Melody is a compassionate and client-focused Registered Practical Nurse with over 9 years of nursing experience and more than 20 years supporting individuals and families in healthcare and wellness settings. She brings a calm, empathetic presence to every interaction and is passionate about helping clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their care.
At Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics, Melody will be the primary nurse at the Manotick location for iron infusions, wellness injections, and IV vitamin therapy, covering maternity leave for Nurse Cara from January to April 2026. She may continue in this role as an additional infusion nurse thereafter.
Her background includes extensive experience in community nursing, infusion and wound care, and women’s health education—with a special interest in menopause support and holistic wellness. She has led workshops and one-on-one education sessions to help women better understand their health, feel empowered in their care, and achieve sustainable wellness.
Recognized for her professionalism, strong communication skills, and ability to guide clients through health decisions with clarity and compassion, Melody is dedicated to creating a positive and comfortable experience for every client at Thrive.
Melody is a compassionate and client-focused Registered Practical Nurse with over 9 years of nurs...
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Dr. Jennifer Keller, ND is an associate at Manotick Health & Wellness. For more about Dr. Keller visit manotickhealth.com
Dr. Jennifer Keller, ND is an associate at Manotick Health & Wellness. For more about Dr. Kel...
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Hello! I’m Dr. Kealy, ND
I’m a licensed Naturopathic Doctor passionate about helping you feel your best—naturally. After graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and completing my clinical training under the mentorship of Dr. Natalie Pond, I’m proud to be practicing at Manotick Health and Wellness.
My approach is rooted in personalized care. I take the time to understand your story, your goals, and your unique physiology so we can build a treatment plan that fits your life. Using evidence-informed tools like clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, supplementation, lifestyle coaching, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and homeopathy, we’ll work together to create lasting change.
Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or looking to optimize your overall well-being, I’m here to support you—every step of the way.
Hello! I’m Dr. Kealy, ND
I’m a licensed Naturopathic Doctor passionate about helping you feel you...
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I am passionate about supporting young children with complex needs and have been supporting families for nearly 15 years in both community and clinical settings. I am currently a candidate in the Canadian Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy program and have a small practice under supervision. I have a comprehensive approach to therapy and believe the therapeutic relationship with a child is the most important piece for our success together. I use approaches based in attachment theory, mindfulness, psychoanalysis and body-based regulation. I work alongside parents to help them become the most reliable co-regulator for their child. I am a Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher and have extensive experience in both Early Intervention and parent consultation in the Autism community.
I am passionate about supporting young children with complex needs and have been supporting famil...
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Hi there! I’m Dr. Natalie Pond, ND. My patients call me Natalie.
My Practice:
I currently have a general practice, but I especially enjoy seeing concerns of:
Menopause
Burnout
Anxiety
I may utilize nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, bioidentical hormones as part of my treatment plan. Your plan is always tailored to YOU. I often requisition blood work to ensure we are appropriately targeting your concerns.
My favourite treatment tool in practice is ACUPUNCTURE for all concerns, especially for relaxing your nervous system.
Hi there! I’m Dr. Natalie Pond, ND. My patients call me Natalie.
My Practice:
I currently have ...
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Ben is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy and a BA in Psychology. He has 13 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families.
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In 2017, Jenny completed her Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner degree. Additionally, she further expanded her expertise in 2021 by earning her neuromodulator and hyaluronic acid dermal filler certification. Jenny is also committed to continuous learning, regularly attending peer-to-peer training sessions and conferences to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques.
Jenny believes in the “less is more” approach, which helps to prevent overfilling and achieve natural-looking results. Specifically, her favorite aspect of aesthetics is lower face rejuvenation, as it helps to reduce heaviness and sadness.
When she’s not working or studying, Jenny enjoys exploring nature with her children. She also loves dancing and experiencing new cultures.
In 2017, Jenny completed her Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner degree. Additionally, she fur...
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Dr. Alex Keller, ND is passionate about empowering patients to take better care of themselves. He maintains a practice focus in mental health, digestive health, performance/resilience, and men’s health. Having completed additional training at the Institute for Functional Medicine, he combines functional and naturopathic medicine to determine the underlying cause of your health concerns. His goal is not simply to make you feel better today, but to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to stay better tomorrow.
Dr. Alex Keller, ND is passionate about empowering patients to take better care of themselves. He...
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With over ten years experience as a nurse, Cara has worked in a wide variety of specialties throughout her career including Research Nursing, Family Medicine, Complex Care, Long Term Care, and Palliative Care. She currently works part time in Neurology at The Ottawa Hospital while practicing Cosmetic Nursing and is the owner and founder of Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics.
Cara has always had a love for people and a desire to help patients achieve a better quality of life. While going on her own journey through chronic pain, burnout and fibromyalgia, she found it necessary to improve her work life balance. Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics was created out of a desire to improve overall wellbeing and quality of life, and to help bridge the gap in our current healthcare climate by offering adjunct therapies like IV vitamin infusions.
Thrive aims to bring a holistic approach into the cosmetic domain, and help individuals feel their best both inside and out.
Cara initially obtained her education at Georgian College in Barrie, ON and has since completed many continuing education courses and certifications. As the owner of Thrive Wellness & Aesthetics, Cara is licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario and operates with a Nurse Practitioner, Jenny St. Jean as current Medical Director. She is certified with the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM) in Basic Injectables, and Advanced Injectables.
With over ten years experience as a nurse, Cara has worked in a wide variety of specialties throu...
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