alive Contributors

Adam Meyer is a freelance writer, digital creator, and certified holistic nutritionist. Find him on Instagram @thatadammeyer.

Patience Lister is a professional writer specializing in food science, nutrition, and natural health products.

Dr. Domenique Barbaro, ND, focuses her practice on women, moms, and children.

Laura Bolt is a Los Angeles-based writer and editor specializing in lifestyle and culture. She lives with her cat, Osiris, and can probably be found at Moon Juice. 

Gail Johnson is an editor and staff writer here at alive. She is an award-winning digital, print, and broadcast journalist based in Vancouver. 

Ashley Linkletter is a writer and poet based in Vancouver, BC. Her work has appeared in delicious living, Culture: The World of Cheese, Edible Vancouver & Wine Country, Ink & Marrow, Campfire Confessions, and others.

Karli Petrovic is a writer and tarot reader living in Atlanta, GA. She cohabitates with a muggle husband, baby girl, and three goofy hounds. Find her online.

Carole Ames is a counsellor, consultant, and group facilitator with haven.ca

Heather Burt bicycles to Langara College, where she teaches literature and writing. Her novel Adam's Peak (Dundurn Press, 2007) was shortlisted for the 2008 BC Book Prizes.

Gemma Boothroyd is a writer with a passion for intentional living. Be that through birding or running, she’s eager to explore all the beauty this world has to offer.

Kenny Bodanis, author, columnist, Gemini award-nominated documentarian for RDS (the French TSN— The Sports Network). Find more of his writing online at kennybodanis.com or @kennybodanis on Instagram.

Gina Kelly is a freelance writer and editor located in New Jersey, US. She is a certified health coach and writes about health and wellness. 

Sara Harowitz is a Vancouver-based freelance journalist. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Globe & Mail, Maclean’s, and Well + Good. (Photo by Lauren D. Zbarsky). 

Rebecca Heaton is the former editor of Live Naturally magazine.

Alexa Everett is an award-nominated multimedia journalist and a managing editor at alive.

Lawren Moneta is a chef, food stylist, and recipe developer.

Brittany Devenyi is a content strategist and freelance writer with a background in both print and online journalism. She formerly oversaw digital content for brands such as Food Network Canada and HGTV Canada.

Kate Dunn holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from Western University and has nearly two decades of post-secondary teaching experience. A strong advocate for mental health and well-being, Kate is also the founder of Rooted in Wellness Canada, an online platform committed to sharing the principles of positive psychology and fostering a culture of strong mental health within her community.

Lizzy Sherman’s work has appeared on Healthline, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo, mindbodygreen, and many more. She is also the co-founder of Spa & Beauty Today. @zillizy

Kamarra Morris, RN, is a women’s health mentor with a master’s degree in public health who addresses the root causes of gut and hormone imbalances through natural and holistic approaches.

Dr. Gillian Flower is a naturopathic doctor at the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre and counsels her patients in the judicious use of natural supplements.

Joanna Baxter is a memoirist and regular magazine contributor. She lives in Vancouver where she is either forest bathing or ocean swimming.