The Experts

Maureen Kirkpatrick

Maureen is one of seventy members of The Big Carrot Natural Food Market, a worker-owned cooperative retailer in downtown Toronto, Canada. The Big Carrot is Ontario’s first certified organic retailer and one of the founding members of the Non-GMO Project. In her role as Standards Coordinator and Chair of the Standards Committee Maureen is responsible Read more »

Dr. Melissa Carr, B.Sc., Dr.TCM

Dr. Melissa Carr is a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, B.C. Melissa has always been active, despite knee pain that caused her to have to wear knee braces starting at age 12. Because of this, she became interested in finding ways to help others live the healthy lives they want. After completing Read more »

Carol Crenna, Journalist

Carol Crenna has been a journalist for 30 years including nine years as a columnist for The Vancouver Sun. She has been a certified holistic nutritionist for 11 years, and has written health articles for publications including Readers Digest, Best Health, Canadian Living, MORE, Healthy Living Guide, The Calgary Herald, and Alive.

Dr. Sara Celik, ND

Dr. Sara Celik is a Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopathic Master Clinician with over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. With her extensive clinical and educational background, she is a sought-after speaker and health expert that has contributed to various magazines and television programs. As National Spokesperson for Renew Life Canada, Dr. Read more »

Dr. Jonathan Beatty, ND

Dr. Jonathan Beatty is an award-winning Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine with a family practice in the community of Whitby,Ontario. A graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Beatty also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science from the University of Guelph.

Sherry Torkos, BSc, Phm

Sherry Torkos is a pharmacist, author, certified fitness instructor and health enthusiast who enjoys sharing her passion with others. Sherry graduated with honors from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1992. Since that time she has been practicing holistic pharmacy in the Niagara region of Ontario. Her philosophy of practice is to integrate Read more »

Caroline Farquhar, RHN

Knowledge is the key to better health. For years, Caroline Farquhar RHN has spread this message across Canada. Specializing in digestive care and cleansing, Caroline has been lecturing and educating the public on how to achieve better health through numerous seminars, TV and radio appearances across the country. Caroline has written and published articles for Read more »

Dr. Alan Logan, ND

Dr Alan C. Logan is a naturopathic doctor specializing in nutritional sciences, mind-body medicine and environmental factors in health and disease. He is an invited faculty member in Harvard’s School of Continuing Medical Education where he lectures on dietary supplements and the food and mood connection within the mind-body medicine/positive psychology courses.Explores the connection between nature Read more »

Brenda Watson, ND

Author of Gut Solutions, Renew Your Life, The Fibre35 Diet, and “The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps.” Founder of Renew Life. Brenda Watson, N.D., C.N.C., C.T. is among the foremost authorities in North America on natural digestive support, detoxification and internal cleansing. She is a tireless crusader dedicated to leading others onto Read more »

Rosemarie Pierce, Holistic Pharmacist

RoseMarie Pierce earned her degree in Pharmacy in 1972. After extensive studies in herbal and nutritional medicine, RoseMarie integrated these disciplinary practices with her pharmacy education to become Canada’s first Holistic Pharmacist. The core health message focuses on the pH connection to good health! “As a Holistic Pharmacist, I enjoy creating well-balanced “prescriptions” for good Read more »