Dr. Alea is a Naturopathic Physician and mother dedicated to optimal health and a balanced life. She believes that when our bodies are nourished from the inside out, we become empowered to live our best lives and are able to navigate through times of stress, upheaval and challenge.

Through in-depth consultation and carefully researched, practical and personalized treatment plans, Dr. Alea tackles the root cause of health concerns. She strives to complement treatment with practical tools that patients can use to integrate optimal health into their lives and experience the ultimate freedom this affords.

In her work to surface health and wellness solutions, Dr. Alea draws from a rich tapestry of experience, four years of medical school at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, a bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria, extensive clinical experience, fifteen years as a personal trainer, her own healing through naturopathic medicine and more recently – and most profoundly – as a mother.

During your initial 1-hour consultation, Dr. Alea will carefully evaluate your current health status, review your medical history, and perform a relevant physical exam. If you have had recent blood work completed, she encourages you to bring any reports to your appointment. A personalized plan will be devised to address the foundations for health, your unique concerns, and further testing will be ordered (if necessary). A follow up appointment will be recommended to review your progress and to maintain accountability in your path to healing.

Dr. Alea has a strong interest in women’s health including pregnancy/fertility, peri-menopause/menopause, bio-identical hormones, as well as pediatrics, gastrointestinal health, skin conditions, and IV therapy.

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As a primary healthcare physician, Dr. Groenewoud is committed to helping every patient maintain or achieve optimal health. She is always looking to uncover the cause of her patients’ dysfunction or imbalance. With this information, she then devises an individualized treatment plan to maximize her patient’s health, vitality, and quality of life. Her goal is to ensure her patients are provided with a setting in which they feel comfortable and confident to ask questions and answered in a way that is easy to understand. Patients will leave her office feeling motivated to make the necessary changes on their path to well being. Dr. Groenewoud ND is the author and founder of Aumakua’s The Thrive Program as well as Medical Director of Aumakua Integrated Wellness Clinic.

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Dr. Amber Sereda graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, BC where she received the Clinical Excellence Award. She received her bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary and Holistic Nutrition certification at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.

Dr. Sereda believes in individualized, patient-centered care to help her patients achieve optimal health. She utilizes evidence-based medicine, which includes a combination of in-depth personal and family history taking, diagnostic testing, and using current research to formulate a treatment plan. She understands the importance of teaching her patients about the complexity of the human body and how their everyday choices can affect their health and quality of life. Many disorders begin in the gut, making digestion a main foundation of health. Dr. Sereda places heavy emphasis on repairing and optimizing digestive function.

Dr. Amber Sereda will also be serving as locum when Dr. Natalie Groenewoud goes on maternity leave this March 1, 2020.

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Hello! I am a licensed Naturopathic Physician with over a decade of clinical experience and a focus on digestive health, pediatrics, and women’s health. My approach is based on a comprehensive health history and lab work to determine the root cause of your symptoms.  Although not always necessary, lab work is a passion of mine, and I also work as a medical education consultant, assisting practitioners across North America with lab interpretation. I take a varied approach to treatments, including some combination of herbal medicines, pharmaceuticals, diet, and lifestyle changes.  I have found that virtual consultations offer unique benefits.  Many of my patients have come to appreciate the convenience, and when it comes to children, I can learn things that I otherwise wouldn’t by meeting them in the comfort of their home environment.  

Every medicine has its place, and no one medicine works for everyone, but in my experience, healing is possible. Naturopathic doctors take the time to get to know you and help you reach your health goals.  For some, it is a matter of simple tweaks; for others, it can take patience and persistence. I’ve been through it myself and am here now to help you find and address the core cause of your symptoms and live your best life. 

My clinical focus includes: - Digestive health - IBD (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Microscopic colitis), Celiac disease, IBS, intestinal infections (bacterial, fungal, parasitic), heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, food sensitivities, malabsorption - Paediatrics - digestive health, skin conditions, Autism, ADHD, SPD, anxiety, immune health - Women’s health - anxiety, mood imbalance, ADHD, cognitive health, healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding

I also offer educational consults for patients and providers outside of BC seeking help with lab interpretation, including microbiome analysis and a better understanding of digestive conditions. These meetings are not a substitute for medical care, and no medical advice is given. 

A little about me: - I studied chemistry for my undergraduate degree with a minor in psychology 

• I live in a quiet town in British Columbia, where we keep a garden and love to go camping
• My children inspire me to want to make the world a better place

Education: - University of Victoria, 2010: Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Minor in Psychology - Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, 2014: Naturopathic Medical Education

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Rebecca is a Holistic Nutritionist who believes that food has the power to heal and transform. Her passion lies in hormonal health. stress and the relationship to digestive health, and she is well-equipped to support you at any phase of your journey to optimal health!

She has been working alongside Brit Starling to marry her unwavering empathy and in-depth knowledge of nutrition to learn how best to serve the Aumakua community.

Rebecca will be available for bookings starting on March 18th.

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