alive Contributors

Rebecca Heaton is the former editor of Live Naturally magazine.

Emilie Richardson-Dupuis is a journalist, writer, and health nut.

Stephanie MacDonald is a West Coast writer and editor who nurtures her soul with friends and good wine.

Dr. Gillian Flower is a naturopathic doctor at the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre and counsels her patients in the judicious use of natural supplements.

Tracy Peternell is a mother of two, a certified school teacher, and a healthy living enthusiast. She is the editor-in-chief and vice president of content at Alive Publishing Group.

Melissa Curman is alive's manager of content. Based in Vancouver, she thrives on family time, delicious meals, and words that spark well-being.

Helena McMurdo is a writer, food stylist, and photographer based in Vancouver. 

Adam Meyer is a freelance writer, digital creator, and certified holistic nutritionist. Find him on Instagram @thatadammeyer.

Brittany Devenyi is a content strategist and freelance writer with a background in both print and online journalism. She formerly oversaw digital content for brands such as Food Network Canada and HGTV Canada.

Sophie Nichols is a writer based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Chef Michael Smith is a best-selling cookbook author, innkeeper, educator, professional chef, and home cook. He and his wife are the proprietors of the Inn at Bay Fortune and its award-winning restaurant, FireWorks.

Amanda Modaragamage, RPN, is a health and wellness writer with a 14-year background in family medicine. She lives in Stratford, Ontario. Follow her on Instagram @amandajanewriter.

Ishita Wilson is a writer and aspiring author based in Langley, BC.

Allison Swan is a writer and certified yoga teacher who is passionate about natural health, spiritual development, and world travel.

Annika Caplan is a health-conscious student committed to living a balanced lifestyle, and a Digital Intern at alive. 

Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. Reach her at rawstylebychels@gmail.com

Laura Bolt is a Los Angeles-based writer and editor specializing in lifestyle and culture. She lives with her cat, Osiris, and can probably be found at Moon Juice. 

Michelle von Hahn loves living a healthy lifestyle and will often be found cooking and baking recipes, which can be viewed on her Healthy Num Num blog and Instagram page @healthynumnumblog.

Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University

Carole Ames is a counsellor, consultant, and group facilitator with haven.ca

Gina Kelly is a freelance writer and editor located in New Jersey, US. She is a certified health coach and writes about health and wellness. 

Carimé Lane is a Toronto-based freelance writer and lawyer.

Marie White is an author and facilitator. Her work centers on community building, plant medicine, and climate care. Find her on Instagram @marie___white.

Daniela Ginta, MSc, NNCP, is a freelance writer who lives in Kamloops, BC.