Dr. Gretchen Andrews completed her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of New Mexico and residency training at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, then completed an additional year of training in osteopathic manual medicine at the University of New England. She has worked in diverse environments doing rural family medicine, hospitalist, ER, international medical work and community based psychiatry.

Dr. Andrews discovered osteopathy in medical school while recovering from an injury and has been studying human structure and function since. In 2019 she began focusing her work on regenerative and interventional pain management. She has undergone extensive training through the Hacket Hemwall Patterson Foundation and through the Canadian Association of Orthopaedic Medicine, having completed the CROMIC certification. She offers osteopathic manipulation, prolotherapy, PRP, perineurial therapy and nerve hydrodissection for nerve pain.

Please note: contact your insurer to determine if you qualify for osteopathy coverage not administered by an Osteopath.

Dr. Andrews is quite pleased to be a part of the group of holistically minded practitioners at Solis Integrative Health Centre. As part of the Solis Integrative Health Centre team Dr. Andrews hopes to offer you tools that will enable you to reach your hopes and dreams and live a transformed life.

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Dr. Boyd Badiuk was born and raised in a small town in Northwestern Ontario. He completed both his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and master’s degree at the University of Waterloo. His master’s thesis focused on assessing balance and mobility to reduce fall risk in older adults. He studied medicine at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine where he first discovered his passion for anesthesia. Upon graduation, he completed his family medicine residency at UBC and his family practice anesthesia residency at McMaster University. In addition to chronic pain and interventional pain medicine, he works as an Anesthetist at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

As part of the Solis Integrative Health Centre team Dr. Badiuk hopes to offer you tools that will enable you to reach your hopes and dreams and live a transformed life.

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Natasha has a Masters in Transpersonal Counselling and Psychotherapy, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), has Level 2 certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, is a Relational Somatic Trauma Therapist, and is trained as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher. Natasha is a Mentor for the BC Adaptive Mentorship Network: mentoring health professionals across all disciplines in the areas of chronic pain, mental health and substance use, and sits on the Hub Team for Pain BC’s ECHO for Chronic Pain. She is also an academic marker for the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London, England.

Having initially trained and worked in the UK, Natasha has worked as a psychotherapist in private practice in Nelson since 2005. She works with adults (and younger folk for chronic pain only), in both individual and couples therapy. Her practice includes working with anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness, relational and event-based trauma including PTSD, bereavement, parenting and relationship issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, spiritual crises, or working with those who are simply seeking greater self-awareness, increased ease, healthier choices and healthier relationships in their lives.

Natasha has a special interest in exploring the connection between physical symptoms/disease and unresolved emotional/psychological challenges. As a survivor of thyroid cancer, she brings a deep and personal understanding of the multi-layered experience of living with chronic illness and dis-ease in the body/mind, including the associated grief and anxiety.

Natasha has for many years designed and facilitated groups and workshops under the umbrella of Inner Vision Workshops and is a certified facilitator of Awakening of Love retreats (part of the international transformational Path Retreats process).

Natasha uses an integrative approach to practice. She has found that trauma-informed Somatic (body-centered) Therapy is a fundamental component in the process of healing on all levels. In addition, she uses attachment-based talk therapy, guided visualizations, chair work, mindfulness practices, working with dreams, and the building of your toolbox for resourcing and resilience.

Whatever your life circumstances, Natasha brings compassionate presence and insightful inquiry to support you in your healing journey.

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Rachel is a graduate of the 3,000-hour Registered Massage Therapy program in Nelson, BC. She has gained valuable clinical experience throughout the Kootenays, including time working at the renowned Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat in Ainsworth, BC.

As a practitioner, Rachel is known for her attentive, thoughtful approach to care. She is a highly attuned manual therapist who listens closely to both her clients and their bodies. Her treatments are informed by a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology and may include work with joints, soft tissues and musculature, fascia and connective tissue, as well as the nervous system. Rachel’s goal is to help create a sense of safety in the body, supporting the release of long-held patterns that can contribute to pain and discomfort.

Rachel also believes in empowering clients beyond the treatment room. When appropriate, she offers guidance on self-care strategies that support ongoing nervous system regulation, movement awareness, and long-term balance.

Rachel’s interest in integrative care is shaped by her own experiences navigating a chronic health condition. Through this journey, she developed a deep appreciation for a broad, holistic view of health and healing. She explored a range of complementary approaches, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, naturopathic medicine, somatic therapy, and counselling modalities such as Internal Family Systems. These experiences have informed her respectful, whole-person approach to care and her ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Rachel is passionate about supporting individuals wherever they are on their healing journey and is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment.

Outside the clinic, Rachel enjoys music—playing piano and singing—as well as dance. She is always happy to talk about movement and creativity, including contact improvisation.

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Dr. Rodica Janz has a keen interest in human form, function and exploration of the barriers to living life to its full potential. After starting the study of medicine in her native country Romania, she immigrated to Canada. She then completed her Kinesiology degree at SFU and her medical degree at UBC. After residency she set up family practice in Nelson, while also working in the Emergency Department and delivering babies. She is now dedicating her practice almost exclusively to chronic pain management.

Chronic pain is a complex entity that affects body, mind and soul. Dr. Janz tailors her approach to each unique chronic pain story. She recognizes that the healing journey involves a team with the patient at the centre and offers a multidisciplinary approach at Solis Integrative Health Centre. She uses a wide variety of pain management tools, from education, rehabilitation and counselling to Gunn IMS (intramuscular stimulation), myoActivation and ultrasound-guided interventions.

The Solis Integrative Health Centre team hopes to offer you tools that will enable you to reach your hopes and dreams and live a transformed life.

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Lindsay Morris Fish is an acupuncturist and herbalist (R.TCMP) and has her diploma as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Graduating with distinction at the top of her class from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, B.C., Lindsay has been practicing since 2008. Prior to her medical studies, Lindsay was an elementary school teacher (B.Ed) and graduated with distinction from the University of Alberta. She is now enjoying the best of both worlds through teaching about Chinese medicine as well as practicing it. Lindsay is a firm believer that no one knows your body better than you do, therefore she encourages all of her patients to actively participate in their own healing process.

Lindsay uses a wide variety of therapies which include constitutional & cosmetic acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicines, cupping, moxibustion & heat therapy, Scenar therapy, guasha, Tuina Chinese massage, herbal steaming, food/dietary consulting and lifestyle counselling. Lindsay will work together with you to help you heal yourself and bring vitality to your body, mind, spirit and emotions.

As part of the Solis Integrative Health Centre team Lindsay hopes to offer you tools that will enable you to reach your hopes and dreams and live a transformed and healthy life.

Appointments can be booked online, or for more information or assistance booking an appointment, please contact Lindsay at 250-354-9438 or by email: lindsaymorrisfish@gmail.com.

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Elisa Shine is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Past Life Regressionist certified with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). Elisa has had a strong interest in the healing arts for over 20 years. In addition to Hypnotherapy she has studied Non-Violent Communication, Herbalism, Pranic Healing and Focusing Therapy. Elisa loves the places where she can connect to the power of nature. She loves natural building, creating beautiful spaces and growing roses. Living in the rural community of Argenta provides her with the unique opportunity to connect with wildlife on a daily basis, deepening her connection to the earth, her heart and intuition.

She embraces a heart centered approach, specializing in helping people break free from limiting patterns so that they can awaken, remembering their purpose and move through life in a fulfilling way with grace, confidence and ease. Elisa brings deep empathy and compassion to her transpersonal hypnotherapy and past life regression work. She is passionate about supporting others in their wonderful, personal transformation.

As part of the Solis Integrative Health Centre team Elisa hopes to offer you tools that will enable you to reach your hopes and dreams and live a transformed and healthy life.

Appointments can be booked online, or for more information or assistance booking an appointment, please contact Elisa at 250-353-3416 or by email: elisashinehypnotherapy@gmail.com.

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