Dr. Alex is passionate about empowering women to put themselves first and take charge of their hormonal health. She recognizes the importance of education and ensures her patients are equipped with the necessary tools and confidence needed as they move through their unique healing journey. She believes that an individualized approach to health care is important to identify the root cause of disease and dysfunction. She combines functional testing and clinical experience to look past the symptoms to dig deeper and find lasting solutions.
Dr. Alex maintains a general family practice with a special interest in women’s reproductive health (including Fertility, HRT, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, preconception & perinatal care), skin health (specifically, acne, eczema, vitiligo, & psoriasis), thyroid disorders, anxiety, stress, fatigue & weight management.
Dr. Alex completed her BSc in Biology where she grew up in Winnipeg, MB before moving on to complete her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, ON. She started her practice in 2020 at a busy integrative family practice in Winnipeg and has recently made the transition to the beautiful Okanagan to be with her partner Liam. She is very excited to now call Kelowna home.
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Paula is a Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker based in Kelowna, BC, with over a decade of experience working in non-profit and healthcare settings. In completing her Bachelor of Social Work from University of Manitoba, Paula worked for 8 years in various leadership roles, with people who use substances and had additional vulnerabilities in downtown Calgary. With a passion to dig deeper, Paula made the move to Kelowna in 2022 to complete her Masters Degree from the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
Paula practices with an understanding that each person knows themselves and their circumstances best, therefore utilizes a person-centered and trauma-informed framework in her care plans. Paula specializes in both trauma and anxiety. Low-level trauma can cause just as much distress and disruption in your everyday life. Subtle emotional wounds, or repeated experiences, can result in a trauma response such as emotional numbness, low self-worth, or ongoing anxiety. A special area of interest is also reproductive mental health. Whether you’re starting your family planning, struggling with infertility, pregnant, postpartum, navigating loss, or choosing not to have children, Paula will help you move through the challenges, and explore your reproductive story. In addition to this, Paula is equipped to help you navigate life transitions such as retirement or parenthood, or lifestyle changes.
Paula is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She often uses an integrated approach, meaning your needs will be assessed, and collaboratively you will work together to develop a treatment plan.
Paula is a Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker based in Kelowna, BC, with over a dec...
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Dr. Brit is devoted to empowering and educating her patients to take control of their health. She focuses on uncovering the root cause behind any symptoms so you can achieve resolution of your symptoms. Dr. Brit strives to provide a safe and welcoming space for her patient to feel heard and understood. This allows her patients to make informed decisions about their health with confidence and ease.
Dr. Brit provides patients with comprehensive and individualized treatment plans tailored to each patients’ unique needs and goals. She utilizes different assessment tools such as blood, stool, or urine testing to allow for a proper diagnosis. Her treatment plans aim to provide the best clinical outcome possible. Dr. Brit believes strongly in using current scientific research in her treatment plans, incorporating her clinical experience and patients’ goals to make a plan not only attainable, but sustainable. She includes different treatment modalities and always begins with strengthening the foundation, including nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Once the foundation is set, she can work in other therapies such as nutraceuticals, herbal medicine, pharmaceuticals, injections, or intravenous nutrients.
Dr. Brit has a passion for women’s health, digestive health, metabolic function and all things hormones!
When not seeking further knowledge, you can find Dr. Brit enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle – soaking up the sun on the lake, hiking Knox Mountain with her Australian shepherds, Zeus and Mila, or sipping wine on a local patio with her fiancé, Morgan.
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