Associate Degree Business: Camosun College Bachelors Degree in Microbiology & Biochemistry: University of Victoria Masters Research in the field of Epigenetics: University of Victoria Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice : National Academy of Osteopathy Joel was born in Eastern Canada, Saint John, New Brunswick. Born into a very active family, Joel played hockey in the winter and golf in the summer. Joel relocated with his family to Victoria in 1996. The natural world inspired Joel to pursue microbiology and biochemistry at the University of Victoria, where he earned his BSc. With a desire to learn about new cultures, he travelled to various countries in South America before finding his way back to Vancouver Island. In 2015, Joel completed a certification in Rolfing. His thirst for knowledge, along with more refined tools to help clients, lead Joel to a Diploma in Osteopathy from the National Academy of Osteopathy in 2017. After 8 years of practice, he strongly believes that anybody has the ability to change given the optimal environment. As important as movement and strength are to keep the body healthy, Joel also believes that a clean source of organic food and water allow all systems of the body to operate with ease, yet in a world of toxins, this a barrier for many, and so, detoxification, fasting, and supplementation is key to finding balance in our Western way of living.