Meet Your Medical Team
Meet our Medical Team
Debra Bennett, BSc, BScN, MN:NP, Clinical Director
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ebra Bennett is a Family/All Ages Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Neuropsychology, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), and a Master of Nursing (MN). In addition to her clinical work, Debra has over seven years of experience in nursing education, contributing to university-level teaching and professional development.
Her clinical practice is rooted in a functional-integrative medicine approach, using a systems-based framework to identify and address the underlying drivers of health concerns. She focuses on the interconnected roles of nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, emotional health, and spiritual well-being as foundational to overall health.
Debra has a special interest in women’s health, with a focus on supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause using individualized, evidence-informed approaches. She is certified in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), IV Vitamin Infusion Therapy, and holds Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM), with advanced training in in in injection techniques.
A key focus of Debra’s practice is collaboration. She works closely with patients to ensure they feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care. By fostering open communication and connection, she creates a supportive environment where individuals are empowered to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
In her role as Clinical Director, she oversees clinical standards and supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Kate Bykowski, MN, PhD, NP
Nurse Practitioner | Women’s Health Researcher
Kate Bykowski is a PhD-prepared Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing holistic, comprehensive, healthcare services across the lifespan. She has a particular interest in reproductive transitions, including perimenopause and menopause, and is passionate about empowering women through education, preventive care, and collaborative decision-making.
She completed her PhD in Nursing at the University of Alberta, where her research examined nurse practitioner–led models of care and their role in addressing healthcare system gaps. As a postdoctoral fellow in women’s health, she continues to study ways to improve access, integration, and quality of care for women. Kate’s practice brings together clinical care and research. She focuses on applying emerging evidence in a practical way, while also asking important questions about how care can be improved. This allows her to offer care that is both current and tailored to each patient’s needs.
With a background in kinesiology and experience in fast-paced emergency settings, Kate brings strong clinical judgment and a proactive, preventive approach that supports long-term wellness. Originally from rural Alberta, she values community, connection, and integrity, and takes a collaborative, relationship-based approach to care, ensuring each patient feels heard, supported, and confident in their health decisions.