Taylor was introduced to the practice of osteopathy after dealing with years of occupational back pain and no relief from any other modalities. She only started to see results when she found an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who searched for the root cause of her problems, rather than just treating her symptoms. She knew almost immediately that this was the career path she had been searching for.

Taylor is a graduate of the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association. Prior to her osteopathic education, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her educational background has allowed her to combine her skills in logic and reasoning with an in-depth knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, assessment and mechanical principles.

Taylor’s approach to treatment is always unique to her patient’s specific needs and lifestyle. Through gentle adjustment of the body, Taylor will work to stabilize the structure, balance the body and remove obstructions that restrict the flow of nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatics. Only when the body is balanced, and structures are adjusted to normal, can we begin to facilitate the self-healing, self-regulating mechanisms of the body.

Please contact her or book an appointment to learn more about what Osteopathy can do to improve your health and wellness!

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Dr. Carissa Bush, HBSc., ND is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario. After completing her degree in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science at the University of Guelph, she attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, graduating in 2019. Her interest in human health and drive to understand the complexity of disease progression and its connections to diet, lifestyle, and the environment. is what initially led her to study Naturopathic Medicine. Outside of private practice, you’ll never catch her without a book and she enjoys hiking, yoga, and baking in her spare time.

Special Interests: Fatigue/stress, digestive health concerns, women’s health and fertility, nutrition and weight loss, chronic illness, and thyroid health.

Additional Certifications and Training: IVT (intravenous therapy) license, Prescribing license, B12 injections

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Aaron Coulthard, M.OMSc

is passionate about helping his patients achieve their wellness goals. As an Osteopathic Practitioner, he works with patients to improve strength, coordination, endurance, and mobility. His treatments work to promote and help patients sustain a healthy lifestyle.

After successfully completing the 4-year diploma program from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, Aaron brings his extensive understanding of functional anatomy to help him manually diagnose structural deficiencies that pose as obstacles in the body’s process of self-healing. He uses gentle and effective manual treatments to emphasize the body’s ability to heal itself. Aaron is a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA), which means he is not only a part of a professional association that maintains the highest qualifications and standards, but he is part of Ontario’s largest directory of fully insured Osteopathic practitioners.

When Aaron isn’t working, he loves being active. He enjoys playing volleyball, golf, Frisbee, doing resistance exercise, and walking his dog. When he’s not on the go, he enjoys preparing healthy food, gardening, learning about sustainable farming, or listening to a new audio-book or one of his favourite podcasts.

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Dr Chanel Cressman, BSc, ND

is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and has met the Standard of Practice for Prescribing whereby she is able to access and use drugs listed in accordance with the proclamation of the Naturopathy Act, 2007. She is a member of both the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Dr Cressman, ND holds a valid IVT (intravenous therapy) license, has completed training for Advanced Integrative Endocrinology **and is a certified **FLT (First Line Therapy) Healthcare Practitioner.

After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph, studying Food Science, Dr Cressman, ND attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, graduating in 2011. During her year of clinical work in Toronto at CCNM, Dr Cressman, ND did a paediatric rotation where she gained invaluable clinical skills for working with children. In 2010, she also participated in the Doula Training (child labour support) through DONA International and has supported women pre, post, and during their birth experiences. While she no longer offers services as a Doula, she brings the knowledge and experience gained while training and practicing as a Doula to her work with pregnant and postpartum women.

Since moving back to Kitchener-Waterloo in 2011 to practice, Chanel has worked hard to convey her passion for wellbeing and strives for a healthy balance in today’s world with many priorities. Her interest in food and its connection to health is what led her to find Naturopathic Medicine. After working in several clinics, she is the proud owner of Sprout Wellness Clinic where she sees families with a particular interest in women’s hormonal health.

Dr Cressman, ND tries to “practice what she preaches” and so outside of her clinic you can find her enjoying delicious food with her family and friends, engaging in soccer, pond hockey and running, or just hanging out in her backyard garden with her chickens.

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Verity is a graduate of the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA) and has continued her education to include Osteopathic treatment of infants. Given half a chance, she could happily talk about Osteopathy all day long, but would much prefer that people experience it for themselves. Her approach to treatment is centered around removing the root cause of dysfunction, and helping patients of all ages rediscover their optimal health.

Just like it’s impossible to touch a single thread of a spider’s web without affecting the whole thing, her experience receiving Osteopathic treatments taught her that sometimes the areas of the body where pain or discomfort are felt are just the effect of dysfunction in a completely different area. She also discovered that Osteopathy was not a form of wizardry, but a way of thinking about the body and how the parts relate to each other structurally.

In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and mountain biking with her family or reading a book in the sunshine. She’s also been known to optimistically take on physical activities like mud runs that leave her wondering whose terrible idea it was to begin with (always hers!).

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Andrea Hauser, BA(Kin), DHMHS, HOM

is a Registered Homeopath with the College of Homeopaths of Ontario (CHO). Andrea was a part of the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicines‘ teaching faculty for 7 years and has sat on the Board of Directors for the CHO and the Ontario Homeopathic Association . Her areas of expertise include Classical Homeopathy, Blood Cell Analysis (aka Nutritional Microscopy), and Nutritional counselling.

After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario, Andrea enrolled at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine (OCHM) and fell in love with homeopathy. Andrea graduated from OCHM in 2009 as class valedictorian and with honours in both Science and Homeopathy. She earned her certificate in Nutritional Microscopy at the Edison Institute in 2013 and has added this service to her practice ever since.

Andrea has been practicing in Kitchener-Waterloo since 2010 and continues to be amazed each day with what homeopathy and nutritional counselling can do for her patients. Being an avid student of health and nutrition, Andrea continues to pursue additional training under the guidance of many different world-renowned homeopathic doctors and speakers.

Combining her sharp intellect with her passion for healing, Andrea brings a professional yet personable tone to her consultations. She has had success in treating both psychological and physical illness, and has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, and autoimmune diseases. She also has a comprehensive background treating children of all ages with homeopathy.

Outside of the clinic Andrea is passionate about healthy living through nutrition and recreation. She loves experimenting in the kitchen, working in her garden, dancing with her children, and spending time with her extended family and friends.

>“I feel truly lucky to be a homeopath. Homeopathic medicine is a rapidly growing system of medicine around the world today. I am committed to providing gentle, natural, and effective healthcare solutions to my patients and their families. I am extremely thankful to have had a healing role in the lives of many, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you.” – Andrea Hauser

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Dr. Colin O’Brien, BA (Kin), ND

Dr. O’Brien is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor with a strong focus on clinical nutrition and nutritional supplementation. After completing a degree in Kinesiology at Western University, he attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) to further his study of the human body and health. This education, along with his personal experience growing up with family members suffering from chronic illness, has helped him to understand the connections between diet, lifestyle choices, and health outcomes. Using evidence-based medicines and lab results, Colin is able to incorporate nutritional, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations tailored to each individual to build a strong foundation for health.

Dr. O’Brien has a special interest in digestive health, as he believes that a large proportion of illness and disease can be managed by improved diet, nutritional supplementation, and repair of the gut. He not only treats advanced and complex health issues (such as Infertility, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, and Depression), but also much more common concerns such as low energy, poor sleep, and indigestion. Outside of private practice, Colin manages a personal health blog and lectures regularly to public audiences on common health topics.

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Rachel VandenBerg, ND

Dr. Rachel’s naturopathic practice focusses on women’s hormonal health, especially through perimenopause and menopause. Meeting patients where they are at, she draws on all naturopathic therapies including the use of herbs and supplements, nutrition and lifestyle, and bio-identical hormone therapy.

A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, she has been practicing for nearly 20 years in the KW area. Dr. Rachel has pursued further education and training in areas including breast health, hormone balancing and functional medicine. She is certified in IV therapy and is licensed to prescribe thyroid and bio-identical reproductive hormones.

Dr. Rachel is committed to getting at the root of health concerns and believes strongly in patient education and informed decisions. She takes the time to talk with her patients about their options and supports them in the choices they make. Her practice focuses on women’s health and hormones, perimenopause, menopause, breast cancer care, and disease prevention.

Dr. Rachel is always happy to meet with anyone interested in learning more about naturopathic medicine. She offers free informational consultations and encourages you to book an appointment to learn more about how naturopathic medicine can help you achieve your health goals.

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Makayla graduated Conestoga College with a honours diploma in Pre-Health Sciences. She then attended the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy until it shut down as a result of the pandemic. Makayla finished her education at Westervelt College in Kitchener, graduating with an honours diploma in Massage Therapy in August of 2021.

While in school, she enjoyed spending part of her time at the Acquired Brain Injury Clinic in Kitchener. She loves being a mom to her newest addition, Finnley. Also dealing with the chaos her dog Bentley brings her. Makayla also loves to go on road trips, explore new places, and spend her time up north.

Makayla has always strived to help people, as well as having a passion for learning about the human body. She enjoys expanding her knowledge on anatomy and new techniques to make your treatment stand out. She enjoys focusing on deep massages that include Myofascial Release Techniques. As well as providing a relaxing massage with light to moderate pressure to suit her clients specific conditions and concerns. Makayla thrives in creating a specific treatment based on each individual while providing them with maximum comfort and effectiveness.

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