Our Administrators
Denise Van Den Bussche
ADMINISTRATOR, PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Denise was raised in Lac Ste.Anne County and now resides in the Parkland County area. Denise met Rachel at her first acupuncture appointment over 10 years ago. They became friends and a few years ago, Denise joined Rachel as her administrator. Denise enjoys the great working environment and greeting all the patients that come into the clinic. She also values the time she spends helping patients feel comfortable before and after their appointments. In her free time, Denise enjoys spending time with her kids, sewing, and raising chickens and sheep on her small acreage.
Melissa Uhlman
ADMINISTRATOR, PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Melissa was referred to Dr. Rachel's clinic 4 years ago, where she quickly fell in love with the healing journey acupuncture offered. Melissa’s inquisitive nature had her asking more and more questions at each appointment, curious to find if there were limits to acupuncture, only to learn it is really quite limitless. Melissa already had a passion for a natural, holistic lifestyle and found that acupuncture was simply a complimentary avenue to care for herself and her loved ones in a way that resonated with her authentic values.
Melissa enjoys living a peaceful and joyful life with her husband, their grown children, 3 dogs, and a crazy cat. Melissa likes to spend time outside, camping, walking, enjoying the yard, and swimming. She is also a creative soul and her creative expression shines through in sewing, quilting, woodwork, renovations, gardening, and landscaping.
Our Clinicians
Dr. Rachel MacNaughton
DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE, MANUAL OSTEOPATH, OWNER
Dr. Rachel has been practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine since 2007. Taking her training at Grant MacEwan, she was one of the lucky ones to train alongside University students and Master Doctors all around China as part of her studies.
Dr. Rachel grew up in the Parkland County area and so it seemed fit to finally open a dream rural clinic right here in 2024! She has dedicated her life to genuinely helping patients heal with past traumas, diseases, ailments, pain, mental health, GI issues, and more. Dr. Rachel has a special interest in women’s health including menstrual, obstetrics, gynaecological, fertility, and menopausal issues, and she strives to bring connection, healing and clarity into each treatment session.
In 2020 Dr. Rachel decided to further her education and practice with a second designation as a Manual Osteopath. This has been an amazing addition to her experience and practice, and brings her post secondary studies to a total of 8 years (so far!).
She continues to further her education towards her human and animal practice with more details to come soon.
When Dr. Rachel is not working hard to heal others, you will typically find her in the outdoors; camping, quadding, archery, horseback riding, hiking, and/or playing with her family, friends, and animals or building something!
Tammy Shipalesky
HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER, LICENSED CLINICAL ESTHETICIAN, ADVANCE MICROCURRENT TECHNICIAN
Tammy has a deep passion for health, wellness, and beauty and has combined all of her professional modalities to offer holistic esthetic services. She is committed to treating the whole body, mind, and spirit in a healing environment so that her clients leave with a sense of renewed balance, empowerment, and beauty.
Raelle Houle
REGISTERED REFLEXOLOGIST THERAPIST, STUDENT MASSAGE THERAPIST
Raelle was born and raised in Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, northern Alberta. She graduated high school in Stony Plain where she now lives with her family. Raelle stumbled upon Reflexology accidentally 12 years ago within an esthetic course. She went on further to take another course in Nepal and has been practicing privately. Raelle has followed a few different paths including training professional sled dogs, and she is also a red seal journeyman carpenter who loves to build. Raelle has followed her feet all the way back to Reflexology, recently completing another course in Sherwood Park where she is currently enrolled as a massage therapy student. On the weekend you can find Raelle spending time with her family gardening, camping, playing hockey, or ice fishing in the winter.
Kip Kehoe
CERTIFIED NATURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, REGISTERED REFLEXOLOGIST
Kip is very passionate about health and helping people feel and look their best. She began her learning with Aromatherapy training under Alexandria Brighton in Salt Lake City acquiring Level 3 Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Acupuncture, and Aromatherapy for Children/Pregnancy. Next, she received her Certified Natural Health Professional through Trinity College in Indiana. From there she received her Reflexology and Professional Reflexology (hands, face, ears, and feet) training in Sherwood Park. Since then, she has also achieved Levels 1-3 For Dien Chan and Chan Beaute through the International School of Multireflexology.
Kips approach is in embracing and improving health instead of fighting disease. Through supporting and strengthening the bodies amazing healing mechanisms while treating the body as a whole and looking at all aspects of health (emotional, nutritional, and physical). Kips training provides a lot of options as every one is different in what will work for them. Although she specializes in helping with pain, stress, anxiety, mental health, and digestion issues, she is able to help with a wide range of health concerns.
In her free time, Kip enjoys horse back riding, traveling, reading, and playing sports. Another favourite pastime is foraging for medicinal plants and weeds and making all natural body products and healing remedies.
Jody Jensen
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST, RAPID NEURAL FACIAL RESET THERAPIST
The injuries that accompany being a competitive gymnast and athlete for many years led Jody to discover massage therapy.
Jody joins us with an extensive massage therapy background. She comes from a place of compassion which brings amazing care and energy into her treatments. She truly strives to heal each body that she treats through massage therapy, dynamic cupping, aromatherapy, and/or Rapid Neural Fascial Reset therapy.
Rapid Neural Fascial Reset therapy is a neurological approach to healing and wellness.
Jody is a mother of two who loves nature, foraging, music, and travelling.
Jacci Hager
REIKI PRACTITIONER
Jacci grew up in central Alberta, enjoying the freedom of living in the country and connection to Mother Nature. Fast forward 34 years, Jacci was drawn to small town living in Stony Plain where she was introduced to some amazing people and a connection to Mother Nature from a different perspective.
After 8 years in Stony Plain, and the draw to help others becoming stronger and stronger, Jacci chose to change careers, focussing on holistic health with Reiki, meditation, energy clearing, and chakra balancing in a combined technique called Quantum Healing. Approaching healing and energy movement for the mind, body, and soul allows Jacci to work with people at any stage in their lives, finding the connection to promote a healthy lifestyle free from energy blocks that create limitations in one’s life. Jacci provides a safe space to feel vulnerable, to find relaxation, inner peace, and a deeper connection to self. Self discovery and empowerment allows one to strengthen their connection to nature and use practical techniques in their everyday life that will leave a positive impact on themselves and those around them.
When not providing Quantum Healing, you will find Jacci walking (in nature if possible!), spending time with family and friends, camping, stand up paddle boarding, hiking, and continuing her own energetic journey.
Tiiu McLim
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST AND MANUAL OSTEOPATH STUDENT
Tiiu is a busy mom of three athletic boys. Tiiu’s career began as a Holistic Practitioner in 2000. From there, Tiiu received a diploma as a Registered Massage Therapist and has been actively practicing since 2001.
In 2005, Tiiu was introduced to Upledgers Craniosacral work and received numerous certificates with his work. Tiiu enjoys the somatic emotional release aspects of the work and has had profound healing herself from cranio work.
Currently, Tiiu is a Manual Osteopath student and will be graduating in March 2025!
Tiiu comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience after practicing for almost 24 years and thoroughly enjoys helping people achieve their best health, emotionally and physically.
Jen Esau
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - VITAMIN IV’S AND INJECTIONS
Jen was raised in Montana and moved to Alberta to pursue a career in nursing; this is how Jen met her husband. They now have two amazing daughters and two dogs.
Jen enjoys gardening, singing, hiking, camping, baking, and playing boardgames.
Jen is excited to take her 12 years of nursing experience and apply them to the holistic side of medicine.
Our Yoga Instructors
Hailey Erickson
YOGA TEACHER
Yoga to me, means presently living in union with all of creation. I first discovered yoga in May of 2023 when I reconnected with an old friend who was well into her practice at the time. She explained how she was going to Rishikesh, India to study Akhanda yoga in September. I decided a month before she left to join her, and the trip changed my life. India helped me discover what my life’s true purpose is - to help heal people and their relationship to spirituality. My dream is to move back to India and build my own spiritual retreat center and eventually write a book about my crazy experiences since awakening.
In my Akhanda yoga classes you can always expect asana (movement), mantra (chanting/sound), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and yogic wisdom (philosophy). Come to my classes to experience a great balance of workout and spiritual healing!
Isabelle Chatelain
YOGA TEACHER
Isabelle is an experienced and passionate yoga instructor with impressive credentials, including E-RYT 200, 500 RYT, RPYT, and an 800 Hour Yoga Therapist certification.
Her journey into yoga began with a focus on mental health, embracing practices that nourish and support the nervous system. Since becoming a mother, Isabelle’s interest in Perinatal Yoga has flourished, and she is dedicated to supporting babies, kids, and adults on their paths to mindfulness and personal empowerment.
Isabelle’s classes are known for their accessibility and inclusivity, creating a space where everyone can explore their mind, body, and breath. Her teachings are deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of yoga and enhanced by modern science.