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Dr. Lacey Gerbrandt B.Sc., N.D.Why I Do What I Do...
Growing up I watched my friends and family deal with health issues while at the same time dealing with chronic health issues of my own. I felt the toll that poor health imposed upon me and all those around me and felt the desperation that one begins to feel after hitting so many dead ends, never able to find answers or relief in the conventional medical system. Out of sheer chance I stumbled upon natural medicines and to my awe I not only found answers and relief but true cure for my ailments, something I had never dreamed possible. This was when my passion was born and the moment I knew Naturopathic Medicine would be my life's aim. If I could heal then so could others and it became my life's goal to assist others down that path. Naturopathic medicine has allowed me to live a free and happy life and I find great fulfillment and joy in helping others on their journey to wellness. I believe nothing is impossible with enough knowledge, understanding and persistence. Further, I believe everyone deserves a life of peace, freedom and happiness and that wellness is an inherent part of that. My Education:
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Cheryl Solomon
My Career Journey... My love for yoga blossomed in my very first yoga class. The sensation of strength and renewal I felt after my first practice was addictive! The physical and mental benefits that followed were just a bonus! Through yoga I was able to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle and bring peace and calm into my everday life. It has become my passion to introduce others to the healing powers of yoga! For me yoga offers the time and space to get in touch with my physical and mental wellness. I believe it is important to make time to nurture ones health and wellbeing. In todays busy world the gentle practice of a regular yoga routine can help us to reconnect with our mind, body and spirirt. Taking time to rebalance oneself often cascades to general wellness throughout our lives. Yoga "asanas" or poses can range from gentle restorative practice to a rigorous fitness routine that provides any individual, looking to improve wellness, with a program that works for them. Together in private yoga sessions we can customize a practice that maximizes the benefits of yoga for your personal requirements. In addition to my love for yoga I also have a passion for joining couples on their sacred voyage to parenthood. As a doula I offer labour and postpartum support for mothers and their partners. Together we will prepare and implement a birth plan that provides comfort, support and information for parents to optimize any couples birth experience. My Certification:
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Murray Gadica, BA, RMT
Murray Gadica is a passionate massage therapist who works in conjunction with other healthcare practitioners. He has 16 years experience enhancing his massage treatments with visceral massage (used for treating ailments like heartburn), lymphatic drainage, and craniosacral therapy. He further offers TMJ treatments, to which many of his Motor Vehicle Accident clients have responded very well to. It has been claimed that he can work miracles, earning him the nickname "Magic Murray". Murray received and award from the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada for being an outstanding volunteer. Murray passion grew from seeing family members, as well as many others, slip through the cracks of the conventional medical system. He still laments that with the understanding he has now things could have been different for his Mother. Murray has helped many people improve their health, through his magical abilities and through referring out to other practitioners as needed. Murray is a licensed, registered massage therapist. |
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Kim Carnochan
I discovered yoga in the year 2000 in my home town of Regina, Saskatchewan. Coming from a corporate world at a young age, I was on a quest to find a balance between it all. Once I stepped on to my mat for the very first time, it all began to make sense. The physical and emotional shift was almost immediate, and I was hooked. After years of practice, I began shifting into my philosophy studies, which grew into my teacher training. I then began my teaching career in Fort McMurray, Alberta, finding an amazing community of yogis, and then moving to my new yoga home in Spruce Grove. My practice has continued to ground and support me through many of life's challenges like; fire, job loss, grief, and most of all through the good days. I am forever grateful for my practice, and continue to draw the line between the world and myself at my mat. My certification:
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Salwa Kramps
My ‘ah-ha’ moment
My interest in natural medicine started at a very young age and has only grown and strengthened over the years. Growing up, my mom cooked everything from scratch and we rarely ate junk food. During the summers, she would wake my younger brother and I up at 6 am so we could all go bike riding together. Although I didn’t realize it then, my mom was teaching me all the tools I needed to be healthy.
However, in today’s fast paced world it is not always easy to make the right choices and I found it increasingly difficult to fit it into my life.
Tell me if this resonates with you: You wake up early from a sleep deprived night, drink all the caffeine, commute to work, absorb the stress of work, get home with energy reserves rapidly depleting, try to cook but find yourself turning to unhealthy convenience food because you’re exhausted and fall asleep on the couch by 7pm. This crazy, unhealthy cycle continues, day in and day out and we call this burnout ‘normal’. We teach this to our kids. This was me. I knew this path was not sustainable, would eventually lead to disease, and I knew I had to change.
In my mid-twenties, I had a Live Blood Cell Analysis (LBCA) test done and was completely fascinated by it! I kept thinking about it throughout the years and had always wanted to learn it. LBCA concentrates on the condition of the blood and balancing the body’s biological terrain. A small amount of blood is assessed under a specialized high-powered microscope and provides a detailed ‘live snapshot’ of the body’s overall health. Seeing my blood and all its anomalies was not only visually powerful, but it had created a ‘catalyst for change’ in me towards a healthier lifestyle. It had made such an impact on me, I knew it could help others as well.
My goal is to empower people with knowledge and tools that help enable them to heal naturally. I am passionate about helping others find a better way, and because I practically wrote the book on ‘How to feel terrible 101’, I understand the struggle and the journey. I welcome the opportunity to be part of your new journey.
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My ‘ah-ha’ moment
My interest in natural medicine started at a very young age and has only grown and strengthened over the years. Growing up, my mom cooked everything from scratch and we rarely ate junk food. During the summers, she would wake my younger brother and I up at 6 am so we could all go bike riding together. Although I didn’t realize it then, my mom was teaching me all the tools I needed to be healthy.
However, in today’s fast paced world it is not always easy to make the right choices and I found it increasingly difficult to fit it into my life.
Tell me if this resonates with you: You wake up early from a sleep deprived night, drink all the caffeine, commute to work, absorb the stress of work, get home with energy reserves rapidly depleting, try to cook but find yourself turning to unhealthy convenience food because you’re exhausted and fall asleep on the couch by 7pm. This crazy, unhealthy cycle continues, day in and day out and we call this burnout ‘normal’. We teach this to our kids. This was me. I knew this path was not sustainable, would eventually lead to disease, and I knew I had to change.
In my mid-twenties, I had a Live Blood Cell Analysis (LBCA) test done and was completely fascinated by it! I kept thinking about it throughout the years and had always wanted to learn it. LBCA concentrates on the condition of the blood and balancing the body’s biological terrain. A small amount of blood is assessed under a specialized high-powered microscope and provides a detailed ‘live snapshot’ of the body’s overall health. Seeing my blood and all its anomalies was not only visually powerful, but it had created a ‘catalyst for change’ in me towards a healthier lifestyle. It had made such an impact on me, I knew it could help others as well.
My goal is to empower people with knowledge and tools that help enable them to heal naturally. I am passionate about helping others find a better way, and because I practically wrote the book on ‘How to feel terrible 101’, I understand the struggle and the journey. I welcome the opportunity to be part of your new journey.
My Certification:
- Certified Level 1, Live and Dry Blood Applied Nutritional Microscopy – Edison Institute of Nutrition Toronto, Ontario (2019)
- Capillary Puncture Certification - Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology (2019)
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified - Precision Nutrition (2019)
- Precision Nutrition Level 1, Certificate in Exercise Nutrition - Precision Nutrition (2019)
- Certified Professional Cupping Therapies – Whole Health Institute of Cupping & Complementary Medicine (2018)
- Certified Massage and Sports Therapist – Alberta Institute of Massage, Red Deer, Alberta (2000)
- Certified Reflexologist – Edwards and Holloway Center for Therapeutic Massage, Red Deer, Alberta (2000)