Our Team
collaboration is the key to your health
Dr. Debbie Wright, DC (she/her)
Dr. Debbie Wright obtained her Bachelors of Science (Kinesiology) at Simon Fraser University, where she was a member of the Varsity Swimming team. She then attended and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.
Dr. Wright is currently serving as the Past Chair of the Canadian Chiropractic Association Board of Directors, and as a Best Practice Collaborator with the Canadian Chiropractic Guidelines Initiative.
When not chasing around after her 8-year old daughter and 6-year old son, she can be found on the slopes of Mount Washington, the mountain bike trails of Cumberland or the warm waters of the Salish Sea
Dr. Liza Grant, DC (she/her)
Dr. Liza Grant graduated with honours from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1990. She completed her Fellowship from the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences in 1997. Dr. Liza has had the opportunity to be on the VANOC Host Medical team in Whistler for the 2010 Winter Olympics. She has volunteered at many regional, provincial and national sporting events. Dr. Liza is fully Certified in Graston and Active Release Techniques. Learning new techniques and tools to help her patients return to an active pain-free life has always been her driving force.
Dr. Laura Hughes, DC (she/her)
Dr. Laura attended the university of Memphis on an athletic scholarship where she played Division 1 varsity tennis and graduated *Summa Cum Laude* with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. She then attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto where she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Following graduation, Dr. Laura practiced for several months in Malahide, Ireland before moving to Vancouver Island. Dr. Laura has extensive experience successfully treating patients of all ages for a variety of conditions, ranging from lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and headaches to sports injuries and wellness care.
Peter Day, R.Ac., B.Sc. (he/him)
Peter completed his acupuncture training in Edmonton, Alberta in 2010, after obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Western University.
Peter has a keen interest in combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern treatment techniques. Experience has taught him to find the balance between delivering an effective treatment and using a gentle treatment approach, depending on the needs of the patient. His special interest is in treating painful musculoskeletal conditions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
He uses several modern and traditional acupuncture and electroacupuncture techniques,
Shayla Hall, PT (she/her)
Shayla is an orthopedic physiotherapist and a certified IMS and Acupuncture practitioner. Her extensive experience ranges from caring for the everyday aches and pains of North Islanders to working with elite athletes and sports injuries in Whistler and Squamish.
Shayla loves being a physio because it combines her love of problem-solving with a helping profession. She provides an inclusive and body-positive space for clients to understand their bodies and experience health, wellness, and pain-free movement. She likes how physiotherapy can help people realize that their hip issue is actually a foot issue, and how rebalancing the body overall can have profound effects.
Michael Kono, RMT (he/him)
Michael has been registered with the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia since 1999. Although an RMT, the primary focus of his practice is manual osteopathy.
Manual osteopathy is a holistic treatment modality that is rooted in anatomy, physiology, and neurology. The treatment approach is to consider your symptoms along with your personal and medical history combined with an understanding of the interrelationships of the systems of the body to formulate a treatment plan.
Recently Michael finished the medical Qigong practitioner program and is looking to enroll in the Qigong therapist program when available.
Lisa Kalanchey, RMT (she/her)
Lisa graduated from the School of Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia in 1995 and the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver. Lisa has been practicing massage therapy since 1997. Lisa has had the opportunity to work alongside other healthcare practitioners including chiropractors, physiotherapists, hand therapists, and personal trainers; and appreciates how all of these disciplines can work together to provide effective treatment for the patient.
Focusing on the body as a whole entity is Lisa’s approach to treatment. As a trained massage therapist, Lisa can detect variations in the soft tissues and by using the correct techniques, help the client maintain a much healthier physical state. She is very mindful about using techniques that are effective and still within your range of comfort. Lisa uses a variety of modalities such as Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point, Joint Mobilization, Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, IASTM, and Patient Education.
Dr. Alicia Steele, DC (she/her)
Dr. Alicia Steele saw a chiropractor for the first time in high school after a bad hurdling injury. Since then, she has wanted to become a chiropractor herself. She achieved her goal in May 1999 when she graduated from CMCC. After working for several years in Australia and Ontario, Dr. Steele moved to Vancouver in 2004 and purchased a clinic in Kitsilano. Having run a large clinic for several years, and after having twin girls in 2008, Dr. Steele decided that she wanted to practice in a smaller clinic and live in a smaller community. After considering a few options, Dr. Steele and her husband decided on the Comox Valley and made the move in April 2011. They could not be more excited to join this natural living, vibrant community.
Dr. Lindsay McKeeman, DC (she/her)
Dr. Lindsay McKeeman is thrilled to be returning home to the Comox Valley with her young family, having actively practiced as a Chiropractor in Squamish for the past ten years. Graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2005, Dr. McKeeman went on to obtain her Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland Oregon in 2009.
Dr. Mckeeman uses an evidence-based philosophy to guide a broad scope of practice; including diversified adjustments, soft tissue release, postural education, and exercise prescription. She is Graston certified and has completed post-graduate studies in Active Release Techniques.
Dr. Andrea Rayburn, ND (she/her)
Dr. Andrea Rayburn, Naturopathic Physician was born and raised on Vancouver Island. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Thompson Rivers University, followed in 2011 by her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During her 12-month internship, Dr. Rayburn participated on the Adjunctive Cancer Care shift, as well as at the LAMP Community Health Centre, offering free care to low income populations.
After returning to Vancouver Island, Dr. Rayburn completed further certifications in Prescribing Authority as well as Intravenous Therapies. Dr. Rayburn has been practicing in the Comox Valley since 2012 continuing her focus on advanced disease.
Andrea is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and is registered through the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. She is also a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
Dr. Graham Sigalet, ND (he/him)
Dr. Graham Sigalet, ND is a graduate of the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and started his practice in the Comox Valley. As a graduate of VIU and former Mariner, Dr. Graham is excited to expand his practice to serve Nanaimo.
Dr. Graham has always had a passion for medicine, health, and nature. He provides holistic, patient-centered, evidenced-based naturopathic medical care. He has a general practice with a focus on gastrointestinal conditions, supportive cancer care, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, hormonal health, and regenerative injection techniques.
Naturopathic doctors are committed to helping patients uncover the root cause of their illness and ultimately, get patients back to optimal health. A visit with a naturopathic doctor includes a detailed history of your main concerns, a review of laboratory investigations, a physical exam, as well as further diagnostic tests that may be necessary. Initial appointments and follow-ups give patients the time to discuss their concerns in great detail. Treatment plans are varied and are dependent on the patient’s unique presentation. Naturopathic modalities include lifestyle modifications, acupuncture, counseling, nutrition, botanical medicine, injection therapies, and pharmaceutical medication.
Dr. Graham is registered through the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. He is also a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). He holds certifications in prescriptive authority, intravenous therapies, ozone therapy, and phototherapy.
Odette Lemay, PT (she/her)
Odette is an experienced physiotherapist, having obtained a BSc (honours) from Queen’s University in 1997. She has worked in various settings including sports medicine, orthopaedics, industrial rehabilitation and ergonomics, seniors, repetitive strain, and acute and post-operative hospital care. Her tools include manual therapy, postural and muscle balance assessment, IMS, and acupuncture, among others. She will be honoured to help you meet your movement, recovery, performance, and prevention goals.
Odette grew up on Saltspring Island, lived in Calgary for years, and moved to the valley in 2011. She and her two teenage children are involved with the Strathcona Nordics ski club and numerous other activities and love this amazing valley and community. Odette’s practices of Iyengar yoga, somatics, eden energy medicine, and Pilates inform her practice.
Carolyn Pigott, RMT (she/her)
Carolyn has worked closely with experienced Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers, Chiropractors, and Physiotherapists, in gym, clinic, and spa settings. She has over 20 years of experience. She has learned many valuable perspectives on how to encourage healing and functionality to return where it has gone out of balance. Since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver in 2001, she has taken postgraduate courses in Systemic Deep Tissue Massage, Muscle Balance and Function, Muscle Energy, Joint Mobilization, Visceral Manipulation, Somatics, Yoga for Massage Therapists, Myofascial Techniques and Hot Stone Massage. As a Registered Massage Therapist, Carolyn participates in ongoing continuing education to supplement and expand her knowledge and experience. She is a certified Somatic Yoga Instructor Level 3 and Clinical Somatics practitioner.
Carolyn uses hands-on Somatics to gently guide her clients to sense where tension is being held which contributes to an imbalance in the neuromuscular system. Through this awareness, people can consciously learn to release tension patterns to feel a renewed sense of ease and freedom in movements to get back to living more comfortably. Massage is also integrated into the treatment.
Our Staff Team
And a big shout-out to the team that makes this all possible!
Brodie (she/her)
Katie (she/her)
Rae (she/her)
Sandy (she/her)
Selina (she/her)
Tatyanna (she/her)
