The Founder + Visionary
Dr. Chelsey Devaleriola
As a strong advocate for Integrative + alternative health care practices, Dr. Devaleriola recognized a need to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western Medicine. Being immersed in health care as a former Registered Nurse, Chelsey recognizes the importance of collaborative care (the combination of both Western & Eastern Medicine) to optimize patient outcomes, health + overall well-being.
Chelsey's vision was to develop a clinic space that prioritizes patient-centred care, that encompasses all aspects of what brings health + wellness to the patient. Sacred Roots Wellness is clinic space that encompasses the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings, that is guided by modern integrated science. Sacred Roots Wellness has sprouted from once this planted seed to now, an entire Integrative health care team that has been carefully sought out to best serve the needs + well-being of our community & surrounding areas.
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Credentials
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Doctorate Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine + Acupuncture
Dr. Devaleriola completed an extensive 4-year post degree program where she maintained a competitive GPA + graduated as the class Valedictorian, while receiving two- scholarships upon graduation. Chelsey completed her education at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine + Acupuncture (CITCM). Her program consisted of full-time study, thousands of hours of in-class seminars and lectures, over 2200 hours of practical time, a final- internship & thesis submission. Upon completion of the program, Chelsey successfully passed all five licensing exams + registration requirements. Chelsey maintains an active license as a board certified Registered Acupuncturist + Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine + Acupuncture.
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Bachelor Degree in Nursing- Registered Nurse
Dr. Devaleriola graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (honours). Chelsey has a vast amount of rural nursing experience + up until recently, has resigned from her previous RN role with Alberta Health Services (AHS) of five years. As the clinic continues to flourish + grow, Dr. Devaleriola maintains a non-active practice permit of a Registered Nurse in the province of Alberta.
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Master Herbalist
Chelsey successfully completed the practical herbalist program through Wild Rose College + continued to advance her herbal medicine training through the International Herbal Academy and has recently completed advanced training with the world renowned Herbalist and MD, Dr. Aviva Romm, specifically related to Herbalism for Women's Health.
Additional Courses, Training & Active Professional Involvement:
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Advanced Facial Diagnostics & Advanced Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy Certification- Dr. CT. Holman l LAc, MS
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Foundations + Advanced Clinical Case Study Analysis for Female Reproductive + Hormone Health- Dr. Bev Maya l Medical Herbalist + Chemist.
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Qi Gong Training under the supervision of world renowned Qi Gong Master of Spring Forest Qi Gong l Master Chunyi Lin
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Facial Alchemy + Advanced Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Certification Master series l Dr. Yvonne Cheng, D.TCM, RAc.
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Multiple Course Certifications under :The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Licensing Board.
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Integrative Fertility + Reproductive Medicine Certifications- Dr. Laura Erlich, MTOM, LAc, CD, FABORM.
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Current active practitioner board member of the AAATCMD (Alberta Association of Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors).
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Current member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM).
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In progress: (September 2024-2025) Women's Integrative and Functional Medicine Professional Training Program and mentorship under (September 2024-2025), Dr. Aviva Romm l Medical Doctor, Clinical Herbalist and Midwife.
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Outside of Dr. Chelsey's professional career, she has pursued many certifications + attunements under supervision of the study: Hatha Yoga + Ayurvedic (YTT 200), Shamanic + Usui Reiki- Masters Level (3 year certification), Pranayama (breath work) study (40 hours) + many more.
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Meet Dr. Allan Fradsham,
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Allan Fradsham holds a degree as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences. He graduated in 2006 and has been working full time as a TCM practitioner ever since.
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Dr. Allan is a true inspiration in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine + Acupuncture as he bridges the ancient art of TCM with Modern science.
As a reputable practitioner for nearly 20 years, a current professor + clinic intern- supervisor, former clinic owner + the visionary of an international acupuncture student internship program, Allan will be an asset for our community + clinic!
Allan’s areas of expertise are:
• Treating Acute + Chronic Pain
• Sports Medicine + Injury Recovery
• Neurological Disorders
• Stroke Recovery
• Acute + Chronic Nerve Pain
• Pediatric Care
• General Health + Wellness Check-ins
to name a few….
Aside from being a true family man, Allan will be joining our community, and in his spare time loves spending time in the great outdoors as well as practicing and teaching Brazilian jujitsu.
Acupuncture + Traditional Chinese Medicine
Meet Dr. Pam MacDonald,
I grew up on a farm in the North Saskatchewan River Valley by Buck Creek, Alberta. I moved to Edmonton to study animal biology at the U of A and that is where I met my musical farmer husband, Joe Vickers. Joe has a deep love for Drumheller and I knew that one day I too would become a local.
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After my biology degree I completed a five year doctorate in naturopathic medicine in Portland, Oregon. My clinical training focused mostly on pregnancy, natural childbirth, postpartum care for parents and infants, and gender affirming care. This area of naturopathic medicine is a passion for me because I believe that these are the areas of healthcare where prevention is paramount and has lifelong (and multi-generational) implications.
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Now I spend my days working to improve the well being of infants and their parent(s) and my evenings trying new recipes, listening to records and chasing my munchkins around the river valley.
Naturopathic Care
Nurture Naturopathic Care Services:
Meet Jennifer,
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Jen is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Consultant, ReCODE 2.0 Certified, and specializes in behaviour change. She is eager to support individuals looking to improve their health through diet + lifestyle. She will help educate, simplify, encourage, and empower her clients towards lasting change in a practical + realistic way.
Functional Medicine Certified
Health Consultant
Pillars of Health
Certified Health Consultant Services
The goal is to educate, simplify, encourage + empower clients towards lasting change in a practical + realistic way.
Initial Foundation Session
Discuss your main health concerns, your current lifestyle and your goals. From there we will begin to build a road map to get you from where you are now to where you desire to be in the future.
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Follow-Up Session
Diet, Exercise, Sleep + Stress Management are all important pillars of health. In this session, we will focus on a specific area and find strategies to help strengthen your energy reserve + improve your health. Together we will make a personalized plan that is realistic + sustainable.
Elimination Diet
Focused on reducing inflammation, in this program we work through how to do an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities that may be contributing to your autoimmune (or other) symptoms. Together, we work through everything from how to do the elimination phase to reintroduction of foods to find your unique blueprint of foods that may be causing you issues.
Meet Heather,
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With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders and grief. I work with teens and adults, bringing evidence-based techniques to each session.
What sets my practice apart is the emphasis I place on building genuine, supportive relationships. My approach is warm, compassionate and often sprinkled with a bit of humour to make our work together both effective and enjoyable.
The first step in our journey is a thorough assessment, which helps us understand your unique needs and equip you with the tools to face life’s challenges with greater confidence and well-being.
