Ricardo has been practicing massage since 2001 in Mexico and has been a diligent student of the field throughout his career, earning certificates for Hindu and Thai massage, shiatsu and cupping from the Mexican College of Holistic Massage Therapy. Ricardo also has completed an 80-hour Swedish Massage Therapy diploma from the Victoria Institute of Swedish Massage.
Ricardo and his wife Sandra Zepada owned a popular massage clinic in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico and have been practicing massage in Victoria since they moved to Canada.
Pammi has been working with LalliCare Clinic since 2009 and was instrumental in establishing our intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, microdermabrasion, acne, skin rejuvenation and skin tightening treatment practice.
Pammi received personal training from Medical Focus in the use of ourNatural Light Intense Pulsed Light machine for hair removal skin rejuvenation, skin rejuvenation and skin tightening, acne treatments, vascular lesions and in the use of our Natural Brador Microdermabrasion System for delivering microdermabrasion treatments.
Sandra Zepeda has fourteen years experience as a certified practitioner, including owning and operating Sanrick Massage Clinic in Mexico with her husband Ricardo Rojas.
Sandra first studied and practiced Swedish massage at the Hotel Sataventos in Mexico in the mid to late 1990s and studied reflexology. She commuted nine hours each week to Mexico City to study and earned a two year diploma in Chiropractic and Osteopathics.
Nutritionist Sarah Voldeng, RNCP is the founder of Absolutely Nutrition and has been working in the field of nutrition since 1997. She has an extensive background in nutrition, biology, physiology and psychology.
Nathan trained in Massage Therapy at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, graduating as class valedictorian in 2002, and has maintained a private practice since. An interest in the subtle and sensitive skills of craniosacral therapy kept Nathan in touch with Howard Dieno whose influence provoked Nathan’s study in Functional Technique and his philosophy on presence and listening.
Registered Acupuncturist Anne Vardy (R.Ac.) has studied traditional Chinese medicine in Victoria, Calgary and China. She has been with Lalli Care Clinic since 2007 and previously was an instructor and clinical supervisor at the Oshio College of Acupuncture and Herbology.
Angie graduated from the University of British Columbia Pharmaceutical Sciences program in 2005. She also completed UBC’s postgraduate Community Pharmacy Residency Program which enabled her to witness and practice pharmacy care in innovative settings.Previous experience with long-term care and nursing homes has given Angie insights into the medication needs of the elderly.
Angie’s practice approach is a holistic and integrative method that recognizes the potential of various modes of treatment and she seeks ways to educate and incorporate these modes into the world of pharmacy.
Sonia has experience in many facets of pharmacy. She completed an Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster with the top clinical exam mark in B.C.
She has also worked briefly in different regional community pharmacies. Sonia’s compassion and interest in her clients’ health needs sets her apart along with her on going client health monitoring.
Sukhi graduated from The University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1975. His first career position was as the Director of Pharmacy at the Priory Hospital in Victoria, B.C.
Throughout his career, Sukhi has been involved in many committees and projects to help shape pharmacy practice. He has been a councillor with the College of Pharmacists of B.C. and was a continuing education coordinator for Victoria from 1980 – 2007. He was also a clinical instructor for the UBC Pharmacy for 15 years.
