Meet the Team
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Alecia Chevalier, ND
Dr. Alecia, ND does healthcare naturally, with longer appointments to hear all your concerns, extensive lab work to get you the answers you deserve and natural treatments individualized to you. She helps hard working people get back to the pain free dawn to dusk lifestyle nature intended.
She has a passion for hormones, stress, sleep, pain & immune health. Together, let’s start optimizing hormones so you can sleep better, stress less and leave pain in the dust for an improved quality of life.
After 4 years majoring in biomedical science and minoring in psychology at the University of Waterloo followed by 4 years at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Dr. Alecia, ND has returned home to help you improve your health naturally.
Never again settle for “fine”, let’s optimize your health together.
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Ashlyn Dolbear, ND
Dr. Ashlyn, ND works with people of all ages and health backgrounds to help them feel their best using an evidence-based, whole-person approach. That includes things like nutrition, lifestyle support, herbal medicine, soft tissue work, and more. She welcomes anyone looking to improve their health — whether you’re managing stress, sleep, digestion, hormones, or just want to feel more balanced and energized.
She has a special interest in supporting individuals through menopause, managing chronic and complex conditions, promoting healthy aging, and working with neurodiverse individuals.
Looking forward to becoming part of your healthcare team
Osteopathy
Laura Burca, RN, DOMP
✨ Gentle hands, natural healing, nurturing body and spirit ✨
Laura Burca is a Registered Nurse, Manual Osteopath, and holistic healer with a passion for supporting whole-body wellness. With over two decades of experience in health care, Laura has always been guided by her deep compassion for others. Her background in Nursing shaped her ability to listen, care, and hold space through life’s most tender and transformative moments - qualities that now flow into her holistic practice.
Laura’s approach is deeply client-centered: she listens, observes, and tailors each session to the individual - whether the goal is pain relief, optimal health, nervous system regulation, cellular repair, or glowing skin. She believes that true healing happens when body, mind, and spirit are nurtured together. She addresses not only the physical symptoms but also the root causes and deeper energetic imbalances that contribute to them.
Social Worker
Heather Scott, MSW, RSW
Heather is passionate about integrating mind-body therapies and making mental health support accessible in rural areas. She offers personalized sessions for individuals aged 13 and older, where talk therapy is the main approach, and you can choose to incorporate therapeutic techniques such as drawing, writing, self-soothing practices, or walk & talk therapy. Heather's services support personal growth, childhood wounds, loneliness, bullying, minor to moderate mental health conditions, medical trauma, chronic illness and/or disability, and acute trauma.
Heather completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Social Work at Glasgow Caledonian University in 2012, and her Master of Social Work at Western University in 2016. She has over a decade of experience practicing crisis intervention and solution-focused approaches with children, youth, and families. Heather also volunteered for Victim Services for several years, and she has been an on-call firefighter since 2017. Heather is an approved provider for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP).
Holistic Nutritionist
Danielle Dunigan, R.H.N
Danielle is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who has been practicing since 2021. She takes a root-cause approach to wellness and believes in meeting clients where they are, to create realistic, supportive nutrition plans. While she has a special interest in hormonal health and diabetes, she’s passionate about helping individuals at all stages of their health journey.
After working with clients in-person in Chatham-Kent, she now offers virtual consultations, making it easy for clients to access support from the comfort of home. On top of her passion for holistic health, you can find her baking sourdough, crafting, sipping tea, or spending time with her two dogs, Stevie and Herbert.
Nutrition Graduate & Admin Support
Sarah Kresan
Born and raised in Ridgetown, I’m proud to be part of the team at Small Town Sprouted.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western University and have hands-on experience in healthcare and food service, as well as planning and leading community nutrition programs for all ages. I’m passionate about making nutrition approachable and helping people feel confident in their everyday choices - whether that’s in the kitchen or understanding how food fuels our bodies.
At Small Town Sprouted, you’ll find me at the front desk welcoming you in or leading nutrition education sessions in our Community Space. I’m excited to connect with our community and help foster a space where people feel supported, capable, and confident in making nourishing choices.
Admin Support
Camille Marshall
I’m so happy to be part of the Small Town Sprouted team here in Ridgetown. I’m originally from Dresden, so I know and love that small-town feel where everyone looks out for each other.
As the receptionist, I’m the first friendly face you’ll see when you come in — I love helping people feel comfortable, organized, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door. I’ve known Dr. Alecia for years and have always admired her passion for supporting our community, so I’m really excited to now be part of that same mission — meeting new faces, helping people feel at home, and being part of a space that truly cares.
I’m also a mama to a beautiful 18-month-old boy and am expecting another little boy this December! I know firsthand how busy life can get as a mom, so I’m here to help make booking appointments and visits as easy as possible — giving other mamas a bit of time to breathe and focus on themselves.
Come say hi when you stop in — I can’t wait to meet you!.
Social Media & Group Facilitator
Jenna Beecroft
Hi, I’m Jenna! I recently completed my Bachelor of Arts at Western University, where I studied Psychology and Political Science. Since then I have been focusing on supporting my community and spending time with my five month old niece!
At Small Town Sprouted you’ll find me scrolling our social media, responding to your feedback, and leading our November Little Sprouts Mommy & Me groups!
Outside of Small Town Sprouted you’ll find me by the lake, in the woods, getting creative in the kitchen, or cozied up reading a book (or three).
I’m so excited to be a part of this wonderful team💌
Join me at our first Little Sprouts Mommy & Me Group Fridays!