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Meet Our Practitioners
Our practitioners are independent and operate their own businesses. Each has their own booking platform, so please use the Book Now button under the practitioner you’d like to see to schedule directly with them.
CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Amanda Skeen offers full spinal care with extra training in Upper Cervical Knee Chest adjustments. She is also Webster certified and a member of the International Chiropractors Pediatric Association. She graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in California in 2010 Magna Cum Laude as the class Salutatorian.
Dr. Amanda Skeen
R M T
Paige Hason
Paige, a graduate of the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, has been treating patients since early 2023 and brings a functional, patient-centered approach to care. Her treatments incorporate a variety of techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, and range of motion work. She focuses on creating a calm, restorative environment to help patients relax and prioritize their health, offering benefits like pain relief, improved mobility, better sleep, reduced stress, and enhanced overall wellness. Registered Massage Therapy is a great way to compliment your self care journey.
A 90-minute appointment is recommended for your initial treatment.
B R E A T H W O R K
Meredith Turner
Meredith Turner, BA, BScN, RN, Breathwork Clinician (she/her) uses the powerful practice of conscious connected Breathwork to hold space for all kinds of humans in both individual and group settings. She combines her intuition, trauma-focused breathwork training, and experience gained through decades of nursing to guide her clients, often walking between the worlds of human and spirit to bring in elements of healing and heart-centred awareness. Clients can experience nervous system regulation, integration of stored trauma, deeper connection to the idea of self and spirit as well as improved emotional intelligence and regulation.
A C U P U N C T U R E & T C M
Bronwen Erickson, R.Ac, CNP
Bronwen Erickson is a registered Acupuncturist, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, and long-time student of Herbal Medicine with over 20 years of experience in natural healing. Her approach is grounded in both personal and professional insight—shaped by her own journey through chronic illness and a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom.
Bronwen’s clinical focus blends the classical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern nutritional strategies and whole-body support. She works primarily with women navigating hormonal shifts, burnout, emotional stagnation, and long-term depletion. Her practice also addresses a wide range of concerns—from pain and injury, to labour induction, anxiety, and beyond.
At her Vernon-based practice, Bronwen Erickson Acupuncture (located within Cedar & Soak), she offers a thoughtful, seasonal approach to care that includes acupuncture, individualized lifestyle planning, dietary therapy, and supportive resources. She’s especially known for her calming presence, educational patient materials, and the way she translates TCM theory into practical, everyday guidance.
With over two decades in the health field and a deep-rooted commitment to holistic healing, Bronwen helps patients reconnect with rhythm, resilience, and sustainable well-being.
COUNSELLING & COACHING
We are instigators of change helping individuals regain control of their lives and discover their passion and purpose. We utilize a strength-based, solution-focused, action-oriented approach emphasizing results over endless discussion. Specializing in addiction recovery coaching, mindset mastery, youth development and well being. If you’re ready to thrive instead of survive, let’s connect!
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What inspires you and drives you to be your best? What provides meaning in your life? Why do you do what you do? If you have trouble answering these questions, let’s talk! I want you out there living an authentic life fueled by passion and purpose. The majority of my clients come to me because they are feeling lost, stuck, unfulfilled or addiction is wreaking havoc in their life. To put it bluntly, I specialize in helping people get their shit together and transform their lives. With 17 years of personal sobriety and over a dozen years working in the field of mental health and addiction, I have helped hundreds of individuals at various stages of change and recovery. Born and raised in Vernon, I enjoy flyfishing and camping with my amazing partner and daughter. It's time to get excited about life again!
Steve Braun, RTC, CCRC
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Driven by a deep commitment to supporting youth through life’s toughest challenges. My
own journey through adversity has shaped a compassionate, relatable approach to
therapy—one that resonates with young people facing bullying, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and emotional dysregulation. I specialize in creating safe, empowering spaces where healing can begin. As an outdoor enthusiast, I also offer 'walk n talk' therapy, blending movement and nature to foster open, relaxed conversations. This dynamic approach helps clients feel less intimidated and more connected—both to themselves and the world around them.
Amanda Gunn, RPCc
Samer Dawood, RPC-P
Samer works with men who feel weighed down by life’s turning points, whether it’s the pain of a divorce, the toll of stress, or the heavy pull of grief. His counselling approach creates a steady, non-judgmental space to pause, sort through what’s really happening, and find a way forward that feels both practical and sustainable. He understands how much outside pressures such as work, relationships, and family expectations can shape a man’s inner world. Samer helps clients recognize those external factors, take responsibility for what can be changed, and build resilience around what can’t. Sessions often focus on regaining clarity, strengthening relationships, and developing daily habits that support long-term stability. Samer offers sessions in English and Arabic, in person at Cedar & Soak or online. His goal is simple: to help men step out of survival mode and into a more grounded, meaningful life.
We acknowledge and appreciate that we live, work and play on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation