Dr. Stacey Scott, D.C. (Hon), FCCSS (C)*
Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Stacey Scott is a chiropractor and co-owner of a very successful private practice in Nanaimo, British Columbia. She graduated with both academic and clinical honours. Upon graduation she continued to study kinesiology, psychology, nutrition and sports nutrition. She also completed part one and part two of the American Team Physicians course. In 1996 she received her fellowship in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation*. This deems her a sports specialist by the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In 2004 Dr. Scott became a certified provider of Active Release Therapy (A.R.T.).

Dr. Scott was a member of the Canadian Olympic Health Care Team during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler BC, which in her words was, “the experience of a lifetime! Working with fellow professionals and athletes from around the world was everything I imagined and more. One couldn’t ask for a better opportunity!” Additionally, Dr. Scott has been a past member of the Sports Medicine Staff involved with the UCI BMX World Championships, the Victoria International Marathon, the Professional World Cup of Track Cycling and the Vancouver Sun Run (over 30,000 participants!)

Dr. Scott's approach to treatment focuses on the biomechanics of the body and the principle that optimal joint function is based on proper soft tissue function and vice versa. She has found her enhanced training to complement her chiropractic approach, especially for long standing or repetitive strain injuries where joint, muscle or other soft tissue involvement is present. Emphasis is also placed on rehabilitation to improve strength, flexibility and mobility. Dr. Scott is passionate about chiropractic and is dedicated to effectively and efficiently treating the specific causes and symptoms of each patient's conditions.

Personally, Dr. Scott is an exercise enthusiast and avid runner, completing her first marathon in 1999. She understands that complete health encompasses a healthy mind, healthy diet and a regular exercise program. She lives what she believes. To that end, she guides and encourages her patients to incorporate this formula into their daily lives.

*Board Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation

Dr. Terrance Dyck, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Terry Dyck graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto in 1981, following which he established his practice in Nanaimo - the forerunner of Woodgrove Pines Clinic. He enjoys treating whole families and is keenly interested in the treatment of sports injuries, having spent many years playing hockey, squash and skiing. He has also completed the American Team Physicians Course. Terry was on the Mt. Washington Ski Patrol for 5 years, was the team chiropractor for a junior A hockey team, runs regularly, and is involved in various community activities such as past chairman of the Community Policing Advisory Committee in Nanaimo for 3 years. He has written several patents, trademarks and copyrights, and is currently developing several new products concerned with whole body health. Dr. Dyck moved his practice to Woodgrove Pines Clinic in 1998.

Ethel Scherr, R.M.T.
Registered Massage Therapist

Ethel has been a registered massage therapist since 1992, when she graduated from WCCMT in Vancouver. Ethel still feels lucky that she is doing what she loves to do! She joined our clinic in 2004 and especially loves the fact that our talented front-end staff take care of the booking of clients and other clerical duties, which means she is left to do what she does best - care!

Ethel's experience includes being an associate in Kamloops and Comox, to owning her own home office in northern BC (when her children were small). Ethel has also had a variety of continuing education over her 14 years of practice and tends to combine and utilize any or all of the modalities, depending on what conditions each client presents. A few of her favorite modalities are (with which she has had some remarkable results):

• Fascial Mobilization
• Advanced Trigger Point Therapy
• Muscle Energy for the Pelvis
• Somatic Education

Ethel plans to continue her education with more Somatic training, a modality which allows the client to regain control of muscle and be able to correct postural misalignments through a series of movements. She says that there is nothing as gratifying as having a patient with a headache at the beginning of a treatment leave pain-free following a treatment; or, a patient who can't lift their arm high enough to comb their hair, to be able to reach up and grab something off a shelf on their way out of the treatment room.

Ethel looks forward to meeting new patients and seeing patients who require ongoing care as every day and every treatment presents its own set of possibilities and a new mystery to unravel. In fact, she looks forward to helping people learn to live in a functional and pain free body!

Lorraine Bruce, R.M.T.
Registered Massage Therapist

Lorraine Bruce graduated from the West Coast College of Massage therapy in Vancouver, B.C. in 1985, Vancouver's first accredited college in BC for massage therapy.

Lorraine's interest in becoming a massage therapist occurred after receiving personal treatment herself. She knew immediately she was destined to relieve pain and help others! Lorraine's specialty is deep tissue and myofascial release.

Lorraine has great compassion for people and it shows in her work. Massage therapy has given Lorraine a great deal of satisfaction in seeing her clients improve from such conditions as whiplash, work-related injuries, overuse syndromes, fibromyalgia, and a variety of other soft-tissue problems. Patients comment that Lorraine works intuitively, which she credits to her combined knowledge of on-going accreditation and her natural empathy. In short, Lorraine understands the needs of each individual.

Lorraine looks forward to meeting you, your family and your friends!

Karin Jacobson, B.A.Sc. R.M.T.
Registered Massage Therapist

Karin uses a combination of subtle and deeper techniques, based on the patient's needs, to re-balance the body, correcting posture, restoring soft tissue function and relieving pain.

In addition to Swedish massage, Karin uses the following techniques:

• Myofascial Release - stretching of the connective tissue around muscles, bones and joints to restore normal length and function;
• Muscle Energy Therapy - positioning of the patient so that his/her own gentle muscle contractions will restore normal, pain-free movement at joints in the spine and pelvis;
• Lymphatic Drainage - reduction of fluid build-up and swelling after injuries such as sprains or fractures, or after surgery, to relieve pain and speed healing;
• Visceral Manipulation - release of adhesions between the abdominal organs that can arise from abdominal surgery or injury; these adhesions may contribute to reduced organ function or back pain;
• Craniosacral - gentle work around the skull and cerebrospinal fluid to relieve migraine and tension headaches;
• Hydrotherapy - the application of heat and/or cold to augment the other treatment modalities; and
• Therapeutic Exercise - the personalized 'homework' after each treatment, so the patient can continue stretching, strengthening and re-aligning between treatments, increasing the rate of recovery.

Karin also enjoys providing maternity and infant massage for the health and well-being of both mother and child.

Prior to studying massage therapy, Karin earned her degree as a Chemical Engineer and worked in that capacity for 16 years. Karin has also worked as a sea kayaking guide, first aid instructor and served as a part-time firefighter and ski patroller. As well, she has experience in yoga, martial arts, running and cycling, and delights in the year-round gardening made possible by Nanaimo's mild climate.

Also Available:

• Hot Stone Massage - A deeply relaxing and pampering experience using hot ocean-smoothed basalt stones and cool marble to relieve muscle tension, increase circulation, promote sleep and increase overall health. The 90-minute session includes the use of aromatherapy oils and charka stones to enhance the effects; and
• Reiki - A form of Asian energy healing, Reiki uses universal energy to balance the body, mind and spirit, to allow the client's own healing process. Full-body treatments are usually 60 to 90 minutes in length.

Lydia Chin, R.M.T.
Registered Massage Therapist

Lydia Chin, R.M.T., completed her training of 3000 hours as a Registered Massage Therapist in April 2010, at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC.

As a recent graduate, Lydia is eager and committed to applying her knowledge of massage therapy towards attaining and maintaining a healthy and well balanced lifestyle to all clients. She welcomes and appreciates the challenges of working with a variety of clients and tailors each treatment to meet the client's particular needs.

Lydia is extremely excited to be working as part of a diverse team of professionals that promote health and rehabilitation. She values a multi-disciplinary approach to health and believes massage is an important part of achieving overall well-being.

Lydia utilizes a number of techniques including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, hydrotherapy, general swedish, deep tissue and relaxation techniques. She has an interest in, and wishes to further her knowledge in myofascial release and muscle energy techniques.

If not hiking or biking Vancouver Island's great outdoors, Lydia also enjoys traveling, photography, music and spending time with her beloved dog. Please join us in welcoming Lydia to our team!

Tammy Chater, D.T.C.M. R.Ac
Registered Acupuncturist

Tammy Chater, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a graduate of the four year program at The Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Victoria. Tammy is a licensed member of the self-regulatory body, the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of B.C. She will be pleased to outline the most effective treatment to help you meet your needs.

Dr. Stacey Neilson B.Sc., N.D.
Naturopathic Physician

Dr. Neilson holds a Double Advanced Major in Biology & Neuroscience from Dalhousie University; as well, a doctorate in Natural Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Neilson is also board certified in Acupuncture, Intravenous & Chelation Therapy.

Dr. Clare Craig, B.A. (Hon), N.D.
Naturopathic Physician

Dr. Craig holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts as well as a doctorate in Natural Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Craig is a member of the Perinatal Association, is trained as a Doula, has additional training in Bowen Therapy and is board certified in Acupuncture.