OUR TEAM
Our Team
We all strive to further our knowledge and skillsets to meet your needs and best support your health goals and journey.
Collaborative Teamwork
We want to ensure your health success so we work together to help you achieve your goals.
Evidence-Based
We strive to provide you with ongoing education.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
DR. ELIAS MARKOU, ND
Clinic Director, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist & Reiki Master
Dr. Elias Markou, ND has an interest in detoxification. Dr. Markou ND is known to support cancer, auto-immune issues, women's hormone balancing, digestive issues, food allergies and men's health.
DR. SOPHIA CHACHULA, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Chachula, ND focuses on women’s health and wellness. Dr. Chachula, ND has a clinical focus on optimizing fertility, pregnancy and newborn care, as well as addressing hormonal dysfunctions, including: PCOS, acne, thyroid conditions, and digestive disorders.
DR. ANDRIANA SETNIK, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Setnik, ND's focus includes but is not limited to women’s health, burnout care, stress management, anxiety support, digestive health support, and optimizing hormonal health. Dr. Setnik, ND is certified in IV therapy and holds prescribing rights including bioidentical hormone therapy. Ultimately, Dr. Setnik ND believes the systems in our bodies are interconnected. Her passion is to work with you holistically to reach your healthy balance.
DR. FRANK SILVA, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Frank Silva, ND enjoys working with all aspects of digestive health and complex chronic diseases. Dr. Silva ND holds additional certifications in IV Therapy and Injection Therapy and is licensed to prescribe Bio-Identical and Thyroid replacement hormones. Dr. Silva ND is an author, lecturer and speaker and regularly appears on television and radio.
DR. FILZA SWALAH, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Filza Swalah, ND has a clinical focus on skin health, digestive health, and hormonal imbalances. She enjoys supporting individuals with chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea while exploring the root cause of these conditions. She utilizes evidence-based therapies to create a custom treatment plan for her patients, enabling them to look and feel beautiful, inside and out!
DR. AMY TUNG, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Amy Tung, ND is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor with special interest and passion in functional endocrinology (hormonal concerns for men, women and children).
REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURISTS
DR. ELIAS MARKOU, ND
Clinic Director, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist & Reiki Master
Dr. Elias Markou, ND has an interest in detoxification. Dr. Markou ND is known to support cancer, auto-immune issues, women's hormone balancing, digestive issues, food allergies and men's health.
CHIROPRACTIC DOCTORS
DR. NATALIE NESTERENKO, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Natalie Nesterenko is a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in Diversified Chiropractic Technique. Dr. Nesterenko’s patient-centered treatments are a unique thirty minutes of hands on treatment and include a wide range of treatment methods including: manual adjustments, myofascial release technique, soft tissue therapy including stainless steel Gua Sha tools, functional screening, orthotics assessment, active rehabilitation, laser therapy, and gentle mobilization therapy.
OSTEOPATHIC MANUAL PRACTITIONERS
DR. BAL THIND, DC, DOMP
Doctor of Chiropractic and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Dr Bal Thind is a graduate of University of Manitoba and has a Doctor of Chiropratic from Life West Chiropratic College. He also is a DOMP Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practitioner from National Academy of Osteopathy. Osteopathy is a full body treatment with very specific techniques which allows your body to heal. The treatments include joint mobilization for optimal range of motion, muscle energy techniques to optimize muscle performance, and soft tissue therapy to promote healing and recovery. Dr. Bal has an extended history of healing for over 15 years specializing in pain management, TMJ, carpal tunnel, visceral therapies, and muscle skeletal disorders.
CERTIFIED COLON HYDROTHERAPISTS
DIANA LOZE
Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Colon Hydroptherapist
After struggling for many years with my own health issues, I began incorporating alternative and holistic healing practices in my own life and became certified as a Colon Hydrotherapist in 2008 and a Registered Holistic Nutritionist 2019. My method of working with my clients stresses putting them at ease in what some might consider an awkward situation, and creates a safe place for you to relax, release and get back to the best version of yourself. I love helping people find habits and nutrition choices that work for them and their lifestyle.
CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST & COUNSELLOR
MICHELLE PEÑA
Certified Hypnotherapist & Registered Social Worker
Michelle is a Certified Hypnotherapist and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists. Michelle has extensive education in Applied Mindfulness Meditation, Transformative Mindfulness Meditation, Spiritual Arts, Certified in Positive Psychology and Positive Psychology Coaching. Michelle works with her clients to help them better cope with stress, heal emotional pain, gain clarity, let go of fear, develop a healthy self-image and find greater peace.
HOLISTIC NUTRITIONISTS
DIANA LOZE
Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Colon Hydroptherapist
After struggling for many years with my own health issues, I began incorporating alternative and holistic healing practices in my own life and became certified as a Colon Hydrotherapist in 2008 and a Registered Holistic Nutritionist 2019. My method of working with my clients stresses putting them at ease in what some might consider an awkward situation, and creates a safe place for you to relax, release and get back to the best version of yourself. I love helping people find habits and nutrition choices that work for them and their lifestyle.
HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPISTS
PAMYLA LOVE
Holistic Massage Therapist & Integrative Therapy Practitioner
Pamyla Love is an expert in mind-body-spirit healing. Through the application of massage therapies supported by other complementary modalities, Pamyla works with you to find greater peace, reduce physical pain and improve structural alignment.
REIKI PRACTITIONERS
DR. ELIAS MARKOU, ND
Clinic Director, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist & Reiki Master
Dr. Elias Markou, ND has an interest in detoxification. Dr. Markou ND is known to support cancer, auto-immune issues, women's hormone balancing, digestive issues, food allergies and men's health.
ENERGY MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS
DR. ELIAS MARKOU, ND
Clinic Director, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist & Reiki Master
Dr. Elias Markou, ND has an interest in detoxification. Dr. Markou ND is known to support cancer, auto-immune issues, women's hormone balancing, digestive issues, food allergies and men's health.
Dr. Elias Markou, ND offers Usui Reiki and Bowen Therapy as Energy Medicine Modalities.
CLIENT CARE TEAM
NEENA-SOMA GUNPAT
Part-Time Receptionist
Neena is finishing her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in nutrition and nutraceutical sciences as a fourth year student at the university of Guelph. She has a passion for integrative medicine and aspires to become an ND to practice a broader approach to patient-based healthcare. Given her passion for music, singing and playing the piano is an important outlet for Neena to reduce stress and stimulate positivity.
JEANETTE THOMPSON
Part-Time Receptionist
Jeanette recently graduated from the Chopra Centre in California as a meditation instructor and is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher. When not on her yoga mat you can find her enjoying family time with her children and grandchildren. Jeanette is passionate about environmental issues and loves spending time outdoors in nature.
STEPHANIE MARKOU
Director of Digital & Client Experience
Stephanie is Dr. Markou ND’s wife and is just as honoured to support your journey with pureBalance Wellness when it comes to your digital & client journey experience. She strives to improve your experience so that you have the greatest success in reaching your health goals.
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