Karen Ritchie, B.Sc., M.Sc., R.Ac., (Dipl.Ac. NCCAOM); Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
Karen graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Special Education. She later went on to study yoga, join the Buddhist community, and open the Wildflower Vegetarian Restaurant in Indiana before moving to Canada inn 1989. Karen launched Omega Health Associates in 1995, and was trained in the Meridian Stress Assessment system. To date she has tested over 10,000 people to help them identify food and environmental sensitivities, as well as other imbalances in the body.
At the age of 50, Karen decided to further her education and completed a four-year graduate program in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture, at Southwest Acupuncture College - Santa Fe New Mexico. Upon her return in 2005. she set up practice at Therapeutic Approach Health Centre where she continued to use the Meridian Stress Assessment System (formerly Omega Testing). For the past 30+ years, Karen has had a passion for educating and empowering others within the framework of integrative medicine, including: nutrition, energetic medicine and meditation.
Most recently (2014), Karen opened Ocean Heart Wellness Centre on Spring Garden Road where she continues to see clients of all ages in her busy practice. It is her firm belief that the person ultimately heals themselves.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her three beautiful grandchildren. To find out more about Karen, please visit: www.karenritchie.net
Karen graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Special Education. She later went on to study yoga, join the Buddhist community, and open the Wildflower Vegetarian Restaurant in Indiana before moving to Canada inn 1989. Karen launched Omega Health Associates in 1995, and was trained in the Meridian Stress Assessment system. To date she has tested over 10,000 people to help them identify food and environmental sensitivities, as well as other imbalances in the body.
At the age of 50, Karen decided to further her education and completed a four-year graduate program in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture, at Southwest Acupuncture College - Santa Fe New Mexico. Upon her return in 2005. she set up practice at Therapeutic Approach Health Centre where she continued to use the Meridian Stress Assessment System (formerly Omega Testing). For the past 30+ years, Karen has had a passion for educating and empowering others within the framework of integrative medicine, including: nutrition, energetic medicine and meditation.
Most recently (2014), Karen opened Ocean Heart Wellness Centre on Spring Garden Road where she continues to see clients of all ages in her busy practice. It is her firm belief that the person ultimately heals themselves.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her three beautiful grandchildren. To find out more about Karen, please visit: www.karenritchie.net
