About Us

Our vision is to create a multi-discipline wellness centre in Grande Prairie. The centre offers a truly integrated approach to health care. Our clients have access to a spectrum of services that promote health and well being. We have a collaborative team of providers with expertise in medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, reflexology, osteopathy, psychology and family counseling, personal fitness and yoga, laser therapy, and more.

Our health care professionals are chosen for their abilities, love for their profession and compassion for the people that they serve.

Our Team

_Jennifer Adams-Hessel, DC CAFCI

Dr. Jennifer Adams-Hessel DC CAFCI is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario. She established her practice with her husband, Dr. Brett Hessel DC CAFCI in the towns of Fairview and Grimshaw, Alberta in 1994 and 2000 respectively. Practicing in smaller communities has allowed her to work with a wide range of patients and other health professionals to develop individualized and supportive treatments for a variety of conditions. Dr. Jennifer Adams-Hessel utilizes a number of different therapies in her practice such as chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, soft tissue therapy, myofascial release and lifestyle counseling and nutritional supplementation when indicated. Dr. Adams-Hessel currently lives in Fairview with her husband and their son. They enjoy alpine and cross country skiing in the winter, hiking and mountain biking in the summer. Dr. Adams-Hessel enjoys lecturing to community groups on health-care issues.

_Brett Hessel, DC CAFCI

Brett Hessel DC CAFCI graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Hessel has practiced with Dr. Adams-Hessel in the Peace Country since 1994. Dr. Hessel has trained with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Acupuncture, and has taken further training at the China Shanghai International Acupuncture Training Centre. Dr. Hessel has participated in many seminars and workshops in acupuncture in both Canada and the United States. Dr. Hessel enjoys combining aspects of the chiropractic treatment and acupuncture to facilitate the body's ability to heal itself. Dr. Hessel lives in Fairview with his wife and son, and enjoys spending his free time in the outdoors hiking, mountain biking, skiing and taking photographs.

_Rachael Tabaka, Registered Massage Therapist

Rachael was born and raised in Toronto, and decided to make a cross country move after graduating from high school. She has called Grande Prairie home ever since. As an athlete, Rachael has always been interested in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This interest eventually led her to pursue a career in massage therapy. Rachael successfully completed her 2200 hour massage therapy program in July 2009, and is committed to continuing her education. She has already completed courses in Prenatal Massage, Sports Massage and Integrated Lymph Drainage and has recently added Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) to her many therapeutic services. Her passion for the well being of others, keeps her motivated to provide effective treatments using a variety of modalities including trigger point therapy, stress reduction and relaxation, and PNF stretching. Rachael's abilities to listen and empathize ensures that her clients needs are met.

_Amie Tunke, Registered Massage Therapist

Amie Tunke has lived in the Peace Country area for her whole life and has called Grande Prairie home for the past 8 years. Amie chose Massage Therapy as her profession because she finds working one on one with each client fulfilling and rewarding. She enjoys helping people feel relief, relaxed and truly believes massage is extremely beneficial to not only the body but the mind as well. Her modalities include: Swedish Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Cupping, Hot Stone Massage as well as Cranial Sacral Therapy. She is a registered member with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association.

Lesley Gregory, Registered Massage Therapist & MTAA

Lesley is a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Reflexologist, and Reiki Practitioner Level 1 & 2.
She graduated from the Western College of Remedial Massage Therapy (Regina, Saskatchewan) in 2005 and has been an active member of the Reflexology Association of Canada since 2004. Services include: Therapeutic and Relaxation Massage; Hotstone Massage; Pregnancy Massage; Reflexology and Reiki. Lesley has a passion for holistic therapies and the innate way the body can heal itself given the right environment.

Andrea Stepaniuk - Certified Yoga Instructor

Andrea Stepaniuk is a certified yoga practitioner. She completed her training at Yoga Passage in Calgary. Yoga has positively influenced her life and inspired her to share the benefits of yoga with others. Andrea practices Hatha, Yin and Resorative yoga with a focus on awareness and ahimsa (non-violence or to do no harm). Andrea believes that everyone can benefit from the regular practice of yoga. When not practicing yoga, Andrea has worked as a hairstylist for over 11 years. Her clients and yoga students continue to inspire her own personal growth and encourage her to support others to reach their goals. In her free time, Andrea enjoys reading, art, gardening, dance, meditation, biking, enjoying the outdoors and learning more about healthy living.

_Matthew Charbonneau, Certified Yoga Instructor

Matthew's current drive to teach yoga is to empower students to interact with and engage their lives with confidence, sincerity and grace. He is Yoga Alliance certified through the Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage, where he learned to utilize the different forms of Yoga as a way to integrate spirituality & physical awareness into his everyday life. He recently received Yin Yoga certification while studying under a forerunner in this Yoga form - Bernie Clark, author of the books "Yinsights" & "the compete guide to Yin Yoga". Through instruction infused with philosophical insights and experiential based cues, expect Matthew’s classes to be diverse, light-hearted & gentle while still maintaining the focus and integrity of a dedicated Yoga practice.

_Mishonne Temple - Registered Yoga Teacher

Mishonne Temple is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She completed her training in beautiful Bali, Indonesia through Prana Yoga College of Vancouver. Her time in Bali was transforming, taking away lessons on living simply and spiritually. Having found yoga during a difficult time in her life, Mishonne knows first hand the healing power yoga has on the mind, body and spirit. Mishonne strives to help others experience the benefits of yoga. She teaches classical hatha with an emphasis on breathing and safety with proper alignment. Mishonne believes yoga is for everyone, every age, shape and size. In her spare time, Mishonne enjoys time spent with friends and family, being outside in the summer and traveling.

_Stephanie Slon, Reflexologist

Stephanie Slon graduated from the Universal College of Reflexology in April 2010. She enjoys her practice of reflexology and is currently taking courses towards her master reflexologist accreditation. She is also trained in Ionic Foot Detox. Stephanie lives just outside of Sexsmith with her husband and dogs where they enjoy gardening, hiking, snow shoeing and being outside.

Carina Wingerak - Certified Personal Trainer

Carina was born and raised in British Columbia, and in 2007 decided to move across the border to Grande Prairie. She has loved the fitness industry her entire life and decided to evolve it into a career. In May of 2012, Carina graduated from the Grande Prairie Regional College with a Diploma in Fitness Leadership and became a Certified Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Carina specializes in a variety of areas such as goal setting , group fitness training, sport specific training, corporate wellness, and weight management. She is also passionate about diabetes prevention and management, diabetes exercise programs, and injury management and prevention. Carina is in the process of working towards her 200 hour Yoga teaching certificate, which will be completed by May/June 2013. Carina’s passion for fitness and her extensive training provide her the skills and resources to help her clients live a healthy lifestyle.
Through these areas, it helps her to provide her clients with the resources they need to live a healthy lifestyle.

__Susanne Wallace, D.O.

Susanne Wallace Osteopath (Germany), Naturopath (Germany) was born in Stuttgart, Germany. She has been living in Jasper since fall of 2007. Susanne has trained in Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland and the United States. Her broad European training has given her certifications in Physiotherapy (1986), Osteopathy (2002), Naturopathy (2003) and Homeopathy (2007). She frequently travels to Europe for further post graduate course, symposiums and workshops. Her focus at the Wellness Centre is to practice Osteopathy in the European style, and she will incorporate her experience from her other disciplines to provide a more holistic approach to the treatment of her clients.

Michelle Haley, DHHP, DMH - Heilkunst & Homeopathy

Michelle's interest and the study of health was ignited in her adolescence. She had a longing to understand what was at the root of her own illnesses and health issues that she suffered with since childhood and how she could overcome them and emerge healthier. In 2001, Michelle happened upon a system of medicine called Heilkunst (pronounced Heil-koonst), which incorporates homeopathic medicine, and found within what she had been searching and longing for. She found a principled, natural, non-suppressive system grounded in the observation of nature and nature's non-tangible laws (much like the law of gravity), and this spoke to her in a very deep and resonant way. Michelle commenced studies in 2002 and graduated from the Hahnemann College For Heilkunst in 2006, and she began practicing in Grande Prairie soon after her graduation. Michelle feels extremely blessed for the path she has been shown through her own Heilkunst treatment and her continued study which continues to unfold her own desires and interests. She finds great joy in guiding others in their quest for greater health and resonance, and guiding them to understanding and knowing themselves.

Kalua Rhody, B.A., M.A., Registered Psychologist

Kalua completed her Masters of Counseling Psychology at McGill University and has been working in the field for 6 years. She is holistic and integrative in her approach and uses a variety of therapeutic interventions to best meet the needs of her clients. Kalua specializes in working with adults and adolescents and is experienced in the areas of abuse and trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger and stress management, grief and loss, life transitions & adjustment difficulties, anxiety and depression.

Charlene Eckstrom, BSc (HEc), MA, RSW - Child & Family Therapist

Charlene Eckstrom who is a child and family therapist, was born and raised in the Grande Prairie area. Charlene has an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta and her Master’s Degree from San Diego State University. Additionally, Charlene is a trained play therapist. Since graduating from University, Charlene has worked predominately with children and youth. Charlene’s area of expertise includes but not restricted to trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, grief and loss, parent-child conflict, abuse, and general coping issues. Recognizing that the child is part of a larger unit, Charlene will also work with the parents and family in order to improve and enhance this relationship. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches, Charlene works with the client in meeting their needs and goals assisting them on their journey to a fulfilled and meaningful life.