Qualifications
- Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (DOMP) (3270 hours), 2025
- Bodywork Therapy Diploma (Graduating December 2025) (700 hours)
- First Aid & CPR Certified, 2025
- Diploma in Kinesiology, 2020
- Personal Trainer Level 3, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Lincolnshire, 1998
- Member of British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP)
Qualifications
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (DOMP) (3270 hours), 2025
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Dr. Daria Kovnierista, ND (License #01206) is passionate about helping patients feel their best at every stage of life.
With a special focus on women’s health and hormones, she brings a caring and integrative approach to her practice, supporting a wide range of individuals and families—from children to adults.
She also offers iron infusions and IV therapy, making her a trusted resource for the whole family’s health needs.
Dr. Daria holds pharmaceutical prescribing authority in BC and is certified in cosmetic Botox and PRP for face and hair. She especially enjoys helping patients feel confident in their skin and guiding them through the journey of healthy, natural aging.
Born in the beautiful, sunny country of Ukraine, where traditions are deeply connected to nature, spirit, and body, Dr. Daria’s unique background inspires her comprehensive personalized approach to health.
Outside of her practice, she loves off-roading and traveling. At home, she stays busy with her two children, two cats, and an energetic Australian Cattle Dog.
Certifications:
IV Therapy;
Prescribing authority in BC;
Cosmetic Botox and aesthetic PRP (face, hair etc);
Acupuncture;
Professional affiliations
• Registrant of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
• Member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA)
• Member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
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Valeriia is dedicated to helping clients find clarity, resilience, and emotional balance at every stage of life. With a compassionate, trauma-informed, and integrative approach, she creates safe and supportive spaces where individuals feel truly heard and empowered in their healing journey.
Her background includes a Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited university in Ukraine, later formally recognized in Canada (WES, ICES). After moving from Kharkiv following the start of the war, Valeriia has continued to expand her professional expertise. She has gained hands-on experience working in a Canadian psychiatric clinic and is completing advanced training in Gestalt Therapy, alongside studies in counseling and addictions at Vancouver Community College.
Valeriia specializes in supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, codependency, and challenges in self-esteem. She draws on a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Gestalt, CBT, Adlerian, and mindfulness-based practices, to provide a personalized, holistic path toward growth and transformation.
Outside of her practice, Valeriia enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time in nature.
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety & Panic
Depression & Self-Esteem
Trauma & PTSD
Addictions & Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Codependency
Parenting & Women’s Concerns
Modalities:
Adlerian Therapy • CBT • Gestalt Therapy • Integrative • Mindfulness • Motivational Interviewing • Attachment-Based Therapy • DBT • Online and In person Counselling.
Valeriia is dedicated to helping clients find clarity, resilience, and emotional balance at every...
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Nicole Parks is a Registered Social Worker (RSW, BCCSW Registration: #17202) offering trauma-informed, culturally safe
counselling services to children, youth, and adults. With over a decade of experience, she has
supported individuals facing mental health challenges, addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression,
substance use, and life transitions, while integrating evidence-based therapies with respect for
Indigenous healing practices when appropriate. She employs a person-centered approach as
the foundation of her practice, while skillfully integrating evidence-based modalities such as
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), experiential approaches,
play therapy, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs.
Nicole’s professional background spans diverse settings, including a Primary Care Clinic in an
Indigenous community, virtual counselling for youth and facilitation of group programming and
support. She has worked extensively with children, youth, and adults from many different socio-
economic statuses, as well as newcomers, neurodiverse individuals, families, and those
affected by violence and systemic barriers.
Certified in Basic EMDR, crisis intervention, Indigenous cultural safety, suicide intervention, and
mental health first aid, she is committed to creating safe, non-judgmental spaces that foster
healing, resilience, and personal growth. Nicole brings a deep understanding of systemic
barriers and a strengths-based approach to every therapeutic relationship.
Whether supporting children navigating challenges at school or home, youth building identity
and independence, or adults seeking healing and renewal, Nicole is dedicated to walking
alongside clients on their journey toward wellness and self-determination.
Nicole Parks is a Registered Social Worker (RSW, BCCSW Registration: #17202) offering trauma-info...
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