Team – Focus Integrated Health

Osteopathic Practitioner

Natalie Bestbier

Natalie is the clinic owner at Focus Integrated Health and is passionate about helping people lead healthy and joyful lives.

Natalie graduated with honors and distinction from the Canadian School of Osteopathy (CSO) after completing a Certificate in Higher Education in Osteopathic Studies at the University College of Osteopathy (UCO), formerly the British School of Osteopathy (BSO), in England. Highlighting her commitment to excellence, her exceptional academic performance earned her the BSO prize for the Best Overall Performance and recognition from the CSO for her outstanding thesis for the advancement of Osteopathy in the field of clinical research: The Effects of Global Osteopathic Treatment on Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction.

She was actively involved in training and mentoring students as a Clinic Supervisor at the Canadian School of Osteopathy, nurturing the next generation of health professionals. She finds immense joy in sharing her knowledge and experiences, ensuring that compassion and expertise go hand in hand.

Natalie’s expertise extends beyond osteopathy. Moreover, she possesses a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Computer Science/Informatics. Additionally, Natalie is a certified Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Comprehensive Pilates Teacher and holds diplomas in Personal Training and Sports and Fitness Therapy. Her wide range of knowledge and qualifications enables her to integrate innovative and transformative treatment approaches and offer holistic and comprehensive care to her clients with a friendly and personalized touch.

With her warm and welcoming demeanor, Natalie is dedicated to creating a friendly and supportive environment at her clinic. Her treatment approach is creative, open, and flexible, recognizing that healing requires an individualized approach. This allows her to provide comprehensive care that embraces innovation and promotes the well-being of her clients.

Monday to Thursday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Naturopathic Doctor

Juliet Ghodsian

Juliet is a dedicated and compassionate naturopathic practitioner with a wealth of experience in holistic healthcare. She obtained her Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University, where she also completed her clinical training at The Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Since 2005, Juliet has been in private practice in British Columbia and is licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.

Beyond her academic achievements, Juliet’s journey in healthcare has been diverse and impactful. Following her time in Ecuador, where she volunteered at a school for indigenous children, she developed a profound interest in counseling and social work. Juliet’s work with medicinal plants and her experience as a social worker for children and teens with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities significantly shaped her understanding of the interconnectedness between physical and emotional well-being. This realization led her to embrace Naturopathic Medicine as a holistic and compassionate approach to healthcare.

Juliet’s commitment to expanding her skill set is evident through her additional training in various therapeutic modalities. She has studied Craniosacral Therapy, Fascial Rebalancing, Visceral Manipulation, and Somato-Emotional Release with esteemed institutions like the Upledger Institute and The Integrative Bodywork Institute. Additionally, she has incorporated elements from diverse practices such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Chakra balancing techniques, Pranic healing, BioFeedback, Guided Imagery Relaxation Techniques, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Linking Awareness animal communication classes. These integrative approaches allow her to tap into her intuitive and energetic gifts to support her patients’ healing journeys.

With a mission rooted in truth, compassion, and transformation, Juliet strives to provide a supportive space for individuals to align with their highest truth and integrity. She shares her knowledge, guidance, and recommendations tailored to each person’s unique needs and growth. Juliet has a particular interest in digestive health, drawing from her personal struggle with Crohn’s disease. Additionally, she has extensive experience managing women’s health concerns, chronic stress and adrenal dysregulation, thyroid disorders, skin conditions, mood disorders, and autoimmune diseases. Her expertise extends to working with infants, children, and adolescents, specializing in digestive health and structural rebalancing.

Juliet’s versatility extends beyond her clinical skills. Fluent in Spanish, she effectively communicates with diverse populations. As a mother of two intelligent and talented daughters, she continually learns and grows from observing them. Juliet embraces her artistic spirit and has honed her talents as a vocalist and dancer throughout her life. During her free time, she finds solace in reading, immersing herself in nature, gardening, working with The Singing Horse Herd, and cherishing moments with her loved ones.

With her unique blend of physical structural release techniques, counseling expertise, and intuitive healing modalities, Juliet offers patients a comprehensive approach to healing their body, mind, and spirit.

Wednesday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Physiotherapist

Jenna Homer

Hi, I’m Jenna — a mom of two and a dedicated women’s health physiotherapist.

Growing up playing soccer and basketball, I developed a love and appreciation for exercise and the human body. After two ACL tears and multiple knee surgeries, I discovered firsthand the transformative power of physiotherapy. That experience set me on my path to becoming a physiotherapist.

I began my physiotherapy career in sports and orthopaedics, helping people of all ages and abilities reduce pain, restore movement, and improve performance. After experiencing pregnancy and a complicated postpartum recovery, my passion for pelvic health and perinatal care was ignited.

Now, as a perimenopausal woman, I’m committed to supporting others through this transformative—and sometimes wild—stage of life. Whether you’re preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or navigating life before and after menopause, I’m here to guide you with skill, empathy, and evidence-based care.

My approach to women’s health physiotherapy is rooted in empowerment, education, and individualized care. I believe that every woman deserves to feel strong, supported, and connected to her body—at every stage of life.

I work to:

Empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to understand and care for their bodies
Help women reconnect with their bodies through movement, awareness, and education
Relieve pain and improve mobility with manual therapy, functional dry needling, and exercise
Understand your unique body through detailed posture and movement assessments
Make lasting changes using exercise programs tailored to each person’s body, lifestyle, and goals
Resolve current concerns while building strength and resilience to prevent future injuries or issues
Support women in living longer, healthier, and more joyful lives

This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. My care is personal, comprehensive, and built around your unique needs—because your body and your well-being matter.

Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 am– 8:00 pm.

Somatic & Energy Practitioner

Hamid Shenasi

My name is Hamid, and I live in Vancouver – surrounded by the ocean, mountains, and trees.

I’ve spent most of my adolescence and early adulthood moving, playing, and exercising. I learned so much about myself and life by learning new movements and pushing my limits in physical ways, and eventually passionately teaching others to do the same.

And then came the healing. I found a deeper sense of wholeness and purpose when I began to connect my love of movement with healing the body – starting with my own body first, and then others’ as it often goes for us exercisey & heal-ey types. This is how @theforgehealth was forged in 2015.

And then one day came the grey beard hairs, and with them a drive to share something a little deeper and intimate: the Spirit. I fell in love with meditation in my early 20’s and have likely spent the equivalent of many, many months in intentional meditation. I love the teachings of Adyashanti and Ram Dass, and in many ways, they have shaped and continue to shape who I am.

I’m very excited about this new chapter of my life, where I get to see the body, mind, and spirit all come together in my offerings.

Nowadays, I spend my time between offering a 1-on-1 healing practice in the heart of Kitsilano, guiding the beautiful community at @kolmkontrast in reconnecting to themselves through heat, cold, and breath work, creating healing workshops with friends, and continuing to support the most amazing practitioners and members of the community at @theforgehealth in the city of Burnaby.

And believe it or not, there’s a lot more to me than what I do to fulfil my sense of purpose!

I love exceptional coffee and a flaky yet soft croissant.

I love being around other humans who enjoy a good laugh and deep conversations, but also love some shared silence.

I can be funny, create cool things, dance, party – and I can also lie in my hammock all day and love every second of it.

I still love to exercise and love doing yoga with @lyndseyellye

I’m excited to connect with you and build a community of like-minded humans together.

Wednesday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Holistic Healing Practitioner

Zoë Buratynsky

My name is Zoë, and I am so happy you found your way here!

I am a trauma-informed energy healer, breathwork and meditation facilitator, Reiki Master, and sound practitioner.

I help individuals break free from the patterns, beliefs, and energetic imprints that keep them stuck— to find clarity, balance, break patterns, and reconnect with self.

My holistic approach blends breath, energy, and sound to gently uncover and release the root of what’s holding you back—not by fixing you, but by supporting you in returning to your innate wholeness.

1:1 Healing Sessions

Release layers of deep tension, emotional holding, and unresolved trauma to break free from patterns of self-sabotage, burnout, repeating relationship cycles, and feeling blocked in career and personal growth.

Healing is not about fixing; it is about integrating all parts of ourselves to rediscover wholeness.

Saturday
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Osteopathic Practitioner

Alex Montague

I began my journey in movement and rehabilitation after graduating from UBC’s Kinesiology program in 2015. As a Registered Kinesiologist with the BCAK and a personal trainer, I quickly developed a deep curiosity about the body, especially the role of fascia and its influence on how we move and feel. This curiosity led me into the world of manual therapy, where I began studying fascial stretch therapy and exploring the body beyond muscles and bones.

My path toward osteopathy began through personal experience. The basketball court was always my second home, but years of ankle sprains and knee injuries left me unable to adapt to even minor injuries. After trying every therapy under the sun for a lingering hip impingement, I was finally referred to an osteopath, and that moment changed everything. It opened my eyes to a more holistic understanding of the body and sparked a desire to learn more. My amazing wife knew I wanted to do more with my life and empowered and supported me to go back to school.

Shortly after enrolling at the Canadian School of Osteopathy, I received my first cranial treatment. As someone who’d suffered multiple concussions, the impact was immediate and powerful. Colours felt brighter, my chronic headaches and insomnia disappeared, and I experienced a deep sense of calm I hadn’t realized I was missing. That experience solidified my belief in the body’s innate ability to heal when given the right support.

During my first year of study, I suffered my most severe concussion and found my way to Natalie Bestbier at Focus Integrated Health. Across 8 osteopathic treatments, she helped me get my life back, and I knew this was something I needed to learn and share with others.

Over the past five years, my studies and clinical experience have shaped my understanding of how deeply interconnected the body truly is. I’ve come to appreciate how the body’s systems work together to maintain balance, and how disruptions in one area can ripple through the whole.

At the same time, my background in kinesiology has helped me recognize that treatment doesn’t end on the table. While manual therapy can release fascial restrictions and adhesions, in some patients, change often requires restoring the body’s tensegrity system. Through suspension-based exercises and fascial retraining, I help patients build resilience, prevent recurrence, and maintain the freedom we create together in treatment.

I consider myself an eternal student, always learning, evolving, and integrating new approaches so I can offer the most thoughtful and effective care possible. I love the puzzle of understanding the complex web of compensations that lead to injury and illness, and I enjoy treating everyone from athletes to the elderly, or from children to pre and post-partum women. Every person is different, and every body tells a different story. My goal is to create a space where patients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their healing journeys.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
7:00 am – 1:00 pm.

“Thank you so very much for your exquisite expertise, in your chosen field. Your healing powers are formidable and your ease of being and presence are a gift to anyone who engages with you.”

“I have just been through my annual health diagnostics and have to tell you that these results were the best I’ve had for many years and I think this is in large part your influence over my life in general.”