Hannah’s career in the health and wellness industry began in 2023 when she completed her certification in Personal Training. While working with clients who had diverse goals, abilities, and lifestyles, she noticed common issues such as tight muscles that impacted the body’s ability to move optimally. Dedicated to learning more about the body and how to restore balance, she completed her Registered Massage Therapy diploma at Kootenay Columbia College in Nelson, BC.

Hannah’s personal approach to massage therapy focuses on releasing muscular tension, retraining posture, and targeting muscle imbalances to enhance day-to-day life. She uses techniques such as myofascial release, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and joint mobilizations.

Each session begins with listening to your personal goals and concerns which are addressed through hands-on assessment, targeted treatment, and tailored homecare to help you feel your best. Whether you’re feeling tense and stiff from work, recovering from an injury, or looking to relax and unwind, Hannah is committed to supporting your health and wellbeing.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys weight training, golfing, crocheting, and walking her two golden labs.

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Rosie is a graduate of the 3000-hour Massage Therapy program at Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences in Nelson, B.C. With nearly 500 hours of supervised clinical experience, she brings a comprehensive approach to massage therapy, combining techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, deep tissue therapy, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, and light-touch methods.

Rosie is dedicated to alleviating pain, supporting the nervous system, enhancing functional movement, and fostering overall well-being. By addressing specific concerns while promoting relaxation, Rosie’s personalized treatments offer a holistic experience that relieves tension, reduces stress, and restores balance to both body and mind.

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Dr. Brian Lanoue is a chiropractor with over 12 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families move better, feel better, and live healthier lives. A graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, he spent 12 years co-owning Powerhouse Chiropractic in Vancouver, where he helped build a practice recognized with multiple Best of Vancouver awards.

Dr. Brian utilizes a wide range of chiropractic techniques, tailoring his approach to each individual’s needs. He enjoys working with patients of all ages, with a particular interest in prenatal and paediatric care. His approach combines hands-on care, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to helping every patient feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout their health journey.

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Dr. Thea Lanoue is a chiropractor with over a decade of clinical experience. She trained at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, and is licensed to practise in Canada and New Zealand.

For twelve years, Dr. Thea co-owned Powerhouse Chiropractic in Vancouver, where she built a busy practice with a particular focus on prenatal and paediatric care. She is skilled in a variety of techniques and tailors her approach to each patient, from newborns and pregnant mothers to adults who want to move and feel better.

Her approach is gentle and thorough. She takes time to listen, explains what she finds in plain language, and helps patients understand their options so they can make informed decisions about their care.

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Dr. Danielle McCary grew up in Edmonton Alberta with her parents and younger sister. Throughout her childhood she was lucky enough to enjoy and compete in several sports - track & field, swimming, basketball, & wrestling. She ended up focusing her efforts on sprint canoeing after falling in love with being on the water, and eventually competed for Team Canada. After retiring from paddling she was dealing with several old injuries, which is how she found chiropractic care. She worked at a chiropractic clinic for a year and applied to go to school at Western States Chiropractic College (now University of Western States), which is where she met her husband, Dr. Phil.

After chiropractic school Danielle worked at a well established clinic in Portland that focused on motor vehicle collisions and trauma. During her 2 years working there she gained skills and knowledge to help acute pain patients recover. Eventually, Dr. Danielle and Dr. Phil had an opportunity to take over a clinic in the heart of Portland, which was a dream of theirs to be able to work together.

During the last 15 years Dr. Danielle has focused her care on treating prenatal, postpartum and pediatric populations. She loves supporting her patients through these big changes in life with the rest of their care team. She also worked at the University of Western States for several years, getting to focus with the students as they transitioned into their clinical phase of their education, and was an adjunct professor for pelvis adjusting.

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Dr. Phil has been a chiropractic patient much longer than he has been a practitioner. In fact his first adjustment was earlier than he can remember. In his early years his family lived in Eastern Washington farm county. Dr. Phil’s dad had injured his back working on the family farm and was going to see a country chiropractor. During one of those visits it came up that infant Dr. Phil had been constipated for a full week. The chiropractor asked if he could see him, gently adjusted his back and handed him back to his parents. Well this apparently did the trick. By the time they got home his OshKosh’s were completely overflowing!

Dr. Phil relied on chiropractic care throughout his athletic career. Competing in the 400m hurdles for the University of Washington. He went to the NCAA national championships three years in a row on the 4x400m relay team, and has placed 3rd at the PAC 10 Championships. After University Dr. Phil moved up distances and competed in 5k races up to the marathon.

Dr. McCary has been practicing the last 15 years with his wife in Portland, Oregon. They made the big decision to sell that practice prior to moving to the Kootenays. Dr. Phil and Dr. Danielle share two daughters together, and are thrilled to be raising them in such a tight knit and family friendly community with so much access to the outdoors.

Dr. Phil has completed extensive continuing education specializing in treating automobile accident injuries. He received his Trauma Certification and Hospital Based Spine Care Certification through The Academy of Chiropractic and Cleveland University Kansas City in 2020. He is also Webster Certified and has completed Cranio-Sacral 1 to help better treat his prenatal and pediatric patients.

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Dr. Scott graduated in 2014 from Life Chiropractic College West, in California. After graduation she spent a year working in Hawaii before returning home to the Kootenays and joining the team at Back in Balance.

In 2019, Dr. Scott became a certified practitioner with Complete Concussion Management allowing her to stay up to date with the most recent concussion management, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Dr. Scott enjoys working with patients of all ages and supporting them as they work towards any health goals they have. Dr. Scott utilizes a variety of different adjusting techniques (manual and instrument), soft tissue therapy, and active rehab to help her patients get back to feeling their best.

Dr. Scott grew up in Rossland and has always had a passion for the outdoors and living a very active lifestyle. When not in the office she can be found out on the trails hiking with her dog or riding her horse and in the winter on the mountain skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.

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Gabriella Toth graduated in 2003 from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson B.C. A 3,500 hour, 4 year program in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She received the Dean’s award for academic excellence. After graduation she was the recipient of a Rotary Cultural Ambassadorial scholarship which allowed her to live in Taiwan, study the Chinese language and complete a clinical internship in both a private clinic and complete advanced acupuncture training in a hospital in Beijing, China. In 2004 Gabriella completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training in Thailand and taught both group and private classes for years. She incorporates therapeutic stretches and exercises into her treatments when appropriate.

Gabriella spent 5 years living and practicing in Edmonton Alberta. During this time she was part of the Pediatric Integrative Medicine (PIM) Study Trial at the University of Edmonton Stollery Hospital which is the first trial of its kind in Canada to assess the impact of PIM medicine for hospitalized children. Education is also a keen interest for Gabriella and she taught both in the Herbal Dispensary at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS) as well as at the ACOS Teaching Clinic in Nelson BC in her role as Clinic Supervisor.

Gabriella believes in lifelong education and continues to take every opportunity possible to further her studies in Chinese medicine. She has completed post graduate studies in obstetrics and gynaecology, infertility, diet and nutrition, pediatrics, cancer care, sports medicine, pain management, psychology and facial rejuvenation. She has studied under many esteemed teachers including Paul Pritchford, Sharon Weizenbaum, Debra Betts, Suzanne Robidoux, Dr. Huang Huang, Heiner Fruehauf, Matt Callison, to name but a few.

Currently in her 20th year of practice Gabriella prides herself on both thorough and effective treatments. She brings compassion to her work and strives to do the best that she can for each individual patient. She believes in true collaborative medicine and bringing a team approach to her patients as she feels this is most beneficial. She is excited to be working at Back in Balance Wellness Centre.

Gabriella is especially passionate about empowering individuals to become active participants in their health and has chosen this field out of a genuine passion for helping others. Gabriella lives with her husband and 2 daughters in Pass Creek and loves the people and community of Castlegar. She looks forward to the privilege of working with you.

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