Inspire Health Collective

Richard was born and raised in Vernon B.C where he gained an appreciation for team sports and outdoor activities.  He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1996 and then from the University of Calgary in 2003 with his bachelor of science degree.  Richard divides his time between being the clinic owner/manager of Inspire Health Collective and acting as lead clinical instructor at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy.   He has very much enjoyed his years of teaching as this informs his practice with the most current assessment protocols.  He is a fully certified active release technique therapist (ART) and has taken numerous post graduate courses in both Canada and the United States.  Richard uses a solution based approach in his practice and employs a variety of assessment techniques to get to the root of the pain and dysfunction.  He loves the challenge of both acute and complex chronic pain conditions.  Richard loves working alongside his wife Kelsey.  In his spare time you can find Richard and his family boating on Shuswap lake, hiking endlessly in Kal park and skiing up at Silver star.

Kelsey was born and raised in Revelstoke before graduating from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2008.  Kelsey has worked in a variety of multidisciplinary clinic settings gaining valuable education and experience.  She has also had the pleasure of teaching topics related to pregnancy and pelvic health at the Massage Therapy College in Vernon.  She has a passion for learning and has completed many specialty courses in both the United States and Canada.  Her sub – specialty training has mostly focused on pregnancy, postpartum, paediatrics, and pelvic health and rehabilitation.  More recently, she has refocused her training and practice on acute trauma, MVA, migraines, headaches and temporomandibular joint dysfunction providing intra-oral work when appropriate.  Kelsey is an empathetic patient centred practitioner who will individualize treatment based on various needs.  When not in the clinic Kelsey enjoys playing hard with her 2 young kids, trail running, paddling and hiking around the Okanagan.

The majority of my patients have very little experience with naturopathic medicine and are coming to me because they have been referred to me by family, friends and other health care providers.  Almost all of them are wrestling with information overload and are turning to me to help them figure things out.  I look at my role as a bridge between conventional and complementary medicine. My goal is to help you understand what is happening in your body and to help you find out the best approach for your needs.  I spend the time to listen to you, understand who you are and address your health concerns.  I work with you to develop individualized treatment plans that work with your body’s natural healing ability, using the most effective methods possible.  I always aim to educate and empower my patients so that they are aware of the control they have with regards to their health and have the knowledge they need to make the health care decisions that are best for them.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your health goals.
In health, Dr. Chris Spooner B.Sc., N.D.