Naturopathic Physician & owner 

 Dr. Amanda Chay, ND

Dr. Amanda Chay, ND is a naturopathic doctor based in Rossland, BC, providing care to patients across the West Kootenays, including Trail, Nelson, Castlegar, and surrounding communities.

She focuses on complex hormone concerns in women, with over 10 years of experience supporting patients through perimenopause, menopause, PMS, and hormone imbalances, as well as chronic digestive issues such as IBS and SIBO. She also works with patients experiencing chronic inflammatory concerns, including joint pain and allergies, often in connection with underlying hormone and gut health.

Dr. Chay takes a functional medicine approach, using comprehensive lab testing, detailed case analysis, and prescribing when appropriate to understand and address the root cause of symptoms—especially in cases that have not improved with basic or short-term care.

Patients commonly seek her care for:

-Perimenopause and menopause symptoms (cycle changes, hot flashes, sleep disruption)
-PMS, irregular cycles, and hormone-related mood changes
-Fatigue, burnout, and stress-related symptoms
-Chronic digestive concerns (IBS, SIBO, bloating, food sensitivities)
-Inflammatory symptoms such as joint pain and allergies

She is known for being extremely thorough, practical, and results-focused. Her treatment plans are comprehensive and clearly mapped out from the beginning, so patients understand the full strategy, but are implemented in a step-by-step approach to ensure treatments are effective, well-tolerated, and easy to follow—without unnecessary supplementation or overly complicated protocols.

Clinical counsellor & owner

Gabriel Roy-Wright BA, MC

Welcome! I have a counselling practice in Rossland serving youth/families, couples, and adults

I’m originally from Saskatchewan but I now call Rossland home. On my journey to becoming a counsellor, I acquired expertise through experiences that sharpened my ability to understand, listen, and empathize with others.

• Completing an undergraduate degree in psychology,
• Working as a research assistant, 
• Volunteering with underserved youth,
• Working on a crisis line,
• Working as a support worker (integrating adults with autism into their community in Trail, BC)
• Graduating with a master’s degree in clinical counselling from the University of Lethbridge.

I completed my practicum at Child and Youth Mental Health services (CYMH) under the guidance and supervision of Sean Larsen. It was under Sean’s expert guidance that I broadened my clinical understanding.  In working with families it became apparent that I needed to help struggling couples as well. I took Gottman couples therapy training to address this need I witnessed in the community.

I am happy to provide Gottman based couples therapy in addition to providing support for children, families, and adults.

Dr. Joëlle Bradford, ND

Shannon O'Farrell

Dr. Joëlle Bradford is a Canadian trained naturopathic physician. She
graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver with a
Bachelor of Science, specializing in clinical nutrition, followed by a
pre-medical clinical internship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Quito,
Ecuador. Joëlle graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic
Medicine at the New Westminster campus.

Joëlle lived in Hong Kong from 2012 where she practised at the
Integrated Medicine Institute, treating patients from around the world,
and across the life cycle for acute and chronic conditions; identifying
and addressing the root cause of health concerns. She offers a unique
combination of botanical medicine, clinical nutrition and lifestyle
counselling in her treatments. She is also trained in Emotional Freedom
Technique (EFT) and is adept at identifying and addressing the
underlying emotional component of illnesses, stress and mood issues.

In 2022, Joëlle relocated back to Canada, and is now in Rossland,
British Columbia. She is excited to have joined The Natural Path Clinic
and looks forward to assisting her patients with compassionate
understanding on their healing journey.

Originally from the prairies, Shannon has been living in the Kootenays for over a decade, bringing a unique blend of warmth and efficiency to our team. With a strong work ethic, she ensures our office runs smoothly and fosters a supportive environment for everyone.

As a mother of two girls, Shannon balances her professional life with family adventures. When she’s not managing the office, you’ll find Shannon spending time outdoors hiking, biking, and snowboarding. 

She excels at creating an organized and efficient office environment, ensuring everything runs smoothly for our team. Her ability to connect with people makes her not just a manager, but a trusted colleague and friend. We’re proud to have Shannon on our team—she truly is the heart of our office!

ASSOCIATE NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN

office manager

Why see a counsellor?

Counsellors use applied psychology to address your problems. We help clients by developing connection and understanding. My goal is not to provide answers, as a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist might, but to listen to you and support you in finding your own solutions.

I am passionate about helping clients address: 
• Relationship issues and couples counselling (Gottman based)
• Depression, 
• Anxiety, 
• OCD, 
• Autism, 
• Men's & Boys issues,
• Suicidal thoughts and actions,
• Substance use and addictions,
• Career planning, 
• Interpersonal and family issues,
• Existential crisis,
• Grief and loss,
• Abuse and trauma. 

I am a client-centered practitioner which means my goal is to build a collaborative relationship with you. Within this relationship we will choose from multiple approaches that suite your issues and resonate with you. More information about my treatment approaches is available here or if you feel like booking an appointment you can do so here.

If you would like to book an appointment you can do so here

You can find more information on my website at kootenaycounselling.ca

If you have any questions feel free to email me at info@kootenaycounselling.ca 

Warmly,
Gabriel Roy-Wright BA, MC

Her approach may include:

-advanced hormone and digestive testing when indicated
-nutrition and targeted supplementation
-lifestyle interventions
-bioidentical hormone therapy and prescription support 

Dr. Chay also values collaborative care, and regularly works alongside patients’ primary care providers to ensure safe, coordinated treatment—particularly when prescription therapies or ongoing monitoring are involved.

In addition to her clinical work, she brings a personal understanding of hormonal health as a woman, mother, and business owner, and recognizes the real-world demands that impact energy, mood, and overall wellbeing.

She completed her pre-medical studies and a degree in Psychology at the University of Regina before earning her 4-year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree. She has additional training in prescriptive authority, hormone therapy, acupuncture, and advanced clinical care, and continues ongoing education in hormone and inflammatory health.

Dr. Chay has supported over 1,500 patients and is known for helping patients achieve meaningful improvements in hormone balance, digestion, and overall quality of life.

Her goal is simple: to help patients feel like themselves again, with a clear, effective plan that fits into real life.