The Experts

Karol Wojewnik, MD

Dr. Karol Wojewnik bridges his expertise and experience in Western medicine with his knowledge of natural modalities to provide a unique perspective on health and paths to healing. He is a Medical Director at vitarock.com where he answers consumer questions about health, Natural Health products, and healthy lifestyles. He is also a Medical Director at Read more »

Dr. Janice Wright, MD

Dr. Janice Wright, Medical Doctor and Director of Clinical Services Dr. Janice Wright graduated from McGill University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and a Masters of Science in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from McMaster University in 1996 and has been practicing holistically as an MD in Vancouver since Read more »

Dr. Gordon Pedersen, Ph.D.

Ph.D., N.D., FAPWCA, FAARM, Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Silver Health Institute Medical Director Dr. Pedersen is one of the world’s most well-educated doctors. He is Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He is a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.) with a Ph.D. from the Toxicology program at Utah State University, where he also has Read more »

David Jakovac

David Jakovac was born and raised in Vancouver BC, Canada. David’s first career was in fitness training. He is a Certified Weight Instructor and he spent more than ten years as an instructor in a local Vancouver Gym. David is a life-long multi-sport athlete and in his personal commitment to give back he has volunteered Read more »

Lorna Vanderhaeghe, Author, Health Expert

Lorna Vanderhaeghe is Canada’s leading women’s health expert. With degrees in nutrition and biochemistry, she is the author of eleven books including A Smart Woman’s Guide to Hormones and A Smart Woman’s Guide to Weight Loss.

Dr. Decker Weiss, ND

Dr. Weiss is a Naturopathic Physician and the first to become a cardiologist, completing a non-invasive cardiovascular hospital-based training. He opened the breakthrough Scottsdale Heart Institute, where he helped thousands of patients reverse heart disease and manage arrhythmias naturally. In 2012, Dr. Weiss was named a “Leading Physician in the World” by the International Association Read more »

Jason Watkin

Jason Watkin is Chair, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Product Formulator for Purica. He has more than 20 years of multi-disciplinary studies spanning Traditional Chinese Medicine, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, psychology, philosophy, languages and global religion. In addition to his leadership role in product development and education with Purica, Jason is a passionate public speaker inspired Read more »

Helen Long, President: CHFA

The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is Canada’s largest trade organization. As a trusted leader, the CHFA is dedicated to the advancement of the natural health industry in an ethical manner. CHFA is dedicated to improved access of all natural products which are safe, effective and of the highest quality.

Tawnya Ritco, RHN

Tawnya Ritco is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), product specialist and health educator with Purica who was first inspired 20 years ago by her family to study the relationships between food, hormones, blood sugar and cardiovascular and overall health. She now has more than 12 years of direct experience in the natural health industry with Read more »