About Us
EASTND is a modern wellness space with a goal of helping people to feel vibrant and well from the inside out.
We achieve this by integrating a variety of services that support your physical and emotional health. Your care is designed to optimize your individual needs.
With a desire to educate the public, and our clients, we have designed a virtual wellness space to complement our physical practice. We hope to support you by helping you truly understand your condition and treatment options.
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Charlottetown
Céline Leduc
Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist
Céline graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University and a Doctorate of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Céline pursued Naturopathic Medicine because she believes patient focused individualized care has a pivotal role to play in our health care system.
Through her practice, she hopes to foster a healing environment that is both compassionate and supportive. She strives to help provide not only the tools to help patients feel better, but the actionable steps to implement lasting change.
She is a member in good standing with :
Prince Edward Island Association of Naturopathic Doctors (PEIAND),
New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NBAND)
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (CCATCM).
Jenna Noble
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncturist
Lana McMurrer
Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist
You may recognize this familiar face, she has been a trusted colleague for many years! Dr. Lana McMurrer was a co-host and co-producer of Au Natural TV show on Eastlink TV.
She has been practicing in Charlottetown for over 15 years. Dr. McMurrer is joining the EASTND team to help cover Dr. Holden's maternity leave!
Ashley Maltais
Licensed Counselling Therapist
Ashley is a licensed counselling therapist. She treats anxiety, stress, depression, anger management, grief/loss (death, illness, job, relationships), parenting skills, individual support with a divorce/separation, work place issues, self esteem and confidence.
Ashley's counselling has a person-centered framework, and integrates CBT, Solution Focused techniques, and Mindfulness practices, ensuring that each client receives personally tailored counselling services.
Ashley complete her MSc in Counselling Psychology at Keele University in England and remains in good standing with the Licensed Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick.
Lauren Holden
Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist
Lauren is a naturopathic doctor working in our Charlottetown clinic. She has a strong passion for brain health (including ADD + ADHD), digestive health and overall well-being.
Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science from University of New Brunswick and a Doctorate of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Lauren has a strong passion for healthcare, and resonated deeply with a root cause approach to overall health, which led her to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine. She loves to incorporate both evidence based medical practices alongside traditional medicine into her treatments for optimal and full-body healing.
When Lauren is not at the clinic in Charlottetown she is creating delicious yet nourishing recipes over at Lau’s Healthy Life, spending time with loved ones and getting outside as much as possible!
Lauren Myers
Nutrition Consultant
Lauren is a board certified RHN and is part of the team as a Holistic Nutritional Consultant. Her practice focuses on gut health + digestive function, hormone health, and athletic recovery.
Lauren graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island with a Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in marketing. She is a Doctorate of Naturopathy candidate at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, in her third year.
She believes that nutrition is a powerful intervention and that making small changes can have profound impacts on the body that manifest into how you feel both mentally and physically. Her approach is to identify root causes of symptoms, address any imbalances, and empower you to have control of your health and wellness. The individualized meal plans that she creates emphasize balance and focus on sustainable well-being through nourishing, whole foods and lifestyle practices.
Melanie Snell
Registered Acupuncturist
Melanie Snell is an acupuncturist, holistic nutritionist and Shí Liáo practitioner, reiki master, craniosacral therapist, cognitive behaviour therapist and herbal medicine enthusiast.
Melanie wrote and passed her acupuncture board exams with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario in Canada and is now part of The Association of Registered Acupuncturists of Prince Edward Island and The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada. She graduated from the 3-year full-time postgraduate acupuncture program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, Canada. She also holds a diploma in holistic nutrition from The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Master level in Reiki from Mount Royal University and numerous certificates that add to Melanie's well-rounded, holistic approach to her clients.
Melanie is passionate about the energetic body and the pursuit of helping people find themselves through mind, body, and spirit practices. She believes that using the ancient healing arts with the current ‘modern’ therapeutic discoveries is where medicine’s real power is discovered.
You will usually find Melanie on a yoga mat or foraging for wild herbs in nature. She has a passion for learning and education and actively shares this love with the people around her.
Cheryl Cannon
Registered Social Worker
Cheryl has over 35 years experience in counselling as a registered social worker both in NB and PEI.
She specializes in mental health, grief and stress/burnout. She offers couples counselling and sex therapy.
Cheryl has worked in Community Mental Health in both provinces for many years and is now available virtually for our clients at EASTND.
Jessica Taylor
IV Tech
Jessica is a Registered Nurse who will be working with Dr. Celine Leduc in the vitamin IV lounge. Jessica has always been passionate about healthcare and is excited to learn more about naturopathic medicine practices. She believes in the benefits of intravenous vitamin supplementation and is looking forward to helping clients optimize their health.
Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Prince Edward Island. Since graduation, she has been working as a Registered Nurse at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital gaining valuable acute and critical care experience. Most recently working in the Intensive Care Unit. Jessica previously completed her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from St. Francis Xavier University.
In addition to being part of the EASTND team, Jessica currently works as a Registered Nurse at Island Oral Surgery. When she isn’t working, Jessica loves being outdoors, traveling, live music, and spending time with her family, friends and her two cats.
Jacqueline Mooney
Office Manager
Born and raised on Prince Edward Island, Jacqueline joined the EASTND team in July 2021.
She comes with many years’ experience in administrative work, and feels right at home at EASTND. Jacqueline likes to ensure all patients have a great overall experience from the moment they walk in the door to the time they checkout.
In her spare time, she enjoys watching her kids play sports and spending time with her family and friends.
Begin Working With Us Today
Finding the right care for your needs does not have to be complicated! We suggest starting by booking a consultation with one of our Naturopathic Doctors. From here, our NDs can complement your treatment plan with other services by referring you to one of our other practitioners.
