Dr. Brian Schroeder, D.C.

Dr. Schroeder was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.  He and his wife Cindy have four children.  Through them, they have become very involved in dance, drama, gymnastics, judo and hockey here in Thunder Bay.  Dr. Schroeder's interest in natural medicine began in the early 1980's with training and certification in Reflexology and Touch for Health.  He attended Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., in an honors program in kinesiology.  In 1984 he moved to Toronto to begin chiropractic studies at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.  While in school, he independently studied acupuncture, herbology and applied kinesiology.  Dr. Schroeder moved to Thunder Bay in 1988 to start practicing chiropractic with Dr. Dan Gleeson, D.C., a diplomat in Applied Kinesiology.  Dr. Schroeder has continued to further his education with training in  acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics and electroacuscope.  In 1993, Dr. Schroeder opened a new multi-disciplinary clinic, Natural Health & Chiropractic.

Melisa Walczak, HBOR, BA, ND

Melisa obtained her Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lakehead University here in Thunder Bay. She received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto.
Melisa is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and is registered with The Board of DIrectors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy (BBDT-N) in Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the COllege of Naturopathic Physicians of British COlumbia (CNPBC).

Stephanie Zaroski, RMT

Stephanie was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She attended Everest College and joined our team in 2009. There are many conditions that massage can help including headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain, asthma and insomnia just to name a few.
 
Katie Chisholm, H.B.K., B.Ed.

Katie was born and raised in rural Thunder Bay. She graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree (2006) and a Bachelor of Education degree (2007), both with First Class Standing.  She has been training in the fitness and rehab field for the past six years.  She is currently focusing on the rehabilitation of patients who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents.  The weight loss program offered at the Natural Health and Rehabilitation centre is her other main focus.

Patricia Arges, B.A., B.Ed., CBP

Patricia has been a practitioner of bioenergy therapies since 1996.  Initially choosing Reiki as her focus, she completed an apprenticeship and became a Reiki Master, providing Reiki treatments and training others to become Reiki practitioners.  In 2002, Patricia began training in The BodyTalk System, as she was drawn to the breadth of scope and effectiveness of  BodyTalk.  She completed her training, and became certified with the International BodyTalk Association and has been practising BodyTalk since that time.  An enthusiastic proponent of BodyTalk, Patricia has completed the Advanced BodyTalk training modules and is training to become an instructor as well.  Patricia also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Education degree and an Ontario Teacher's certificate.  She has been teaching in several different settings since 1984.  Patricia maintains a growing BodyTalk practise, providing both hands on and remote/ distance treatments.  She also coordinates BodyTalk training events in Thunder Bay.

Lori Kajutis, MLT

Lori was born and raised here in Thunder Bay. She received her Medical Laboratory Technologist diploma from the Thunder Bay Institute of Medical Technology in 1990. Lori joined our team in 2005 and performs our live blood analysis, urinalysis and blood grouping. Using a fresh drop of blood from the finger, Lori uses a darkfield microscope to examine the blood while it is alive. This makes it possible to see all the living components of the blood clearly, that would normally be destroyed by staining in conventional lab tests. A video camera and monitor are set up so that the patient can view the whole process. The examination of live blood is valuable for the early detection of serious health conditions.

 
Carole Huston, Holistic Practitioner/Facilitator

Carole has enjoyed a full time practice facilitating physical & spiritual wellness for 10 years. She is certified in PaRama BodyTalk, Psych-K, Reflexology, Bach Flower Remedies, Clinical Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Touch and Healing Touch. Carole gives tips and techniques to keep you on track of enjoying fantastic health and well being.