Our practitioners
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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Dr. Lisa Polinsky is a licensed naturopathic physician practicing in Victoria, BC Canada. A mother of two, she loves all things healing and nature-based. She recently started paddle-boarding, loves yoga, and teaches meditation to those looking to be more grounded in a busy world.
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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Dr. Hayley Owens became a licensed Naturopathic Physician because she wants to help you live your best physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life. Unable to ignore this yearning to guide others to achieve their optimal health goals, Dr. Owens left her career as a Chartered Accountant and Management Consultant to pursue her healing passion, which she sensed was her life's purpose.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Owens loves to improve her tennis and golf game, ride horses, and take her daughter biking and camping. She is happiest while immersed in nature with her family, being active, eating delicious food, and listening to great music.
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ACUPUNCTURE
Lindsay Drescher, Registered Acupuncturist graduated from Pacific Rim College here in Victoria. She blends the ancient modality of acupuncture with modern thinking and knowledge to empower patients to take an active role in their own health.
Lindsay has always derived a sense of curiosity in optimizing the human experience, and believes in providing the tools and perspectives needed for you as a patient to engage closely with every aspect of your life - mind, body, soul. This practice can help you achieve optimal health and well-being.
Taking an integrative approach to healing, Lindsay combines acupuncture, cupping, dietary guidance, and lifestyle advice. Her focus extends beyond relieving symptoms to fostering long-term balance and vitality. In the clinic, Lindsay adopts a trauma-informed approach, prioritizing the creation of a safe space where patient voices are valued.
As a practitioner, she has a particular interest in mental-emotional health, musculoskeletal/pain conditions, gastrointestinal-digestive disorders, women’s health, and facial rejuvenation. Lindsay continuously enhances her education by regularly attending workshops and online courses.
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HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST
Leah was born and raised in beautiful Vancouver, B.C., and chose to embrace the slower pace of island living after discovering her passion for holistic nutrition and herbal medicine. She relocated to Victoria, B.C., where she trained in both Western Herbal Medicine and Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim College. These comprehensive programs integrated traditional knowledge of herbs and dietary therapy with extensive training in biomedical sciences. Leah also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Calgary, where she focused on clinical aspects of psychology, including mental health conditions.
Leah is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages and genders through education about their health. She works with clients facing a variety of health issues, including digestive problems, pre-diabetes, and hormonal imbalances. Her holistic approach emphasizes the foundational aspects of health, such as sleep, digestion, blood sugar regulation, proper nutrition, and stress management, enabling her clients to take an active role in their wellness journey.
In her free time, Leah enjoys gardening, camping, baking sourdough bread, and playing with her rambunctious kitty.
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