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

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...

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...

Lucy Gunn

Lucy Gunn

Committed to the care, respect, and safety of all bodies, Lucy creates a welcoming and inclusive treatment environment. She strives to ensure every client feels comfortable and supported in her...

Lucy Gunn

Committed to the care, respect, and safety of all bodies, Lucy creates a welcoming and inclusive treatment environment. She strives to ensure every client feels comfortable and supported in her...

Andrea Penagos

Andrea Penagos

Andrea has a special interest in fertility, menstrual health, emotional wellbeing, pain management, and cosmetic acupuncture. She also treats a range of conditions that include acute injuries, back pain, joint...

Andrea Penagos

Andrea has a special interest in fertility, menstrual health, emotional wellbeing, pain management, and cosmetic acupuncture. She also treats a range of conditions that include acute injuries, back pain, joint...

Melissa Blyth

Melissa Blyth

METHOD Melissa’s work blends compassion, curiosity, and creativity, integrating therapeutic practices with ancient wisdom to offer a comprehensive and holistic path to well-being. Through heartfelt conversations and embodied understanding, she...

Melissa Blyth

METHOD Melissa’s work blends compassion, curiosity, and creativity, integrating therapeutic practices with ancient wisdom to offer a comprehensive and holistic path to well-being. Through heartfelt conversations and embodied understanding, she...

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Dr. Katie Branter

A mother, Akashic Guide, Certified Executive Coach, and Facilitator of Coherence Advantage for HeartMath, Dr. Branter integrates her personal journey through health challenges into her practice, compassionately guiding clients to...

Dr. Katie Branter

A mother, Akashic Guide, Certified Executive Coach, and Facilitator of Coherence Advantage for HeartMath, Dr. Branter integrates her personal journey through health challenges into her practice, compassionately guiding clients to...

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Vanessa McNicol

Vanessa is committed to crafting unique tattoos tailored to each individual. She does this by free-handing the design right on the client’s skin. She meticulously considers every aspect of her designs...

Vanessa McNicol

Vanessa is committed to crafting unique tattoos tailored to each individual. She does this by free-handing the design right on the client’s skin. She meticulously considers every aspect of her designs...

melody maier - holistic nutritionist - acne nutrition

Melody Maier

Her practice focuses primarily on skin health and the underlying factors that are so intimately connected – digestion, stress management, menstrual cycles and metabolic health. After having acne for many...

Melody Maier

Her practice focuses primarily on skin health and the underlying factors that are so intimately connected – digestion, stress management, menstrual cycles and metabolic health. After having acne for many...

emmeline barwick - opal wellness - acupuncturist victoria bc

Emmeline Barwick

My favorite part of being an acupuncturist is working with patients to create a custom treatment plan that is tailored to their specific case. I take pride in establishing trust...

Emmeline Barwick

My favorite part of being an acupuncturist is working with patients to create a custom treatment plan that is tailored to their specific case. I take pride in establishing trust...

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...

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...

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...

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...