CSNN - Canada's largest and leading school of holistic nutrition
July 31, 2010
Vancouver
Faculty

Natalie D. Allen, N.D.:

Nathalie has been a well respected Science Instructor at CSNN Vancouver since 1999. She received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland Oregon, in 1997, and has been an  Instructor at Boucher Institute Of Naturopathic Medicine, New Westminster B.C. since 2002. Nathalie is also a Certified Homeopath, and she currently teaches Anatomy & Physiology, Allergies, and Pathology & Nutrition at CSNN Vancouver.

Dona Bradley, R.H.N.: Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2003):

Co-owner of an Organic Farm since 1990; Environmental Activist; Natural Foods Retailer 1979 – 2002; successful private practice that includes “Molly’s Way Organic and Healthy Soups”; proven track record as a very good and well respected Instructor in the Nutrition and Ecology courses at CSNN Vancouver since 2004. Dona currently teaches: Fundamentals of Nutrition; Symptomatology I; Lifecycles Nutrition; Eco-Nutrition; and Foods 1 and Foods 2 practicums.

Keith Condliffe, N.D.:

Keith received his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in 2007 from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto Ontario. He was an Instructor at CSNN Mississauga 2007 – 2008 and then moved to Vancouver B.C. where he established his own clinic, The Awen Health Centre. Previous to all this Keith taught English as a second language in Japan 2000 – 2003. He currently teaches Preventive Nutrition, Alternative/Comparative Diets, and Pathology & Nutrition at CSNN Vancouver.

Nicole Duelli, C. Hom :


Nicole Duelli is a certified classical homeopath, naturopathic practitioner (Germany), who has enjoyed sharing her knowledge of homeopathy and natural health for over 16 years. As a writer, Nicole has written dozens of articles in magazines such as Alive. She was homeopathic editor and a major contributor to Alive’s award winning Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (1997). As instructor, she teaches at CSNN Vancouver, supervises students at the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy and is guest lecturer at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. In her Vancouver practice since 1995, Nicole encourages everyone to test the restorative powers of homeopathy. Nicole teaches Anatomy & Physiology and Allergies at CSNN Vancouver.

Sara Gebriel, R.H.N., Live Blood Analyst, Life Coach:

Sara Gebriel is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who has a natural passion for nutrition and a desire to share her knowledge with others. Just prior to graduating from CSNN Vancouver in 2002, she began working at a busy natural health clinic certified as a Live Blood Analyst.  In her six years of experience there she dealt with client’s needs ranging from simple lifestyle change to life threatening illnesses. This experience allowed her to further develop her nutritional knowledge and her methods of conveying this information to clients looking to make better nutritional and lifestyle choices.

As an instructor at CSNN Vancouver she has helped develop and facilitate many of the courses and practicum’s being taught at the school today. In her role as teacher, Sara’s knowledge, passion and interactive teaching methods help to inspire and motivate the students to excel. Sara received her certification as Certified Life Coach from Erickson College in 2008. She currently teaches Fundamentals of Nutrition, Symptomatology I, Symptomatology II, Preventive Nutrition, Alternative/Comparative Diets, Body~Mind~Spirit the Connection, Allergies, Lifecycle Nutrition, Foods 1 & 2 practicums and 6 Case Study practicums.

Daniela Ginta, M. Sc.:


Daniela received her Masters of Science in 2001 from Simon Fraser University, Burnaby B.C. where she was a Science and Lab Technician teaching assistant. Daniela has a proven track record as a very good and well respected Science Instructor at CSNN Vancouver since 2002. She currently teaches Chemistry & Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, and she developed and teaches a practicum on Vaccinations and Natural Alternatives which has been very well received by our students.

Orsolya Magyar, R.H.N., M. Sc.: Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2008):

Orsha received her Masters of Science in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia in 2008. She was a Teaching Assistant from 2004 through 2007 in Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience at U.B.C. and a Research Technician from 2006 to 2008; Orsha refereed publications and published abstracts and conference presentations from 2004 through 2006. Orsha is our expert on Mental Illness and Nutrition and Optimum Nutrition for the Mind and shares her vast knowledge with our other Body/Mind/Spirit teachers. She currently teaches Anatomy & Physiology, Preventive Nutrition, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, and Optimum Nutrition for the Mind. Orsha also developed and teaches a Mental Health and Nutrition practicum that our students really enjoy.

Ashley McIntosh, R.H.N., Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2005), Life Coach:

Ashley is a 2008 graduate of the Life Coach program at Erickson College in Vancouver B.C.  Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with distinction in 2003 from the University of Victoria. And she was a Workshop Facilitator for BC Eating Disorders Association 2002 – 2003. Ashley has partnered up with and is mentoring with Shelley Jensen of ‘Shelley’s Angels’. Shelley's Angels Society is a non-profit organization with a vision to aid those struggling with eating disorders through messages of hope and by providing funding to those unable to afford private counseling through bursaries. Ashley runs a bi-monthly discussion group for CSNN students about eating disorders, and discusses their relationship with food and perfection. She also teaches the Alternative/Comparative Diets, Anatomy of the Spirit, and Preventive Nutrition courses at CSNN Vancouver, and she developed and teaches the Eating Disorder practicum, which our students absolutely love.

Melanie O’Leary, RHN., Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2004), Post Partem Doula:

Melanie was a Meridian Stress Assessment Technician and Nutritionist at Ubiquity Wellness Center from April 2008 to June 2009 and has been a Postpartum Doula since Oct 2004. Melanie has lead many public workshops & seminars, has planned and monitored educational conferences for retail stores, has worked for FLORA Natural Health Care products and has helped coordinate an educational tour across Canada for Udo Erasmus  Ph.D, (author of ‘Fats that Heal; Fats that Kill’); and has introduced the importance of essential fats (EFA's were introduced into the diet in the mid 1980’s); and for her allergy testing has been referred clients by Naturopathic doctors. Melanie currently teaches Fundamentals of Nutrition, Symptomatology I, Symptomatology II, Foods 1 and 2 practicums, and Case Study practicum #1. She will be teaching more courses and practicums in the future.

Meghan Rathwell, R.H.N.: Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2006):

Meghan has taken Teacher’s Training prerequisite courses at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby B.C. (2006/07/08); Bachelor’s of  Arts in Environmental Studies with a Geography Major (Dean’s List), 2003, from the University of Victoria, B.C. Co-founder of Vitalis Nutrition Designs (2006 – 2007). Through public workshops, private consultations, and writing Meghan has developed strong interpersonal skills and teaching skills. She teaches Fundamentals of Nutrition, Symptomatology I, Preventive Nutrition, Lifecycle Nutrition, Eco-Nutrition, and Foods 1 and 2 practicums.


Kiley Redhead, R.H.N.: Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2007):


Kiley wrote the current curriculum and is the instructor for Fundamentals of Business at CSNN. Drawing on her diverse background in engineering (BASc in Chemical Engineering, UBC, 1994), publishing and design (Publishing Program, Langara, 1997), health (RHN, CSNN, 2007), and business (Owner, Redhead Media, 1999-2007), she translates her experience into her business coaching and consulting work. In 2010, she created The New School for Inspired Work to deliver her unique business curriculum and continuing education programs to support others in creating their own businesses, which serve a greater vision.

Sandra Tonn, R.H.N. : Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2004):

Sandra is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor (2006); Elder Planning Counsellor (2004), Cdn Initiative for Elder Planning Studies, Vancouver BC; Editor, Alive Magazine (2001-2004);General Arts & Sciences Certificate, (1987) Georgian College, Barrie Ontario. Sandra is a prolific writer, Environmentalist and Activist, Assistant Editor for Health Action Network Society’s Magazine, and the Editor of CSNN Vancouver’s monthly Newsletter. She teaches Nutritional Literature Research.

Annabella Espana, R.H.N.: Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2006),

Annabella is CSNN Vancouver’s full time Administrative Assistant.

Laura Mar, R.H.N. and Chef: Registered Holistic Nutritionist (2008),

Laura is CSNN Vancouver’s part time Administrative Assistant.