Our Therapists
Jazz Mattu Dip.Phyt., MNIMH, R.H.T., C.L.B.C.A – Medical Herbal Practitioner, Live Blood Cell Analyst,
Jazz Mattu is a certified, experienced and practicing Medical Herbal Practitioner and Live Blood Cell Analyst. He is one of the co-founders of Elixir Herbal Healthcare and the White Rock Wellness Store Inc.
He is amongst the leaders in natural medicine education and has lectured in Botanical Medicine at Wild Rose College of Natural Healing, West Coast College of Massage Therapy and Coastal Mountain College of Natural Healing Arts. He currently lectures at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Botanical Medicine and Dominion Herbal College in Clinical Pathology, Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Diagnosis and Phyto-Pharmacology where he also supervises the student training clinic.
Jazz is the President of the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of BC, a Registered Herbal Therapist of B.C., Past President of the B.C. Holistic Healing Association and a member of the Dominion Herbal College Advisory Board. He is a professional member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK).
Jazz is one of the few medically trained herbalists in North America and is a leader in his field. He has over twenty years of extensive experience in botanical medicine and lectures in the health and wellness industry internationally.
Dr. Penny Paterson D.C – Chiropractor
Big Picture” Chiropractor
Biography:
• Lived as Musician, Organic Farmer, Ski School Manager and raised Three Sons Prior to Chiropractic School
• University Of Calgary – Fine Art and Pre Med
• Graduated Life Chiropractic College West, Bay Area California, 2002
• Post Grad Study – largest focus: Ideal Posture/Scoliosis/Correction/Evidence Based
• Practiced On Vancouver Island 2003-2005, White Rock 2005-2007, Princeton 2007-2010
Currently back in White Rock
• Member of College of Chiropractors of B.C.
• Rotary Member since 2005 – Ladysmith, Coquitlam Sunrise, Princeton
• Techniques: Diversified, Thompson Drop Table, CBP, Decompression, Muscle Release Therapy, Activator, Cold Laser
• Approach: Team effort with each patient to establish cause, moving to discussion of treatment options and at home rehab – no cervical manipulation but many treatments to address cervical problems.
• Personal Interests: Yoga, Hiking, Camping, Animals, Music and Art
“I am honored to be affiliated with the White Rock Wellness Centre – “Many Hands” – such a benefit to patients with many practitioners and modalities available in one inviting facility”
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Eric Penman B.A., C.H.T. – Clinical Master Hypnotherapist
Eric Penman BA CHT is university educated in psychology and is a certified master of Hypnosis. He is a grandfather who has helped thousands of clients with Hypnotherapy over many years.
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Lydia is a certified professional Reflexologist, Acupressure Therapist and Foot Care therapist. She has trained at the John Oliver’s Continuing Education program in Reflexology. She is proud to join the team of holistic therapists and now runs her practices at the White Rock Wellness Centre offering both office and home visits. She is a member of the BC Reflexology Association.
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Divinity Rose – Intuitive for Body, Mind and Soul
Divinity Rose is thrilled and privileged to join the team of therapists at the White Rock Wellness Centre and she is proud to offer to you her unique blend of energy healing modalities and expertise. Linda has been blessed from birth with true spiritual powers that allow her to harness your energy wavelengths and translate them into information that can guide you on your journey to wellness.
Come and uncover the subconscious keys/roots that are blocking your present and that enable you to move forward within yourself and your life. Let her open the closed doors to your mind, heart and soul. She can aid you to replace “fear with love” and “guilt with peace”. Unmask your full potential and discover what your destiny has to offer you. Imagine a healing session without pills, drugs or pain.
Let Linda Rose help you to find your true path in life! Give this gift to yourself, for: “You Are worth It”
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Dr. Vinnie Dhillon N.D. – Naturopathic Doctor
Dr Dhillon graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle with a degree in Naturopathic Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Science at Western Washington University. He is a licensed and registered naturopathic physician servicing Delta, Surrey and White Rock B.C.
His clinical interests include treating fatigue, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, allergies, detoxification, and pain management. Current modalities he uses in his practice are herbal medicine, therapeutic use of vitamins and minerals, ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, diet and lifestyle counseling, physical medicine such as Bowen therapy, musculoskeletal treatment, neural and prolo-therapy.
Naturopathic Doctors are licensed by BC government to be primary care physicians, trained as general practitioners of complementary medicine. Naturopaths are graduates of a 4 years doctorate in naturopathic medicine from an accredited Naturopathic medical school. The prerequisite to a degree in naturopathic medicine is a bachelor’s degree.
Caterina – Reiki Master & Life Coach
.She was born and lived in Europe until she was 11 and then moved to various parts of Canada with her family. She has two amazing adult children who still live in Calgary. Her professional life was as a professional cook and then she worked in Education for many years. Recently, Caterina relocated to the White Rock area from Calgary. She has had a passion for people all my life.
She became aware of her gift when she was about 8 years old. Not knowing how to use it, she went through life trying to help people in her own way. A couple of years ago, she was introduced to Reiki. Since then, she has treated many people in her private practice in Calgary. She has also worked in conjunction with an Acupuncture clinic in Calgary. She have treated clients with fertility issues, clients who have emotional blockages, which have lead to physical symptoms. She has also had the opportunity to work with animals. Caterina feels that her purpose in life is to help heal – one heart, soul and body at a time.
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Dr. Holly Prochnau, Ph.D.
Dr. Holly Prochnau, has worked locally in private practice for 20 years with training in both clinical and counselling psychological modalities including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic and interpersonal. Exploring underlying life themes, coping mechanisms and defense mechanisms that impact on how we interact with our world. Individuals, couples and family achieve more effective ways of interpreting and responding to the world around them.
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Dr. Holly Fourchalk, Ph.D., D.N.M., R.H.T, H.T. – Dr. of Natural Medicine
Dr. Holly is a Dr. of Natural Medicine, specializing in Ayurvedic, Botanical and Nutritional Medicines. She also has a doctorate in psychology and is a metaphysicist and a hypnotherapist. She utilizes a truly holistic approach to achieving optimal health on all levels of life.
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Cheryl Kilback B.N., MScN, R.C.H., H.T.P – Certified Herbalist
Cheryl has worked in the health care field for over 25 years. She integrates her experience with being a Certified Herbalist; incorporating her knowledge into a holistic practitioner approach. During consultations, various strategies may be used. For example, healing touch, transformative coaching principles, and chronic disease management techniques may be used and recommended to clients.
In her practice she uses Transformative Coaching techniques to help people reach their goals and manage their health concerns. Further, she teaches on various topics such as Herbs and Pets, Bach Flower Remedies for People and Pets, Natural Health Therapies for Menopause, Diabetes and other chronic health conditions.
Cheryl uses various natural therapies and products in her practice to help promote balance and reduce stress for both people and dogs.
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Helen Mellard – Yoga/Qi Gong/Tai Chi Teacher & NeuroTherapist
Helen Mellard has spent most of her adult life in the healing, holistic approach to health and well being.
A native of the British Isles, Helen brings compassion and humor wherever it is needed and has an extensive knowledge of the whole body systems. She has studied for several years with Masters from India and China, becoming a certified teacher of T’ai Chi, QiGong and Hatha Yoga.
Helen is also a certified, registered Reflexologist in both the Eastern and Western methods and has taken extensive training in Energy Healing.
She became interested in the science of Neurofeedback after her daughter, Dawn, became a technician. Helen had several training sessions for ongoing problems related to a severe car injury affecting brain function and body pain and inflammation.
After brain training, her whole body and mind felt more integrated, more mentally focused, with less mental fatigue and body discomfort. Also sleeping patterns returned to normal after having years of disturbed sleep.
Helen is now a Neurofeedback Practitioner and partner with Dawn, at Mind-Fit. She is honored to offer all the modalities for her existing clients and welcomes new clients to experience the feeling of balance, clarity, rejuvenation of the body, mind connection.
Dawn Mellard - NeuroTherapist
Dawn’s passion for optimal well being has been constant throughout her adult life. Dedicating her life to truth and healing for herself and others.
Initially studying Biology and Psychology at Kwantlen University, her interests expanded into the alternative/holistic field. Studying with world recognized Yoga/ Meditation Master Paramahamsa Nithyanada, at the DhyanaPeetam Meditation Academy in Bidadi, India, she became a certified yoga teacher, focusing on meditation.
Her personal practice deepened, as did the desire to combine a tangible scientific approach with the inner wisdom of the East.
Upon returning to Vancouver, she became a certified Neurofeedback technician at Brain State Technologies, in Scottsdale Arizona, earning her Masters Level 1 and 2.
A research period for the most efficient and effective brain optimization technology ensued, leading to the discovery of Zengar NeurOptimal Neurofeedback system. A profound transformation occurred while using this technology, a more optimally functioning brain and nervous system emerged. A new way of relating to life developed, as all old limiting patterns and belief systems fell away, leaving a sense of balance and harmony.
Her passion for sharing this technology has been the driving force behind making this modality widely available to her clients. Dawn now offers brain training out of the MindFit Neurofeedback Centre, partnering with her mother and business partner, Helen.
Dawn continues her path of self knowledge through attending intensive meditation retreats and learning with awakened teachers of truth. She now offers Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy in conjunction with neurofeedback. It is her honor and joy to point her clients towards optimal health.
Linda Duchesne – Teeth Whitening Consultant
Linda comes from a business background in management services and as a laboratory technician and has for many years lived and practiced the natural and the holistic way of life. She brings to White Rock Wellness Centre a spa service that she believes will enrich her client’s lives in their physical appearance aswell as on an emotional level by offering a safe, professional teeth whitening service at a fraction of the cost of regular dental teeth whitening service that everyone can afford! Her service includes a detailed consultation, a therapeutic chair massage during a 20 minutes teeth whitening service that is guaranteed to give you results!
Violetta Grzesko – Reiki Master/Teacher & Bio Energy Practitioner
Violetta Grzesko has devoted her life to becoming a teacher and practitioner of Energy Medicine. Since she became a Bio-Energy Teacher/Practitioner, then a Reiki Master in the early 2000s, she has never looked back, nor has she ever stopped learning and growing as both practitioner and teacher.
Violetta believes that knowledge is the ‘key to freedom’. Consistently, she has put this belief into action. She has organized and run many seminars throughout Manitoba to bring about awareness of complementary medicine services. She has also developed training programs, innumerable workshops and interactive seminars for the Energy Medicine practice.
Always learning, Violetta has researched and personally implemented the Universal Laws, another area of metaphysical science. Realizing its life-changing benefits, she could not keep this information to herself. Again Violetta showed self-determination and her strong belief that knowledge and skills empower people. Towards this purpose, she`s recently created an e-book entitled, “Working with Universal Laws.” The e-book serves as the basis for an interactive workshop that Violetta is conducting. The e-book can be purchased at the White Rock Wellness Centre Store on a CD or hard copy can be ordered upon request.
Recently Violetta moved to White Rock, BC and has decided to join our team of Practitioners to provide her services in Reiki and Bio-energy Therapy to her clients as well as creating workshops and training within her field of expertise.
Violetta’s knowledge and experience continues to grow and expand rapidly. There is no doubt that her new practice and training in our center will be done with enthusiasm and with a smile.
Ruby Sandhu - Regsitered Holistic Nutritionist
Ruby Sandhu is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She also graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and has been teaching at a college for the last eight years. Over the past two years, she gradually completed her studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Her passion for knowledge about holistic nutrition drove her to study the new field. She loves helping clients lose weight, increase energy levels and improve digestion. She also likes to clarify misinformation about food and diet.
As a health professional, Ruby completes a Symptomology Analysis and a series of Dietary & Lifestyle Assessments in order to locate major imbalances in the body. She accesses whether the client has a nutritional deficiency or excess. She guides the client through a step-by-step process to health and longevity.
Being a new mom, Ruby has a vested interest and more knowledge about a healthy prenatal diet and baby nutrition including delicious homemade baby food. She takes pride in having a natural delivery. She is having a positive experience using environmentally friendly cloth diapers.
Michelle Bujan – Reiki Master Practitioner & Teacher/Intuitive Energy Healer
Michelle is an intuitive Reiki Master who is passionate about healing work. Her sessions facilitate a deep sense of relaxation, allow clients to release energetic blocks, and bring in healing frequencies that create balance on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Michelle incorporates intuitive messages and counselling and teaches clients tools that they can take home with them to maximize the benefits of their sessions.
Michelle has been practicing Reiki and holistic healing work through private sessions, classes, wellness shows and community events since 2003 and has been teaching Reiki since 2008. She is a registered teacher and practitioner of the Canadian Reiki Association, a member of the Reflexology Association of BC and part of the BC College of Teachers.
Michelle believes that every act of kindness and healing positively affects the world that we share. She looks forward to bringing the gentle power of Reiki to her clients at the White Rock Wellness Centre.