Dr. Marika Geis, ND, BSc.
Marika is a registered, licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine in British Columbia. She trained at the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario and was graduated in May of 2006. Her clinical year brought with it valuable experience working with HIV/AIDS patients at the Sherbourne Health Centre, in addition to her regular rotation at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, the largest in North America. In the years leading up to her new role, Marika earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise and Health Physiology at the University of Calgary. She has traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, India and Taiwan. Here, she had the unique opportunity to volunteer with the Banyan Organization, a centre for mentally ill and destitute women located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. While in Taiwan, Marika also taught English as a second language in the 3 months leading up her return to Canada. Marika’s travels have also taken her to such places as the Middle East and Australia.
Her professional credentials are as follows:
- Certification as a Naturopathic Physician
- Certification in Acupuncture by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC
- Soon to be certified as a Birth Doula by the Doulas of North America (DONA)
Owner and operator of Daziran Integrative Health, Marika has a family-oriented practice emphasizing health promotion and prevention. Recently a new mother, Marika has a particular passion for family and pediatric related concerns. Specifically, women’s health issues including fertility, obstetrical support, post natal care and menopause. With respect to pediatric care, Marika can assist you with managing your allergic child, frequent colds and infections, asthma and neurological conditions. Chronic degenerative conditions and autoimmune diseases are also of particular interest. Digestive concerns? Look no further! Marika’s eclectic use of nutritional counseling, botanical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, clinical nutrition, lifestyle counseling and hydrotherapy ensure that there is something for everyone.
Marika’s ultimate goal is to help her patients discover their health potential, to encourage the healing process and empower her patients in the process.
Personalized care and individualized treatment are standard fare at Daziran Integrative Health. You can be assured of Marika’s commitment to you in helping you achieve your health goals.
Deanna Empey, RMT (AB)
Deanna Empey, owner and operator of Azure Massage, brings 16 years of experience to the team. Her background as a personal fitness trainer, nutritionist and yoga instructor makes her uniquely equipped to expand her treatments beyond the conventional approaches offered by today’s massage therapists. She is also trained in Cranial Sacral Therapy, Onsen Technique, Dorn Technique, Raindrop Therapy, and lymphatic drainage. With so many tools at her disposal, Deanna can find something that works for everyone.
Originally from Saskatchewan, Deanna spent several years in Banff, Alberta where she discovered a deep love of the mountains. Working for Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) she was able to continue her work as a massage therapist while enjoying the exquisite mountain landscape.
Azure Massage was conceived after Deanna was offered an opportunity to work in downtown Invermere. After 8 years in Invermere, Deanna made the commitment to leave behind her successful “Body Angles” at CMH and work year round at Azure Massage. After a few different locations the new independent Azure Massage and Wellness is now located at 1-755, 13th Street in downtown Invermere.
Deanna says it best, “The human body is complex. Each one is individual. My desire is to help educate people about their bodies, to guide people as to how to help themselves feel their absolute best!”
