The faces of Opal

The Opal team is made up of holistic wellness professionals dedicated to providing the highest level of professional treatments.

Opal Team

Sasha Ormiston

Sasha Ormiston

Since completing my acupuncture studies I have further been certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, a natural, painless and non-surgical procedure to help treat anything from fine lines, rosacea, acne and...

Sasha Ormiston

Since completing my acupuncture studies I have further been certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, a natural, painless and non-surgical procedure to help treat anything from fine lines, rosacea, acne and...

Dr. Amelia Patillo - naturopathic doctor victoria - acne doctor - acne - opal health studio

Dr. Amelia Patillo

Dr. Amelia strives to create a safe, warm, and nurturing space for her patients, where they can be received openly and without judgment as they seek to reclaim their health...

Dr. Amelia Patillo

Dr. Amelia strives to create a safe, warm, and nurturing space for her patients, where they can be received openly and without judgment as they seek to reclaim their health...

Lindsay Dreshcer - acupuncturist victoria - facial acupuncture - cosmetic acupuncture - opal health studio - esquimalt bc

Lindsay Drescher

As a practitioner, she has a particular interest in mental-emotional balancing, cosmetic and skin health, gastrointestinal-digestive disorders, and women's health. Lindsay continuously enhances her education by regularly attending workshops and...

Lindsay Drescher

As a practitioner, she has a particular interest in mental-emotional balancing, cosmetic and skin health, gastrointestinal-digestive disorders, and women's health. Lindsay continuously enhances her education by regularly attending workshops and...

Marika Johnson

Marika Johnson

The foundations of my practice are trust, safety, and reconnecting mind, body and spirit. I value holistic, intuitive, inclusive, and body-neutral care. I believe that having the space to fully...

Marika Johnson

The foundations of my practice are trust, safety, and reconnecting mind, body and spirit. I value holistic, intuitive, inclusive, and body-neutral care. I believe that having the space to fully...

Carly Vermaning

Carly Vermaning

In her spare time, Carly enjoys yoga, spin class and outdoor activities - especially gardening and hiking with her dog Emmy.

Carly Vermaning

In her spare time, Carly enjoys yoga, spin class and outdoor activities - especially gardening and hiking with her dog Emmy.

Charis Atargatis

Charis Atargatis

She is passionate about supporting her clients with the right nutrition, supplements and skincare routines to feel their best. As a Holistic Aesthetician, Charis is dedicated to enhancing your natural...

Charis Atargatis

She is passionate about supporting her clients with the right nutrition, supplements and skincare routines to feel their best. As a Holistic Aesthetician, Charis is dedicated to enhancing your natural...

Clara Bernier

Clara Bernier

Clara’s professional interest in facial rejuvenation acupuncture stems from having her own skin struggles, which is what guides her compassionate and results driven treatments. In her experience skin health is...

Clara Bernier

Clara’s professional interest in facial rejuvenation acupuncture stems from having her own skin struggles, which is what guides her compassionate and results driven treatments. In her experience skin health is...

Melissa Hawboldt

Melissa Hawboldt

Prior to studying Chinese Medicine, Melissa completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Psychology. She is most drawn to the holistic approach of TCM and loves customizing each...

Melissa Hawboldt

Prior to studying Chinese Medicine, Melissa completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Psychology. She is most drawn to the holistic approach of TCM and loves customizing each...

Montana Downer

Montana Downer

Growing up in Victoria and on Salt Spring Island, Montana has always lived an active lifestyle and understands the holistic benefits of massage therapy. Her interest in health, wellness, and...

Montana Downer

Growing up in Victoria and on Salt Spring Island, Montana has always lived an active lifestyle and understands the holistic benefits of massage therapy. Her interest in health, wellness, and...

Rebecca Waterman

Rebecca Waterman

As a natural people-person, Rebecca has worked in a variety of administrative roles and is supported by her 15+ years in customer service, being a leader in health and wellness spaces such...

Rebecca Waterman

As a natural people-person, Rebecca has worked in a variety of administrative roles and is supported by her 15+ years in customer service, being a leader in health and wellness spaces such...

Lauren Girard

Lauren Girard

Lauren is also in the midst of finishing up her Foot and Facial Reflexology certification and can't wait to combine her new found love of skincare and healing the body through...

Lauren Girard

Lauren is also in the midst of finishing up her Foot and Facial Reflexology certification and can't wait to combine her new found love of skincare and healing the body through...