A Naturopathic Doctor is a partner in your healing. Someone who takes the time to truly listen, understand your story, and look at your health as a whole. Instead of focusing only on symptoms, they gently guide you toward the root of what’s going on, using natural, evidence-informed therapies like nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, IV therapy, and lifestyle support.

At Docere Wellness, our Naturopathic Doctors walk beside you with care and intention, creating personalized plans that honor your unique needs and help your body do what it was designed to do: heal. It’s supportive, heart-centered healthcare that nurtures you back into balance and helps you feel more grounded, energized, and well.

Dr. Rabia K. Meghji

Naturopathic Medical Director

Rabia Karim Meghji ND graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto where she received a graduation award for Leadership. She also has a Bachelor of Science with a major in pre-medical sciences from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Meghji has specialized certification and training in biotherapeutic drainage, NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique), neural therapy, mesotherapy, breast cancer risk reduction, acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy, and DAN (biomedical approach to the treatment of autism). She enjoys a family practice with a special interest in endocrine issues, allergies, digestive disorders and autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Meghji says: “I wish I could say I was always healthy. As a child I had terrible colic, allergies and asthma. Both my brother and I used nebulizers with steroids in them to treat our asthma. Then as a teen, I had awful acid reflux. I am so grateful to have found Naturopathic Medicine. I wanted to become a Pediatrician my whole life and did all the schooling and exams to apply for medical school. But, as it came closer to graduation time from university, I realized that I wanted to work on a person’s whole health, not just treat the symptoms. I am passionate about healthy living and preventative medicine so I knew I needed to choose a different path. Since seeing an ND and becoming one, my allergies have been cured and I maintain a healthy lifestyle.”

Dr. Rabia Karim Meghji ND was the Vice-President of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA) last year and is licensed with both CNDA and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Dr. Avni Harchad, ND

• College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA)
• Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors (AAND)
• Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)

Dr. Xermã Palmares, ND

A Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Doctor supports your health by restoring balance where your body needs it most. Through gentle, time-honored practices like acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and lifestyle recommendations, they help your energy flow more freely, easing pain, calming the nervous system, and supporting your body’s natural rhythm.

At Docere Wellness, our TCM practitioner offers a grounded, heart-centered approach to healing. She takes the time to understand not just your symptoms, but your emotional, physical, and energetic wellbeing. With her guidance, you receive deeply nurturing care that brings harmony back to your body and helps you feel more aligned, supported, and whole.

Dr. Marcia Gray, D.Ac, R.Ac

Dr. Marcia Gray is a registered acupuncturist with the CAA. She graduated from the Doctor of Acupuncture program at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine,
here in Calgary. Before going to college, she was a fitness instructor for the City of Calgary. Helping
people achieve health has always been a passion of hers.

Dr. Marcia is fascinated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how Qi (life energy) flows through channels in the body. TCM believes that when there is balance, there is health. Acupuncture can help achieve the balance by sending signals along the channels and moving the Qi to where it is needed most.

TCM believes that everything is related and relevant, and can affect different aspects of your mind, body and spirit. Dr. Marcia believes that to enjoy longevity, you must take care of all three of these aspects, to keep the balance in your life.

The more relaxed you are, the better the Qi flows, so Dr. Marcia hopes you will be so comfortable that you sleep through your gentle acupuncture treatment.

She looks forward to helping you on your journey to balanced health. Dr. Marcia offers a variety of treatments including Gua Sha, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Chinese Fire Cupping, and of course, TCM based Acupuncture. She has extensive experience with conditions such as anxiety, stress relief, depression, migraines, menopausal support, low back pain, shoulder tension, whiplash and concussion therapies. She has also helped patients with fertility, menstrual irregularities, and Bells Palsy.

In her free time, Dr. Marcia loves going for walks in the park and being close to nature. She also enjoys painting, and just hanging out with her husband while watching movies, or reading a good book. Keeping mind, body and spirit peacefully balanced.

A Registered Dietitian helps you build a healthier relationship with food by guiding you with evidence-based, personalized nutrition care. They look beyond “what you eat” to understand your lifestyle, cultural background, health history, and goals, so you can nourish your body in a way that feels supportive, sustainable, and aligned with your everyday life.

At Docere Wellness, our Registered Dietitian creates a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your nutrition without judgment. Through gentle guidance and practical strategies, she helps you manage concerns like digestion, weight balance, blood sugar, chronic conditions, and overall vitality. It’s compassionate, empowering care that helps you feel more confident, fueled, and connected to what your body truly needs.

Amana Tarar, Registered Dietitian

A Nurse Practitioner with a focus on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy helps you understand the shifts happening in your body especially during times of fatigue, mood changes, low libido, sleep issues, or the transitions of perimenopause and menopause. Through thoughtful assessment and gentle guidance, they use bioidentical hormones to restore balance in a way that feels natural to your body’s own chemistry.

At Docere Wellness, our Nurse Practitioner creates a supportive space where you feel heard, validated, and cared for. Every plan is personalized, evidence-informed, and designed to help you feel more grounded, energized, and like yourself again. It’s nurturing, whole-person care that honors your hormonal health and walks beside you as you regain clarity, steadiness, and vitality.

Andy Haile, Nurse Practitioner

Andy Haile is a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for patient-centered, whole-person care. Before entering healthcare, he worked as a teacher, an experience that shaped his dedication to listening, educating, and empowering others.

With a decade of nursing experience, having worked as a Registered Nurse in acute care, urgent care, and long-term care, where he provided compassionate and skilled support to patients and families. Now practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care, Andy blends medical expertise with a collaborative approach to support health and wellness across the lifespan.

His philosophy of care is rooted in listening, partnership, and empowering patients with the tools they need to take an active role in their health. He believes in addressing the root causes of illness—not just the symptoms—while integrating evidence-based medicine with holistic perspectives.

Andy has special interests in preventive health, hormone therapy, and both women’s and men’s health. He welcomes patients of all ages, whether they are managing chronic conditions, focusing on preventive wellness, or navigating life transitions. With both in-person and virtual care options, Andy is committed to making high-quality care accessible and tailored to individual needs.

Stamatina (Tina) Nikolaou

Stamatina (Tina) Nikolaou is a Registered Psychologist who brings her genuine compassion and positivity into her work as a psychologist for adults, couples, teens and children. Tina’s areas of specialty are: Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Stress Reduction, Burnout, Trauma, Postpartum Depression, Parenting and Relationship Counselling

Tina attained a Masters in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary through Campus Alberta. She also obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Calgary. In addition, Tina has a diploma in School Psychology and has completed Levels I, & II of Gottman Couples Training, Attachment Theory, Clinical Training in Hypnosis, and Trauma Informed training. Tina is an empathic and dynamic listener who is passionate about helping people live out their full potential and overcome challenges that get in their way. She strives to thoroughly understand clients’ challenges and strengths and collaborates with clients to identify and achieve effective, creative, and unique solutions in order to overcome the challenges they are facing.