Meet the Team
Dr. Andrea Carr, BSc., ND
Naturopathic Doctor / Practice Owner
Dr. Andrea Carr has worked as a naturopathic doctor for 15 years in the Langley, BC area. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree from Trinity Western University, she attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (formerly called the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine), completing the four-year program to become a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Carr is trained in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, and Laboratory testing. Additionally, she holds her certification in Prescriptive Authority through the CNPBC and is therefore licenced and permitted to prescribe pharmaceutical agents in British Columbia. She has further education in IV therapies.
Dr. Carr’s approach is one of gentleness, empathy, and a true desire to nurture her patients. She strives to support each patient to treat the underlying causes of disease in order to restore and maintain their body’s inherent healing ability.
Katherine Folster
Registered Massage Therapist
Katherine graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Langara College in December 2023. In school she gained an in-depth understanding of the human body, and had the pleasure of working with a variety of patients in different stages of life. She is a firm believer in patient-centred care, and takes the time to get to know each patient in order to provide effective treatments.
Katherine believes that anyone can benefit from massage therapy, whether they are recovering from an injury, experiencing chronic pain, or simply looking to maintain their general wellbeing. Her treatment modalities include Swedish and deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretching. She looks forward to working with you and helping you feel your best.
Call or book online at https://altheawellness.janeapp.com
Laura De Luca
Registered Massage Therapist
Laura is a graduate of Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, and has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since the fall of 2013. She is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC and the Massage Therapists Association of BC.
Laura believes in a holistic approach to massage therapy, believing that injuries and acute pain are one part of a larger picture for most patients. She makes sure to assess and treat supporting structures, as well as the area of complaint, to best achieve resolution of an issue. She believes that the nervous system plays a primary role in the experience of pain and the process of healing, and therefore aims to create a respectful, calm, and welcoming space for all patients.
Laura has experience treating a wide variety of conditions, from chronic and acute pain, whiplash, and sports injuries, to headaches, pregnancy, and postpartum conditions. She primarily employs a blend of deep tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, and myofascial release.
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Zena Dornian
Electrodermal Screening Practitioner
Zena, as our in-house Electrodermal Screening Practitioner, is like a ray of sunshine. True to her unique name, meaning welcoming, friendly, and hospitable, she will surely bring a smile to your face as she works alongside Dr. Carr to personalize your health and healing journey. As a skilled Electrodermal Screening Practitioner, Zena uses the latest fully computerized electrodermal screening device to help detect the energetic signature of toxins, allergies, emotional patterns, and organ “weaknesses” in the body. Additionally, Zena will screen potential natural remedies to determine which would be helpful to restore your body’s balance.
When Zena is not busy measuring bioenergetics of the body, she is very busy chasing down her 6 grandkids, and spending time outdoors with her husband of 33 years. We are thrilled that Zena is part of our Althea family.
Barbara Baker
Registered Clinical Counsellor
My name is Barb, and I provide individual counselling to children and adults. I strive for calm and supportive interactions, connecting with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic way. I believe each person is the expert on their own experience. As a counsellor, I listen, understand, and collaborate with clients, finding a path forward together that best fits their situation. My practice prioritizes cultural competency and safety. Focusing on social justice, I understand the impact cultural identity (including gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, and ethnicity) has on the health and wellbeing of people, communities, and systems. My genuine interest in people led me to careers in education and recreation. Now my main source of fulfilment is helping people through challenging times. I will harness my wealth of experiences as a teacher, recreation lead, and mom, all that I have learned and continue to learn, to best serve my clients. For more information, contact me at barb@birchtreecounselling.ca and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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