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...

Alexis Petrunia

Alexis Petrunia

Alexis specializes in working with female-identifying individuals exploring self-esteem, emotional regulation, boundary-setting, anxiety, executive functioning challenges, and major life transitions. She prioritizes the development of strong therapeutic relationships with her...

Alexis Petrunia

Alexis specializes in working with female-identifying individuals exploring self-esteem, emotional regulation, boundary-setting, anxiety, executive functioning challenges, and major life transitions. She prioritizes the development of strong therapeutic relationships with her...

Andrea Durie

Andrea Durie

As a certified instructor in Yin and Hatha yoga, Pilates, and Barre, I bring a multidimensional understanding of movement and alignment to every session.I’ve had the privilege of training with...

Andrea Durie

As a certified instructor in Yin and Hatha yoga, Pilates, and Barre, I bring a multidimensional understanding of movement and alignment to every session.I’ve had the privilege of training with...

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...

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...

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...