Our Staff
In Alphabetical Order
(click names for bio & contact info)
Alex Bovkis - Yoga
Dr. Melanie Chan -
Chiropractor
Lorraine Caruso -
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Christine Gaddye
- Registered Massage Therapy
Heather Greaves
- Registered Yoga Therapist
Mary Johnson - Office
Dr. Pradeep Kumar - Meditation
Dr. Jim Lamontagne -
Chiropractor
Andrea Liss - Counselling
Donna Lue Reise - Lymph & Foot Care
Brenda McCafferty -
Centre Coordinator
Iveta Morin - Registered Massage Therapy
Denis Rheault -
Registered Massage Therapy
Portia Santucci
- Acupuncture
Melissa Smith - Tai Chi
Valerie Spironello
- Counselling
Laura Stokoe -
Nutritionist
Kim Thompson -
Personal Trainer
Alex
Bovkis - Yoga
Alex Bovkis is a Hatha yoga teacher. Blending gentle restorative
techniques with stimulating vinyasas, Alex places particular emphasis
on mindfulness in her work. The role of witness is central to the
yogic way of life; simply noticing shifts in bodily sensations,
without analysis or judgment, can prove enormously beneficial to
personal growth and peace of mind. It is in this vein that Alex
endeavours to create an atmosphere of absolute permission, patience and
acceptance in her classes, enabling each present to take things at
their own pace.
(See also Yoga)
Website:
www.ShantiYogaInHamilton.com
Email:
info@shantiyogainhamilton.com
Tel: 905-777-9642
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Lorraine Caruso - BSc (Hons),
MSW, ND
Lorraine’s approach as a Naturopathic Doctor integrates her
knowledge of gentle and effective therapies with her passion for
facilitating lasting change and healing in the lives of her patients.
In her work with you, Lorraine helps you identify the factors and
obstacles to healing to help you better navigate the journey towards
optimal health. Relying on the art and science of Naturopathic
Medicine, Lorraine supports you in successfully building changes in
your life based on the principles of treating the whole person,
honouring the innate healing power of the body/mind and providing
individualized, compassionate care.
Lorraine works alongside the superb health professionals at The
Regent Health Centre happily serving the Locke Street and wider
Hamilton community with thorough and compassionate Naturopathic
Medical care. Entering her 10th year of practice since graduating from
the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2002, Lorraine also
obtained her Master of Social Work degree from the University of
Toronto and her Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) from McMaster
University. Her previous experiences including working as a yoga
instructor, personal counsellor, and emergency room hospital social
worker. Leisure time for Lorraine includes watching movies (and
discussing them afterward), practicing being in the moment in yoga
class, reading cookbooks for inspiration and then cooking nourishing
food (that strives to be delicious), and plenty of fun-time with her
family.
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Dr. Melanie Chan, B.Sc., D.C. - Chiropractor
Dr. Melanie Chan lives with her husband Ron, her three children and
her new puppy in Stoney Creek. She completed her Bachelor of Science
degree in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary in 2000, and
continued her education with a post-graduate diploma in Athletic
Therapy. Dr. Melanie graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College in 2006 and was the proud recipient of the 2007 Erika and
Albert Langer Memorial Award. In 2007, Dr. Melanie completed her
acupuncture training at McMaster University.
Dr. Melanie spent several years working as an athletic therapist
for college and university athletic teams in various sports such as
basketball, soccer and track & field. She maintains an avid interest
in treating athletic injuries.
Dr. Melanie runs a family-oriented practice and treats patients of
all ages. She is looking forward to meeting with you to discuss how to
achieve your optimum level of health.
Email:
dr.melaniechan@gmail.com
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Christine Gaddye - Massage
Therapist
Christine Gaddye is the Registered Massage
Therapist at the Regent Health Centre and has been practicing since
2000. She is registered by the
College of Massage
Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is a member of the
Ontario Massage
Therapists Association (OMTA).
She specializes in: Deep Tissue Massage, Craniosacral
Therapy, Pre-Natal Massage and also offers Relaxation Massage
Treatments.
Some of her techniques include: Soft Tissue Release,
Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial & Connective Tissue Release, Joint
Play & Mobilizations, Craniosacral Techniques, Muscle Energy and
Swedish Massage Techniques.
(See also Massage Therapy)
Contact Christine Gaddye R.M.T.
Tel: 905-523-4999
Email:
info@regenthealthcentre.ca
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Heather Greaves - Registered
Yoga Therapist
Heather Greaves, Registered Yoga Therapist - In her
over 20 years of sharing mind body wellness techniques, Heather has
seen how simple steps can significantly improve quality of life. She
co-facilitated a 10-week skills building program, Mind Body Medicine,
A Healing Journey. And since 2005 she has been training individuals in
a therapeutic yoga teacher training program that blends yoga ayurveda
practices and modern healing techniques. Heather’s personal journey
with mind body wellness through yoga started in 1969.
For more information, call Heather at: (905) 525-2426
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Mary Johnson - Office
Mary Johnson works at the Centre part time. She's
married with two kids, and resides on the east mountain in Hamilton.
She brings lots of experience to the job, with a background in real
estate secretarial work, credit bureau, Laidlaw Transport, school
volunteering, stay-at-home mom duties, census-taking, and she even ran
polling stations a few times!
Oh, and Mary loves to dance, work out, and is looking
forward to learning to roller blade soon...
Tel: 905-523-4999
Email:
info@regenthealthcentre.ca
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar, MD (India), DAc
Dr. Pradeep trained as a pediatrician in India, and worked in the
field of
community health in the Himalayan foothills of north India for over
twelve
years. Later, he trained as an acupuncturist in Sri Lanka and Canada.
At
present, he has a private practice in acupuncture in Hamilton, as well
as
teaching acupuncture at McMaster University. He and his wife Karen,
who also works with, both studied
at the Mind-Body Medical Institute at Harvard University. Pradeep has
a
particular interest in meditation practice and its role in healing.
Tel: 905-526-8910
Email: samagra@mail2web.com
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Dr. Jim Lamontagne, B.Sc., D.C. -
Chiropractor
Dr. Jim Lamontagne and his wife Cindy live in Hamilton
Ontario. He attended McMaster University and graduated from The
National College of Chiropractic in Chicago Illinois in 1982. Dr. Jim
has had a chiropractic practice in Hamilton for over twenty five
years.
Dr. Jim's experience includes working with Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the
Hamilton Seekers Volleyball Club, Hamilton Olympic Track and Field
athletes, and he was chosen to be on the Canadian Medical Team for the
2003 Pan-American Games in Santo Domingo.
He is a mentor for The Wellwood Cancer Support Center and is on the
Board of Directors for Sport Hamilton.
Dr. Jim is licensed and trained on the "Pro-Adjuster"
Computerized Treatment System, where he was featured on CH TV's
Health Watch.
Dr. Jim looks forward to meeting with you one on one to discuss you
and your family's health needs.
(Also see Chiropractic)
Tel: 905-523-4999
Email:
info@regenthealthcentre.ca
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Andrea Liss - Counselling
Andrea Liss, MSW, RSW, is a registered Social Worker.
She operates Locke Psychotherapy, a private counselling practice for
young adults and adults. Andrea obtained her master's degree from
Wilfrid Laurier University and her bachelor's degree from the
University of Toronto.
In addition to her private practice which she operates out of the
Regent Health Centre, she is also on staff at McMaster University at
McMaster Family Practice, an academic family health team. Andrea is
actively involved in teaching health care professionals at McMaster
University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural
Neurosciences as well as the Department of Family Medicine.
(Also see
Counselling)
Phone: 905-525-0810
Fax: 905 523 9994
Email:
info@regenthealthcentre.ca
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staff list] Donna Lue Reise -
Lymph & Foot Care
Donna Lue Reise RN, MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Therapist
Donna is a registered nurse, trained in advanced and diabetic foot
care. She is certified with the
Dr. Vodder
School of North America in Manual Lymph Drainage and Lymphedema
Therapy (1999) and is certified in compression garment fitting.
Donna is a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario,
the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Ontario Nurses in
Independent Practice, the Lymphovenous Association of Ontario, and is
an additional author and therapist for the DELTA Study, Juravinski
Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
(See also Lymph & Foot
Care)
Tel: 905-385-3176
Fax: 905-383-0086
Email:
donnalue.reise@sympatico.ca
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Brenda McCafferty
Brenda McCafferty coordinates the activities at the Regent Health Centre.
She's a juggler, a multi-tasker, and on top of it all, she organizes the
running club. Contact her for more info about that. She'll have you
convinced you can do it!
Tel: 905-523-4999
Email:
info@regenthealthcentre.ca
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Iveta Morin - Registered Massage Therapy
Iveta Morin has been practising as a Registered Massage Therapist since
2001. Her first two years were spent working for a clinic specializing in
clients with injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. She then
established her own clinic called Advanced Healing Massage Therapy Clinic,
where she spent a wonderful five years. In 2005, she was awarded the
Reader's Choice Award from the Hamilton Spectator for "Most Popular Massage
Therapist". Iveta is very excited to join the amazing team of therapists at
the Regent Health Centre, where she complements her massage therapy
treatment with hot stone as well as paraffin hands and feet treatment to
free patients of their muscular tension and enhance relaxation and
well-being.
Iveta believes that Massage Therapy has more than just therapeutic
benefits. It can bring you to a "grounded place", where you can be feeling
instead of thinking. From this "place", you can rediscover deeper
connections and healing energies inside you.
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Denis Rheault - Registered Massage Therapy
Denis Rheault is a Registered Massage Therapist who specializes in deep
tissue massage and sports injuries. He is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan
Massage School and Teaching Clinic where he attained a thorough foundation
in subjects such as anatomy, pathophysiology, neurology and the theory and
practice of musculoskeletal and other systemic dysfunctions.
Denis individually tailors each treatment in order to meet his clients'
needs, and can include Swedish massage techniques, deep tissue
manipulations, trigger point therapy and myofascial release.
Denis is licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and is
also a member of the Ontario Massage Therapists Association.
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Portia Santucci B.A(Hons.), Dip.Ac. R.Ac. -
Acupuncture
Portia completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Toronto, in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental
Studies. Upon graduation, she suffered a traumatic injury to her left
hand; leaving her determined to do everything she could to use her
hand fully again.. Through regular acupuncture treatments she made an
unprecedented recovery and has regained its complete function.
Inspired and motivated to share with others the vast healing potential
of acupuncture; she began studying Traditional Chinese Medicine. Also
during this time, Portia got her TESL (Teaching English as Second
Language) certificate and worked as an English Teacher and Language
Coach to international students, business & finance executives and
recent immigrants.
After 5 years of study, in 2010 Portia graduated from the Toronto
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM) with a Diploma of
Acupuncture and Certificates in Herbal medicine and Tui na massage.
She is a registered member of the Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine
and Acupuncture (CSCMA Reg. 2355). She has also completed the Clean
Needle Technique certificate issued by the Council of Colleges of
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM).
Portia currently has a private practice in Toronto and also works
with injured patients at ProMed Rehabilitation Centre. Born in
Hamilton and raised in Ancaster, Portia is excited to be returning to
home soil to practice at Regent Health Centre every Thursday.
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Valerie Spironello - Counselling
Valerie Spironello, MSW, RSW, a registered social
worker, has a private practice offering wellness counselling. She
assists others in dealing with life’s challenges in a holistic manner
looking at "whole-person" health.
She uses talk therapy along with
complementary/alternative practices such as visualization, meditation,
nutrition and energy techniques to assist people who are interested in
health of body, mind and spirit.
She has a special interest and is trained to assist those in the
'helping profession' to identify and create plans to address
Compassion Fatigue.
Along with individual sessions, Valerie runs meditation classes,
wellness courses and retreats, and teaches meditative and
transformative self-healing techniques (please refer to website).
In addition to her private practice, Valerie teaches health care
professionals through the Department of Family Medicine and the
Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. (Also see
Counselling)
Phone: 905-730-0754
Email:
valerie@choosewellness.ca
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Laura Stokoe - Holistic Nutritionist
As of July 18th, Laura Stokoe will be
starting her Holistic Nutrition practice at the Regent Health Centre.
Laura will be replacing Joanne Malar while she is on her maternity
leave and will continue to be a permanent addition to our staff.
Laura Stokoe is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.
She is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN) in
Toronto. Tel: 289-260-6225
Email:
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Kim Thompson CPTN-CPT
Kim Thompson has been motivating people to reach their best in the
health and wellness industry for the past 18 years . Kim is a
certified personal trainer and pilates instructor who specialises in
fitness programs and classes for women entering the prime of their
lives. During her career in the non-profit fitness industry Kim has
developed programs for bone and post-cardiac rehab heart health,
taught fitness theory at Mohawk College and more recently helped to
bring the “Encore” breast cancer exercise program to Hamilton.
Since 2000 Kim has been a very active board member of the Hamilton
Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada. She has been the recipient of the
“Backbone Award “ from Osteoporosis Canada in 2004 and 2008 for her
volunteer contributions to the Chapter as the Chairperson in addition
to raising funds and event planning . Kim also enjoys public speaking
around bone health, fit and vibrant lifestyles and corporate wellness
presentations. In 2003 Kim was nominated “Woman of the Year” for her
contribution to volunteerism in her community.
Kim is very passionate about approaching fitness from a whole person
perspective. Her clients are encouraged to reach their goals through
careful investigation and individual program planning. She firmly
believes you have two doctors working for you at all times your right
and left foot!
Kim has a very active family, a husband who runs and is also
passionate about fitness, two adult children who are both attending
university. She looks forward to having the opportunity to meeting
with you to discuss taking time to invest in your health, to make
yourself the best possible you for the years ahead! Tel:
905-929-2001
Email:
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