Dr. Richard Houghton, DC

Chiropractic Care Practitioner

Born in Welland, Dr. Richard Houghton has over ten years of clinical experience.  He and his family value health and the health of their community.  Dr. Houghton has provided thousands of effective, patient-centered treatments using spinal manipulation, mobilization, active and passive soft tissue treatment, stretching, therapeutic exercise, acupuncture, custom orthotics, and postural and lifestyle recommendations.

Dr. Houghton has enjoyed playing several sports at the local, provincial and national level, including hockey, golf, ultimate frisbee and distance running.  He and his family live locally on a hobby farm.

DR. Jillian Bevan, ND

NATUROPATHIC Doctor

Jillian is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She holds a general practice with a special focus in digestive, mental and women’s health. She has been a member of the Function Health team, providing naturopathic care since 2015.

She offers comprehensive health assessments and personalized treatment plans that are evidence based and naturally focused. Her mission is to give her patients the tools they need to restore, maintain and build their health.

Jillian lives locally and enjoys playing her instruments, skiing big mountains, spending time outside and dabbling in the circus arts.
http://www.jillianbevan.com/

Sarissa Black, MSW, RSW

Clinical Social Worker and Therapist

Sarissa has been practicing Social Work across the Niagara Region for over 10 years.  Many years of working in substance use and mental health crisis response and treatment have grown Sarissa’s love for human connection and ensuring that everyone knows they deserve to be heard and supported.

Through a humanistic approach, Sarissa focuses on connection with her clients: always ensuring that they feel seen and heard.  Sarissa works alongside clients to find comfort in the therapy relationship, identify how the body, brain and emotional health are coping and connecting with the environment, and make a plan for change.

Sarissa utilizes an eclectic approach with extensive training in multiple modalities in order to best fit a client’s goals, lifestyle, and readiness for change.

For some, this means a few short sessions to organize your thoughts. For others, this means months of re-processing memories and learning to think differently about yourself.

Sarissa specializes in single session therapy - if you are unsure about therapy or have limited time or resources, reach out to try a one-time session!

Sarissa and family live locally and enjoy spending time in nature, dancing, singing, lifting heavy weights, baking and playing competitive volleyball.