Meet the Team at CR8WELLNESS
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Dr. Christina Appleton, Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Appleton is a licensed naturopathic doctor in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CoNO) and a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).
After volunteering in various hospital and clinics, Dr. Christina felt that something was missing in healthcare. It wasn’t until she worked at an integrative clinic that everything started making sense. She indicated firsthand how this model of healthcare helped heal people by addressing their individual needs holistically and compassionately. She saw the profound difference it made, and I knew she wanted to be part of that kind of transformative care.
Areas of Interest for Dr Christina include by not limited to:
- Mind Gut Skin connection: This connection highlights the intricate interplay between mental health, digestive health and skin conditions
- Pediatrics: utilizes safe, natural treatments tailored to a child’s unique physiology, such as herbal remedies, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle counselling.
Jacalyn (Jackie) Coulter, BA, RMT
Jackie Coulter trained at 3HO Foundation for the Healing Arts and has over 20 years of experience treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. She offers pregnancy and postnatal massage therapy and employs numerous massage therapy techniques including: deep tissue massage, N.I.S.A (related to Rolfing and Active Release), Swedish massage, relaxation massage, and Reflexology and Craniosacral Therapy.
Samantha Payne, Registered Massage Therapist
Samantha has a passion to work with people and improve their overall wellness. By using a variety of techniques including light superficial, all the way to deep sports massage and deep neuromuscular, she ensures all your needs are met.
When she is not giving massages, Samantha loves reading and hiking with her family.
Lauren Vaupshas, Registered Psychotherapist
Lauren Vaupshas is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Lauren works with individuals aged 16 and older, providing therapy for anxiety, stress, and substance use. She has recently supported military personnel, including veterans, through high-trauma cases.
Lauren uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients shift negative thought patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide them toward value-driven actions.
Her approach focuses on building practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional distress, with an emphasis on nervous system regulation and distress tolerance. Lauren offers confidential 45-50 minute sessions designed to help clients find lasting relief and growth.