DR. CHARLES VANTANAJAL BSC., D.C. 
CLINIC DIRECTOR, ART®PROVIDER, GRASTON PROVIDER, DTS ® SPINAL DECOMPRESSION PROVIDER
DRVANTANAJAL@IBWC.CA

Dr. Charles Vantanajal is a graduate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary. 

Dr. Vantanajal has created a clinic that is both welcoming and committed to providing patient centered care. His goal is to encourage each patient to look beyond their symptoms, and achieve a better state of health by focusing on rebuilding their strength, flexibility, and balance. 

Dr. Vantanajal is an active member of his community who enjoys supporting local athletes as well as local businesses. He has previously served as a consultant with the Family Centre, Complete Goalie Training, Black Gold Volley Ball Club, Team Doctor for Saddle Seat Canada World Cup Equitation Team and Northlands Medical Risk Management Group. He holds certifications with Titleist Performance Institute, Boditrak Sport, Swingcatalyst and Skilled Coaching Alliance. 

Outside his office you will see him and his family out on the multiway, our local recreation centre, or on a trout river near you. 

Dr. Vantanajal looks forward to meeting you halfway and helping you find your key to health through active living. 

STEPHANIE VANTANAJAL
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION|CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR 
STEPHANIE@IBWC.CA                         

Stephanie has been singing the praises of yoga long before it became mainstream. In her 22nd year of yoga practice, Stephanie's passion is continually ignited, when she gets to teach yoga to people of all ages. Stephanie’s introduction to yoga started in 1997 and began a life long love affair that has grown deeper throughout the years. Stephanie has spent the last thirteen years at In Balance as their lead yoga instructor, telling everyone about the benefits of yoga and mindfulness. 
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Stephanie loves to share the benefits of mindfulness of movement, breath and action with anyone she meets. Fuelled by her passion and curiosity, Stephanie has trained around the world with yoga masters for both her personal and professional development, training with Judith Lasater, Susi Hately, Beth McCann, Julie Funk and Rosemary Jeanes Antze.

Influenced by several traditions and inspired by functional movement, Stephanie offers yoga as a way to approach your health with realistic goals and awareness. Her classes are a masterful, candid blend of artful alignment and attention cues for your body, mind and self. Stephanie has a passion for sharing the mental and physical benefits of yoga and wants to ensure that everyone who has a class with her leaves wanting more! Her approach with each student is tailored to their individual needs and goals. She encourages them to be where they are and go from there. Stephanie loves it when her nine year old gets to be in her class. 



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CRYSTAL DENTMAN R.AC.
REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST
HOSTALANEACUPUNCTURE@GMAIL.COM

​Crystal is a recent graduate from the Acupuncture program at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Alberta. Previously, Crystal was an accredited Seed Analyst and Licensed Seed Crop Inspector with a local agricultural seed testing laboratory.

Learning new skills and improving one’s mental and physical health has always been important to Crystal. Acupuncture helped her improve her own health so much that soon Crystal felt it was time to start a new career path and embark on a new journey to become an acupuncturist. She took on the challenge and became a full-time student, while also being a mother, wife and Girl Guide leader.
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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for thousands of years and is all about finding balance in the body as we encounter and struggle with the causes of imbalance all around us. Climate, stress, emotions, and diet affects our body’s ability to protect us and keep us healthy. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of disorders such as pain from injury or disease, depression, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, reproductive health, and digestive issues.

Crystal is excited to be joining the team at In Balance! Questions or consultation about acupuncture treatment and how it can be a part of your journey to better health and wellness are always welcome.