WMD Health Team
Meet Your Health Team Members
Dr. Natalie Hogan
MD, CCFP, Medical Director
Dr. Hogan is a practicing family physician with special interest in lifestyle and longevity medicine. Dr. Hogan received her Bachelor of Science at Université Sainte-Anne and her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2010. She completed her family medicine residency program at Université de Sherbrooke (Moncton) in 2012. Since then, she has managed a busy family medicine practice in Dieppe with Vitalité Health Network. She is a member in good standing with the New Brunswick College of Family Physicians and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She is licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
Early in her medical practice, she recognized the limitations of the current healthcare system. In a 15-minute visit, she couldn’t even hear her patient’s entire story, let alone get to the root cause of their issue. When her mother passed away at an early age, this led her to explore other approaches to health and restoring wellness.
Dr Hogan believes in a holistic and personalized approach to healthcare, focusing on the whole person and their unique needs. Her passion for personalized medicine led her to focus solely on hormone and metabolic issues. She has completed an extensive amount of training and conferences on hormones such as through the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine (A4M), LP3 Network (introductory and advanced training), Harvard Medical School course on Testosterone Therapy and Sexual Dysfunction, Worklink Medical as well as training with Dr Sylvie Demers. She has also completed all modules from Institute for Functional Medicine and is a candidate for certification. Dr Hogan has a special interest in nutrition and has been certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine since 2021. She has been a Menopause Society (previously NAMS) certified menopause practitioner since 2020. She is also a member of the Canadian Menopause Society and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH).
In her free time, she can be found working out, listening to various health related podcasts, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Early in her medical practice, she recognized the limitations of the current healthcare system. In a 15-minute visit, she couldn’t even hear her patient’s entire story, let alone get to the root cause of their issue. When her mother passed away at an early age, this led her to explore other approaches to health and restoring wellness.
Dr Hogan believes in a holistic and personalized approach to healthcare, focusing on the whole person and their unique needs. Her passion for personalized medicine led her to focus solely on hormone and metabolic issues. She has completed an extensive amount of training and conferences on hormones such as through the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine (A4M), LP3 Network (introductory and advanced training), Harvard Medical School course on Testosterone Therapy and Sexual Dysfunction, Worklink Medical as well as training with Dr Sylvie Demers. She has also completed all modules from Institute for Functional Medicine and is a candidate for certification. Dr Hogan has a special interest in nutrition and has been certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine since 2021. She has been a Menopause Society (previously NAMS) certified menopause practitioner since 2020. She is also a member of the Canadian Menopause Society and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH).
In her free time, she can be found working out, listening to various health related podcasts, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Andrea Burry
BSc (Hon), MSc, MD, FCFP, ACBOM, MRO (AAMRO)
Dr. Burry completed her Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Psychology at the University of Western Ontario and both her Masters of Science and Medical Degree at the University of Toronto.
She moved to New Brunswick in 2006 after completing her residency in Family Medicine at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
Dr. Burry shares our passion for helping women and men alike experience vitality through hormone restoration. She has attended seminars on current bioidentical hormone therapy practices presented by Medisca and Dr. Tara Scott MD, OBS/GYN as well as an educational presentation by Dr. Mark L. Gordon an interventional endocrinologist in CA, USA, who specializes in hormones to heal traumatic brain injuries or TBI.
Onsite, she practices in a collaborative team approach which benefits our clients by exposure to a multifaceted level of expertise. Dr. Burry currently provides services in Occupational Medicine in both the private and public sectors.
Dr. Burry maintains active licenses in the four Atlantic provinces as well as in her birth province of Ontario. At WellNurtureMD, we value her role in providing clinical assessment and intervention that complement the services promoted by WellNurtureMD.
Outside of medicine she trains and participates in road races and triathlons, is an avid traveller, loves the fine things in life (a shoe passion that keeps us all anticipating the next shoe in) and most importantly she enjoys precious family time raising two beautiful daughters.
She moved to New Brunswick in 2006 after completing her residency in Family Medicine at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
Dr. Burry shares our passion for helping women and men alike experience vitality through hormone restoration. She has attended seminars on current bioidentical hormone therapy practices presented by Medisca and Dr. Tara Scott MD, OBS/GYN as well as an educational presentation by Dr. Mark L. Gordon an interventional endocrinologist in CA, USA, who specializes in hormones to heal traumatic brain injuries or TBI.
Onsite, she practices in a collaborative team approach which benefits our clients by exposure to a multifaceted level of expertise. Dr. Burry currently provides services in Occupational Medicine in both the private and public sectors.
Dr. Burry maintains active licenses in the four Atlantic provinces as well as in her birth province of Ontario. At WellNurtureMD, we value her role in providing clinical assessment and intervention that complement the services promoted by WellNurtureMD.
Outside of medicine she trains and participates in road races and triathlons, is an avid traveller, loves the fine things in life (a shoe passion that keeps us all anticipating the next shoe in) and most importantly she enjoys precious family time raising two beautiful daughters.
Dr. Gabrielle Arsenault
MD, CCFP
Dr. Arsenault is a practicing family physician with a special interest in Women’s health and preventive medicine. She received her Diploma of Health Science at Université de Moncton and her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2019 with the Université de Sherbrooke. She completed her family medicine residency program at Université de Sherbrooke in Drummondville, Quebec and subsequently obtained her LMCC and CCFP.
Since then, she manages a family medicine practice in Moncton with Horizon Health Network. She is a member in good standing with the New Brunswick College of Family Physicians and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She is licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
She is currently working on obtaining her North American Menopause Society Menopause Practitioner certification and the Team @ WellNurtureMD are very grateful to add her enthusiasm to their growing team of doctors specializing in hormone restoration.
In her free time, she enjoys spin classes, hiking, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Since then, she manages a family medicine practice in Moncton with Horizon Health Network. She is a member in good standing with the New Brunswick College of Family Physicians and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She is licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
She is currently working on obtaining her North American Menopause Society Menopause Practitioner certification and the Team @ WellNurtureMD are very grateful to add her enthusiasm to their growing team of doctors specializing in hormone restoration.
In her free time, she enjoys spin classes, hiking, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Melissa Chiasson
MD (Internal Medicine), Medical Advisor, MSCP
Dr. Melissa Chiasson obtained her Medical Doctorate from the “Université de Sherbrooke” in 2010. She was in the first cohort of students to do their medical training at the delocalized program of the “Université de Sherbrooke” in Moncton, NB. She later did her residency in General Internal Medicine at “Université de Sherbrooke” in Sherbrooke, Quebec and graduated in 2015. One of her Internal Medicine specialties is in Endocrinology, which opened the door to an interest in hormones.
Initially, Dr. Chiasson gained experience by working as an Internist in Bathurst and subsequently in Miramichi. During her practice, she noticed that good preventative medicine measures could improve the course of disease in a lot of her patients.
She has also been very interested in women’s health throughout her career, noticing a lot of differences between each sex in certain chronic diseases. This has brought her to discover a passion for hormone replacement therapy as it brings all of her interests into one subject. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).
In her free time, Dr. Chiasson is a busy mother who is also active in her community. She loves hiking and knitting and also spending precious time with family and friends.
Initially, Dr. Chiasson gained experience by working as an Internist in Bathurst and subsequently in Miramichi. During her practice, she noticed that good preventative medicine measures could improve the course of disease in a lot of her patients.
She has also been very interested in women’s health throughout her career, noticing a lot of differences between each sex in certain chronic diseases. This has brought her to discover a passion for hormone replacement therapy as it brings all of her interests into one subject. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).
In her free time, Dr. Chiasson is a busy mother who is also active in her community. She loves hiking and knitting and also spending precious time with family and friends.
Dr. Julien Dupuis
MD, LMCC, CCFP
Dr. Dupuis received his Diploma of Health Science at the Université de Moncton in 2009 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Université de Sherbrooke in 2013.
He continued his studies to complete a family medicine residency program at Université de Sherbrooke, subsequently obtaining his LMCC and CCFP in 2015. From 2015-2017 he gained a multifaceted range of experiences doing locums.
Since 2018, he is managing a family medicine practice in Moncton with Horizon Health Network.
He also dedicates hours to a local nursing home, an afterhours clinic and fills the role of medical research investigator for multiple medical studies facilitated by GA research of Moncton, NB.
As of recent, he has developed a passion for the prevention of illness with an interest in Men's health issues by promoting functional medicine to optimize wellness.
Dr. Dupuis participated and received certification in “Testosterone Therapy and Sexual Dysfunction” presented by Harvard Medical School and continues to pursue extended education on topics of this nature.
At WellNurtureMD, we are happy to have Dr. Dupuis who brings additional insight and skilled competence to our team of physicians who collaborate to care for our ever-growing group of clientele.
When he isn’t juggling these many aspects of medicine. First and foremost, he enjoys quality time with his wife and young child. His hobbies include training and weightlifting, hunting, woodworking, growing a real estate portfolio and the love of being busy or maximizing life.
He continued his studies to complete a family medicine residency program at Université de Sherbrooke, subsequently obtaining his LMCC and CCFP in 2015. From 2015-2017 he gained a multifaceted range of experiences doing locums.
Since 2018, he is managing a family medicine practice in Moncton with Horizon Health Network.
He also dedicates hours to a local nursing home, an afterhours clinic and fills the role of medical research investigator for multiple medical studies facilitated by GA research of Moncton, NB.
As of recent, he has developed a passion for the prevention of illness with an interest in Men's health issues by promoting functional medicine to optimize wellness.
Dr. Dupuis participated and received certification in “Testosterone Therapy and Sexual Dysfunction” presented by Harvard Medical School and continues to pursue extended education on topics of this nature.
At WellNurtureMD, we are happy to have Dr. Dupuis who brings additional insight and skilled competence to our team of physicians who collaborate to care for our ever-growing group of clientele.
When he isn’t juggling these many aspects of medicine. First and foremost, he enjoys quality time with his wife and young child. His hobbies include training and weightlifting, hunting, woodworking, growing a real estate portfolio and the love of being busy or maximizing life.
Dr. Celeste Vail
ND
Dr. Vail is a practicing naturopathic doctor with a keen interest in all things hormonal. She received her bachelor of science from the University of New Brunswick and her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2021. She is currently licensed and is in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia as well as the New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
She is currently working at Town Health Solutions and WellNurtureMD and sees patients in Saint John, Hampton, St. Stephen, Woodstock and Fredericton.
She is currently working on obtaining her North American Menopause Society Practitioner certification. She is excited to continue helping women and men reach their goals from all aspects of health!
She has two children and in her spare time, enjoys weight lifting, walking her dog, and spending time with her family.
She is currently working at Town Health Solutions and WellNurtureMD and sees patients in Saint John, Hampton, St. Stephen, Woodstock and Fredericton.
She is currently working on obtaining her North American Menopause Society Practitioner certification. She is excited to continue helping women and men reach their goals from all aspects of health!
She has two children and in her spare time, enjoys weight lifting, walking her dog, and spending time with her family.
Louella Woodworth
Owner, L.Ac., RNP, DNM
Louella graduated from the ‘A. J. MacMaster School of Nursing’ in 1985 and enjoyed a 30 year career as an RN working in the area of family medicine and palliative care. An interest in complementary health that accentuates conventional medicine began during a time in her life when serious illness struck someone close to her. This interest lead to a ‘Diploma of Acupuncture’ in 2008. With continued studies encompassing several different modalities she met the criteria to become a ‘Registered Naturopath’ in 2009.
In 2012, Louella completed a ‘Cardiovascular Risk Management Certification’ to further enhance assessment of general wellness. This same year circumstance evoked her passion around “Women’s Health and HRT” (hormone restoration therapy). In recent years (commencing 2011) to present day she has pursued continuing education symposiums throughout North America to stay current on hormone restoration therapy.
She opened the doors of ‘WellNurtureMD‘ in 2012 with a dream to make a difference.
In 2015, with an entrepreneurial leave ending Louella decided to resign from her active role as a nurse making ‘WellNurtureMD’ her full-time focus.
She is passionate about providing a quiet, respectful environment where people can settle in and express general concerns while their right to confidentiality is exercised. Her role these past few months has drawn her to the business management side as she creates new strategies to accommodate the businesses exponential growth.
In 2012, Louella completed a ‘Cardiovascular Risk Management Certification’ to further enhance assessment of general wellness. This same year circumstance evoked her passion around “Women’s Health and HRT” (hormone restoration therapy). In recent years (commencing 2011) to present day she has pursued continuing education symposiums throughout North America to stay current on hormone restoration therapy.
She opened the doors of ‘WellNurtureMD‘ in 2012 with a dream to make a difference.
In 2015, with an entrepreneurial leave ending Louella decided to resign from her active role as a nurse making ‘WellNurtureMD’ her full-time focus.
She is passionate about providing a quiet, respectful environment where people can settle in and express general concerns while their right to confidentiality is exercised. Her role these past few months has drawn her to the business management side as she creates new strategies to accommodate the businesses exponential growth.
Karen Wiggins
RNP
(Registered Naturopath, Certified Life Coach, former RN)
Karen graduated from the “A.J. MacMasters School of Nursing” in 1983. She spent her 28 year nursing career at “The Moncton Hospital” on a family practice medical/palliative care unit. Her decision to retire from her position as clinical resource nurse to pursue other studies evolved from a passion for alternative approaches to health and general well-being.
At “WellNurtureMD” she currently works as a ‘Registered Naturopath’ and is known and appreciated for her empathy. She creates a soothing, safe environment where there are no limits to discussion on whatever topic needs to be addressed. Karen’s empathy stems from personal experience to which she credits her ability to understand ‘with depth’ the many challenges life can present.
As a ‘Certified Life Coach’ she offers compassionate guidance to those seeking strategies in times of duress. She is particularly gifted with grief management around the loss of a child or other loved ones.
Karen also has completed by exam ‘Cardiovascular Risk Management Certification’ which provides further advantage when assessing health status.
At “WellNurtureMD” we are blessed to have Karen as a vital component of our team. She has been with us since start up and has withstood all the growing pains while always displaying faithful and dedicated team spirit.
Karen graduated from the “A.J. MacMasters School of Nursing” in 1983. She spent her 28 year nursing career at “The Moncton Hospital” on a family practice medical/palliative care unit. Her decision to retire from her position as clinical resource nurse to pursue other studies evolved from a passion for alternative approaches to health and general well-being.
At “WellNurtureMD” she currently works as a ‘Registered Naturopath’ and is known and appreciated for her empathy. She creates a soothing, safe environment where there are no limits to discussion on whatever topic needs to be addressed. Karen’s empathy stems from personal experience to which she credits her ability to understand ‘with depth’ the many challenges life can present.
As a ‘Certified Life Coach’ she offers compassionate guidance to those seeking strategies in times of duress. She is particularly gifted with grief management around the loss of a child or other loved ones.
Karen also has completed by exam ‘Cardiovascular Risk Management Certification’ which provides further advantage when assessing health status.
At “WellNurtureMD” we are blessed to have Karen as a vital component of our team. She has been with us since start up and has withstood all the growing pains while always displaying faithful and dedicated team spirit.
Jacqueline Jeffrey
RN, RHN
Jacqueline began her career practicing in healthcare as a “Registered Nursing Assistant” then continued her studies to become a “Registered Nurse” and graduated from A. J. MacMaster School of Nursing in 1986. She has over 40 years of nursing experience in various areas of patient care within hospital settings. In 2006, pursued her education at UNB and received her “Critical Care Nursing Certificate”.
Her passion towards wellness and well-being resulted in her pursing studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition where she became a “Certified Holistic Nutritionist” in 2018.
Jacqueline feels that Holistic Care is critical not only for the physical aspect of each individual but emotionally and spiritually as well. She believes that healing and wholeness are matters of body, mind and spirit. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and life experience and is very calm, patient and a good listener. She is passionate about providing a caring atmosphere for clients to feel their journey to wellness really matters.
During her personal time she enjoys time with family, friends, grandbabies, and her furry baby “Gracie”. Her favourite activities include walking, yoga, cooking wholesome meals and sharing with others the knowledge self-care.
Her passion towards wellness and well-being resulted in her pursing studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition where she became a “Certified Holistic Nutritionist” in 2018.
Jacqueline feels that Holistic Care is critical not only for the physical aspect of each individual but emotionally and spiritually as well. She believes that healing and wholeness are matters of body, mind and spirit. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and life experience and is very calm, patient and a good listener. She is passionate about providing a caring atmosphere for clients to feel their journey to wellness really matters.
During her personal time she enjoys time with family, friends, grandbabies, and her furry baby “Gracie”. Her favourite activities include walking, yoga, cooking wholesome meals and sharing with others the knowledge self-care.
Nicole Bourgeois
RD
Nicole completed her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Université de Moncton and went on to complete an accredited dietetic internship with Horizon Health Network, becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD). She is licensed with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
Nicole's passion for nutrition began in her youth as an athlete, where she saw firsthand how nutrition impacted her sports performance. This sparked her interest in food and health, ultimately leading her to pursue a career as a dietitian. Over the past 12 years, Nicole has developed a strong focus on the role of holistic nutrition in preventing chronic disease and optimizing overall health. Her areas of expertise include blood sugar management, weight management, pre- and post-natal nutrition, and sports/fitness nutrition.
Nicole is dedicated to empowering her clients with the knowledge and tools to make sustainable, healthier choices. She works to improve her clients' relationships with food through education, nutritional counseling, and personalized strategies. By fostering accountability, goal-setting, and individualized nutrition plans, Nicole helps her clients achieve lasting results and enhance their quality of life.
Nicole offers both virtual and in-person consultations (Dieppe), in both English and French.
Outside of her professional life, Nicole is a proud mother to a young son (and another on the way) and enjoys spending quality time with her family. She also enjoys cooking, working out, and plays competitive ringette.
Nicole's passion for nutrition began in her youth as an athlete, where she saw firsthand how nutrition impacted her sports performance. This sparked her interest in food and health, ultimately leading her to pursue a career as a dietitian. Over the past 12 years, Nicole has developed a strong focus on the role of holistic nutrition in preventing chronic disease and optimizing overall health. Her areas of expertise include blood sugar management, weight management, pre- and post-natal nutrition, and sports/fitness nutrition.
Nicole is dedicated to empowering her clients with the knowledge and tools to make sustainable, healthier choices. She works to improve her clients' relationships with food through education, nutritional counseling, and personalized strategies. By fostering accountability, goal-setting, and individualized nutrition plans, Nicole helps her clients achieve lasting results and enhance their quality of life.
Nicole offers both virtual and in-person consultations (Dieppe), in both English and French.
Outside of her professional life, Nicole is a proud mother to a young son (and another on the way) and enjoys spending quality time with her family. She also enjoys cooking, working out, and plays competitive ringette.
Samantha LeBlanc
Office Manager
Sam has always loved interacting with people. She started her healthcare care career as a clerk within the Woman and Children’s Program at The Moncton Hospital in 2004, before becoming a medical office administrator in a Neonatal/Paediatric office.
During those many years, Sam worked closely with mothers of both premature and complex care babies, making sure the mother’s needs were met, as well as those of her baby.
She is currently in her second year at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and is embracing all things promoting wellness and healthy aging to enhance an even bigger role at WellNurtureMD as we experience growth.
Sam is a wife and mother to four busy children, so she is used to organization and managing multiple schedules. In her spare time, Sam enjoys spending time and relaxing at home.
During those many years, Sam worked closely with mothers of both premature and complex care babies, making sure the mother’s needs were met, as well as those of her baby.
She is currently in her second year at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and is embracing all things promoting wellness and healthy aging to enhance an even bigger role at WellNurtureMD as we experience growth.
Sam is a wife and mother to four busy children, so she is used to organization and managing multiple schedules. In her spare time, Sam enjoys spending time and relaxing at home.
Melissa Scott
Administrative Assistant
Melissa joined our team in the Spring of 2024. She has been doing administrative work throughout her life, from running programs at the MFRC for army families to medical transcription for two different hospitals in Ontario to Managing a yoga studio.
She quickly became a valued part of our WellNurtureMD Team with a positive outlook, she works in a calm yet exceptional to detail organized fashion, supporting all staff members in their individual capacities. We quickly realized we were blessed to have added her to our work family.
She will be the first to greet you if you visit the clinic in-person with her friendly, warm, welcoming demeanor and she radiates the same by telephone correspondence.
Melissa enjoys:
- reading, nutritious fluids and warm mugs 😊
- being outside in nature walking
- bring at the rink or soccer field with the kids
- powering through a workout at Crave rowing
She also teaches at True Yoga - yoga began as a passion for her in 2008 when she was pregnant with her first child and her husband was deployed in Afghanistan. At that time, she was in need of a community and found it with other mothers and yoga. She decided to become a teacher in 2021 and sharing her passion for the practice has become a very large of her life since then.
She quickly became a valued part of our WellNurtureMD Team with a positive outlook, she works in a calm yet exceptional to detail organized fashion, supporting all staff members in their individual capacities. We quickly realized we were blessed to have added her to our work family.
She will be the first to greet you if you visit the clinic in-person with her friendly, warm, welcoming demeanor and she radiates the same by telephone correspondence.
Melissa enjoys:
- reading, nutritious fluids and warm mugs 😊
- being outside in nature walking
- bring at the rink or soccer field with the kids
- powering through a workout at Crave rowing
She also teaches at True Yoga - yoga began as a passion for her in 2008 when she was pregnant with her first child and her husband was deployed in Afghanistan. At that time, she was in need of a community and found it with other mothers and yoga. She decided to become a teacher in 2021 and sharing her passion for the practice has become a very large of her life since then.