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The Integrative Health Institute endeavors to combine the science of sound medical knowledge with the intuition and creative thinking that embodies the art of medicine.

IHI Team Members

• Erin Wiley

  Naturopathic Doctor
  Co-Founder and Clinic Director

• Meghan Walker

  Naturopathic Doctor
  Co-Founder and Clinic Director

• Marc Bubbs

  Naturopathic Doctor &
  Strength Training Coach

• Mehran Tabrizi

  Doctor of Chiropractic & Osteopathy

• Livia Chiarelli

  Doctor of Chiropractic

• Andrea Meade

  Physiotherapist

• Dimitra Lee

  Counsellor & Psychotherapist

• Robin Dickie

  Registered Massage Therapist

• Kashri Bhookmohan

  Registered Massage Therapist

• Yvette Marcek

  Registered Massage Therapist

• Melissa Herod

  Doula & Childbirth Educator

• Deanna Blanshard Rumsey

  Doula & Childbirth Educator

• Kara Lister

  Doula

• Kaitlyn Baptist

  Holistic Nutritionist & Yoga Therapist

• Gregory Hall

  MD and Clinical Advisor

• Janice Coholan

  Pharmacist and Clinical Advisor

• Margaret Ellsworth

  Receptionist

• Leah Austria

  Receptionist

The Integrative Health Institute has on staff naturopathic doctors, medical doctors, chiropractic doctors, massage therapists, a nutritionist, clinical counsellor, and an osteopathic doctor, and also works closely with a doula and external clinical advisors.
Team photo from December 2009.

Erin Wiley

Naturopathic Doctor
Co-Founder and Clinic Director

Dr. Erin Wiley is the Co-Founder and a Clinic Director of the Integrative Health Institute. Erin is passionate about health promotion and integrative medicine and has always believed in leading by example to inspire and educate others to live active and healthy lives. Erin is compassionate, ready to listen, and motivated to offer patients the support they need to achieve their health goals.

Erin has a special interest in digestive health, endocrinology and hormone balance with a clinical focus on fertility, menopause, anxiety, depression, healthy weight loss, detoxification and environmental medicine. Erin is certified in FirstLine Therapy, a personalized lifestyle medicine program centered on therapeutic lifestyle changes, such as nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Erin is also certified in cosmetic acupuncture, a holistic alternative to modern cosmetic procedures. Erin’s clinical background also includes experience working with HIV positive patients at the Sherbourne clinic in Toronto and providing primary healthcare at rural health clinics in South Africa.

Erin is a Naturopathic Doctor and graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Erin is a former President of CCNM’s Naturopathic Students Association and upon graduation received CCNM’s Naturopathic Honour Award. Erin also graduated with distinction from the Honours Health Science program at the University of Western Ontario. At Western, Erin empowered undergraduate students to pursue healthy lives as Program Coordinator of the ATTAC Life Health Promotion Program. Erin is a member of the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. In addition to her work at the Integrative Health Institute, Erin is also actively involved in educating the public about health and naturopathic medicine through speaking engagements and media appearances.

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Meghan Walker

Naturopathic Doctor
Co-Founder and Clinic Director

Dr. Meghan Walker is the Co-Founder and a Clinic Director of the Integrative Health Institute. Meghan is a passionate supporter of youth empowerment and integrative and environmental health promotion. This is exemplified through her ongoing work with international youth and health initiatives. Meghan graduated with distinction from the University of Waterloo, where she received an Honours Bachelors of Science degree in biology with a specialization in reproductive physiology. She went on to complete a post-graduate designation as a Naturopathic Doctor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). While attending CCNM, Meghan served on the school’s Board of Governors and initiated many health education events.

Meghan is a member of the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors and is currently serving as a Board member for both the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Meghan is a passionate speaker and writer and has participated in speaking engagements to both community-based and national audiences and has promoted health and naturopathic medicine through television, radio and editorial pieces in local and national newspapers.

As a clinician, Meghan has a special interest in environmental medicine and its role in clinical approaches to cancer prevention and in treating digestive health disorders, including Crohn’s and Colitis, celiac disease and IBS. She has extensive experience working with women related to fertility, menopause and menstrual complaints and believes in the power of collaborative and integrative medicine for all of her patients.

Follow Dr. Meghan on Twitter @naturedoctor

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Marc Bubbs

Naturopathic Doctor & Strength Training Coach

Dr. Marc Bubbs N.D. has been working with athletes and active people for almost a decade. As a Naturopathic Doctor and Strength and Conditioning Coach Marc focuses on the integration of health and exercise, believing that “movement is the best medicine”. He focuses on a holistic approach, using a combination of traditional Eastern medicine and cutting-edge Western medicine to meet his client’s health and performance goals. Marc spent several years working in London, England as a personal trainer and strength coach for business executives and competitive athletes. He currently works as a sports medical consultant at Laylor Performance Systems and Canada Basketball.

Marc is a graduate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Since finishing his studies, he has completed advanced training in Intravenous Therapeutics and Sports Nutrition to optimize his client’s health and training goals. He uses a variety of treatments to help athletes and active people improve their performance and productivity as well as to speed recovery from injury. Marc is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and is fully licensed to practice in Ontario. As well as a Naturopathic Doctor, Marc is a certified strength and conditioning coach, yoga instructor, spinning coach, and pilates instructor.

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Mehran Tabrizi

Doctor of Chiropractic & Osteopathy

Dr. Tabrizi, a family chiropractor and passionate member of the local community, has a goal to teach that the pursuit of optimal health and wellness is much more than being symptom free.

“Your first wealth is your health” - Emerson

Dr. Tabrizi completed his undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, B.C. where he obtained a bachelors degree in psychology with a focus on cognitive neuropsychology.

After completing his stay at SFU, Dr. Tabrizi, like many of us, experienced family sickness. Frustrated by the myopic attitude of his father’s caregivers, he questioned the prevailing attitudes regarding health in our society. This journey led him to change his pursuits both personally and professionally and he then went on to obtain his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis, Missouri.

“After minimizing or eliminating pain and symptoms, attention can be focused on attaining wellness; demonstrated by increasing resistance to disease, aging without disability, optimizing energy, sleeping more soundly and becoming emotionally and physically hardy. 

When all of these things are in place we are left with a more positive attitude and improved relationships.”

Dr. Tabrizi’s philosophy is shaped by his extensive travels to Central and South Asia, Europe and the Gulf States. During these travels he experienced many assorted applications of local practitioners and indigenous healers. As a clinician however, he is most importantly influenced by his own personal mottos: “There is no monopoly on knowledge” and “Listen and empower the patient.”

For more information about chiropractic services at the Integrative Health Institute, contact Dr.Tabrizi at mtabrizi@integrativehealthinstitute.ca

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Livia Chiarelli

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Livia Chiarelli graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Prior to this she received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Life Science from McMaster University and has also completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture course at McMaster University and is a Certified Active Release Technique (ART®) provider. 
Dr. Chiarelli believes in utilizing a number of techniques such as Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, joint manipulation, ART® (Active Release Technique), and taping techniques when treating patients with the aim of improving function and reducing pain. 
Based upon an accurate diagnosis from the most current and evidence based orthopedic and functional tests, each patient will receive a customized treatment and rehabilitation plan specific to their needs or injury. After receiving an accurate diagnosis and implementing a combination of treatment options, patients can expect a fast recovery.

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Andrea Meade

Physiotherapist

Andrea has always been drawn to the study of movement, first as a figure skater and coach during grade school, and later as a Kinesiology major at the University of Victoria. She trained in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto, and has been working as a physiotherapist in Toronto since 2002.

In the early part of her career, Andrea gained valuable experience in teaching hospitals in the city. She later branched out to community health care where she was able to build an independent practice serving a wide range of clients. Andrea has obtained advanced training in physiotherapy management of incontinence and chronic pelvic pain. She is currently one of only a handful of physiotherapists in Toronto practicing in the area of Pelvic Rehabilitation.

Andrea's natural optimism and calm disposition allow her to connect with people from all walks of life. She views each and every client interaction as an opportunity for positive change.

Andrea can be contacted at ameade@integrativehealthinstitute.ca

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Dimitra Lee

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

One of the biggest misconceptions about therapy is that seeing a therapist is a sign of weakness. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Recognizing the need for help and seeking professional therapy is a sign of both strength and determination to overcome a particular problem in order to move forward.

Dimitra Lee is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, who completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario where she obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists.

Dimitra has over 9 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents and children in a variety of settings, including hospitals, women’s shelters, colleges and corporate workplaces. Her areas of interest and expertise include Self-esteem, Relationships & Family, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Career Transition and Work-Life Balance.

As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, Dimitra is passionate about helping her clients to discover their own strengths and to empower themselves. She operates from a client-centred and collaborative approach, tailoring the therapy to the individual needs of each client. Working from a belief that the client is the expert on their particular situation, she helps them to discover underlying issues within themselves and develop strategies for dealing with those issues in order to move forward with their lives. She creates a safe environment for her clients where she helps them to face their fears, discover their strengths, gain insight and achieve their goals.

To contact Dimitra Lee, email dlee@integrativehealthinstitute.ca

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Robin Dickie

Registered Massage Therapist

Robin Dickie is a registered massage therapist and integral member of the IHI team. Robin successfully completed her massage therapy studies at Centennial College in Toronto and is fully licensed with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Robin has an extensive therapeutic background and has treated a variety of clinical complaints that range from repetitive strain injuries to high-risk pregnancy and palliative patients at several Toronto hospitals. In addition to her clinical work, Robin has shared her expertise with new parents, providing workshops and classes in infant massage.

Robin is passionate about massage therapy and the positive effects it can have on people’s lives. She has a particular therapeutic interest in providing care for over-use syndromes such as carpel-tunnel, sciatic pain, migraines and headaches. Robin is additionally trained in cranio-sacral therapy.

Even when away from work, Robin won’t give her fingers a rest; much of her spare time is spent learning and practicing flamenco. She looks forward to working with you here at IHI.

For more information about Robin or massage therapy at the Integrative Health Institute, contact Robin at rdickie@integrativehealthinstitute.ca

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Kashri Bhookmohan

Registered Massage Therapist

Kashri Bhookmohan is a Registered Massage Therapist and completed post-secondary training in a two-year diploma program at Seneca College for Esthetics and Spa Management. While at Seneca, Kashri developed a strong passion to learn more about the musculoskeletal system, associated pathologies and how a therapeutic touch can help in the healing process.

After graduating from Seneca, she enrolled at the Sutherland-Chan School for Massage Therapy, completing over 2200 hours in practical and theoretical applications before graduating as a massage therapist in 2007. Kashri strongly values education, whether it is through school or her own clinical experience. She encourages patients; as well as herself, to never stop learning and to pursue a greater understanding of new knowledge. In her time at IHI, Kashri has had her eyes opened to the fascinating world of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has completed a basic Shiatsu course and a Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine course at the Shiatsu School of Canada. Kashri is furthering her education as she has recently begun to study acupuncture.

Kashri’s greatest lessons have come to her through her patients; to be grateful for life, appreciate all that we are given and to know that even when times are hard they will always get better. As a reflection of her experience as a practitioner, Kashri has started to shift her clinical mindset from a Western musculoskeletal point of view to an Eastern medical perspective. Eastern philosophy supports the view that the body, mind, and spirit aren’t just analytical and linear but a cyclical garden. We need to be in tune to ourselves as it functions as a whole rather than separately. Through the touch of massage therapy, she hopes to help patients understand and recognize disharmonies within their bodies which could help them to better understand what is happening to them on a holistic level. As a true proponent of integrative medicine, Kashri believes strongly, that patients will benefit most significantly by utilizing all of IHI’s services in an conscious and integrative manner.

For more information about Kashri or massage therapy at the Integrative Health Institute, contact Kashri at kbhookmohan@integrativehealthinstitute.ca

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Yvette Marcek

Registered Massage Therapist

Yvette Marcek is a Registered Massage Therapist whose practice has evolved over the past 11 years. She understands that the body must be respected on many levels and that each person who comes for treatment has unique requirements and goals.

Yvette’s technique is an embodiment of her belief in massage therapy and the influence of her fortunate opportunities for world travel and an incorporation of her journey’s cultural diversity. She has worked around the GTA, Turks and Caicos, Rome and has volunteered at a not for profit community birthing centre in Bali.

Having worked in different environments with many different populations, Yvette has learned from her vast number of clients. Clients have ranged from infants to elderly, pre to post-natal women, healthy to injured and those suffering from terminal illness. Yvette has worked specifically with clients suffering from eating and sleeping disorders, substance addictions as well as chronic conditions such as repetitive strain injuries.

Yvette's priority is to create a safe, healing, and positive environment of therapy. She is particularly passionate about educating people about posture, believing that consciousness of our physical body and the world around us is an integral part of maintaining our health and happiness.

Her post-secondary studies include the University of Waterloo and Sutherland-Chan School for Massage Therapy. She is also a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and has taught mothers, fathers, grandparents and other caregivers. Despite viewing laughter as the best form of medicine, Yvette sees the healing of massage therapy and touch as an international language, spoken without barriers and greatly benefiting anyone willing to join the conversation.

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Melissa Herod

Doula & Childbirth Educator

Melissa is a Birth Doula, Post Natal Doula, and Birthing From Within Mentor. She is honoured to be supporting parents as they journey down the path of parenthood.

Melissa's passion for birth began in childhood as a direct result of her mother's work supporting and educating parents in having a positive birth experience. Her passion grew as she immersed herself in the world of womens reproductive health care while volunteering and working at The Midwives Collective of Toronto, volunteering as a labour support coach with teen parents at Jessie's Centre (now the June Callwood Centre) and volunteering at Mount Sinai Hospital in the High Risk Pregnancy Clinic and Reproductive Biology Unit.

Melissa's love for pregnancy, birth and babies combined with her deep desire and passion to support and nurture positive life experience led her to doula care. Her specialized honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Science, background in sexual health education, training as a birth doula, post natal doula, Birthing From Within mentor, and acupressure for labour give Melissa a solid educational foundation to base her care on.

Melissa's soothing voice, grounded energy and positive nature supports parents as they birth and parent in whatever way is natural to them.

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Deanna Blanshard Rumsey

Doula & Childbirth Educator

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Kara Lister

Doula

Kara Lister has been working as a doula in the GTA for the past three years. As a doula, Kara works to establish supportive relationships and engender a calm and comforting environment in which to best welcome your child into the world.

Kara provides relaxation and comfort techniques to support you through childbirth and breastfeeding. Kara draws upon the disciplines of massage, yogic breath, posture and meditation. She is comfortable with hospital and home births, midwives and doctors and has experience with couples, single mothers, and same-sex parents.

The emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of pregnancy are vitally important and should not be neglected. The potential for self-empowerment, change, healing and transformation, which is so great during these months, needs to be positively enhanced and encouraged. ~ Anonymous

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Kaitlyn Baptist

Holistic Nutritionist & Yoga Therapist

Having always had an interest in alternative wellness, Kaitlyn's passionate exploration of holistic health began eight years ago and has culminated in the study of yoga, Reiki and nutrition. Certified as a holistic nutritionist and yoga instructor, Kaitlyn is committed to inspiring, educating and listening to clients through continued support, motivation and compassion as they take hold of their health.

Kaitlyn graduated with an Honours BA in sociology from Bishop's University and went on to study Holistic Nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.

As a nutritionist and as a clinician, Kaitlyn teaches and encourages the essential ingredients of a balanced, holistic lifestyle, inspiring others to achieve optimal health and vitality by honoring their body's natural needs. Her clinical practice is inspired by an ongoing fascination with the human body and its potential to heal itself.

Life is a Celebration of the Heart

Kaitlyn's introduction to yoga came through two very wise teachers; her parents. By observing the benefits it brought to their lives and specific health conditions, she was hooked after her first class. Since then she has been exploring different styles, philosophies, and yoga communities, including the emerging field of yoga therapy. Kaitlyn is a certified yoga instructor with the Canadian Yoga Alliance and teaches in a manner that arouses one's creativity, compassion and sense of empowerment.

Kaitlyn's dedication to the realization of our inherent beauty and her attention to alignment enables her students to access the benefits of regular practice, and to enjoy the entire experience yoga has to offer.

Kaitlyn can be reached at kbaptist@integrativehealthinstitute.ca

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Gregory Hall

MD and Clinical Advisor

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Janice Coholan

Pharmacist and Clinical Advisor

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Margaret Ellsworth

Receptionist

A graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History, I have been in search of one thing since my graduation: inspiration. While travelling Canada and settling in different cities I have been fortunate enough to find inspiration. Finding it in both the obvious- our country’s naturally beautiful landscape (the Rockies, the Aurora Borealis) and the not so obvious - the blisters on our naturally beautiful landscape and those who suffer from the cracks in our social programs. Although I have been inspired, I have not yet found my path in life. Despite this, I have enjoyed forging my own journey and am happy to have stumbled across the Integrative Health Institute or IHI.

IHI is a place I am proud to be a part of. IHI values being an active member in the community, the conservation of the environment, and a promoter of education of healthy and holistic living, all of which are dear to my heart. The nurturing environment here at IHI is a place I am happy to spend my evenings and occasional Saturdays. When I am not behind the desk I can be found cooking, reading, volunteering, sewing or strumming, quite poorly, my guitar. So come on by and say hi, I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in whatever way I can to help you reach your healthy living goals!

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Leah Austria

Receptionist

Leah is delighted to be working as part of the IHI team. After considering careers in such diverse fields as law enforcement and nursing, Leah found her passion for assisting others by pursuing a diploma in Medical Office Administration at Everest College. She is thrilled to have found a career that fosters her organizational skills and enables them to be put to use in a health care environment where caring and helping others are priorities.

Leah was an active member of the Army Cadets and has been a volunteer officer of the organization for many years. She has received recognition and awards for her dedication to duty. When she is not caring for clients at IHI, Leah is the proud mom to two young children.

For Leah, being part of the IHI team feels like home away from home. Leah is very thankful to the IHI team for giving her a chance to work with such a respectable group of knowledgeable and dedicated practitioners.

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