Sarah Hardy, BSc(Hons), ND

Sarah combines her passion for naturopathic philosopy, hydrotherapy, and education with the core naturapathic therapeutics to facilitate lasting change in each patient's journey towards health. Sarah earned her ND designation at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where, upon graduation she was honoured with the Presidents Letter of Recognition in Physical Medicine for her leadership in Hydrotherapy. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology from Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. In addition to practicing at Vitality Natural Health Centre, she committed to immersing herself in community service and education of others about health related issues. At CSNN, Sarah facilitates courses in cell biology, allergies and nutrition in mental health.

Dr. Colin Huska, BSc, ND

Dr. Huska attained his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine designation through the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, after which time he completed an additional two year residency at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC) in Toronto, Ontario. As a clinic resident he performed many roles, including clinical supervisor at the RSNC, course coordinator and teaching assistant for numerous courses (physical diagnosis, clinical medicine, emergency medicine, venipuncture, acupuncture, bodywork). In addition to his work at the RSNC, he also was a clinical supervisor at Sherbourne Health Centre (a clinic specializing in the treatment of individuals with HIV/AIDS), Anishnawbe Health and Parkdale Community Health Centre. Prior to his time at CCNM, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree (Major - General Biology) at Thompson River University in Kamloops, BC. He is currently building his busy naturopathic practice, Sage Elements Naturopathic Clinic, in downtown Halifax. Dr. Huska lectures on a variety of topics including: pediatric nutrition, sports nutrition, vaccination and preventative medicine.

Kim Slauenwhite, R.H.N.

Kim Slauenwhite is an esthetician, aromatherapist and graduate of the CSNN nutrition program. She has been working as a practitioner and educator in the health and spa industry since 1991, and has traveled extensively throughout North America as a lecturer and technical trainer. Currently, Kim has a private practice focusing on nutritional counseling, public and corporate lectures, free lance writing and educational development. Kim can be reached for one-on-one consults and group lectures at iwc@eastlink.ca.

Linda Dempsey, R.H.N.

Linda Dempsey earned a BSc in Physical Therapy in 1980. As a physical therapist, she worked for 7 years both a Camp Hill Hospital and the IWK Children’s Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With the arrival of her children, her energy and commitment was redirected to raising four children, which included educating them at home.

A passion for learning and education led her to nutritional health and subsequently she graduated from CSNN, Halifax in 2005. Her enthusiasm and experience in the area of anatomy and physiology opened the door for instructing at CSNN. She loves the challenge of taking a difficult subject such as anatomy and physiology and helping students grow in their understanding of how our body is marvelously knitted together o to the job it needs to do.

She is looking forward to a new challenge in now teaching Pediatric Nutrition and drawing upon her experience of raising and feeding four children with their individual health challenges, and from working with and educating other parents with ensuring optimum nutritional health for their children.

Roberto Gueli, RHN

Roberto graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and has studied various healing modalities through the Transformational Arts College holistic practitioner training program. He has also completed yoga teacher training, an organic gardening internship, the E.A.T permaculture design course, as well as an Ayurvedic live-food nutrition program.
Currently he has a consultation practice out of Halifax where he also supports group cleanses, runs Conscious Catering and a whole food snack stand at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market with his partner.
Roberto believes that human health and an ecologically sustainable lifestyle are intimately related. Aside from his own efforts to maintain this for himself, he feels that there a few stories in our culture that convey this and in his spare time he strives to create conscious animated tales that inspire change.

Dr. Sherisse O'Leary, BA (Hons), ND

Dr. Sherisse O'Leary, ND, a native of Halifax, completed her Bachelor's degree at Dalhousie University, and went on to complete her medical
training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She has additional training as an herbalist as well as in intravenous therapies. She believes that her role in your health is as a coach,
and that it is vital that the patient participate in their journey toward optimal health. She also believes in working with her clients to help them to become their own healers, home remedies, and sustainable resources to nourish the body and soul. In accordance with the Therapeutic Order, she believes that healing should occur by the most gentle means possible, leaving diet and lifestyle coaching as a large focus in many of her treatment plans. She also enjoys using herbs and homeopathy, in addition to vitamin supplementation, in order to support the body's healing. Having recently become a new mother, she has a special interest in obstetrics and pediatrics; aiding families toward healthy pregnancies, natural births, and interactive attachment parenting with a naturopathic approach.

 

Tara Patriquin, RHN, RMT

Tara is a talented helper and healer based in Halifax. She developed a respect for the body at a young age through her participation in sports, and turned that respect into a multi-layered career.

She graduated with a degree in Psychology (Mount Allison University – 1999). With an intent to pursue Drama Therapy, she returned to university and graduated with an honours degree in Theatre Studies (Dalhousie University – 2002). Her journey again changed while working at a local fitness center. Bit by the bug, she became a Certified Personal Trainer (Can Fit Pro – 2003) as well as a Holistic Nutritional Consultant (CSNN – 2005).

Striving to further develop her knowledge, she completed the massage therapy program at ICT Northumberland College (2008) and is now a Registered Massage Therapist with Natural Means Massage Therapy Clinic in Halifax where she combines all modalities to assist her clients in reaching and maintaining health.

Her own health regimen includes running, swimming, yoga, a holistic-vegetarian diet, proper sleep, meditation, regular massage treatments, auricular acupuncture, chiropractic care and above all else, love.