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Health care in Regina is second to none — and I should know. When the biggest ingredient in your product is mayonnaise made in an old clawfoot tub in your grandmother’s garage, things can get a little salmonella-ish. Guys, I’ve been to the emergency room so many times I’m on a first-name basis with the triage staff. I was hoping the mustard would take care of the problem, but some kind of hallucinogenic fungus started growing in my bags of mustard seed and now I’ve got a whole batch of product that will make you think you’re puking rainbows. But that’s just a hallucination. It’ll be regular puke. /Chiron Batchlett

BEST ALTERNATIVE/HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Laura Stark

Thrive Naturopathic

2A – 2146 Robinson St. 306-757-4325

W: laurastarknd.com

Runners-up: Daniel Hoffman, Healthy Roots (2nd), Quinn Straza, Ancient Egyptian Healing Arts (3rd)

As more people in Regina turn to alternative therapies to tackle health issues or simply to improve the way they feel, we’re fortunate to have an ever-expanding array of service providers to choose from. There’s homeopathy, energy medicines such as reiki, naturopathy, First Nations healing practices, reflexology, traditional Chinese medicines, acupuncture, Christian faith healing, Ayurvedic medicines and others. Many of these practices are moving into the mainstream, whether on their own or as a complement to conventional medical treatment. Costs vary and, unfortunately, Saskatchewan Health doesn’t cover many of the services, but some extended benefit plans do. Our inaugural winner in this category is Laura Stark. A doctor of naturopathic medicine, she operates out of the Cathedral Centre For Wellness which includes a team of practitioners trained and skilled in several areas. She’s passionate about her practice and says it’s an honour to work with people on their path toward optimal wellness. Check out Stark’s website to find out more about her services and how alternative therapies could work for you. /Carolyn Rebeyka

WHOLIFE ARTICLE - MARCH/APRIL 2014