Dr. Stephanie Bonn, BPHE, BSc, DC, FICPA, chiropractor and mommy of four, is dedicated towards optimizing the health & wellness of her clients naturally through chiropractic care and incorporating an integrative approach at her multidisciplinary practice to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle.

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Dr. Burley earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Health from Queen’s University in 2000, and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2005 from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto. She has also completed two years of a Masters of Rehabilitation through the University of British Columbia (2007-2009). Dr. Burley is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT: National Strength and Conditioning Association), a Certified Spinning Instructor (Schwinn), and is certified in the Webster technique for prenatal chiropractic.

Dr. Burley works as a full-time chiropractor with her own healthcare business: Health in Alignment Chiropractic and Yoga. She is sought-after internationally for yoga and anatomy in teacher trainings for instructors. Dr. Burley is currently teaching yoga and other fitness classes at Turf, in Kitsilano and is in training to teach the Class by Taryn Toomey.

Passionate about healthcare and wellness, Dr. Burley brings her expertise in anatomy to her yoga teaching, fusing scientific knowledge with ancient practices resulting in powerful evidence-based, holistic classes and treatments.

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Dr. Emily Edwards graduated from the McMaster University with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology (B.Kin) with a minor in Gerontology and followed that by attending Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College attaining her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). Dr. Edwards is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and has had hundreds of children under her care.

Dr. Edwards’ focus is with Pediatric and Family Chiropractic care as well as athletes. She is passionate about empowering her patients with the tools they need to manage their personal health and wellness. Having worked with both families and semi professional teams as well as playing varsity rugby herself, Dr. Edwards understands the importance of maintaining a healthy nervous system.

In her spare time, Dr. Edwards loves travelling around the world, spinning, outdoor cycling trips, hiking and camping, and snowboarding!

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Dr. Christine Kadykalo has always been drawn to medicine and helping others feel well. Her approach involves individualized care as each person is different, while providing support to enhance the body’s own innate healing abilities. By removing obstacles to cure, improving function, and healing the mind along with the body we can get back to health. Dr. Kadykalo fostered her love of natural remedies from a busy life in athletics that involved using appropriate nutrition and physical therapies for optimal performance. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of natural therapeutics and has a sole goal of getting you feeling better.

Dr. Kadykalo completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Ottawa. After university she took a year to perform research in a neuroscience lab, focusing in Parkinson’s disease. She completed her Naturopathic Doctorate at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During her training she completed an internship focused in adjunctive cancer care and also interned at a community clinic providing care to low-income populations. Upon graduation she moved to Portland, Oregon to complete a residency through National University of Naturopathic Medicine, focusing in family medicine, hydrotherapy and chronic illness. After several years of working in Portland, Dr. Kadykalo decided to return to Canada and set up in Vancouver.

Dr. Kadykalo has extra training in Carroll Institute method of naturopathic hydrotherapy, individualized nutrition, trigger point injections, and biotherapeutic drainage, among standard naturopathic care. Her workup incorporates diagnostic testing through blood, stool, saliva or urine if needed. Collaborating with other health care professionals is important. She treats a variety of conditions, using a combination of proven therapies and traditional healing methods. Much of her practice focuses on digestive disorders, women’s health, mental health and pain/sports recovery.

In her free time, Dr. Kadykalo enjoys snowboarding, surfing and traveling the globe. She can also be found in the kitchen experimenting with healthy baking.

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Dr. Jane Peterson was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was first introduced to chiropractic after suffering from a low back injury while playing NCAA Division 1 volleyball in Mississippi. The team’s chiropractor was able to effectively treat Dr. Jane’s low back pain, allowing her to play pain free. This experience led to her interest in becoming a chiropractor with the goal of helping others.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree, Dr. Jane continued her studies at Southern California University of Health Sciences where she attained her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree with honours. Since graduating she has been providing chiropractic care at a family wellness practice in Winnipeg treating a wide range of patients including people of all ages from newborns to adolescents to adults, as well as athletes and pregnant women. Dr. Jane is constantly striving to enhance her skills to provide optimum patient care by attending seminars and learning new techniques. Dr. Jane is certified in Graston Technique®, an instrument assisted manual therapy technique to help decrease scar tissue and muscle adhesions; and RockTape, a functional movement kinesio-taping certification that is beneficial for reducing pain and inflammation as well as aiding in posture correction. She is also certified in Webster technique, and enjoys providing chiropractic care to women throughout their pregnancies.

In her spare time Dr. Jane plays volleyball, enjoys hiking, going to spin classes, trying out new workout classes and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Jane is excited to relocate to Vancouver and join the Be Chiropractic Wellness team.

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Dr. Phillip Upton graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors in Kinesiology. His passion for health care propelled a career in chiropractic where he graduated cum laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. As a second generation chiropractor, Dr. Upton has experienced first hand the many benefits of a lifetime of chiropractic care. His approach to chiropractic is rooted in scientific evidence, utilizing diversified techniques to deliver the most appropriate hands-on patient centred care.

Dr. Upton previously worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in Vancouver for over a decade. His love for fitness in Vancouver opened doors to working with local brands, such as Lululemon, as a community ambassador. Additionally, he is a sports enthusiast, who has had the pleasure of working with Canadian Olympians and the BC Lions.

In his spare time, Dr. Upton enjoys playing golf, skiing, scuba diving, and exploring British Columbia with friends and family.

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Sandy graduated as an Acupuncturist from PCU College of Holistic Medicine (2017) and is registered in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia.

Rooted in the classic lineage of Chinese Medicine and meridian channel theory, Sandy works with patients recovering from injury or surgery, or who suffer from chronic pain conditions or mental/emotional issues including anxiety and depression. Sandy offers acupuncture to support women’s health including menstrual issues, fertility, IVF support, breech baby, and can safely treat women during all stages of pregnancy.

An acupuncture treatment with Sandy may include fire cupping which is used to treat back and neck pain by loosening local fascia or connective tissue. Cupping increases local circulation, improving cellular metabolism and reducing inflammatory substances.

Sandy believes you don’t need to have a physical condition to benefit from acupuncture. She applies principles rooted in eastern wisdom to support the modern day individual. She will consider your body as a whole system and not just symptoms.

With additional background as a Yoga Instructor (E-RYT 500) and as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), Sandy is sure to offer you tools to take beyond the clinic floor.

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Additional Acupuncture Trainings:

• Certificate of Balance System Acupuncture with Dr. Sonia Tan (2019)

• Certificate of Gynecology & Pregnancy in TCM with Clara Cohen (2020)

• Certificate of Fertility and Assistive Reproductive Therapy in TCM with Clara Cohen (2021)

• Certificate of Facial Enhance Acupuncture with Paul Adkins (2021)

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