Your Team
Elysian Founders
Donovan Jones
Co-Founder
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Donovan is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Elysian Health Group dedicated to delivering personalized, preventative, technology enabled, integrated healthcare.
He has been building businesses and investing in growth companies for 20 years. Previously he was the CEO of a financial technology company which was sold to an international media company. Prior to that he was President and CEO of a collaboration software company that he led to the company’s listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. The company was subsequently sold to a US communications company. Prior to that he was in investment banking and with one of the largest communications companies in Canada with roles in product management, corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. He has been on the board of directors for the BC Tech association and was awarded a regional top 40 under 40 award for leadership and innovation. He studied English and Economics at the University of Alberta before completing an MBA at the University of Calgary.
For Donovan, living his best life longer means spending time with his wife and three boys traveling, training and playing the occasional round of golf.
Dr. John Diggle
Co-Founder & CMO
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BSc, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG), CSCN (EEG), NeurologistDr. Diggle is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Elysian Health Group, dedicated to creating a model for health that allows patients to receive personalized and integrated medical care.
He first studied genetics and cell biology at the University of British Columbia before completing his training in medicine and neurology at the University of Calgary. He went on to do subspecialty training in neuromuscular disease and epilepsy at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
A long-time Surrey resident, Dr. Diggle returned here with his family in 2007, where he’s since maintained an active practice in neurology and integrated health. A Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, he’s passionate about discovering ways to improve upon the current medical system and make it simpler for his patients to get the holistic care they deserve.
For John, living his best life longer means always being able to play the guitar with his great-grandkids on a porch somewhere warm.
Family Physicians
Dr. Werner Spangehl
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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.
Dr. Sundeep Sarai
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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.
Dr. Michelle Sutherland
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Dr. Michelle Sutherland is a Family Physician at Elysian Health who is involved with the annual Executive Program and additionally provides episodic patient care. Dr. Sutherland’s experience includes medical training in three countries where she has received numerous awards and recognitions for both academics and patient advocacy.
Dr. Sutherland’s special interest includes Pediatrics, having had two years of Pediatric training in Chicago, prior to completing a further two years of Family Medicine training. Dr. Sutherland is passionate about preventative medicine with experience working in a preventative health clinic and by staying knowledgeable on emerging and evolving topics.
Prior work experience includes working for the RCMP in their division of Occupational Medicine and at the BC Cancer Agency as a General Practitioner in Oncology. In addition, she had a full-service Family Practice for over 12 years. Currently, Dr. Sutherland also works as a Medical Advisor at WorkSafe BC.
Outside of work, Dr. Sutherland enjoys spending time outdoors in beautiful British Columbia with her family and is a proud mother of two daughters.
Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Paulina Domzal
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Dr. Paulina Domzal is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about finding the root cause of her patient’s symptoms in order to achieve optimal health and wellness. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, Dr. Domzal uses a holistic approach to create personalized treatment plans using both conventional and natural treatments.
Dr. Christine Kadykalo
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Dr. Christine Kadykalo is a Naturopathic Doctor that is passionate about educating her patients to achieve optimal health and prevent chronic disease. She incorporates a thorough assessment, including physical exams, diagnostic lab tests when needed and a team of practitioners.
Pharmacist
Richard Cote
CHIEF PHARMACIST
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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.
Manual Osteopathic Therapist
Adam Mulford
OSTEOPATH
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Adam Mulford is a registered kinesiologist with the BCAK and Manual Osteopathic Therapist with CMMOTA.
Adam decided to add to his 14 years of kinesiology experience to see if there was a way to treat individuals the same way he rehabilitated his clients, through a whole body approach. This is how he discovered Osteopathic Therapy. Manual Osteopathic Therapy creates balance in all the body by using many specialized advanced manipulations of the fascia, bone, joints, cranium, and organs, in short, all of the body’s structures.
Chiropractors
Dr. Matthew Ormerod
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Dr. Ormerod completed a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia, specializing in exercise science. He later completed a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, earning clinical honours designation.
Dr. Ormerod has completed training in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Technique and is a certified Complete Concussion Management Institute (CCMI) practitioner. He has a special interest in helping people prevent and recover from acute and chronic low back, neck, knee and shoulder injuries along with concussions and post concussion syndrome. Through manual therapy, rehabilitation exercise and patient education, Dr. Ormerod strives to empower his patients with autonomy over their own healthcare and recovery from injuries.
A former soccer player, Dr. Ormerod has had the pleasure of working with elite and recreational athletes, dancers and gymnasts. He was the official Chiropractor for the Vancouver Riptide Ultimate Frisbee team from 2013-2017.
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Dr. Ormerod completed a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia, specializing in exercise science. He later completed a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, earning clinical honours designation.
Dr. Ormerod has completed training in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Technique and is a certified Complete Concussion Management Institute (CCMI) practitioner. He has a special interest in helping people prevent and recover from acute and chronic low back, neck, knee and shoulder injuries along with concussions and post concussion syndrome. Through manual therapy, rehabilitation exercise and patient education, Dr. Ormerod strives to empower his patients with autonomy over their own healthcare and recovery from injuries.
A former soccer player, Dr. Ormerod has had the pleasure of working with elite and recreational athletes, dancers and gymnasts. He was the official Chiropractor for the Vancouver Riptide Ultimate Frisbee team from 2013-2017.
Physiotherapists
Matt Redekopp
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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.
Tiffany Chao
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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.
Sukhjot (Sukhi) Battu
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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.
Katelyn Proctor
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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.
Karrar Khaku
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Master of Physical Therapy
Karrar graduated from Sheffield University in England with a Master’s in Physiotherapy and is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana. He has an interest in pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, as well as pain management.
Integrated Registered Massage Therapy and Physiotherapy
Cheung Ho (Nick) Mui
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He believes education is a key component to any preventative and rehabilitative program. From his extensive education and work experience he has had the opportunity to work within diverse healthcare settings and with a variety of different patients.
Exercise Physiologist
Corine Travaglini
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As a certified Exercise Physiologist with Canadian Society For Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CEP), Corine has a passion for showing people how to move well and use exercise as medicine to prevent/combat disease and injury. She has additional training in mat Pilates, functional movement screening, and resistance exercises for post-menopausal aged women. She enjoys helping people feel stronger, have better energy and abilities to perform their daily tasks.
Registered Massage Therapy
Cameron Lynam
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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
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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.
Dietitian
Brette Macey
Registered Dietitian
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RD, BSc
Brette graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2020. She then completed her Dietetic Internship through Nova Scotia Health in 2021.
Moving from coast to coast, Brette is excited to begin her career in British Columbia. Brette has a passion for evidence-based nutrition and believes food is the foundation for health and longevity.
Imaging and Diagnostics
Dr. Amir Neyestani
Radiologist/Medical Director
Dr. Fin Hodge
Radiologist/Medical Director
Sonya Knight
General Manager Imaging
Renee Lien
Lead MRI Technologist
Jacqueline Dance
Lead CT Technologist
Jaymie Forster
Booking Coordinator