Why Luna Health?

Naturopathic Doctor / Owner

Acupuncture, Hormone Balancing, Auto-Immune Conditions, Mental Health, Digestive/Gut Health

(She/Her)

***booking new patients as of April 2024 and beyond***

Dr. Eriksen has been practicing in Sherwood Park for more than a decade.  She is best known for hormone balancing and treating auto-immune and mental health concerns. 

She has passion for functional medicine, tracing the origins of disease and dysfunction through the interrelated systems of the body – tying cellular and immuno-chemistry, microbiome and genetics to hormonal health, detoxification, autoimmune disease, neurological health, mental health/mood and cognition, pain management and more!  This evidence-based approach is founded learning from her undergraduate studies in microbiology and genetics (UofA) 

A formative background in dance informs how Dr. Eriksen views movement and biomechanics.  To extend her treatment reach and facilitate pain management and injury recovery (acute and chronic) Dr. Eriksen has taken additional training in applied kinesiology, qi gong and advanced K-taping (kinesiotape.)  Her current fascination is fascia and she is engaged in integrating learning from Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Chakra system with western evidenced-based data. This influences her overall approach to chronic pain as she considers both physical stressors and psycho-spiritual stress, trauma and developmental contributors to restriction, imbalance and pain.

Dr. Eriksen’s case approach is practical and pragmatic. And as a mom of two gregarious kids, she strives to engage patients the way she engages life… with compassion, curiosity and humor. 

Dr. Eriksen is proud to be a member in good standing with both the National (CAND) and Provincial (AAND) Associatio

Naturopathic Doctor / Owner

IV therapy, Injections, Sport Performance, Concussion & Injury Recovery, Gut health

(She/Her)

***not accepting new patients as of Feb.1, 2024***

Dr. Urban has been in practice in Ft. Saskatchewan since 2017 and partially in Grande Prairie, AB since 2018. She completed 5 years of undergrad at the University of Regina where she graduated with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and a Bachelors of Health Studies and worked on several academic projects including the UofR H1N1 Pandemic Preparedness Plan and research in concussion knowledge among University football players.

An ardent athlete, Dr. Urban played hockey for the University of Regina Cougars. Several injuries and her quest for speedy, effective recovery led Dr. Urban to a passion for Naturopathic Medicine. Following graduation, she returned to Edmonton and completed 1 year at the University of Alberta before relocating to Tempe, AZ where she attended the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). While in Arizona Dr. Urban became certified in Applied Kinesiology through the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK) and completed additional training in prolotherapy.  Upon graduation, she obtained a license with the CNDA and maintains membership in good standing with the CNDA, the AANP the CAND.

Still a dedicated athlete, when not found in the clinic Dr. Urban is most likely found on the baseball field, hockey rink or golf course!  In integrated clinical practice, she remains dedicated to applying the best of evidence-based medicine in a functional approach to optimizing health and sport performance. True to the principles of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Urban is passionate about treating the cause and mitigating obstacles to health.

Chiropractor

Webster Certified 

(She/Her)

Originally from Alberta, Dr. Galasso graduated from the University of Calgary with her undergraduate degree and then furthered her education by attending the University of Saskatchewan to focus her research interests in toxicology, specifically in understanding the many ways in which biological, chemical, and physical hazards can impact one’s health. It was during this time that her research helped her to discover the benefits of complementary medicine as a means of managing disease and illness. Encouraged by this potential, Dr. Galasso headed to Toronto to study at the world-renowned Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, graduating in 2011. Over the years, Dr. Galasso has worked with a diverse patient population, helping them throughout all stages of their lives including pregnancy, infancy, adolescence and adulthood.

Dr. Galasso has taken advanced training in pregnancy to be able to treat the unique aches and pains that accompany pregnancy to ensure your treatments are safe and effective, helping you to have a healthy and comfortable pregnancy. Dr. Galasso maintains an up-to-date certification in Webster Technique to ensure her treatments remain evidence based and adhere to the high International Chiropractic Paediatric Association standards. With a special interest in treating infants and children, Dr. Galasso continues to advance her skill set and knowledge to be able to offer the safest and most effective care for your little ones.

In addition to being a Family Chiropractor, Dr. Galasso is a DONA trained birth doula and studied midwifery at Ryerson University. In these roles Dr. Galasso has had the privilege of supporting clients and their families during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. Dr. Galasso draws on her experience and education to offer insightful and practical preparation for both the emotional and physiological experiences of pregnancy, labour and the fourth trimester. Dr. Galasso is trained Sexual Health Educator, is trained as a pre- and postnatal yoga teacher, and is a certified ROST therapist for symphysis pubis dysfunction and pelvic girdle pain conditions.

Dr. Galasso’s approach to care focuses on working directly with patients to resolve the underlying cause of their condition(s), not simply their symptoms. As such, her chiropractic repertoire includes a diverse array of options, including instrument-assisted soft-tissue therapy (Graston® and Myofascial Cupping), therapeutic taping (Kinesotaping®), rehabilitation exercises and recommendations, prescription orthotics, manual and instrument-assisted adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound, and, most importantly, patient education. 

Massage Therapist 

 (She/Her)

Danielle is a massage therapist registered with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). She graduated from the Alberta Institute of Massage in 2007 with honors in practical massage therapy. 

She began her career working in a chiropractic clinic with a team of health professionals that became lifelong friends. She eventually went out into the world to explore her passion of massage therapy on her own. After massaging solo for 10 years she is ecstatic to be working with a team of professionals again !. She approaches life with compassion, empathy and a sense of humor.

Connections are important to her and she will go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. Danielle finds great reward in providing her patients with pain relief. Results are important to her. She will listen to your needs and tend to them with enthusiasm. 

Her intuitive massage techniques allow her to know just the right pressure to apply and how to locate where the discomfort is rooted.

Her training includes; pregnancy and infant massage, Hip mobility and the SI joint/myofascial techniques, Schweitzer's deep tissue therapy, Arthrokinetic therapy/cervical and upper thoracic balancing and sports massage.

Registered Massage Therapist

(She/Her)

Rigel's passion has always been with sports. As a competitive provincial and university athlete, movement based therapies have been integral in sport performance and rehabilitation. In following this passion she graduated from Grant MacEwans 2200hr Massage Therapy program alongside working as a sport massage intern at the university's athletic clinic.

Working in sport, Rigel has gained immense experience working with high performance hockey teams such as Alberta Hockey development programs, local rugby and athletics teams. It was here she realized that movement as a form of preventative measure could enhance athletic performance and aid in recovery. Therefore she continued her education and has added Stotts Pilates through Merithew, undergoing her education at Calgary Pilates. She now blends massage and practical rehabilitation exercises into her sessions. 

Using her skills with fascial work, trigger point therapy, hydro therapy, KT Tape, paraffin wax, graston, and fire cupping, Rigel is versed in using a variety of tools to help her patients find movement safely. Her skills have transferred into also taking a special intrest in finding movement post surgery, specifically women's health (breast tissue rehabilitation post cancer/mastectomy/top surgery).

Rigel believes in finding joy in whatever one is doing in life. More often than not you'll find her living her best life! She's the one looking for the small joys in life, like drinking an iced coffee, creating her garden space, sewing something, laughing and doing pilates because it's a gift to be able to move her body.

Acupuncturist

(She/Her)

After completing her acupuncture training (MacEwan University) followed by an internship at the Beijing Hospital of TCM, Céline dove into the world of reproductive health and birth. She is a trained birth doula (DONA), and Fertility Doula (DTC).

She is passionate about menstruation education (especially youth and young adults) as well as supporting individuals and couples as they go through any reproductive health challenges. Céline is able to find the root cause to effectively treat all aspects of being: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual.

She is also experienced in managing pain, insomnia, digestive disturbances, allergies, anxiety, depression, addiction, and much more. 

With a deep understanding of the value of a support network, Céline is honoured to be a part of yours, offering modalities such as acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and auricular therapy. 

Manual Osteopathic Practitioner & Registered Massage Therapist

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Joanne Vachon, also goes by the name Jo LaFaeye. She started her healer journey as a massage therapist. Jo found that her massage skills were limited as she could only temporarily help her clients and sought out other modes of treatments. This led her to the manual osteopathic therapy course at the MOCC in Edmonton. This course has awakened her mind to the multitude of treatment techniques. She has found the techniques to be more effective and helpful for her and to her clients. She has fallen in love with this treatment modality and is excited to continue learning, growing and enhancing her skills as a practitioner. Her goal in treatment is to treat the whole body by supporting its innate ability to heal. Finding and addressing the cause of the problem rather than just treating symptoms.

Jo is very kind, compassionate and easy going. She enjoys the outdoors and animals of all shapes and sizes. Even though she doesn't own an animal presently, she hopes to one day be on an acreage and enjoy the presence of multiple different animals. 

For more info, go to:

www.jolafaeye.ca

Manual Osteopathic Practitioner &
Registered Massage Therapist

(She/Her)

Kristel loves helping people on their wellness journey and, through massage therapy, she has witnessed the impact healing touch plays within holistic care. Kristel studied massage therapy at Mount Royal University in 2003 and has been practicing in different clinical settings for the past 15 years. Over the course of her career she has experienced just how connected the body really is.  Wanting to expand her knowledge and skill sets she returned back to university studies. In 2016 she attended the National Manual Osteopathic College in Red Deer, Alberta where her studies focused on utilizing all available modern manual medicine techniques to assess injury and diseases of muscles, bones, joints, organs and nerves.  She maintains accreditation in good standing in with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta, the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada and the National Manual Osteopathic Society.

Kristel uses her massage therapy skills, focusing on fascial release, visceral manipulation, cupping and craniosacral therapy to help her clients return back to being able to accomplish the things they love doing and to live in as pain free a manner as possible.

Kristel likes to treat a wide variety of neurovascular, musculoskeletal, and obstetrical syndromes such as low back/pelvic pain, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussions, whiplash, pregnancy, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, structural and posture improvements.  Her focus is on chronic care and rehabilitation.

Kristel loves to learn from and experience other regions.  She has travelled around the world for work, studies, and personal growth.  She grew up in small town Saskatchewan and has lived in Calgary, Halifax and Edmonton. Kristel also enjoys spending time with her great dane Odin.