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Dr. Rodica Janz BSc (Kinesiology), MD, CCFP, CGIMS, FCFP
MD With Focused Practice in Chronic Pain Management
Dr. Rodica Janz established Solis Integrative Health Centre in 2017 and leads the team of dedicated healthcare practitioners in the clinic. 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. “Chronic pain is a complex entity that affects the body, mind, and soul,” shares Dr. Janz. “It’s multifaceted and can affect so many systems in the body. When pain is persistent, it has a tremendous impact on well-being and quality of life”. It’s a prevalent experience - one in five British Columbians lives with chronic pain - and the reality of coping with pain on a day-to-day basis can be overwhelming and isolating. “It’s so important that patients feel heard and supported” she emphasizes, “when our experiences are met with validation and empathy it helps to create hope - and hope has a healing effect”. Multiple factors - physical, physiological, and environmental - contribute to chronic pain and for most people living with pain, a combination of therapies and resources will have the best outcomes. Enter team-based care - multidisciplinary practitioners, each with their own area of expertise, working together to provide treatment and support. “As physicians, we know that this is the way that people get the best care and outcomes. It's especially important when it comes to complex health conditions like chronic pain," shares Dr. Janz. Dr. Janz tailors her approach to each unique chronic pain story. She uses a wide variety of pain management tools, from education, rehabilitation and counselling to Gunn IMS (intramuscular stimulation), myoActivation, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment and ultrasound-guided interventions. Treatments also include: - spine injections: facet blocks, epidurals - nerve blocks and hydrodissection - intra-articular joint injections, including hyaluronic acid and regenerative treatments (prolotherapy, PRP) - prolotherapy and PRP for tendinopathies and ligament laxity - trigger point injections - Botox for migraines, spasticity, dystonia
Dr. Gretchen Andrews MD, CCFP, ABFM
MD Specializing in Osteopathy
Please note: Dr. Andrews is a medical doctor with a special interest and training in osteopathy. If relevant, please contact your insurer to determine if you qualify for osteopathy coverage not administered by an Osteopath.
Dr. Gretchen Andrews trained at the University of New Mexico and came to Canada in 2013. While in medical school Dr. Andrews discovered osteopathy when she was recovering from an injury and has been dedicated to the study of human structure and function ever since. She believes it is a wonderful compliment to primary care and has integrated it into a general medical practice where she also provides prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments . Dr. Andrews is quite pleased to be a part of the group of holistically minded practitioners at Solis Integrative Health Centre.
Dr. Boyd Badiuk MD, CCFP, FPA, MSc
MD With Focused Practice in Chronic Pain Management
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.
Lindsay Morris Fish R.TCMP, R.Ac, B.Ed
Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
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.
Natasha Edney
Psychotherapy
Dip.Psych. MTC, Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Mindfulness Teacher
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.
Elisa Shine CHT
Hypnotherapy
Elisa 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.
