alive Contributors

Stephanie R. Kinnon is a Vancouver-based freelance writer. Her work has appeared in Reader's Digest, Chatelaine Magazine, Her Sports, Northwest Runner, the Georgia Straight, Business in Vancouver, and IMPACT magazine.

Andrew J. Black writes on health, nutrition, and aging. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Gabor Maté, MD, is a Vancouver physician and the author of the best-selling When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress (Vintage Canada, 2004).

Meghan van Drimmelen is a naturopathic physician practising in Victoria, BC. She has a general family practice with a special interest in women’s health, fertility, hormones, and pediatrics.

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Linda Miles is a doctor of Oriental medicine and holistic practitioner who has developed innovative natural personal care products for more than 30 years.

Jodi Lough is a certified aromatherapist based in Vancouver, BC.

Jesse Vernon Trail is an author, curriculum developer, and instructor on horticulture, environment, sustainability, natural history, herbs, and nutrition topics.

Recipes from Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health (...and don't forget the chocolate!) by Mairlyn Smith, PHEc, and Liz Pearson, RD (Whitecap, 2007)

Croft Woodruff, a long-time vitamin retailer and health researcher activist for EDTA chelation therapy, founded and co-hosted the longest-running alternative health radio program in Vancouver.

Brian Luptak is the head chef at The Acorn restaurant in Vancouver, where he continues to raise the bar with his innovative dishes, exceptional palate, and discerning eye for detail and presentation.

Gaetano Morello, ND, is a board-certified naturopathic doctor practising at the West Vancouver Wellness Centre in West Vancouver, BC.

Aimee Christine Hughes, ND, is a freelance holistic health writer currently based in Portland, Oregon.

Sarka Halas is a writer and editor for the Wall Street Journal. She has a lifelong passion for whole foods, nature, moving every day, and a healthy lifestyle.

Linda Woolven is a chartered herbalist and writer.

Terry-Lynn Stone is the executive director of the Kamloops Brain Injury Association and former editor-in-chief of alive.

Lisa Naylor is a counsellor specializing in eating disorders and a writer living in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Rob MacDonald is a clinical herbal therapist, writer, and educator with a herbal practice in Vancouver, BC.

Sherry Xie, PhD, is a phytochemist who specializes in functional herbal compounds associated with human health and natural health product formulation. She is also the chief scientific officer of Viva Pharmaceutical Inc.

Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS, is a licensed naturopathic physician and certified nutrition specialist. He is the author of several books, including MSM: The Definitive Guide (Freedom Press, 2015).

Dayna Boyer is a freelance writer based in Toronto.

Gordon Raza, a graduate of Acadia University, majored in biology, and is part of the scientific and customer service team at New Roots Herbal.

Mariane Héroux, MSc, RHN, is a PhD candidate at Queen's University and is the owner and lead nutritionist of Activize Nutrition Services in Kingston, Ontario.

Cynthia Dusseault is an Edmonton-based freelance writer who specializes in health and fitness topics.

Marika Richoz is a self-taught chef who hosts pop-up dinners and brunches. She has worked as personal and private chef for families, friends, and celebrities. She is currently working on a cookbook.