportunity to introduce natural health care into the lives of others. Her favorite aspect of her job is teaching people how they can incorporate essential oils into their daily life. Once she earns her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2003, Sylvi will apply to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine as she hopes to become a Naturopathic Doctor.   Zerlene Mekdeci B.Sc., N.D. Dr. Zerlene Mekdeci is the Head Naturopathic Doctor and spokesperson for Elements, a Toronto health food store that offers a one-stop holistic approach to naturopathic services with an onsite naturopath, consultive and therapeutic facility, research and information resources and a retail space offering the highest quality naturopathic and botanical products.   Robert Paulikot, C.N.C., A.H.N. Rob Paulikot was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was raised in Toronto and presently resides there. His interests are diverse and many revolve around the field of health and nutrition. He has pursued a healthy diet and lifestyle for ten years now. Rob enjoys reading and moderate exercise, which includes swimming and biking. He is always reading and researching the latest developments in the health food industry. Rob enjoys studying about human nutrition and plans to receive a Masters in Nutrition in the future. He also hopes to lecture the general public on the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Rob would like to develop programs that the everyday citizen can incorporate into their busy lifestyles. He also hopes to use his knowledge of health and nutrition when travelling to other countries.   Yendre W. Shen B.Sc., N.D. Yendre W. Shen resides in Scarborough, Ontario. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Yendre enjoys being outdoors and actively pursues her interests in hiking and canoeing. Her lifestyle reflects her love for nature and she has a keen interest in plant identification. Yendre has received Bowen Level 1 and 2 certification and she employs this technique as part of her wholistic healing approach. She is currently practicing as a Naturopathic Physician at the Meridian Naturopathic Clinic in Mississauga.