Healthy Individuals Create Vibrant Communities

Dr. Mike is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and the Medical Director of West Kelowna Integrative Health Centre. Dr. Mike has a decade of advanced injection therapy experience with a clinical focus in acute and chronic pain management, sports injuries and rehabilitation, and ultrasound-guided advanced regenerative injection therapies (prolotherapy, PRP, hyaluronic acid, cortisone). He takes to heart the Naturopathic principle “Doctor as Teacher” and encompasses this value in every aspect of his professional practice. He formerly taught both Orthopedic Assessment & Physical Medicine and Public Health at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Boucher Campus), and is a past Instructor in the RMT Program at VCC-Kelowna. He is currently a BC Boards Examiner for the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (CNPBC), a Director for the British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors (BCND), an Instructor for West Coast Injection Training, and sits on the the National Advisory Board for Cyto-Matrix. Dr. Mike's passion as an Educator keeps him up to date on emerging therapies and is the cornerstone of his approach to patient care. When not in the clinic or teaching, you can find Dr. Mike camping with his family, enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle, and in the kitchen experimenting with gluten and dairy free Italian meals.

Dr. Lauren is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a focus in optimizing women's health and hormones - from fertility / pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum to perimenopause and menopause. She works with many patients struggling with painful + irregular menses, PMS/PMDD, PCOS, and endometriosis. She also offers Cervical Screening Exams (pap smears) and IUD insertions and removals for patients on a regular basis. She is passionate about offering comprehensive and collaborative healthcare to best understand the root cause of your health concerns, and optimize your health. When not in the clinic, you can find Dr. Lauren enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle - from the beach to the ski hill to hiking trails and camping, and spending time with her family and her rescue dog, Doug.

Dr. Kelsea is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Okanagan newcomer raised in small town lake life. She aims to authentically connect with her patients to help educate, guide and empower them towards their optimal health. Dr. Kelsea has a passion for brain health and balancing the nervous system including anxiety and depression, stress, insomnia, post-concussive syndrome and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Kelsea offers Advanced Injection Therapies, such as prolotherapy, for the extremities in patients with acute and chronic pain. And she offers Cervical Screening Exams (pap smears), as well as IUD insertions and removals for patients on a regular basis. When not seeking further knowledge you can find her chasing sunsets on her paddleboard, exploring the surrounding great outdoors by water, forest or mountain peaks, and hanging out with her beloved dogs, Harlee and Lyla.

Dr. Madison (Maddi) Arnold is a licensed Naturopathic Physician with a passion for helping and advocating for patients to feel and perform at their very best. She practices forward-thinking, evidence-based medicine grounded in the core principles of Naturopathic Medicine and is committed to providing a safe and genuine space to collaborate with patients through their health journey to achieve their health goals. With over 20 years of experience as both an elite athlete and coach, Dr. Madison brings a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of sport to her patient-centred approach to care. While her practice encompasses a broad range of general primary care, Dr. Madison has a particular interest in pain and injury management, interventional injection therapies using ultrasound guidance, and supporting people in and out of sport, including adolescents navigating the unique health challenges of high-level athletics, such as the female athlete triad. Dr. Madison also emphasizes nutrition and movement as medicine, integrating both foundations alongside additional indicated modalities for health optimization and injury prevention. Outside the clinic, Dr. Madison continues to train and compete at the national level in powerlifting, enjoys soaking up the Okanagan sunshine, trying new restaurants, and connecting with friends and family.

Dr. Lauren Fauchon, DC believes in a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care. She is passionate about creating genuine connections and empowering her patients with the tools to reduce future injury risk and get you back to the activities you love to do, pain free. Her treatment focuses on soft tissue therapies, chiropractic adjustments, exercise rehabilitation, and patient education. Dr. Lauren grew up in West Kelowna as a multi-sport athlete but ultimately found her true passion in swimming. She competed nationally, and internationally throughout high school and university. From her own athletics, she not only recognizes what it is like to experience an injury but understands how to get you out of pain and how to progress through stages of rehabilitation. When not in the clinic, you can find Dr. Lauren swimming laps of the pool or the lake, swinging her clubs on the golf courses, lifting weights in the gym, sweating at SpinCo, or testing out new recipes in the kitchen.

Jenna is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with extensive experience in hemodialysis, acute care, surgical units, and outpatient clinics. She is passionate about providing holistic, multidisciplinary, patient-centred care. She believes in supporting her clients through every stage of their health journey with compassion and integrity. She is excited to be joining WKIHC as the IV Nurse, and further explore the holistic side of nursing. When not at work, you’ll find Jenna curled up with a good book, enjoying the company of her two cats, spending quality time with her husband and family, or in the mountains camping and reconnecting with nature.

Mike is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and grew up right here in the Okanagan! He first became interested in massage therapy after it greatly helped him recover from an injury he sustained years ago. Being heavily involved in competitive Olympic weightlifting, Mike fully understands the importance of a team approach to healthcare and proactive treatments to ensure high quality training and performance. Mike is passionate about helping his clients get out of pain and back to the activities that bring them joy. He performs a thorough assessment to better understand the root cause of pain and injury, and develops an individualized treatment plan for each of his clients. When Mike is not in clinic, you can find him training and competing in Olympic weightlifting. He is currently ranked 2nd in the 109+ in Canada, a BC Provincial Champion, and working his way to compete in the next Commonwealth Games.

Stephanie Botham is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who has been in practice since 2018. Steph always knew that she wanted to have a career in the healthcare field, she just wasn’t sure what area she belonged in. She has always admired the idea of helping people and making a difference in her clients’ journey to optimal health. At a young age, her Dad was in an accident which required extensive time in a Rehabilitation Centre. After attending many appointments with him, and seeing first hand her Dad’s benefits from massage therapy - she was inspired her to become an RMT. When Stephanie was an RMT student, she also benefited greatly from massage therapy treatments herself, which deepened her education and made her even more passionate about being in this field. When she's not in the clinic, you can find Steph reading, baking cookies, and watercolor painting. She loves spending time with family and friends, playing with her cat, and taking in all the activities and scenery the Okanagan has to offer.

Brooklyn is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), who graduated from the First College program in Kelowna. A keen interest in the human body prompted her to start the process in becoming a RMT, and she looks forward to continuing her education and crafting her skills. This interest in the human body started when she joined her local Fire Department, which provided her with First Medical Response training. When Brooklyn is not working at the Clinic or the Fire Department, she likes to spend her time snowboarding with her family, baking, and playing with her cats, Mr. Little and Taz.

Tamra is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who recently relocated to the Okanagan from the lower mainland. She has always been involved with athletics ranging from team to individual sports, and understands how important recovery is to the athlete and their ability to excel at sport. Tamra uses a variety of massage therapy techniques to improve performance, enhance body awareness, and restore an individual to wellness. When not in the clinic or seeking further knowledge, you can find Tamra exploring the surrounding great outdoors with friends on her mountain bike in the summer, or snowboard in the winter, partaking in CrossFit, and enjoying time at the beach.

Nicole is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who is passionate about women’s health and committed to using her skills to promote wellness and balance. She cherishes quality time with her family, especially enjoying sports and outdoor activities together.

Shalea was born and raised right here in West Kelowna, BC! Her love for helping and connecting with people, as well as her passion for naturopathic medicine, brought her to our clinic. Shalea knew this was the energy and the environment she wanted to be a part of daily! When Shalea isn't managing the front desk, and supporting both our team and patients, you can find her spending quality time with the family - camping and side-by-siding - journaling, working out from home, and reading all the personal development and wellness books.

Jayme is passionate about natural health and loves being part of a clinic that supports whole-body wellness through naturopathic care, massage therapy, chiropractic care, and much more. As a mom, family is at the heart of everything she does. When she's not welcoming patients into the clinic, you’ll often find her being a big kid with her daughter—whether it's playing board games, battling it out in an escape room, playing video games, or racking up points at the arcade. Jayme is a music lover who never passes up a live concert, and she has a soft spot for all things vintage—fashion, movies, music, cars, mid-century design, and the thrill of hunting for retro treasures! Living in the Okanagan, she's grateful for the stunning scenery and beaches, and always keeps an eye out for a glimpse of the legendary Ogopogo.