Tinesja Vanel Principal Instructor, Colon Hydrotherapy and Fine Tuning Colonics Tinesja holds a degree in Psychology from her home country Switzerland.  In the early 1970’s she arrived in Canada and over the years continuously expanded her education and knowledge in Psychology, Diet and Natural Health Approaches by attending numerous certification courses in APN (Applied Psycho Neuro Biology), ART (Autonomic Response Testing) at the American Academy of Neural Therapy in Seattle, USA.  She is also certified in all three levels of the "Touch for Health" program by the New Method Kinesiology Centre in Vancouver, Canada.  Her focus was and is extensively on various forms of detoxification methods.  Seventeen years ago she studied Colon Hydrotherapy and became a certified Colon Hydro-Therapist.  Since then she has operated Prime Vitality, a busy Colon Hydrotherapy and Detoxification Clinic and Education Center in North Vancouver, Canada. In 2003 she became an I-ACT certified instructor for Colon Hydrotherapy. At the same time she wrote the NBCHT exam (National Board of Colon Hydro-Therapy), acquiring the highest qualifications in her profession.   Following that, Tinesja became the director of the certification program for Colon-Hydro-Therapists at Prime Vitality.  She is passionate to share her experience and gathered knowledge in this field with her students.
	Elena Lopez, BSC Practical Teaching Colon Hydrotherapy Elena graduated from the highly regarded Simon Fraser University in British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1979. She also earned certificate degrees in Practical Herbalism, Natural Products Advisor by the Canadian Health Food Association and Colon Hydrotherapy (National Board and I-ACT certified). Her experience includes, extended care nursing at the Mount Saint Joseph Hospital and Natural Products Advisor. She is managing and operating her own Colon Hydrotherapy Clinic since 2000.
	Anya Andreeva, CCT, BSN, RN Practical Teaching Colon Hydrotherapy Anya studied sciences at a university in Russia prior to moving to Canada in 1996.   She graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2002 with a Nursing Degree and subsequently worked in leading Hospitals in the Vancouver area.  Looking for ways to truly achieve optimal health, Anya embarked on a personal journey of discovery of our healing potiential. She quickly learned that detoxification and colon health are vital to this process.  Anya graduated from Prime Vitality's Certification Course in Colon Hydrotherapy and since then is practicing Colon Hydrotherapy in busy clinics.  Her interests also include raw food nutrition, yoga and travel.
	Miki Yagi Practical Teaching Colon Hydrotherapy Miki was born and raised in Japan, where she studied and received a diploma in early childhood education.  She worked in school management positions in Japan, as well as in Canada since immigrating to Canada in 2004. Over the years she became more and more interested in approaches that lead to optimal health.  This eventually led her to Prime Vitality’s Certification Course in Colon Hydrotherapy where she graduated with flying colours.  Since her graduation she is working at Prime Vitality Wellness Center and School of Colon Hydrotherapy.  She comes with a wealth of knowledge from her home country Japan on how to rebuild a healthy flora in the colon through specific techniques of Lacto Fermentation.  Her in-depth knowledge of colon health is much appreciated by her clientele and students alike.
	Dr. Kris Bentz, ND Theoretical Lecturing, Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Dr. Bentz’s passion is to help people heal themselves through the principles of naturopathic medicine.  He uses nutrition, supplemental therapies, physical therapies, exercise medicine, positive psychology and lifestyle counseling/coaching to have people achieve their desired health goals.  Dr. Bentz strengthens the mind-body connection in order to facilitate healing, enhance vitality and well-being. Dr. Bentz is board certified in acupuncture and a qualified practitioner of neural therapy, mesotherapy, and neurolinguistic programming. He received his core naturopathic training from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC.
	Delmar Vogel Theoretical Lecturing, Professional Equipment Delmar Vogel is the president and founder of Prime Pacific Health Innovations Corporation. He is also the inventor and designer of Colon Hydrotherapy Equipment for professionals. He has amassed an extensive list of experience in all aspects of Colon Hydrotherapy over the period of the last 14 years. He has extensive knowledge on the design, manufacturing, operating and maintenance of professional colon hydrotherapy equipment.
	Dr. Jonn Matsen, ND Theoretical Lecturing, Diet and Nutrition Dr. Jonn Matsen N.D. became interested in natural healing after improving his own health in his 20s. He became a Chartered Herbalist in 1977. Dr. Matsen did his premedical university studies in BC before attending naturopathic medical school in the US. In 1983, he graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, and began his practice at the Northshore Naturopathic Clinic in North Vancouver, BC. "Word of mouth" brings patients from all over the world to his clinic in Vancouver. Besides teaching Nutrition at the Colon Hydrotherapy Course of Prime Vitality School of Colon Hydrotherapy, Dr. Matsen lectures regularly at different health venues and has done numerous radio interviews throughout Canada and the US. He is a well known author of three bestseller books: • EATING ALIVE - Prevention Through Good Digestion • The Secrets to Great Health • EATING ALIVE II His website: www.eatingalive.com
	Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, ND. L. Ac. Theoretical Lecturing, Understanding X-Ray’s & Radiology. Sanjay was born and raised in Singapore. From a young age he was always interested in pursuing a career in a holistic approach to medicine. He graduated Physiology and Biochemistry with a B.Sc. with honors at the faculty of medicine of the prestigious University of British Columbia. In December 2003 he graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and is also certified in Neural Therapy. He is specializing in the field of astroenterology which also encompasses X-Ray’s & Radiology.
	Dr. Vicky Radhakrishnan, ND Theoretical Lecturing Dr. Vicky Radhakrishnan completed her medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC in June 2006.  Prior to attaining her doctorate at the Boucher Institute, Dr. Vicky majored in general biology at the University of British Columbia.  Dr. Vicky is a licensed naturopathic physician in British Columbia and she is also board certified in acupuncture. Dr. Vicky has obtained further training in neural therapy and neurolinguistic programming (NLP).  It has always been Dr. Vicky’s passion to start her own naturopathic medical clinic where she can personally ensure the highest possible health care for her patients.  In May 2007, her dream was fulfilled.  She started Nature’s Clinic, located in the heart of Kitsilano in Vancouver, BC, a well-known area known for its health-conscious population.  While Dr. Vicky enjoys all facets of family practice, she has a special interest in endocrinology and mind-body medicine.
	Dr. Sacha Elliott, ND Theoretical Lecturing Dr. Sacha Elliott, ND has a family practice in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver at Canopy Integrated Health (http://www.canopyhealth.ca/).  She focuses on motivating, educating and empowering her patients to create balance in their physical, mental and emotional health.  She utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities including clinical nutrition, supplements, botanical medicine, acupuncture, detoxification, and lifestyle counseling to prevent disease and achieve optimal health.  Dr. Elliott sees and treats a variety of health conditions and has a special interest in women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders, weight management, detoxification, mental/emotional imbalance, stress management, and cancer prevention and treatment.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and has completed a four year doctorate program at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC.
	Susanne Carrillo Training Coordinator and Practical Teaching Colon Hydrotherapy Susanne has nearly 20 plus years experience in the corporate world ranging from management at the project level to executive oversight in the areas of sales, marketing, training and development.  She  comes with a wealth of teaching experience. Susanne has been an advocate of healthy and balanced living as well as a client of Prime Vitality for 13 years.  She graduated from Prime Vitality’s School of Colon Hydrotherapy and is presently working with Tinesja at the clinic as a Colon Hydrotherapist.

Note: Members of the faculty are subject to change from time to time.