Your Team

BSc, MD

Dr. Werner Spangehl is a Family Physician who was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and has enjoyed living in BC since 1989.

He has been providing full-service family practice for over 30 years, which has included maternity care, hospital care, teaching, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions spanning all age groups.

Dr. Spangehl provides medical care with a focus on lifestyle interventions. At Elysian Health, he has joined the Concierge Medicine and Executive Health programs. He is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and was among the first group of physicians to become Board-certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine in 2017. Lifestyle Medicine studies and evaluates the science behind nutrition, exercise, sleep, meditation and relaxation, relationships and purpose – to prevent, treat and even reverse chronic medical conditions.

Dr. Spangehl is the author of One Minute Medicine: Your Effortless Guide to Vibrant Health – which discusses the determinants of health and contains 12 Habits of Healthy People. He delivered a TEDx Talk in White Rock in 2018 about using Food as Medicine to improve blood flow and organ function. (Search: “Spangehl TED”)

Dr. Spangehl is happily married and the proud father of three adult children.

BSc, MBChB, CCFP

Dr. Sarai grew up in Surrey and attended UBC where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology & Genetics. Dr. Sarai thereafter moved to the United Kingdom where she attended and received her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree at Leicester University.

Subsequently, Dr. Sarai practiced medicine in Scotland where she completed her Family Physician training and was a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners prior to returning home.

Outside of work, Dr. Sarai recently became a mother and loves spending time with her family.

Dr. Sarai speaks English and Punjabi.

CHIEF PHARMACIST

BSc. Pharm

Rich spent most of his early life in White Rock and South Surrey and graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC in 2003. He spent a few years practicing in BC before moving to Calgary for 14 years, where he managed several pharmacies and was licensed as a prescribing pharmacist.

For the last several years, Rich has had a keen interest in patient education on lifestyle changes and self-care to promote wellness, with the ultimate goal of helping people to increase both lifespan and healthspan.

For Rich, living his best life longer means being able to lift weights and exercise with his son... and his grandkids too.

Master of Physical Therapy, BHK, IMS

Matt is passionate about using both hands-on therapy and specific exercises to help his patients reach peak function. Matt has a special interest in treating low back pain, shoulder injuries, helping recreational athletes return to their activities, and is trained in IMS.

Doctor of Physiotherapy, BBA (Hons), CAFCI, IMS

Tiffany believes in a multidimensional approach to treating her clients. She uses hands-on treatments, pain education, rehabilitative exercises, IMS, and acupuncture to help her patient reach their goals. Tiffany has a special interest in treating older adults.

Master of Physiotherapy, BSc, Concussion and Vestibular Therapy

Sukhi has a special interest in concussion and post-concussion syndrome, vestibular syndromes, and neuro-ocular conditions. She believes in evidence-based treatments and enjoys using hands-on treatment.

Master of Physical Therapy, BBA, CAFCI, IMS

Katelyn has a wide range of experience using hands-on treatment, IMS, and exercise and wellness education. She is a physiotherapy educator and is often working with other practitioners to help them widen their knowledge base.

Anup Dhaliwal uses an evidence-based approach to create rehabilitation programs to help patients achieve their goals and perform pain-free movements. Her treatments consist of manual therapy, hands-on techniques and therapeutic exercises.

Cameron graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2021 and was voted class Valedictorian. He also held a spot on the advisory board for a four-year, nation-wide research study on increasing the quality of life and end of life protocol for individuals in long-term care.

Seraina Groeneveld is a Registered Massage Therapist, licensed with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. Seraina graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2015 with the distinction of winning first place in the Student Case Study Award.