Archives: Faculty Members

Emily Dowd CNP (Honours)

Baljinder has been an educator and consultant for the last ten years. Baljinder graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BSc in Hons Science and then continued on to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) to complete the four-year program.
Instead of going into clinical practice, he chose to do consulting in various forms. Baljinder has been an educator and consultant for Bio Lonreco / Dr. Reckeweg for the last ten years. He has done a series of clinical webinars on homeopathic and neutraceutical protocols for practicing clinicians. He has educated Naturopaths and retailers on the various supplements available through Bio Lonreco.
He has been a faculty member at the CCNM (1997 to 2002). He has provided consulting services for several pharmaceutical companies. He has been consulting in the retail side for many years and has a vast knowledge of all the natural supplements on the market today. Baljinder has also gone on to do certificates in Cranial Sacral Therapy and Bowen Technique. Baljinder teaches Human Anatomy & Physiology at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition.

Shahada Evans CNP

Baljinder has been an educator and consultant for the last ten years. Baljinder graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BSc in Hons Science and then continued on to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) to complete the four-year program.
Instead of going into clinical practice, he chose to do consulting in various forms. Baljinder has been an educator and consultant for Bio Lonreco / Dr. Reckeweg for the last ten years. He has done a series of clinical webinars on homeopathic and neutraceutical protocols for practicing clinicians. He has educated Naturopaths and retailers on the various supplements available through Bio Lonreco.
He has been a faculty member at the CCNM (1997 to 2002). He has provided consulting services for several pharmaceutical companies. He has been consulting in the retail side for many years and has a vast knowledge of all the natural supplements on the market today. Baljinder has also gone on to do certificates in Cranial Sacral Therapy and Bowen Technique. Baljinder teaches Human Anatomy & Physiology at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition.

David Price Francis MA

Jill is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, and a First Class honours graduate of The Institute of Holistic Nutrition. She has earned her Bachelor of Physical and Health Education at Queen’s University and is certified by the Hans Selye Foundation and The Canadian Institute of Stress as a Stress and Wellness Consultant.

Jill is a passionate advocate of nutrition education, evidenced based natural remedies and whole foods eating. Her approach to clinical nutrition is focused on addressing her clients’ metabolic individuality as a key factor at the heart of her integrative lifestyle coaching. Along with maintaining a private practice of twelve years, Jill is the nutritionist at one of Toronto’s influential wellness boutiques: Dr. Natasha Turner’s, Clear Medicine. Jill is the author of Easy Gourmet Baby Food and writes articles for clients such as Alive magazine, Today’s Parent, Naturally Savvy, Blikki, Ski Canada, IHR, Walmart and Zwell.

At the Institute of Holistic Nutrition she has taught Professional Skills Development, Professional Practice and Symptomatology I. Jill is excited to bring her extensive experience to IHN’s Continuing Education Courses with what she believes to be one of the most prevalent, pressing and root cause issues she sees with her clients: Blood Sugar and Insulin Control in Clinical Practice.

Jocelyne Galizia BHSc, CNP, ROHP

Jocelyne’s interest in health promotion stems from an experience with childhood cancer when she was eight years old. She then went on to earn a Degree in Health Sciences with a focus on Health Promotion from Western University, and a Diploma in Complementary Medicine from Centennial College, before finding her way to The Institute of Holistic Nutrition where she graduated with honors. She then wrapped up her studies with a year of culinary school at the Vancouver Community College.
Jocelyne ran a private nutrition practice in Vancouver, created healthy meals for families as a personal chef, and also worked in several capacities at InspireHealth, a non-profit organization that provides health and wellness support for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. She recently became a mom and moved to Ottawa where she is excited to get involved in new projects and learn what the city has to offer.
Jocelyne teaches Advanced Nutrition Research at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition’s Ottawa Campus.

Robert Tomilson R.BIE, RNCP

Robert is the Co-founder of The Institute of Natural Health Technologies and BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination. Robert’s devotion to the field of allergy research, immunology, electromagnetism and biophysics has given him insight into the root causes of disease. Robert has done extensive study in the science and practice of Iridology and practices various Iridology methods. Robert is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, Registered BioEnergetics Practitioner and an Acupuncturist. His studies include: quantum and biophysics, Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbology, and Holistic Nutrition. Robert teaches Iridology in Professional Practice.

Jesse Lane Lee, CNP

Jesse Lane Schelew, BSc, CNP is a cheerful Holistic Nutritionist, motivating speaker, cookbook author and wellness writer. She is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and the founder of JesseLaneWellness.com, a web based holistic nutrition practice and holistic recipe resource. Jesse Lane is passionate about nutrition, she helps positive and vibrant individuals unlock the incredible healing power of food and reclaim their health. She helps her clients adopt fun and effective habits that they can get excited about. Jesse Lane loves to play in the kitchen and create holistically delicious recipes and meal plans that accommodate a wide variety of food allergies, diets and lifestyle choices. She believes that eating healthy whole foods can be easy, fun and most of all delicious! Jesse Lane is a co-author of The Holistic In the City 21 Day Smoothie Guide and has been featured on KrisCarr.com, Mind Body Green and Elephant Journal. Jesse Lane is a vibrant public speaker who shares her knowledge of nutrition in an engaging and enthusiastic manner. She has been a guest on several Rogers TV shows and loves to conduct corporate lunch and learns and wellness workshops. Jesse Lane teaches Professional Skills Development at IHN’s North York (Toronto) and Mississauga Campuses.

Anita Sauvé CNP, RNCP

Anita has a B. Comm. Honours degree from the University of Toronto and later attended IHN and graduated with First Class Honours. She is passionately committed to empowering people with knowledge about what goes on their plates.
Anita has a private consulting practice at the busy Waterdown clinic of Naturopathic Medicine where she works with clients on an individual basis to increase energy levels, decrease toxins and improve digestion. She uses a whole food approach to develop personal programs in support of any health concerns her clients may have. Typical clients include those with MS, IBS, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hormonal issues, among others. Anita’s excellent communication skills are put to use in teaching and public speaking engagements. She creates lectures and does food demos for both corporate clients and public groups on many different nutritional topics. She is an instructor at the Goodness Me! Chain of health food stores and also teaches fun and inspiring cooking classes in her own rural gourmet kitchen. Anita teaches Preventative Healthcare at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition.